when i shave my legs.. i always cut myself, is there a way i can prevent this?? i use a lot of soap and water but it doesnt seem to work as much anymore as it did when i first started using a real razor. Also someone told me that her friends sister died of an infection because she cut herself with her razor so many times...is that true??
2006-07-26 13:04:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
use a men's shaving cream, ive never cut myself before
2006-07-26 13:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can die of any infection but it would have to be severe to cause death.
Buy disposable razors that are made for ladies and when the razor starts to pull, discard it and use a new one. Take more time and try to learn how to shave. It takes some practice. I know they make electric razors for girls but I do not know how good they are.
You can also let your mother's boyfriend shave you and it will be more fun. Or you can stop shaving and just have your hair put up in little braids.
2006-07-26 20:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An electric razor will solve the problem.
There might be special ladies' razors on the market--but knowledge of those is on the edge of my awarenes.
Generally a razor will cut if there is the slightest movement sideways---as I learned when shaving beard. I can apprecisate that reaching around your legs might be awkward and sideways motion hard to avoid.
A healthy immune system can withstand repeated minor cuts. If an infection starts, then see a doctor.
2006-07-26 20:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really doubt it's true.
I'd use shaving cream for women and maybe a razor like the Shick intuition.
Also, try to shave lighter and just go over it twice if you have too.
Lotion mixed in with soap is better then plain soap if that's the only available resources.
2006-07-26 20:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sami y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually hack my legs to pieces too.. have for years...
the thing that works the best for me is to:
— never shave standing up in the shower
— always use shave gel, not soap
— shave when you have 40 minutes to devote to shaving, take your time, and concentrate on each stroke of the razor
— do not use disposable razors
— soak your legs in the tub for 10 minutes before shaving.. this softens your leg hair and makes it easier to shave off
as for your friend's sister.. i think she was pulling your leg (hair)...
2006-07-26 21:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by nikkicfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use veet bladeless razor beause you wont get any cuts. Use lots of shaving cream not soap and always shower and shave wet legs that where already cleaned
2006-07-26 20:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i used to shave witha razor and cut my self all the time but i heard of this thing call epilady its kindsa like waxing and is a little painful but you wont have cuts nor have razor burn and you dont have to shave again for almost three weeks
2006-07-26 20:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont bear down so hard. thats what cuts the skin.
you have to apply a small amount of pressure on the razor.
some people here are crazy! because since i ...
started using
DISPOSABLE RAZORS
shaving
STANDING UP IN THE SHOWER
and using
HAIR CONDITIONER
ive never cut myself. EVER .
2006-07-27 09:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by tangerine9561 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i was you i would use nair works for legs and hair does not grow back as fast rather than using a razor
2006-07-26 20:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds nuts, but try using hair conditioner. It seems to makes it easier on your skin
2006-07-26 22:10:05 · answer #10 · answered by Budgers mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