I can’t get the hang of shaving
this is my first time posting on here, but im really lost on shaving my legs. ive been doing it consistently for over a year now and I love it but I have had consistent and excess ingrown hairs since day 1. I also knick myself a billion times no matter what type of razor I use or how fast or slow I go.
for context, i am 22 years old, thick hair that grows all in one direction. i also knick my face when I shave too but let’s focus on the legs
things I’ve tried
- shaving with the grain (doesn’t cut the hair at all)
- shaving in the tub (instantly weeped in my foot)
- exfoliating before and/or after (little to no difference)
- waxing (ineffective, takes too long, leaves too many hairs)
I can’t afford to get tend skin all the time or a good foil at the moment. I’d be willing to try something like veet sensitive gel, but I’m nervous.
does anyone have any recommendations or routines to share?
(note: I use “Knick“ because this post got flagged from any other word. I do not usually sound like a grandpa)