3 signs you’ve been shaving your legs all wrong

All that hassle. Shaving, whether it’s your legs,
face or underarms, can be - let’s face it - a bit of
an inconvenience. Come summer, many of us
suddenly become hairless poodles, shedding every
hair grown during winter hibernation.
While some of us might have years of ‘experience’
with shaving our legs (we’ve been engaging in
this sinister practice since the age of 13, after
all), it doesn’t necessarily mean we are doing it
correctly.
Here are a few signs that you might just be
shaving your legs all wrong:
You don't get a close enough shave
Patience is a great virtue when it comes to
shaving. Don’t shave as soon as you hop into the
shower; give it 2-3 minutes before you start.
Waiting will allow the hair to soften and open up
the follicles for a better, closer shave according to
Goodhousekeeping.com
You often get nicks and cuts from shaving -
especially around sensitive areas like your ankles
and your knees
Start by shaving in the direction that the hair
grows (i.e. down the leg). Going against the grain
will definitely get you a closer shave; however, it
does increase your chances of getting nicks and
cuts around your knees and ankles.
If you wait in the shower the recommended 2-3
minutes before you shave, until the hairs are soft,
going against the direction of hair growth can be
much safer. Rather shave twice, against the
direction of the hair growth said Dr. Schultz.
You have ingrown hairs and itchy red patches of
skin
Shaving dry is the worst mistake anyone can
make. You need some kind of lubrication when
you shave. Unfortunately, soap does not allow the
razor to glide as easily against your skin. Rather
try shaving gel or even opt for using your daily
hair conditioner to avoid razor burn and possible
ingrown hairs.