We're officially approaching the season of bare legs, bikinis on sunny days, and short dresses on long, hot nights—and you know it, right? With summer drawing near, many of us are grabbing a razor more often when we get in the shower to say "goodbye" to unwanted hair.

Today we're sharing our 6 best tips for smooth and perfect hair removal at home, and the steps you should follow to avoid those infamous ingrown hairs and other imperfections we want to keep far away from our skin. Let's go?

1. Take a hot shower to soften the fur.

Taking a warmer shower before shaving helps soften your hair and skin, which is necessary for a painless shave. Before using the razor, try taking a warm shower for 5 to 10 minutes to facilitate hair removal and reduce the risk of irritating or cutting your skin.

2. Exfoliate the skin before hair removal.

Should I exfoliate my skin before waxing? The answer is yes! This step will help cleanse the skin and remove dead cells — which can clog your follicles and trap hairs under the skin, consequently resulting in those infamous ingrown hairs. When we exfoliate our skin, we are not only removing these dead cells, but also ensuring that the follicle is in the best condition for hair removal, and supporting normal hair growth after waxing.

And now that the warmer days have arrived, our recommended scrub is undoubtedly our wonderful Brilha ! With a delicious yet delicate coconut and rose scent, this scrub will hydrate and brighten your skin, leaving it extra smooth.

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3. Apply a depilatory oil.

Now that your pores are more open — thanks to the hot shower and exfoliation — it's time to apply a depilatory oil , letting it work on the skin for one to two minutes to further soften the hairs and reduce the irritation often caused by friction between the skin and the razor blade.

Enriched with avocado and Persian lime, our Suave product is perfect for preparing your skin for shaving, helping it glide even more smoothly. With moisturizing and soothing action, its formula will help not only prevent cuts, ingrown hairs and other imperfections, but also deeply hydrate and calm the skin.

4. Pay attention to your blade.

To ensure the smoothest and most perfect shave possible, choosing the right razor is important. Highly effective, our Soft reusable razor is your go-to for shaving your entire body without irritating your skin — in addition to providing an even shave, it's plastic-free and refillable, making it a more durable and sustainable razor.

Once you've chosen your blade , don't forget to take proper care of it: avoid leaving it wet or damp to prevent rusting and the accumulation of bacteria. When you feel you're applying too much pressure to shave—remember that your blade should always be as sharp as possible, as more strokes mean a greater chance of irritation, burns, or ingrown hairs—it's a sign that it's time to change your blade. To do this, simply replace your current blade with a new refill (you can find 5 refills in the blade box), and you're good to go !

5. Do not neglect the technique.

Hair removal may seem like an intuitive process, but the truth is there are some points you should always keep in mind when shaving at home — including not shaving first thing in the morning, since our blood circulation is reduced and our legs may be more swollen when we wake up, and always shaving after a bath or shower. The technique you use is equally important. You should always do it gently and in the direction of hair growth, without applying too much pressure to your razor.

6. Finish with a moisturizer.

Before you go, don't forget to moisturize your skin well! This step is very important because it will help not only to leave your skin super soft, but also to prevent dryness, burning, redness or irritation, sometimes caused by hair removal.

Enriched with shea butter, nourishing oils and botanical actives, the Leve body lotion It's perfect for hydrating and soothing your skin after hair removal, as it revitalizes irritated and dry skin, restoring softness and shine, and keeping it moisturized all day long.