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shaving down there (woman)
everytime i try to shave "down there" i can never get a clean look without bleeding or a lot of ingrown hairs! what are the EXACT steps/products i should use to shave. please be very specific!!!!
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You can do many things to improve conditions after shaving such as sharper blades, sensitive shaving gel for women etc. but you will still get a degree of irritation and ingrown hairs.
Other - and more popular - options are hair removal creams and/or waxing which produce the desired effects.
I personally favour waxing that produces a very smooth and clean surface that lasts much longer.
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You have discovered why many women "of a certain age" stopped shaving "down there" a long time ago.
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Try using Schick Intuition razor and check out my advice given to another woman. Hope this helps and good luck.
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For health and safety sake you need to use a fresh razor for shaving. Blunt razor blades can cause serious injury. Snip long pubic hair short. Think of this task like as if mowing the lawn. Long grass has to be taken down with a scythe so the mower blades do not jam, snag and stiffen. Sharp scissors, clippers or an electric razor will do the heavy work.
Do not rush; speed can cause shaving nicks and cuts. Once the hair is shortened, soak the genital area in warm water or use a damp warm cloth to place over the area and leave for 15 minutes. This helps soften any thick masses. Now lather the pubic area with shaving foam or gel. This helps the razor glide more easily. At any time if you need more lubrication apply more cream or gel. It is to your advantage that the shaving cream/gel is clear or lathers little so you can see what you are doing. Do not attempt to dry-shave, it is not safe and can cause skin scouring.
To avoid ingrown hairs, shave in the same direction that the hair grows. Do not repeat shaving over the same spot you do not want to scrape the skin. Taut the skin, it will help reach those difficult areas. Once the pubic hair has been shaved and rinsed, gently exfoliate with a flannel lathered with mild gentle soap to cleanse the pores. Once again choose the right soap. Particular cleansers contain ingredients that cause irritation. Some fragranced soap is not suitable. Apply moisturizer containing Vitamin E. Try rubbing an ice cube over the skin you shaved to close up the pores and then pat the area dry with a clean towel. Follow this with an astringent formula that contains salicylic acid to prevent ingrown hairs. Hope this helps!!xx
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