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How To Shave The Bikini Line

Shaving the bikini area can be tricky but with a little know how, you can master it too.

Difficulty Level: Average      Time Required: 10 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Change the blade in your razor. Your shaving blade needs to be very sharp.
  2. If this is your first time shaving this area, trim hairs before you begin.
  3. Lather the area with a good quality shaving gel.
  4. Shave with the grain first.
  5. Rinse.
  6. Reapply shave gel.
  7. Shave lightly across or against the grain.
  8. Rinse
  9. Repeat step 7 until you have the area relatively smooth
  10. Wait for a few hours to allow the area to calm down
  11. Repeat step 7 until you have the area relatively smooth
  12. With an electric razor, go over the area to pick up anything that your razor missed.
Tips:
  1. Soap and water might work for washing your hands, but for shaving... definitely not.
  2. Using a dull blade will not give you a clean shave and can contribute to razor burn.
  3. Let the shaving gel sit for at least three minutes to soften the hair.

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