Men Who Shave Their Legs

Many male models shave their legs and other body parts like their chest and back. But not always down totally smooth with a razor. Often they will trim the hair to 1/8 of an inch so that the hair isn’t detectable to the camera, but they don't risk razor side effects like cuts, nicks or razor burn.

Philips Norelco Bodygroom 2030 is a great all around cordless tool that allows you to trim down hair to five different lengths in or out of the shower. Put on another special foil blade attachment and it will shave hair totally down (read review).

No male model wants to come to a shoot with razor bumps or ingrown hairs on their face or body. These bumpfighting products (see list) work for preventing and beating them.

View the original article here

How To Shave Your Legs

Our guide on how to shave your legs shows you how to get a close shave while avoiding nicks and cuts. Even if you’ve been using the razor on your legs for years, I’m sure you’ll learn some new tricks for better results.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 15- 20 minutes for shaving your legs

Here's How:

1. Choose your shaving cream or gel wisely. What you use has as much on the outcome of your shave as your razor. The Art of Shaving, Shaving Cream for Women (compare prices) is phenomenal for getting a smooth shave, moisturizing skin and preventing ingrown hairs. For men or women, I would recommend Brave Shave, originally created for male body shaving.
2. Don’t skimp on your razor. Stay clear of the straight, cheap disposables or you'll be asking for cuts and nicks. Instead use a razor with a pivoting head and multiple blades to give you a smooth, close shave. My pick for the ladies is Schick Quattro for women (compare prices).
3. Give a haircut. If you’ve never shaved, or haven’t in a while, it’s good to trim hair down as short as possible. You can do that by placing a comb flat on the skin and trim over comb with scissors, or with clippers using the shortest guard. The less hair you start out with means less use of your razor, and leads to less clogging of blade.
4. Take a warm shower or bath. At least five minutes of the heat will soften skin and relax the hair follicle. So shampoo your hair and wash your body first.
5. Exfoliate. Rid dead skin cells and provide a closer shave by using a mild exfoliator or your favorite body wash with an Ayate washcloth (compare prices) on your legs.
6. Dab on some shaving oil. Working as a barrier on your skin, the razor will glide easier instead of dragging and moisturize skin. It also helps prevent razor burn, general irritation and ingrown hairs. This isn’t a necessary step, but a big life-saver for those who struggle with irritation or have sensitive skin.
7. Apply shaving cream or gel. Make sure skin is damp, but not overly wet. If you have a shaving brush, work the product with the brush in circles to help lift hair and get a closer shave.
8. Shave. Using a fresh blade, using firm but not excessive pressure, go in opposite direction of hair growth while holding skin taut. Don't go over the same area too many times.
9. Rinse. In between strokes, be sure to rinse blade. A clogged razor won’t work well.
10. Cleanse. Rinse area and pat dry with towel.
11. Moisturize. Apply a light lotion. You don’t want anything too thick so as to clog the hair follicle. But something light will help hydrate the skin and make it look more soft and smooth.
12. Fight redness. Men or those with thick leg hair can use a prouduct like Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum (buy direct) to ward off bumps, redness and ingrown hairs.

Tips:

1. Watch the direction of hair growth. Sometimes the back of the legs grow from left-to-right or right–to-left, so adjust the blade's shaving direction to get the closest results.
2. Be extra careful with your pressure using the razor around your ankles and shin bones.
3. Shaving is only temporary, to get longer lasting results (up to six weeks) try waxing or sugaring.

What You Need

• Comb and scissors or clippers (if hair needs trimming)
• Pivoting razor with multiple blades
• Shaving cream or gel
• Shaving oil (optional)
• Shaving brush (optional)
• Light lotion

View the original article here

Should Men Shave Their Legs?

Question: Should Men Shave Their Legs?

Answer: I would have to say that’s a personal preference. Some men like the look of smooth legs and others shave because of their sport or occupation. See who in: Men Who Shave Their Legs.

If you're looking for my personal opinion, here you go. I can comprehend why some male athletes and models shave their legs. I also understand why guys shave their back hair off. But I think smooth legs on the average Joe looks feminine and is totally unnecessary. Why would you want to add more shaving to your daily life?

I also don’t know any women who like shaved legs on men. Although, I'm not arguing they exist, and am sure they are out there. Add what you think under Readers Respond.

If a man thinks his legs are too hairy he can trim them down with tools like the Philips Norelco Bodygroom (read review) instead of shaving them smooth. His legs will look more groomed and overall less hairy.

View the original article here

Men Who Shave Their Legs

Other men shaving their legs are cyclists, like Lance Armstrong. Most professional bicycle racers keep bare legs, so you might not look serious about the sport unless, you too, start taking the razor to your legs as well.

But some professional cyclists have other reasons. Since the hair adds insulation, it feels cooler to have bare legs. At the speeds traveled and conditions rode over, they’re bound to fall. So cleaning up smooth legs is easier to do than on hairy ones- especially when removing band-aids are involved. Massage, a part of many althete's routine, is said to be more enjoyable over shaved legs because there’s no pulling on the hair.

Besides, with all that hard work, who would see all those leg muscles hidden underneath the hair?

Shaving is so short-lived though. Waxing, if done right, removes the entire hair follicle and will last so much longer than shaving, up to six weeks. Get the step-by-step: How To Leg Wax at Home.

Lance Armstrong shown in the Tour of Ireland in Cork, Ireland.

