Polls say that hairy women are a big turn-off for men. Well, if you just pointed at yourself and said, “that’s me!”, you are not alone. It’s not your fault you were born hairy. And being hairy is definitely not the end of the world.

Amidst the many hair removal options (waxing, IPL, threading, tweezing), shaving seems to be the fastest and the most painless one. Of course, a few experts don’t recommend shaving, but when you are pressed for time and on the go, what must be done, must be done.

So here goes a list of 10 things you should do to make your shave last longer:

1. Scrub Away The Dead Skin:

This is the most important pre-shave ritual that you absolutely must follow. EXFOLIATE! Giving your arms and legs a good scrub before you shave will help you get rid of the dead skin, and will also bring that ingrown hair to the surface. This is great because not only will you have the entire hair ready to be shaved-off, but you will also be left with smooth, silky skin post the shave.

2. Pick The Best Razor:

Imagine this – you are caught off guard one evening when it’s an absolute must to sport that little black dress, but oops! The hair! It is tempting to reach out and use your boyfriend’s razor. But hey, it’s always good to use a woman’s razor to shave. It is definitely customized and made specifically for your skin and hair. And if the razor you’ve picked has a moisturizer strip, that’s the best thing you can do to give yourself that close, lasting shave.

3. Always Move Upwards:

Shaving upwards has three advantages. First, it helps in removing all the dead skin that the exfoliating missed. Second, it removes even those tiny, stubborn bits of sprouted hair. And third (the best one), it lessens hair growth. YOU MUST TRY THIS!!

4. Moisturizing Is The Key:

Moisturizing is the best thing you can do for yourself whether you shave or don’t. But, it is very important to hydrate your skin after you shave. It smoothens the skin, which magically helps your shave last longer.

5. Soak It Up:

Soaking your arms and legs in soap water for about ten minutes before you shave softens the hair follicles. When you shave, the hair will come off very easily. This also reduces hair growth considerably, and you are left feeling relaxed and HAIRLESS!

Sounds more like a ‘hair removal spa’ treatment, doesn’t it?

6. Choose The Right Soap:

Soaps are in plenty out there! But once you have shaved, it’s very important to ensure your skin remains supple. The usual soaps make your skin dull and dry. A cream-based soap is highly recommended.

7. Gel Makes It Better:

And if you could go a notch higher and use a shower gel instead of soap, that will work wonders for your shaved skin. The gel will retain all the moisture, and leave the essential oils that your follicles need.

8. Show Some Aloe Love:

Aloe Vera is the best medicine for all your skin problems. Dr. Aloe, in any form (soap, gel cream), will lessen hair growth and boost your skin health. We would say it’s worth giving a try.

9. A Secret Tip:

You probably haven’t already heard of this one! To splurge a little on your shave, rub on some sandalwood paste on your skin post the shave. It has some wonderful properties that will again help lessen hair growth, improve skin tone, and heal those razor nicks.

10. Aftershave Magic:

Well, if you thought aftershave only smelt really good, it has some benefits too. A splash of aftershave will act like an astringent to cool your skin down and prevent the eruption of boils and pimples. It will, of course, reduce hair growth too!

Now that you know how to do it, going hairless will be more fun for sure!

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