i ALWAYS nick my legs shaving!!! especially my knees. i use a shaving lotion (skintimate), but nothing works!?

Question

and i bleed like crazy and then it scars.
help plz?!?!

Answer 1

Try bending your knee a little when you shave to make the skin tight. Shave with a new razor. Take your time and don't rush through the job. Be very careful around your problem spots.

Answer 2

If you are not suitable to use a razor, then switch to an epilator instead. Rotary epilators are devices which rapidly grasp hairs and pull them out by the root. Don't worry, it does not sound as pain as it read. The movements are so quick it feels like a titch when you just started using it. After a while you don't really feel it anymore. A few popular brands are Philips and Braun. I've been using it for 6 yrs. The best factor of epilators is that you will not have irritating stubs because your hairs are pulled out, and you'll never come close with any blood. Great invention~ check it out.

If you still prefer to shave, make sure your skin is tight (smooth) as you glide your razor along the skin. Your knees should be bend so you stretch the skin taut and prevent any 'wrinkles' that will obstruct the movement of the gliding. Also, The movement of your glide should correspond with the surface of your skin, do not move in only one angle. The pressure on your skin should be as even as possible when you feel it.

Answer 3

I had that problem too. I switched to Veet's razorless kit. It comes with a pink bladeless razor & the cream to remove hair. It stinks a bit but I'd rather put up with the odor than cut myself shaving. You can also try Nair products. They work just as well. I chose Veet as it doesn't have such a strong odor as Nair.

Answer 4

use regular old fashioned mens Colgate shaving cream (like $1 at walmart). just barely glide new razor over legs (men's schick triple blade is awesome) Plus, you can use it like 3 times before you have to get a new one. OH and big help is to make sure your legs have soaked inthe water long enough to open the pores.

Answer 5

Try Schick Intuition. The razor comes with lather built in.

Answer 6

try nair or a different type of razor. avoid shaving the knee. shave in the shower.

Answer 7

Try different razors, sometimes this can make a difference, it did for me, now I use Bics Slimtrim(the green ones) that have two blades and I never cut my legs anymore.

Answer 8

try the shick intution razor, i have been using it forever and have never nicked myself once, i used to all the time. also try shaving after the hair has been wet for a bit, it will be softer and easier to shave.

Answer 9

use Bic brand men's razors for Sensitive Skin. Use lots of soap and lather it up. go lightly with the razor. go across your knees. dont bother with cheap razors. this is one area where the brand name seems to work best. good luck.

Answer 10

u should try shaving more carefully or use a not so high quality sharp razor the blunter ones may do you better