How to Get Smooth Legs: Tips for Shaving Legs

If your legs are not well hydrated the hair will be more difficult to cut, increasing the chances of irritating your skin, causing scratches or razor burn. Shaving dry hair can even dull down your blade faster.

Soaking your legs in a warm bath or shower for at least 3-5 minutes will help soften your hairs. This makes shaving easier and more effective.

After soaking, lather shaving gel and smooth evenly over your legs. Using shaving gel keeps your legs moisturised and helps the razor blade glide easily across your skin.

Using a clear shaving gel also helps you see where you’re shaving so you can avoid shaving the same area twice. This helps reduce the chances of irritation.

If your razor blade pulls at your body hair or feels rough on your skin while shaving, it’s time for a replacement. Using a dull blade to shave increases the chances of getting skin rashes, razor burns and irritation.

In case you’re wondering how often you should change razor blades, check out our guide on the topic. We advise changing your razor’s head around every 2 weeks if you shave daily.

You don’t have to press hard on your razor when shaving as long as your blade is clean and sharp. Shave in long, steady strokes applying gentle pressure. To find out the best direction to shave legs, here is our step-by-step process:

Venus razors are engineered with precision so you only need to glide the blade over your legs once. Shave using light strokes as applying too much pressure can cause skin irritation and makes your razor less likely to last a long time.

For anyone wondering which direction to shave legs, for a smooth shaving experience we always recommend following the direction your hair grows in.

Shave carefully around bonier areas such as ankles and knees, to avoid accidentally getting scratched – here are our tips on how to shave these areas effectively.

When shaving your knees, try bending your leg to keep this area of skin taut. This will allow you to shave the front of your knee cap with more ease, avoiding catching any loose skin.

To reach this tricky area, it’s best to straighten your leg when shaving behind and remember to avoid pushing hard as this area can be prone to nicks.

When satisfied with your shave, rinse off your legs, pat your skin dry with a towel and apply a moisturising lotion or oil. This will help prevent skin irritation post-shave and keep your legs hydrated.

Once you’re ready to get silky smooth legs, discover more about the Venus razors and razor blades.

Rinsing your blades as you go helps to keep your razor sharp over time and reduce you’re the chances of razor burn. If you don’t know how to clean your razor, it’s also a great idea to visually check there are no stray hairs trapped as they will shorten the blades’ lifespan.

While shaving may be part of your morning routine, it’s best to wait until the evening as the hair is closest to its follicles when you wake up due to night-time fluid retention.

When looking for the best razor for you, we suggest to go for multi-blade options. Our Gillette Venus Swirl razor has five blades along with a flexiball design to catch more hairs than a traditional razor. You may also wish to try bikini trimmers for reaching hairs in difficult to reach areas – our range of Venus hair removal products has a whole host of options to try for all your grooming needs.