Get Summer-Ready: The Ultimate Guide to Men’s Shin Hair Care and Removal at Home

Unlike a decade ago, men’s hair removal has become a major trend these days. Especially during the summer months, when men have more opportunities to expose their arms and legs by wearing short-sleeved T-shirts and shorts, an increasing number of men are taking care of their unwanted shin hair. So this time we focus on shin hair care, and introduce methods and goods for treating shin hair, focusing on methods that can be done at home!

Is there a right way to get rid of men’s shin hair?

There are many opinions about shaving hair, such as “men’s shaving hair is sexy and does not need to be treated,” “it is unsightly and should be treated smooth,” and “if you wear shorts, it is good manners to treat it in moderation. As far as I have observed men wearing shorts on the street or at Pitti Uomo, there are only a few cases of “completely trimmed shanks” or “shanks with unlimited hair growth (or so it seems). Incidentally, many of the foreign male models assigned to OTOKOMAE’s photo shoots keep their hair slightly short.

Although there is no absolute right answer, for men with dark, thick hair and fair skin whose hair tends to stand out, it may be safe to ” leave a certain amount of hair on their bodies and keep it in moderation so that you cannot tell whether it has been trimmed or not.
In many countries, especially in Europe and the U.S., it is considered “common sense” to have one’s underarms trimmed for hygienic reasons.

What are the benefits of shaving?

There are many advantages to having shin hair removed. Shaving shin hair gives you clean skin, which makes you more attractive to the opposite sex and allows you to wear shorts and swimsuits without hesitation. Also, many men have a complex about their hairy shins, so removing shin hair will eliminate this complex and give them a positive sense of self-confidence. It also has the advantage of eliminating skin problems such as chafing caused by hairy skin. As you can see in the image below, the difference in impression is obvious when comparing legs with and without hair removal.

What are the best ways to get rid of shaving hair?

So, what is the proper way to actually treat shin hair? There are various methods, such as shaving with a razor, trimming with a trimmer, or removing hair permanently at a hair removal salon, but each method has its own image, so it is recommended to choose the appropriate method according to the style you are aiming for. Here, we will introduce in detail how to do each of these at home, from the two perspectives of “making shin hair less noticeable” and “eliminating shin hair!

4 Ways to Make Shaved Shank Hair Less Noticeable at Home

Shaving shank hair to make it less noticeable (1) “Use a body trimmer to get the length you want.

Shank hair that has been grown out as much as possible can be made to look much thinner by shaping it to a shorter length of 3 to 6 mm. If you want to take care of your shin hair while leaving it at such a good length, we recommend choosing a body trimmer that comes with an attachment that allows you to adjust the length of the hair by millimeter increments. With one of these trimmers, you can take care of not only shin hair but also arm hair, beard, chin hair, and underarm hair (VIO), making it a very useful item for grooming a man. The most popular manufacturers are Panasonic, Braun, and Philips, and there are many choices, such as “rechargeable/AC type,” “dry-use type/waterproof type that can also be used for shaving in the bathtub,” etc. So, you should carefully examine the product you are comfortable using and choose the one you want.

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Watch this video to see how to use a body trimmer to remove shin hair!

How to make shin hair less noticeable (2): “Shaping the length of shin hair with a suction razor that does not damage the skin.

A razor blade and comb are integrated into a special item for removing unwanted hair. In addition to being easy to use, many of these products are inexpensive and easy to handle, making them a good beginner’s item for unwanted hair removal. However, razor blades are consumable items, so you will need to purchase new blades when they lose their sharpness. Detailed instructions for Gatsby products can be found on the official Gatsby website.

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Watch this video to see how to use a shaving razor to remove shin hair!

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Treatment to make shin hair less noticeable (3) “Bleaching with bleaching cream to lighten the color of the hair.

Another method is to bleach the shin hair to make it look thinner by reducing the contrast with the skin. Although the shin hair does not disappear, it can be changed to blonde hair like that of Caucasian men, making it less noticeable when wearing shorts. This is an effective method for Japanese men with darker, thicker hair. Since the chemicals are applied directly to the skin, it is recommended that those with sensitive skin do a patch test beforehand.

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Treatment to make shin hairs less noticeable (4) “Tanning to darken the skin color to make it less contrasting with the hairs.

Contrary to bleaching cream, this method reduces the contrast between skin tone and hair color by changing the skin color to wheat color. The tanning process makes the hairs considerably less noticeable as the skin tone becomes closer to brown. If you do not have time to tan or are not comfortable going to a tanning salon, self-tanning lotions can be used to tan the skin. Make sure to apply the lotion evenly and be careful not to get an uneven finish.

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Three ways to eliminate shin hair at home

Treatment to eliminate shin hair (1) “Self-remove shin hair using a special cream.

The most common method of eliminating hair at home is to use a hair removal cream to chemically dissolve shin hair. Unlike Brazilian waxing or medical hair removal, this method does not remove the hair from the root, so the root tends to remain somewhat intact, but it is almost painless. For those with sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended in advance.

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Eliminate shin hair (2) “Remove shin hair with Brazilian wax

Brazilian waxing” is a popular method of completely removing shin hair other than shaving with a razor, especially in Europe and the United States. Although this hair removal method was originally popularized for underarm hair, many products have now been released for use on the entire body. Although it is painful at the moment, if you can tolerate it, the wax can remove hair from the root of the hair, resulting in a beautiful finish and a longer-lasting wax than shaving.

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Treatment to eliminate shin hair (3) “Self-removal of hair at home using an epilator

Many people may have the image of going to a salon to have hair removal done by professionals, but recently, many home appliance manufacturers have been selling hair removal devices that allow easy self-care at home. Although it takes more time and effort, it is a good idea to have an epilator considering the long-lasting effects that can be obtained with a single investment.

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*Because both epilating/removing hair is hard on the skin and pores, it is recommended to moisturize thoroughly with cream afterwards.