Enter the illusive dry shave.
Meet the Experts
Is It Safe to Dry Shave Legs?
“Dry shaving really should only be performed in a pinch,” Shays explains.
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Traditionally, we’re taught to shave using warm water and shaving cream.
Water, especially at higher temperatures, softens the skin and allows for smoother hair removal.
These are often made with dry shaving in mind.
And that’s really it.
We should mention following these tips won’t get you completely out of the woods risks-wise.
But they’re effective enough that all three of our experts deem dry shaving safe when following these techniques.
When done correctly, dry shaving is totally okay (so long as it’s infrequent).
Should you be dry shaving weekly or even monthly?
But for those once-in-a-blue-moon moments, go aheadjust take precautions and do it the right way.
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