Best ways for Cyclists to Shave Their Legs

1. Razor.

After having a bath or shower. Use an old fashioned razor and shave everything off. If it is your first time, it may take a long time as the razor will keep getting blocked with long hairs. It is difficult to do without cutting yourself. Also the hairs will grow back in a few days and will be a little prickly.

2. Waxing.

To wax your own legs is difficult and messy. It is not easy to get the wax to the right temperature, then you have to be disciplined to quickly peel off the strips. The advantage is that regrowth takes a few weeks and the regrowth is lighter and softer. However, there can be a real problem with itchy ingrowing hairs. You will need to regularly use a loafer to remove dead skin and discourage ingrowing hair.
Good, but, best to get someone else to do it.

3. Epilator.

Similar to waxing this works by pulling hairs from the root. It means that regrowth will take longer. No chance of cutting yourself. Also the regrowth is softer. However, it is not exactly a pleasant experience. To do the back of your legs can be painful and quite time consuming to get all the hairs out. Gets easier after your first use.
4. Cream.

Apply certain types of hair removal cream can remove hairs for several days. Not easy to use, but, some people find it relatively easy to use.

5. Self Peeling waxing strips.

These are similar to waxing except you don’t need to prepare any hot wax. You just press on the strips and then (quickly) remove them. Less messy than full waxing, but, can be difficult to get all hairs out.

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#1 To Shave Legs or not to Shave? - The Cyclist’s Dilemma | Cycling UK on 06.09.08 at 10:10 am

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