Step One: Remove the
Hair!
(Seems obvious,
right?!) But, what razor should we use so that our legs don't get nicked-up in
the process? My favorite is GILLETTE VENUS EMBRACE.
I love, love, love
this razor!!! (Did I mention I love this razor?!)
It has 5 blades so it
makes for a much faster shave. But, what makes this truly the best, is the "ribbon of moisture" they place around
the blades. As soon as this "ribbon" gets wet, it becomes super slick
and it coats your skin as you shave. I have never had such a nick-free shave as
I have with this razor! They need to bottle their "ribbon of
moisture" and sell it as a lotion because it is some pretty potent stuff!
My legs feel so soft and supple after shaving with this razor.
Another thing I like
is the handle. It has a soft grip handle that fits your fingers perfectly
(non-slippery, even when wet.) And the blade cartridges are easy to change too.
You can buy them in refill packs of four or eight. It's true that the
cartridges can be a bit pricey, but I think it's completely worth it for such a
smooth shave. It's a truly wonderful product!
STEP TWO: Moisturize!
So many choices for
this one! But, I really like VASELINE SPRAY & GO TOTAL MOISTURE. I love
that you can spray this on and it absorbs so quickly that you can get dressed
right away. There is no sticky or greasy feeling with this like you get with
traditional lotions. I always hate that "drying time" you need to
give yourself after applying lotion from a bottle. With this product, I just
hold the can about 5 inches from my skin and spray evenly. It does require a
quick rub-in but absorbs very fast in to the skin. I love that it's pure oat
extract so it smells really nice too. (Just be careful about using it while
standing on a tiled floor. This stuff coats the floor like cooking grease . . .
ouch!)
One of the best things
about summer is being able to break out all those great sandals . . . and
painting your toenails is just another summer "accessory" as far as I
am concerned. You can change your color as often as your mood and there are
just so many pretty colors to choose from! The trick is to get
a polish that is long-lasting and chip-resistant. My choice is LA Colors COLOR
CRAZE. My favorite summer color is SEA SIREN (it's a bright, bold teal that
reminds me of a tropical ocean!) There are TONS of colors to choose from in
this line; all reasonably priced. Amazon.com even has a 24-pack kit available
for $38 so that you'll have enough color to choose from all summer long!
So, there you have it:
Three simple steps to sizzling summer legs!
(See you at the beach!!)