How to Make Shaving Less Painful ...

By Holly • Nov 19, 2025

Shaving shouldn't be painful. After all, it's something you do on a daily basis, so you don't want it to be something you dread. Of course, if you follow these tips from Teen Vogue, shaving will never hurt again:

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1. Exfoliate Your Skin

Exfoliate Your Skin You want to remove your dead skin cells before you shave. So make sure you exfoliate!

2. Wait a Few Minutes in the Shower

Wait a Few Minutes in the Shower Don't shave as soon as you step into the shower. The longer you let the water wash over you, the more your hair follicles will open up. That means you'll be able to shave easier.

3. Use a Soothing Shaving Cream

Use a Soothing Shaving Cream Pick one with "natural vegetable oils and butters." It's healthy for your skin and will make shaving ten times easier.

4. Save Your Ankles and Knees for Last

Save Your Ankles and Knees for Last These are the areas that can hurt you the most. That's why you want to save them for last, to give them a chance to soak for longer.

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5. Replace Your Disposable Razors

Replace Your Disposable Razors You should replace your razors every single month. You don't want to use them for too long or they won't do their job properly.

6. Use a Soothing Moisturizer

Use a Soothing Moisturizer This will reduce any redness that appears on your skin. It's a real life saver!

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Mariam
2016-01-17T11:54:42.007Z
I use a coconutoil/sugar scrub before and after i shave. And i have a home oil mixture of coconutoil, lavendel & tea tree oil i apply after i shaved to help my skin with the redness and any cuts
Nicki
2016-01-16T22:41:10.062Z
Sorry about my spelling my spell check isnt working
Sally
2016-01-16T20:08:57.857Z
I use L'occitaine Almond shower oil , I find it brilliant
Liza
2016-01-17T18:31:42.227Z
I use Jack Black's "Post Shave Cooling Gel". It's alcohol free & works wonders on redness as it's made with lavender. Yes, it is made for men, but it's strong enough for a woman. 😉
Sev
2016-01-17T06:26:58.036Z
I only shave with grapeseed oil now. It's naturally soothing to calm redness and keeps the shave close, plus it prevents rust on the razor :)
Jackie
2016-01-17T16:09:45.826Z
I replace my razors every other week or so.
Ramya
2016-01-17T03:05:13.306Z
Rid of redness ..
Nicki
2016-01-16T22:40:38.673Z
I have heard that after you shave,your Vajj,lol;) That if you rub condishner(sp?) Will make it so theres no razor burn,Is this true? And are there any other shaving hacks against razor burn(besides the obvisce)
Ramya
2016-01-17T03:05:48.797Z
Ice cube is an another idea to get rid of redness after shaving