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Old 12-17-2003, 06:15 AM
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If you shave properly and take some simple steps, shaving anywhere is quick, easy and comfortable.

Wash the area well, first. Preferably by soaking in a warm bath for a while. This softens the hairs, and cleanses the area to reduce the risk of infection.

Trim the hair to be cut if it is long, for eg pubic hair. Either use ordinary scissors or a beard trimmer if you have one. Then lubricate the area well, with shaving cream or foam. Some people have also found regular hair conditioner works as a great shaving lubricant as well. Then use a NEW blade for your razor, and shave with the direction of growth. Do NOT go against the direction of the growth! That will give you a smoother shave, but if you haven't gotten used to shaving that area you can increase the risk ingrowns and cuts.
After-shave care:
If you get itching or ingrowns, try some soothing moisteuriser like aloe-vera to calm the skin down. A regular facial exfoliant will help with the ingrowns, by removing a thin layer from the skin to let the hairs grow out.
Don't shave for a few days after your first shave! Your skin needs to get used to shaving, so give it time and gradually increase the frequency you shave: for eg, once a fortnight, once a week, twice a week, every 2nd day, every day etc.
Once you're comfortable shaving regularly, you can start shaving against the direction of the growth. Don't keep shaving and shaving and shaving the same bit to get it smooth - you'll end up cutting your skin up! Leave it until next time.

Good luck! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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