when i shave my legs, i can see hair under my skin! help!?

Question

it's so embarrassing! and i also get red dots

Answer 1

its ingrown hairs, but im not exactly sure how to treat them. just use a sharp razor and shave cream.

Answer 2

Your hair is probably pretty dark. The other thing is called razor burn.
You need to wax to totally get rid of the shadow you are experiencing. Depilatories and shaving only take the hair off to the skins surface and that is why you need to shave every day and can still see it...
Waxing pulls the hair out at it's roots and grows back much slower.
If you can't afford to go to the salon, save up for your own wax pot and very carefully read or view instructions.
Only problem with this is that it can be messy and you will have a hard time getting it all by yourself.
You may still experience the red dots but it is just acid reacting to the minor injury you have caused your skin. Just drink a bunch of water before you do it and cut out the coffee and juices.
Good luck

Answer 3

It's probably the remaining root and hair that is still growing underneath the skin and will keep growing like normal, it's not necessarily an ingrown hair. Signs of an ingrown hair would include: an enlarged, red, or clogged pore, hair growing underneath a the first layer of skin rather than directly out of the pore, and a coiled hair underneath the skin.

If you have ingrown hair(s), there are creams/gels for treatment of ingrown hairs that you can find at drug/beauty supply stores.
-Another thing you can do is use sharp tweezers to carefully remove the thin layer of skin from on top of the ingrown hair, once you've done that, you should be able to pluck the ingrown hair easily, afterwards, apply a little of the fragrance-free cooling aloe vera gel to calm the area. Removing the ingrown hair with tweezers should be done as soon as you notice it, otherwise the layer of skin over the hair may become too thick.

In the future, take these precautions when shaving to avoid bad reactions: Shaving: 24-48 hrs before and after you shave, don't use lotions, oils, or anything with fragrance on the area. Be sure that your razor and/or trimmer is clean of hair, oil, etc. and fairly sharp and not dull - this can cause skin irritation as well. Use a shaving cream that's formulated for sensitive skin. Immediately after shaving, use a medicated cooling aloe vera gel - usually found in the pharmacy section of stores. In the following days, gently exfoliate the area when you bathe with a loofah or washcloth. You may also want to purchase a razor burn prevention cream/gel and one for the treatment of razor burn, as well as a pair of slanted tweezers with a sharp end, for use if you still get the bumps/ingrown hairs after all of these precautions. If you notice any ingrown hairs, use the tweezers to remove the thin layer of skin that's grown over the hair, then pluck the hair - it's important that you do this as soon as you notice it, bc the skin growing over a lot of times will become thicker.

Also here is a link with lots of great information on hair removal: http://www.hairfacts.com/methods.html.

Answer 4

well u have to use like the kind of blade which used for shaving legs and hair grows on leg but when u shave it stays like that for only one or two days minumum in that smoothness. and then it that hair starts to grow. and i dont know how do you get red dots. but u could like keepp shaving with the thing and use the leg makeup stuff and apply on your legg so it will cover the under skin hair

Answer 5

My wife's had this for years. Waxing is the only way, other than electrolysis or the like. Wax, and it takes about all the hairs out, and that top layer that is over the hairs you can see. Then just dab the leftover hairs that were under the skin, and it will pull out. On my wife, this method took 99% of them out. Only a couple had to be plucked.

Answer 6

Laser Hair Removal or you could try Magic Cream Shave but that might also irritate your legs

Answer 7

The hair is not just a part of your body and it is a symbol of beauty, status and health. It is important for you to take proper care of your health in order to prevent early hair loss. Learn here https://bitly.im/aOetE It is not a very serious problem and with a little bit of caution you will be able to prevent further hair loss. There are certain uncontrollable factors like pregnancy conditions or certain illness or genetic factors that will result in hair loss. But, this does not mean that you cannot do something about your hair loss.

Answer 8

Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods.
Waxing usually lasts for 3 weeks, but it is painful.
Electrolysis and laser hair removal are "permanent" hair removal methods but are expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged.
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Answer 9

if you wax instead of shaving, the hair will be pulled out by the roots, and you won't be ablt see them. If this is not an option, use a good quality shaving cream, a triple blade razor and aftershave for legs.

Answer 10

Use a better razor by like venus, and use a REALLY light touch dont force the razor into your skin. Also use lofa or a sponge before you shave and use a moisturizing cream without alcohol.

Answer 11

1st of all, use shaving cream, the red dots are razor burn. Try using a double blade razor.