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    The best time of day to shave your legs

    Updated:27 Jul 2018 12:02 PM | Posted by
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    Shaving our legs isn’t exactly a crowd favourite beauty chore, so when the time comes, most of us want to make it count.

    But this doesn’t just mean nailing our shaving technique. Good Housekeeping reports it can also come down to the time of day we choose to shave!

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    According to the publication, the "optimum time of day” to de-fuzz your legs is at night – preferably right before bed.

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    Why? Well, according to beauty experts, "Our legs become warm and swell slightly as we sleep, which means that little hairs retreat back into their follicles and are less obvious.”

    This means that if you reach for your razor in the AM, your legs will feel smoother than they actually are, resulting in a less-than-perfect shave.

    But that’s not all: The cold air outside can then cause your pores and skin to tighten, meaning those pesky hairs will reappear and feel more prickly.

    Now, if you’re an avid reader of bh, you might recall I recommended the exact opposite earlier in the year, arguing in favour of maximum daylight hours of hairless legs. On the one hand, I still stand by my argument: Especially if you’re in a situation where as long as you don’t look like a yeti, you can survive without perfectly smooth pins.

    But if you’re thinking ahead and want to remove as much hair as possible, shaving the night before could be the way to go! Hey, at least it’s good news for those of us who prefer to shower at night!
     

    Do you shave your legs? What time of day do you prefer?

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    blackkittykat 30 Jul 2018 10:35 PM

    Best time is at night with a soak in the bath!

    Peta908 30 Jul 2018 3:30 PM

    I usually do night time, i love the feeling afterwards!

    Hayley644 28 Jul 2018 4:36 PM

    I just shave them when I have the time.

    Miss19 27 Jul 2018 8:51 PM

    I guess I've been doing it right, yay!

    Alisha34 29 Jun 2018 6:51 PM

    Night time shave for me, I prefer to do a long shower shave, scrub and then oil my legs before bed.

    katrina176 28 Jun 2018 9:12 PM

    For me it's when ever i get a chance !

    zanox 28 Jun 2018 2:05 PM

    I haven't shave for quite some time after switching to use epilator.

    sashnee 28 Jun 2018 3:32 AM

    i usually prefer to shave before i have to go somewhere

    thi_van 27 Jun 2018 11:01 AM

    I only really remember to do it at night then try and lather moisturiser on so good to read I'm doing it right

    MelissaFay89 27 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

    I don't mean to be rude but those BIC razors are by far the worst I have ever used

    CaitMay 26 Jun 2018 7:54 PM

    I always prefer shaving at night, that freshly shaven smooth feeling in bed at night makes me feel relaxed

    skitzkitty 26 Jun 2018 6:12 PM

    Summertime! CBF during winter, unless I have an event to go to.

    katie975 25 Jun 2018 6:57 PM

    Who has time to do this in the morning anyway haha

    CaitMay 26 Jun 2018 7:54 PM

    Exactly! My mornings are always rushed haha

    sunjeanie 25 Jun 2018 9:25 AM

    Nah I just shave for special occasions in winter. Ain't too ashamed about it either - if no one's gonna see it, I ain't got time for it. haha

    Gilded 25 Jun 2018 1:34 PM

    Haha I haven't shaved in weeks. Its a forest growing on my leg now.

    Dance 24 Jun 2018 7:05 PM

    This is interesting, but really for me it's just when ever I get the chance.

    Lucrecia629 24 Jun 2018 8:43 AM

    The best time to shave for me is whenever I can! I'm up to about once every two weeks. #momlife

    Mandy_1987 22 Jun 2018 8:59 PM

    Good to know I've been doing it right then! Too bad as soon as I'm cold again it feels like it was all for nothing though!

    ThisIsMe 22 Jun 2018 12:20 PM

    I always shower at night & always shave at night so that's good! Don't need to change anything LOL

    AP1992 22 Jun 2018 11:27 AM

    always night before!

    Isabelbolton 22 Jun 2018 10:46 AM

    I was one for shaving my legs at night because it felt lovely getting into bed with smooth legs but since baby I've done it when I get the chance.

    CLWoods 22 Jun 2018 7:37 AM

    This is good info, I will have to remember this next time!

    Okatko 22 Jun 2018 12:07 AM

    I try to wax at home using the pre waxed strips. I only shave when I realise I am planning to wear a skirt etc and haven’t waxed in a while. Yikes!

    Mayy 21 Jun 2018 8:53 PM

    I like to shave during the night. It's less stressful and don't have to rush it!

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