Shaving your legs with an eyebrow razor

The hair on my legs is so long and I want to shave it. Can I use an eyebrow trimmer to shave the hair on my legs? Will the hair on my legs become thicker the more I shave it? If you want to know too, let’s read it together.

Can I use an eyebrow trimmer to shave my body hair?

Yes, but it is not recommended to use an eyebrow trimmer to shave your legs. If the hair on your legs is too long and you want to shave it, it is recommended to choose a reliable razor instead of an eyebrow trimmer, because the blade of the eyebrow trimmer is sharper and has only one blade head, which cannot cater to the skin of the feet well. If you use an eyebrow trimmer to shave your legs, it will easily cut the skin. If you want to shave, it is recommended to use a reliable razor, because a razor usually has multiple blades, and it can better adapt to the skin during use, which can reduce damage to the skin.

Will shaving your legs make them thicker?

It's not easy. The size of body hair is more related to genes and testosterone, so it is not correct to say that the more you shave your body hair, the thicker it becomes. Many people feel that the more they shave their body hair, the longer it will grow. This is because the top of the general sweat hair is thinner, and the end closer to the hair follicle is thicker. When we shave, we shave along the epidermis, so after the thin end of the Xinyang hair is cut off, the newly grown hair will naturally be thicker. And the newly grown fine hair grows straight up, so visually it will appear that the hair is getting thicker.

Common Problems with Shaving Your Legs

Soften the hair before shaving. Before shaving your legs, it is best to soak the hair in hot water to soften the hair. This will make shaving easier and quicker, and it will also reduce damage to the skin. Shave along the direction of hair growth When shaving your legs, try to shave along the direction of hair growth, because this will reduce damage to the pores and skin. If you shave against the direction of hair growth, it is easy to damage the pores and may also cause bacterial infection.

What is the reason for the small red spots after shaving?

It could be a folliculitis condition. If small red spots appear on the skin of your feet after shaving your body hair, it may be that the shaving method is incorrect and folliculitis has occurred. In this case, you can go to the hospital and buy some ointment to wipe it. When shaving, be sure not to shave dryly, do not use too much force, and be sure to shave along the direction of hair growth. This will reduce the occurrence of small red spots on the skin after shaving.