My wife's pores on her legs are big and she has two ingrown hairs. I've been telling her for months it's the nasty disposables. She has now decided to listen and wants me to teach her how to shave. The problem is I haven't a clue with regards to leg shaving but want it to go well for her any advice for me ladies? How many passes? Grain patterns ect. Thanks in advance
Good prep is good prep. I like to use a pre-shave oil first. Then, a good brush & soap. As for the razor, I like ones with long handles, as they make it easier to reach the back of the legs. Mostly, I do one pass against the grain, as a woman's leg hair is finer than facial hair. Follow up with an alcohol-free skin lotion. I hope this helps.
Thanks. I do 3 passes on my head and face so my wife's legs would of got the same treatment had it not been for your response.
My fiance uses a Gillette old type head on a long plastic handle from a Gillette sterling with Wilkinson blades. She uses whatever soap she likes that day from my cabinet and a razorock plissoft brush. She isn't using an aftershave unless you count the hair conditioner that she rubs in and rinses off when she's done. One pass from the bottom to the top and she's done. somewhere there is a post where I did a straight razor leg shave after a neighbor said they didn't think it was possible. I think I did armpits too.
My daughter had the same issue! Pushing to friggen hard with worn out cartridge razors. I have done my wife's, and both of my daughters legs for them. I concur with what @Sara-s had said. Prep is the key. I usually have the wife sit on the kitchen counter and take hot wash clothes and set them on her legs, like a hot towel at a barber. I usually use a good pre-shave oil and any number of soaps or creams I know give great lather. I use a long handled Lady Gillette and generally go one pass against the grain pass. I will usually let the wife finish up around her knees as I feel I am always in risk of nicking her. Just take your time and use little to no pressure on the razor until you get the feel for angles and such. I am sure your misses, and you, will love the results as the DE shaves are sooooo much smoother than any disposable.
I got my wife her own custom badger brush with a pink handle, a puck of TSD Victorian Rose soap, and a pink Lady Star Gillette. She uses the same blade brand I do - Astra SP. She can whip up a lather like you wouldn't believe and loves it all. One, sometimes two, ATG passes; depends on her mood, she says. Finishes up with Thayer's Rose Petal WH with aloe.
If she isn't comfortable with everything, all at once, start out with a few things first. Shave soap, in a stick form works well, she can just rub it on and use her hands to form a slick lather. mine uses Mystic Waters products. Also, a long handle razor, with rounded ends. Gillette Black Beauty, or Starburst(Lady Gillette). Don't push too much on her at once. When she is comfortable, get her into a nice soft brush, and a tub of good soap.
