High-quality razor blades aren't cheap, but even the most expensive ones tend to dull after a few uses. If you shave daily, the cost of those blades starts to add up. By caring for your blades, however, they can each last a few months or even longer.

Mini skirts, shorts and other leg-baring styles call for legs worth baring. In American culture, this often means getting rid of leg hair. Shaving and waxing are two methods readily available -- all you need for either technique can be found at drugstores or even supermarkets.

Shaving your legs with shaving gel or cream may irritate sensitive skin. Baby oil is a good alternative to traditional shaving products, suggests author Joey Green in "Supermarket Spa." It moisturizes sensitive skin and reduces the risk of breakouts and rashes related to shaving.

Razor bumps can occur on the face of any man who shaves, but if you throw curly hair into the mix, the likelihood of razor bumps popping up increases dramatically.

According to a study reported in the "Huffington Post," women dedicate more than 1700 hours to shaving in a lifetime. Shaving is not only time-consuming, but it can also be painful -- especially when uncomfortable razor burn and bumps present as unwelcome side effects.

If you shave your head, you may develop unsightly bumps on your scalp. These bumps, often referred to as hair bumps or razor bumps, are more likely to appear on individuals with curly or coarse hair. The hair grows back into the skin and results in an inflamed, raised area.

If baring your legs also means showing the world an embarrassing rash of little red bumps, you may need to rethink the way you shave. Razor bumps are caused by ingrown hairs and can occur anywhere you shave or wax.

Electric shavers for women are usually less powerful and effective than razors sold for men. Some women prefer to use men’s razors rather than those for women. However, there are a few women’s razors that offer superior cutting technology. Look for razors with multiple cutting surfaces and wet-dry capabilities.

The smooth, clean look of a shaved head can camouflage a receding hairline or provide cool comfort during the heat of summer. Unfortunately, a hairless scalp sometimes comes with a price.

Razor bumps are caused by irritation and ingrown hairs that develop as a result of shaving. An ingrown hair occurs when it is shaved short and turns back into the skin. Any area of the body that is shaved is susceptible to razor bumps, including the buttocks.

Razor rash, which appears as red, bumpy patches of skin, is caused by bacteria or a dull razor blade. Electric razors don't show the signs of wear as easily as the disposable variety, and it is easy to forget to change the blade. The screen and cutter of an electric razor should be replaced once a year.

Stop avoiding your favorite bikini or skipping water aerobics class at the gym because of razor burn. From dry, cracking skin and ingrown hairs, to red sore bumps, the itching associated with these skin irritations after shaving is manageable.