Best women shaving gels according to redditors

God I hope someone appreciates what I'm about to write.. which is from a combination of sources and personal knowledge. Honestly, shaving your significant other can be a really interesting and personal experience. I applaud you for reaching out to the community, even if it was using a throwaway account. This is a somewhat time consuming and laborious process, but it can be enjoyable if properly planned out in advance and approached as a pampering activity.

Ideally you'll want: a bathtub, scissors, 2 soft towels (small), a bowl of warm water, a loofah, a small dish with baking powder, new tweezers, a new female razor with 3-5 blades and 2 lotion strips on the top and bottom, Bikini Zone gel, Bikini Zone aftershave, baby powder, and a CD of Kenny G (kidding. but some music and a candle can't hurt). In total, you'll probably spend $20 - $30 as a first time cost (hey, it's your wife who you love doing something for you because you love it. come on).

Use a pair of scissors to trim the hair to a more manageable level, preferably down to 1/4 inch, by grabbing patches of the hair and simply cutting. Don't go native on me and start yanking at everything, be gentle. You want to do this before the bath, ideally, since afterwards it might be too soft to cut easily.

Have her take a nice warm bath for at least 15 minutes (or shower if need be, but I think bath is preferred to help her relax and enjoy the experience more). While in the bath, have her use a loofah to exfoliate the skin in the area (being careful to not use any abrasive soaps or getting anything inside of her). This removes dead skin letting the razor do it's job better while also aligning the hairs in the same direction to help you when you're shaving her. Ask her to use Dove or something soft and nonirritating (you don't want to stress the skin before you've even brought the razor into the picture).

The other comments recommending oil/nair/veet are on the right track, but if you want the absolute best product on the market for this.. it's called Bikini Zone. Tend Skin is a reasonably close second. They also have an after shave. You will want an aftershave that acts as a moisturizer; again, I recommend this brand. Let me re-emphasize: you will want the gel and the aftershave. These two products directly addresses her concerns about ingrown hairs and rashing.

You want a NEW razor with multiple blades and a soft lubricant strip on both top and bottom (the more blades the better), a bowl with warm water (warm, not hot), and a soft towel on hand.

Have her dry off as she usually does but have her lie down on your bed (facing up) with a towel under her and one on her head. Pamper her with some soft music and a scented candle too, I mean you're going to have your head and hands buried between her legs.. might as well make an evening out of it.

Wet the towel in the water and apply it to the area with hair to help get it wet and to soften it again.

Follow the directions on the packaging for the lotion/gel and apply it first, then briefly have the razor in the water to help it get wet/warm. Why use a razor with many blades? More surface area decreases the pressure per blade, making it hopefully less likely that any soft skin gets cut.

Place one hand on her pubic mound to help even out her hair (like tugging on your cheek when you shave, just a lot more gentle). Shave with long, slow strokes in the direction of the hair. I'd suggest working outside in so as to gain comfort and courage with the process. Avoid strong downward pressure on the skin, let the blades do the work for you. Rinse the blade with every stroke in the bowl of water.

If you have to get "close" to anything delicate for whatever reason, just be sure to use a bit more lotion/oil and don't lather it so that you can't see the skin below.

When getting the hinge where the thigh meets the pubic area, have her open her legs and bend her knees to help. Shave from the knee to the groin in long, smooth strokes, ensuring that her skin is taut.

Gently pat her off with the soft, dry towel you haven't used yet. You'll want to exfoliate her a second time (gets rid of more dead skin, aligns the hairs so as to prevent ingrown hairs, and it'll allow the aftershave to penetrate her skin better meaning it'll feel softer). You can make a paste out of baking soda and warm water to exfoliate using the soft and warm towel to help you (try not to use the loofah again, the fibers might irritate the skin). Don't work it for more than a minute.

Pat the bikini area off with the soft, dry towel again. If you see any stray hairs, now is the best time to get them. Use a new pair of tweezers (preferably a decent pair with an accurate tip) and take them out while the skin is still soft.

Use the aftershave on the area, again following instructions. Avoid anything with perfumes and colors. If you didn't take my advice earlier and skipped the Bikini Zone aftershave, you can lightly use some aloe vera (the real stuff).

Give it a minute or two to sit uninterrupted on the skin. Now, you'll want to give a very light dusting of baby powder on the area (too much will not let the skin breathe, leading to pimples), lightly spread it over the skin to help reduce the chance of any rashes. Don't use Gold Bond or anything, baby powder is the best for this. Avoid letting any powder into the vagina!

... ta da! You're done for today! It might take a little getting used to, convince her to try it for at least a week to give it a shot (this means you'll have to shave again in 3 days or so) If she wears anything lacy, it may take some time getting used to the stubble catching the fibers. Have her stick to cotton for her first day; after that, she should be fine (rashes/pimples generally only happen the first time or any time an old razor is used).

Feel free to mess around as well, she shouldn't be sore and you two will probably be worked up after spending so much time down unda'h. Be sure to compliment her on how it looks/feels etc, and address it the following day and day after that so she knows you appreciate it.

I'd imagine you're question has already been answered, but you'd recently asked about a razor for your husband. I have had a fantastic time with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Dovo-Shavette-Straight-Razor-Handle/dp/B001GMVNXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426566217&sr=8-3&keywords=dovo+shavette

It has affordable, replaceable blades, a comfortable handle, and is genuinely well made. I bought it thinking I might go into straight razor shaving, but there's no need. The blades in this are nearly as long, and replaceable. You don't have to have a length of leather to sharpen your blade in your bathroom.

