to think at 26 yrs old I should be able to...

[Chocoholicmonster]

... Shave my bloody legs without butchering myself?!

I've tried so many techniques - pressing hard, softly, going against the hair, with the hair growth, letting them grow a bit, doing it often when they are short or stubbly. Using a range of razors - Gillette, Wilkinson sword, Bic for ladies, Bic sensitive, Bic with 1 blade, 2 blades, 3 blades!

Armpits are an absolute doddle. My legs on the other hand always make an ideal prop for a horror movie once I'm done! The weathers getting warmer & I feel I'm now pushing the 'fuzz keeps me warm in the Winter' excuse

(Aside from the tongue in cheek post - tips would be appreciated )

Lady shaver?

Sorry I can't help as I have the same problem. I put mine down to the fact I don't have my glasses on and can't see what the fuck I am doing but I'm not sure that is it.

Have you tried using conditioner and not letting your razor be too old? I've found if I'm using a razor that is a bit used, it's much worse, I also discovered I press too hard. Plus if you've cut yourself previously and there is a little nick in your skin, you probably take it off again when you shave so it bleeds, I know I do this as well. And I go too fast on problem bits like ankles and backs of knees.

I'm shit at it too. I'm 27 though

I suspect it's because I'm too cheap to stump for razor blades so nick DP's, though...

Epilate!

Waxing is brilliant, honestly. I am a total convert.

I gave up and bought an electric shaver.
so quick and easy.

The huge Intuition one by wilkinsons I think? Good luck!

I'm the same.

I gave up and only wax now. Lasts for weeks and no more cuts. Happy days.

Are you using a shaving foam? I find the gels a bit better, at least you can see what you're doing! King of shaves stuff glides nicely.

Let them grow and braid them. I am over 40 and still not very good at shaving (or braiding).

Baby oil instead of shaving foam, my legs are fine it's my underarms I tend to butcher!
I usually use hair removal cream now

I totally second Venus.. only ones that dont seem to leave my legs in shreds. I dplash out on myself and buy the ones with the fancy spa gel cushion thingy at the top.. Im sure its practically impossible t slice upur leg woth the thick bit of gel there.
I am the voice of wisdom at the grand old age of 29

I use hair conditioner instead of shaving foam, I find it works well, and I don't get cuts

Derek, you whippersnapper. Oh to be 25 again!

Thank you for razor suggestions - I'm going to have a browse next time I'm shopping & see about picking up some brands mentioned above.

I use shaving gel Deinonychus - I once made the mistake of dry shaving. Never, ever again. Oh the pain!

I'd love the wax. I've tried it twice - once at home & once professionally. I've got scarring on my legs (not from shaving although certainly not helped by shaving) & I find it extremely painful (Perhaps that's just me being wimpy though!)

Oomph.. think my thumb is not doing well with one handed typing while bfeeding. Sorry for all the typos! That'll learn me for not proof reading what Ive written

I'm 29 and I'm terrible at it too! In fact, I'd say I'm actually getting worse with age. My legs currently look like I've had a run in with a lawn mower...

I tend to use shower gel rather than shaving gel and I use my own dd's razors

I use mens razors. They are made for faces so surely must be more gentle?

Hot bath with a really milky bath lotion, lie in it for a while. Then conditioner onto the leg and shave bottom to top. Dont press down on the razor. Rinse in the bathwayer after each stroke.

paxillin your post really made me chuckle! Think of the endless 'designs' I could do! Wonder if Mohawk leg hair would take off this summer?

I can't. I'm 45. Veet wax for me all the way. I'm low maintenance, prefer trousers and blonde, so shaving my legs has never been sbhih priority. Like flicky eyeliner though, I feel that it's something ivshoukd be able to do, even if I choose not too.

One day, luscious locks on your legs will be fashionable. We will all stop shaving and use conditioner to keep the hair shiny. I will be a trendsetter.

I am 25 and 11 days. Venus, with blades that have the gel stuff. Use conditioner as well. Take the shower out and hold it fairly close to your legs. Leave it til the end of the shower so the heat will open your pores more. Not too much pressure. I agree you need to not use your blades too long. If you can also modify your dna so you get almost no hair and it's the colour of your ski that will help

Blunt Bic disposable, loads of soap, go against the grain and do it every day for best results. I'm 52, I know of what I speak.

Gillete agylite (sp) blue disposable ones no female in my house has cut themselves since i started buying them and use hand soap not gel bloody stings to buggery when you cut yourself.