How to Shave Your Legs Out of Water

Co-authored by Jessica Gibson Reviewed by Barbie Ritzman

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Sometimes you have to shave your legs and you have no time to jump in the shower and do it. You'll either have to go out with hairy legs, or you can still shave them, by following the steps in this wikiHow.

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Not so much so they are dripping, but enough to get them mostly wet.^{[1]
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A deodrant stick can be used, as can shaving gel or foamburst, but it's optional depending on how much time you have.

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This will help to add moisture to your legs and give you the feeling as if you were in a shower.
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Since you are not in the shower, you are going to have to use a dry cloth to get the extra bits of hair off. After this, you are just going to normally dry your legs with a towel free from hair.
Be careful not to use a lotion that contains alcohol or perfume as this will sting your legs badly.^{[3]
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Do I need to use the lotion in step 6?

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It's not totally necessary, but keeping your skin moisturized is always a good idea.

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How do I shave my underarms for a clean shave?

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A razor and shaving cream designed for sensitive skin can help ward off razor burn and bumps.

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How do I shave with soap?

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You need to make sure your legs have some water on them, even if you just wipe them with a wet towel. Then rub on the soap until it becomes lathered, finally you can shave your leg normally (with a disposable razor). Don't forget to rinse off your razor with warm water, dry it, and put the cap back on.

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This can also be used if you just shaved in a shower but you still have some hair left

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Make sure you go upwards with your razor as it will get more hairs out.

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This is just for "emergencies" so don't make a habit of doing this.

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This is not recommended for 1st time people.

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