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Knee shaving secrets: Nix the nicks

 

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I've been shaving for a while, now but whenever I try to shave my kneecap and right underneath it, I feel I'm cutting my skin. Afterward I always get these red bumps. Everywhere else is fine but right there I always have problems. Help?

 

Your knees are more sensitive than the rest of your body. This is common and there are many ways to prevent the itchy red bumps and cuts! Make sure you shave downward with warm water, going in the direction that the hair grows. Otherwise you could be catching the skin on your knee.

 

I’ve found that the key to getting a perfect shave over trouble spots like around your knees is to try out different angles. Stretching your leg out in front of you might help ya get one patch while twisting around to do the back of your knee might help ya shave another patch. Take your time, use lots of shaving gel and a fresh razor, and you should be just fine.

 

Good luck!
 
 
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by FlyingChic on 9/21/2011 6:18:27 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD, Also I have bumps on my kneecaps, and when i can shave im afraid to shave there. why the bumps ? thanks, again!

 

Hey girlie, the bumps could be irritation from a dull razor.  I would slap on some hydrocortisone and give it a day or two to calm down, then you're free to shave again.

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by <3monkeys<3 on 9/19/2011 1:41:29 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD !!!
I have some-what long hair all over my legs. on my outer thighs up closer to my stomach and ALL OVER. my mom wont let me shave and its embarasing. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!

 

Hey girlie, it's never a good idea to disobey what it is your parents think.  But if it really makes you uncomfortable, sit down with your Mom and explain this to her calmly.  Just be sure not to argue with her about it.

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by <3monkeys<3 on 9/19/2011 1:40:32 AM

 
 


MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!
lately my legs have been really itchy! i dont know if its from shaving, or from the lotion i put after i shave. i use a victoria secret lotion and my mom said it could be from the fragrances in it. the thing is though is that ive been using this lotion after shaving for a while now! why would it just kick in now? and do u have any tips so i cant stop the itching madness?! i grew some pimple-like bumps on my legs and i need to get rid of them! thanks


 


Hey girly! Do you have dry skin? Sometimes that can make me itchy. Usually, exfoliating with a scrub helps. Otherwise, it's very possible that this lotion could be irritating your skin!


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Becca G.

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by luvpeacehappiness<3 on 9/11/2011 7:35:06 PM

 
 



Mod Mod Mod I have 20-20 vision other than eating apples and carrots how do I keep my eyes in tip top shape so that I dont have eye problems?? Thanks A Bunch!




Hey girl, by limiting your use of laptops and TV: screens can be totally harsh on your eyes. Be sure to let them rest by playing outside, reading and doing activities that aren't so plugged in.

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