14 Genius Products That Make Shaving A Little Less Dreadful

Busy Beauty Showerless Shave Gel, $15 (2 Pack), Amazon

With a showerless shave gel like this one, you can shave outside of the shower — which means you don't have to get wet, and you can do it on a moment's notice when you suddenly notice you missed a patch. Plus, it's an all-in-one product, functioning as a pre-shave softener, a shave gel, and a post-shave moisturizer. It'll prevent the razor burn one would normally associate with a dry shave!

Panasonic Ladies Electric Shaver, $19, Amazon

If you can't stand manual razors, perhaps this waterproof electric razor is for you. Its contours make it ideal for any part of the body, and it gives a close shave without any irritation. And it's so much faster, too. One thrilled Amazon reviewer says, "This is a life saver for someone who hates shaving!"

RazorPit Razor Blade Sharpener, $30, Amazon

Just because you like to stick with your disposable razor routine doesn't mean you have to throw them out the second they get dull — especially because they can really add up. With this razor blade sharpener, you can sharpen them up and keep them around for much longer. It claims to make razors last over 100 uses.

WIZKER Brush, $12, Amazon

The WIZKER brush is made to prevent ingrown hairs — use it before or after a shave to get rid of dead skin and stop hairs from growing inward. The gentle bristles are made from PVC plastic, it's chemical-free, and it's safe to keep in your shower. One pleased Amazon reviewer says "it worked like magic."

Better Living Spa Seat, $33, Amazon

Sometimes the hardest part of shaving can be getting the right angle, which is where this handy dandy spa seat comes to the rescue. With it, you can sit on the stool or prop your leg on it for easy shaving. It's totally rust-proof, and there's no assembly required, plus it's small enough to store in your linen closet when you don't want it in the shower.

Fur Ingrown Hair Concentrate, $32, Amazon

Ingrown hairs are perhaps the worst aspect of shaving — painful, itchy, and a reminder that you aren't treating your skin very nicely. This alcohol-free ingrown hair concentrate is designed with daily use in mind, to prevent ingrown hairs from forming in the first place. It comes with an exfoliator glove for application, keeping your skin gently prepped so that hairs grow properly and without bumps.

Philips Bikini Trimmer, $15, Amazon

The bikini area can be a difficult area to remove hair from — it's sensitive and very prone to ingrown hairs. With this bikini trimmer, you can safely trim close to the skin without tugging or causing irritation. You're far less likely to get razor bumps, and since the trimmer is so small and precise, it's easy and painless to remove hair. It's also super convenient for clearing those pesky patches of hair on your legs that you realize you missed.

Tree Hut Hair Minimizing Body Butter, $9, Amazon

This hair minimizing body butter uses botanical extracts to naturally reduce the volume and frequency of hair growth anywhere on your body, which means you can shave less often to begin with. It's also made with shea butter, vitamins, and collagen to keep skin soft and strong, too. One reviewer writes: "I've been using this for a few weeks now and I honestly notice a HUGE difference in my hair growth! It's amazing that a lotion can slower the growth of your hair."

Shaveworks The Cool Fix, $12, Amazon

Whenever you find yourself with razor bumps or irritation from shaving, the Cool Fix gel lotion is there to soothe skin and calm redness. But, it can also be applied post-shave on non-irritated skin to prevent ingrown hairs from popping up, too. It has glycolic acid and salicylic acid in it, which helps exfoliate dead skin and keep it from clogging up hair follicles.

Remay Shave Gel Bar, $20 (2 Pack), Amazon

These shave gel bars act in the place of shaving gel or cream, but without all the mess. Combining coconut oil moisturizer with tea tree oil, it softens hairs for a clean shave while also keeping skin healthy and hydrated. And it'll last for over 30 shaves.

Luxxx Beauty Refresh After Shave Mist, $9, Amazon

This clever after shave mist is designed to close pores and prevent ingrown hairs after shaving, while also soothing the skin and making it softer. It's also completely safe for daily use, even in intimate areas. And if you're not worried about irritation, it just feels nice on the skin — because it's alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free.

Moonmini Scrubbing Exfoliating Gloves, $13 (4 Pack), Amazon

These scrubbing exfoliating gloves will remove the outermost layer of dead skin on your legs, under your arms, or anywhere you choose — which means a closer shave with less irritation. And who doesn't want a nice massage in the shower? These gloves also circulate blood flow and give you a little relaxing spa experience before you break out the razor.

Pinaud Clubman Travel Size Styptic Pencil, $11 (6 Pack), Amazon

When shaving your legs or really anywhere else, you're occasionally going to cut the skin, and that's an unfortunate fact. But this travel size styptic pencil stops bleeding fast, so you won't have to worry about getting blood on your clothes or all over your bath mat. Amazon reviewers say it doesn't sting in the slightest.

Sweet Lincoln Virgin Coconut Sugar Scrub, $15, Amazon

Sometimes, constant shaving can really dry out the skin, leaving it more susceptible to razor cuts and scrapes. This coconut sugar scrub exfoliates away dead skin while also deeply hydrating it, leaving you soft and moisturized. It's vegan, free of chemicals, and made with coconut oil, cane sugar, Vitamin E, and rosemary.

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