When I shave my legs should I shave with the hair or against it?

Answer 1

When you shave...face, legs, thighs, etc....you should always shave with the direction of the hair growth rather than against it.

When you shave against the hair direction, you only "think" you are shaving closer, but the hair stubble regrowth feels much rougher and sharper as it grows out. That makes shaving again necessary sooner. You also tend to get more razorburn problems.

When you shave with the direction of hair growth, you get a smoother shave, less sharp stubble, and fewer razor burn problems.

Answer 2

I shave against the hair. It removes the hair better on your legs.

Answer 3

I shave against the hair. It makes my legs smoother.

Answer 4

I think I normally shave against it. In my underarm area I have to shave both ways, though, as the hair grows in different directions.

Answer 5

Usually shaving against it is going to give you the best results, but go slow so you don't cut yourself or irritate the skin!

Answer 6

well, my ex girlfriend only shaved one way so i know the answer id think

if you shave with it meaning down(this is also true with facial hair, with me anyway)

then if you move your hand UP, it prickles

but if you shave against it, it dosnt prickle, but its still not the closest shave (id think)

you should do shave against it, or shave down, reapply shavin cream (or whatever) then shave up

Answer 7

shave up towards your knee. on your thighs you might have to shave both ways. but just make sure you dont shave too fast!!

Answer 8

A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt

Answer 9

Go down the leg, not up, to prevent ingrown hairs. But, most girls go up.

Answer 10

With the hair.