Itchy Legs

[Deleted member 20519]

So yesterday I shaved em', and it was fine. It was rushed and it wasn't the best of jobs so I shaved them again, being a bit more careful and they feel/look good (to me anyway ).

There's one problem though, they're reaaaally itchy. Is there anything you can do to stop the itching? Is it normal to have itchy legs? Help, it's driving me insane!

oh god my legs feel so smooth.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Moisturise them guns

 

[RWright]

I have never shaved my legs but I would think you don't want to shave against the grain.

 

[Peteaud]

Here endeth the 1st lesson.



Will you do them again - no

 

[Kiwiavenger]

waxing is better. i havent tried though, im quite happy to be the oddball that has the hairiest legs on the planet!

 

[Col5632]

It's not something i have ever thought about doing, surely it cant make that much of a difference?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

It's not something i have ever thought about doing, surely it cant make that much of a difference?

It does if you fall off a lot or intend to have massages

 

[Col5632]

It does if you fall off a lot or intend to have massages

Massages would be a fine thing Although the Mrs is doing that at college next year and already been told im being the guinea pig, cant really complain about that

 

[vickster]

Moisturise...and don't be a wuss...we women do it all the time! Mine rarely itch

 

[numbnuts]

Venus razor is very good

 

[AndyRM]

As ever, The Velominati have the answer.

See Rule #33 for guidance. http://www.velominati.com/the-rules

 

[lejogger]

Did you do the whole lot, or just from the bottom of your shorts? The thighs are the worst part for me... when the hairs grow back it's agony. Especially if you shiver or get goose bumps. The sharp ends just stab into your skin... it's an unpleasant sensation!
You'll need to exfoliate otherwise you'll get ingrowing hairs. It sounds very girly, but hey... you're the one who shaved your legs!

 

[DCLane]

OK, here goes - since I've started to this year;

1. Shave down, with the grain, not up. Like numbnuts I use SWMBO's Gillette Venus razor
2. Use a lubricant, such as shaving gel or conditioner
3. Exfoliate
4. Use a moisturiser.

Do not, under any circumstances, try to pluck them out with tweezers - ingrown hairs are the result

 

[Bengarbage]

OK, here goes - since I've started to this year;

1. Shave down, with the grain, not up. Like numbnuts I use SWMBO's Gillette Venus razor
2. Use a lubricant, such as shaving gel or conditioner
3. Exfoliate
4. Use a moisturiser.

Do not, under any circumstances, try to pluck them out with tweezers - ingrown hairs are the result

Foolishly I let a past girlfriend epilate (sp?) my back, wow I imagine it had the same effect as plucking. Holy cow I was covered in big red itchy lumps for ages. A lesson learned indeed!

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

No meat and veg shaving stories yet? Only takes 3-4 posts on other forums