View the original article here

How To Shave Back Hair

How to shave your back hair? For the cheapest way, grab a helper. They may know how to work a razor but we have tips for getting a close shave and avoiding razor rash and bumps.

Can't think of anyone you would want to ask or would rather do this grooming project on your own? You're not alone. Check out the d.i.y. products in male body shaving. Otherwise, find someone and keep on reading.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 15- 25 minutes

Here's How:

1. Only use a top-notch shaving cream or gel. Don't even think of using soap. With back hair usually being thick you need something that is going to thoroughly coat skin so hair isn't getting pulled on and cause irritation. Brave Shave (read review) is one to consider, it was originally created for male body shaving.
2. A new quality razor is a must. No straight cheap disposables you picked up at the dollar store, unless of course, you want razor bumps. Instead use a razor with a pivoting head for a smooth, close shave. A a big men's favorite Gillette Fusion (compare prices).
3. Trim it down. If you’ve never shaved, or it has been some time, it’s good to get rid of as much length as possible. Ask your helper to place a comb flat on the skin and trim over the comb with scissors. Or the easy and much quicker way is to use clippers with the shortest guard.
4. Shower off. The warm water will get rid of the excess trimmed hair and soften both your hair and skin. This allows for a better shave.
5. Call your help again. Either stay in the shower (and wear swim trunks if necessary) or get out and put on some shorts. But stay in the bathroom, you'll need the sink for water.
6. Exfoliate. By removing dead skin cells you will get closer results and minimize ingrown hair. Have the person gently use a mild body scrub or a wet loofah and rinse completely.
7. Pre-shaving oil does a world of good. Only enough is needed to lightly coat the skin. Use it underneath your cream or gel to create a barrier on your skin. This helps the razor glide instead of drag and minimizes razor burn. Its moisturizers also fight ingrown hairs- a common problem after shaving thicker hair like on the back (compare prices).
8. Apply shaving cream or gel. Slather on some of the cream or gel over damp skin. If you have a shaving brush, have them apply it using small circles.
9. Shave. Ask them to shave using a firm touch in the opposite direction of hair growth. Don't go over the same area too many times or skin can end up irritated. They can hold skin somewhat taut while shaving, but this may also cause shaving rash.
10. Rinse. In between strokes, be sure they rinse blade thoroughly. A clogged razor won’t cut well.
11. Dry off. Pat skin dry with a soft towel and apply a light unscented lotion. If you plan on going in the sun, wait some time (about a day) after shaving and be sure to apply sunblock.
12. Fight bumps and burn. Apply something that will help keep ingrown hair, razor bumps and irritation away. A product like Tend Skin (read review) will work wonders. If you don't use a bump-fighting product, be sure to exfoliate regularly.

Tips:

1. Have the person check for any moles or skin abrasions before using the razor. We don't only want hair removed, not moles or skin!
2. Watch the direction of hair growth. It will grow in every direction, so ask your helper adjust the blade's shaving direction to get the closest results.
3. Be sure they shave the entire back and up to the shoulders so there's no line.
4. If you don't want to use a manual razor, try an electric one made for male body shaving like Philips Norelco Bodygroom (read review)
5. If you would rather not shave it totally off. Just trim it down using the shortest guard on hair clippers or a body groomer so it will be much less noticeable. Since the hair isn't being shaved, you won't have any chance of getting razor burn.

What You Need

• Comb and scissors or clippers (if hair needs trimming)
• A new and quality razor blade
• Gentle body exfoliator or loofah
• Shaving brush (optional)
• Pre-shaving oil (optional)
• Shaving cream or gel
• Unscented lotion
• A helper
• Bump-fighting product (optional)

View the original article here

How to Shave Back Hair

"When asked in confidence, the women surveyed ranked back as the number one area of their man's body they desired to see smooth. (77 percent)." So reports the book Mantalk by Elliot Jacobs, MD. (Read more findings at Mensfashion.about.com)

While a lot guys do make an appointment and get their backs waxed to please themselves or others, a lot want to shave to save on money and time. Ordinarily almost anywhere would be easy with at least the basics, a razor and shaving cream. But how can a guy reach their entire back with those tools alone? Unless they're extraordinarily limber with really long arms, they can't.

So get a helper and browse our tips to make the job easier for them (read how-to) or choose one of the diy back shaving tools on the market and keep that grooming secret to yourself.

More:

• Options for Removing Back Hair (Video)
• How to Groom and Remove Male Chest Hair
• Men Who Shave Their Legs

View the original article here

Men Who Shave Their Legs

I wouldn’t say that most runners are shaving their legs. But because it’s a very demanding sport some keep them smooth for the same reasons as other male athletes: keeping cool, no pulling on hair with massages and showing off leg muscles.

While they know how to shave their face, they should check out: How To Shave Your Legs.

What do you think about men shaving their legs? Read my personal opinion and share your thoughts on: Should Men Shave Their Legs?

View the original article here

Men Who Shave Their Legs

Some other guys who shave their legs are soccer (or football if you live outside the U.S.A.) players like Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal. You can't really say having hairless legs makes them travel faster like swimmers in water.

But just like other athletes they have their reasons like flaunting that muscle definition. There's nothing like showing the other team what they're up against. I also think hair getting pulled on and stuck in a chin guard has really got to hurt too.

Cristiano Ronaldo shown during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round at Green Point Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

View the original article here