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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 BECCA COOPER AND BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 9/1/2011 12:17:00 PM

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before i even read this i already did the stuff in the second paragraf IT DOSENT WORK

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by watuplol on 9/3/2011 4:03:23 PM

 
 



MOD OH MOD HELP!!!!
I came home from school yesterday and took a shower, and there was brom discharge in my undies. Today when I came home I wiped and there was some different things I saw...
My normal discharge mixed with blood spots (at least 10 small ones blood red not pink) and tons and tons of brown!!! Am I getttin my period soon?????
Thanks MOD




Hey girl,

Yep, it sounds like it's on its way! It could be a false alarm but it sounds like this could be the first day or two of your period. Stay prepared with a pad in your purse/backpack so you don't get caught off guard if it gets heavier! 
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by 526love on 9/1/2011 7:23:05 PM

 
 



MOD! MOD! MOD!
I kind of have hairy underarms, and even though my mom says to not worry about it, I'm still self-conscious. These girls at my school saw it and told all their friends. I'm afraid it'll be all over school soon. My mom doesn't let me shave, but I've already did it a few times. What should I do?







Hey girl,

Talk to mom seriously the next chance you get. Don't get upset or whiney about it ("everyone ELSE is shaving, mom! this is so unfair") - instead, be honest about how insecure it makes you feel. Also explain to her that kids are really critical now, so it doesn't make sense to you to be made fun of for something that you want to change - and can easily fix - in the first place. Finally, tell her you understand that shaving is a responsibility because you're going to have to do it every day/every few days forever. But assure her that you're ready for that and you're confident you can handle this. Again, be mature and honest with her. Giving it another try is the only way to get her to change her mind <3 
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by boomxkaren on 9/1/2011 7:11:57 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD
do you know any cheap under ($8.00) heat protectant for fine hair,or (in general)cause i need one to straighten my hair. thnx!Smile







Try got2b's Guardian Angel Heat Protect N Flatten Flat Iron Balm. Smile 
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by BeyondHazelEyes on 9/1/2011 6:51:09 PM

 
 

i go really slow when i shave my knees, but it also helps if you run the shower, because, it was soften you skin. and putting on too much cream can clog your razor, so i use hair conditioner. it works really and it comes in many smells

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by j4zm09 on 9/1/2011 5:17:25 PM

 
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