Why More and More Men are Shaving Their Legs

Cos they wanna be like us?

21 March, 2018
Why More and More Men are Shaving Their Legs

There's a growing trend in the grooming world for men shaving their legs – according to a Men's Health poll, that is.

The survey found that nearly half of the men they questioned are doing something about their leg hair, either by trimming it down or shaving their pins completely. Smooth movers.

It seems it's not just the serious sportsmen doing it for aerodynamic reasons either. It's mainly about aesthetics, appaz.

Aaron Marino, a male image consultant explains that instead of baring all, removing the bulk is key, "just so the leg hair isn't crazy, bushy and long". Understood.

"It becomes kind of a hair-management situation" (no need to explain that one to us, fellas), helping the boys showcase their muscle definition – and the odd calf tattoo, presumably.

In response, Women's Health readers had their say on the subject. Nearly 30% of the gals surveyed said they like "a man who trims leg hair down," and 22% "love a man with clean shaven legs", meaning the majority are into it.

If they want the ballache of razor nicks, stubble and shaving rash let 'em have it. We've got plenty of tips for soothing sores and getting the perfect long lasting shave – happy to share with you guys.


Credit: Cosmopolitan
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