Step One: Soften the Hairs Before you shave your legs, you must soften the hair to get a clean, comfortable shave and eliminate stubborn stubble. You can do this by soaking your legs in a warm bath for 3-5 minutes or taking a warm shower for at least 10 minutes.
Moisturise your pubic area
Using a conditioner is a quick way to soften prickly pubic hair. Applying the conditioner to your pubic area, leaving it on for a short period of time and then washing it away, is an effective way to soften coarse pubic hair.
To make prickly hairs softer after shaving, you can try the following methods: Moisturize: Apply a good quality moisturizer or aftershave lotion to hydrate the skin and hair. Look for products containing aloe vera, shea butter, or glycerin, as these ingredients can help soften the hair and soothe the skin.
Moisturize: Use a good quality beard oil or moisturizer. These products can hydrate the hair and skin, making the stubble feel softer. Look for oils that contain jojoba oil or argan oil.
Before you shave your legs, you must soften the hair to get a clean, comfortable shave and eliminate stubborn stubble. You can do this by soaking your legs in a warm bath for 3-5 minutes or taking a warm shower for at least 10 minutes.
Before shaving your legs, you should take a warm bath or shower to wet the skin. This will soften the hairs on your legs, making them easier to shave. Exfoliate gently with an exfoliating body wash, scrub or loofah to remove dead skill cells and other pore-clogging dirt.
Shaving with a clogged or unclean razor is a big no-no. Folliculitis is typically caused by bacteria. Folliculitis causes red and white pimples to grow around the hair follicle resulting in that prickly feeling after shaving. Rest assured, mild cases of folliculitis should clear on its own within a number of days.
In the stubble phase, use a moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher, using one made for your skin type (oily or acne-prone, normal, dry, combination, or sensitive). The SPF protects your skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Once the beard covers your skin, you can switch to a beard conditioner or other moisturizer.
To prevent stubble from being prickly, regularly exfoliate your skin, use a good moisturizer or beard oil to soften the hair, and shave with a sharp, clean razor.
As shaving doesn't remove the hair at the root, it's common to notice prickly hair regrowth a few days later. Thankfully, there are some hair removal methods that not only allow for longer-lasting smooth legs, but can also stunt hair regrowth over time and reduce the chance of ingrown hairs.
Vaseline can help with shaving itch as it does have some moisturising properties. However, products like Aloe Vera gel are far more effective and will help reduce itching faster and more effectively.
Petroleum Jelly: Helps moisturize and protect the beard. However, it should only be used by those who don't have beard dandruff as it can worsen the condition.
For most people, a bit of stubble begins to grow back after a few days. Shaving does not remove the hair from the root; it cuts hair close to the skin's surface.
Pubes are usually more coarse than other body hair, so taking a shower or bath first will help soften the hairs and avoid nicks and pulls. Around 5 minutes should do it. Cleaning your shaving tools will help prevent bacteria and bad stuff from getting in your hair glands, causing razor bumps.
Use a Conditioner: Applying conditioner to your pubic hair can improve its texture. Look for a conditioner that contains vitamins A and E, as they can help unclog pores and prevent ingrown hair growth. Smooth on the conditioner, let it sit for a moment, and then rinse.
Pubic hair grooming, described as partial or complete removal of pubic hair, is considered a prevalent practice in both men and women [1]. Notably, The prevalence of this practice is reportedly high in groomers with more than 80% of women actively engaging in it, as evidenced by multiple studies [1,2,3,4,5].
Just like you can use a conditioner as a quick fix when you've run out of shaving cream, shower gel or body wash can also work as a handy replacement. Similar to the other options, it creates a slick, smooth base so that you can shave easily.
Hot water. The essential part of any pre shave ritual is hot water. Hot water softens the beard making it easier to cut through and it also cleans the dirt and dead skin that can build up around the beard hairs.
It's also important to remember that no matter how clean you keep newly grown facial hair, most men can expect to endure 1-2 weeks of natural itchiness as part of their bearded initiation, caused by new hair's capability of collecting rogue dirt.
Shaving cream or gel can help, as can shaving after a warm shower or putting a warm washcloth on your face before you shave. If you have sensitive skin, scented products like aftershave can irritate it. Instead, rinse with cool water or put a cool washcloth on your face after shaving to help soothe the skin.
Incorporate a weekly hot oil treatment
A regular hot oil treatment added to your hair care routine can help you nourish and soften coarse strands. This type of treatment uses plant-based essential oils like coconut, almond, or olive oil to seal the hair's cuticle, reducing frizz and dryness for silky, smooth hair.
It's best to start by shaving down the leg, in the direction of the hair's growth. After that, you may choose to shave up the leg, but make sure you reapply shaving foam first to reduce the likelihood of irritation.