HERE’S THE RIGHT WAY TO SHAVE, LADIES

GET THE RIGHT RAZOR: Make sure you find the right razor that works for you. A five-bladed one, a disposable one or a refillable one—it’s your choice depending on what gives you the best shave.

WET SHAVE: Never shave without wetting your skin; this can lead to very dry skin. The best place to shave is in the shower. Let warm water run over your body. Apply shaving cream or conditioner on your arms and legs before you start shaving.

DIFFERENT STROKES: For the legs, it’s most advisable to shave ankles upwards. For arms too, shave against the direction of hair growth. For underarms, you can shave from all angles until you are satisfied with the result. For the bikini area, shave in the direction of the hair growth first and then against for best results.

POST-SHAVE CARE: After a shave, your skin will feel sensitive, so wash off the shaving cream with tepid water as hot water can sting. Moisturise with a cooling lotion that has skin-healing ingredients like aloe vera.

RAZOR CARE: It’s not only your skin that needs aftershave care. Your razor does too. Keep rinsing the razor while shaving to remove the hair from the blades. After you are done, wash the razor well to remove all the hair between blades and shake dry. Rinse in antiseptic solution and dry well. Keep in a clean place.