My girlfriend loves Dreadnaught cream. Even if he does not use the straight razor to shave, this cream smells amazing. I tell all my friends to buy it, regardless of their method.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FQ0M2W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the brush I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QHYYR0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love it.

You're welcome.

Sincerely,
One of the Fucking hipsters, a fucking jerk, a yuppy, a religious nut, a drug addict, maybe even a soccer mom, Oh, and also the most hardcore fucking wigger you've ever seen.

This is gonna sounds a little weird but there’s a brand called Bikini Zone that makes a gel you use right after shaving to prevent irritation and breakouts. Stings a bit at first but totally worth it.

Nothing special. Just shaving cream, a razor, and 3 years of practice.

I use BikiniZone products, should be available at most drug stores for cheaper and they have different types and formulations. Sometimes it does sting if my razor is getting dull or I didn't exfoliate first but overall it's effective and I use it often.

1. Use Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Smooth Shave Gel. Like the label says, it can slow the growth of your beard. I've recently started using it and now after 3 days it looks like I haven't shaved in a day or so. You can probably find it in a local drug store as well.
   
   
2. Get a tube of the orangest lipstick you can find and put it only where you have beard shadow and work it in and spread it around kind of like a blush. Not too much, just so you can cover. A little goes a long way. Then go over it with foundation and the rest of your make-up. It sounds weird, but the orange cancels out the bluish tint that beard shadow causes.I used this recently and it came out like this.
   
   http://i.imgur.com/XVsiMQ9.jpg

I use this stuff. You only need a little bit and it doesn't lather. I hardly ever cut myself unless I accidentally go over my ankle or something.

Bikini Zone Shave Gel Anti-Bumps, 4 Ounce (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFV7XUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1VvhDbYVDZY57

So firstly, I HAVE to shave in the shower- I think my skin only gets soft and pliable enough to shave without hurting after I've been in steam for a while. I'm a girl but I use the "extra moisturizing" purple label Barbasol with Vitamin E in it now- I used to use this product from the brand Skintimates that had Vitamin E but also shea butter in it as well, and though it's targeted towards women, it REALLY works well for moisturizing so start with that! I also shave with a cream from Lush called "Ambrosia." This is it and it's great because it has oat milk in it, which REALLY prevents my skin from getting rough and bumpy from razorburn. Afterward, I use a Johnson & Johnson product with shea & cocoa butter in it to smooth my legs more, to keep from getting razor burn, and to prevent from getting stubbly longer. I think it all depends on what kind of skin you have- mine's combination, but on the dryer side, so I need a lot of products that have creams, milks, and butter lotions in them but with minimal fragrance because that causes irritation.

I think the hair removal cream you're thinking of is Nair- I wouldn't recommend it personally because it can burn your skin and it smells VERY strong and very much like rotten eggs/sulfur. I used it back when I very first started shaving my legs, and while it worked well and lasted a while, it ultimately wound up irritating my skin to the point where even wearing loose sweatpants burned. Everyone is different, though, so maybe it would work for you!

Also you might already know this, but clean your razor out with water while you're shaving because it'll take the buildup of hairs out and you'll get a closer, more even, less painful and less razorburn-y shave!

You know what else has Lanolin that works well on hockey gloves? Some women's shaving creams like Skintimate in the pink can: https://www.amazon.com/Skintimate-Therapy-Moisturizing-Lanolin-Butter/dp/B0032ANCYG?th=1

I'm think the pure lanolin cream may be better, but I've tried the women's shaving cream on gloves and it does condition them well.

Shave ONLY after a hot shower, leave this shave gel on your face for at least 3-5 mins before you start:

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https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Positively-Smooth-Shave-Pack/dp/B004AI3406/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=aveeno+shave&qid=1563413560&s=gateway&sr=8-13

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Use THESE razers only:

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https://www.amazon.com/Gillette-Fusion5-Razor-Blades-Refills/dp/B004B8F8MM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=fusion%2B5&qid=1563413689&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

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Shave AGAINST the grain only and as few times as possible, no more than 3 in the same spot. My beard is thicker than anyone else's, it can literally grow outward like a cactus fro.

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Let me know how it goes.

They do, I used to use it in the shower in my cartridge days. It worked okay, but doesn’t hold a candle to the kind of stuff we use now.

Same here.
I've found that this product is great for shaving.

Bikini Zone Shave Gel Anti-Bumps, 4 Ounce (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFV7XUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T57HzbRZK85ME

you're shaving with soap? wow, stop. stop using soap completely for everything its shite and will dry your skin out

shaving foam/gels actually suck, i really like this stuff: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Shave-TWIN-PACK-Queen-Shaves/dp/B01K4ICIY8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542567194&sr=8-2&keywords=queen+of+shaves

but anything like that is cool. you can use conditioner instead, it's great

for moisturising your body afterwards, e45 is really good and cheap

use a decent razor too. i still use a mens multi blade one, theyre generally better value than the womens ones, i think its a wilkinson sword hydro 3. the cheap shit disposable razors are cheap and shit

physically exfoliate before you shave, a loofa or an... exfoliaty glove?

if your skin is still fucked up after all this, then just do it against the grain, and not every day. do that for a bit, see if it improves. if it does a bit, there's a bunch of stuff you can do to help, other people would know better than me

For the lazy and wanting to see reviews:

Amazon.com - "Dr. Bronner's Shaving Soaps" - ALL scents LINK

Amazon.com - "Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Shaving Soap" - 100+ reviews LINK

TLDR: Seems to rate well.