Embarrassing question

[mamashark]

How do you get your legs to look nice? I'm not always the best one for getting all girly, but I have noticed that my legs never have that smooth, feminine look to them. It bothers me more when I go out freshly shaven and notice how silky other women's legs seem compared to mine. So what am I missing? I feel like I grew out of all the gangly teenage stuff except the weird legs! and this 33 year old is ready to fix that, if it's something that I can fix! 

[FaithManor]

Well, I don't have a lot of good advice except to say that occasionally I go to the cosmetology school and have a pedicure. It is only $13.00 because they are training the girls and they use fairly cheap product in terms of nail polish and what not, but they use an exfoliating cream on everyone's legs and feet that binds with the dead skin. They let it dry then they re-wet and rub it off with a towel then wash your legs and feet over and over. It is extraordinary how much old skin comes off. Then they buff the bottoms of my feet, moisturize with a really good lotion, and finish with the toes. For about a month, my legs are really smooth and nice looking. The only caveat is that the car accident left me with a lot of soft tissue damage in my left calf which caused a build up of scar tissue. My calf has a noticeable bulge and is permanently larger than the other. This lopsidedness makes me feel self conscious so I never where shorts anymore or skirts or dresses that aren't long enough to cover it. Sigh...

 

But that exfoliation thing they do really makes a difference, and though I've tried different scrubs and what not at home, have never come close to getting my legs that nice. They also do a leg massage too. I doubt that does anything for the appearance of the legs, but it sure feels great!

 

I have a favorite girl at the academy who is graduating. Her last day was yesterday. It made me kind of sad, sniff, sniff.

[mamashark]

I never thought about exfoliating my legs! Hm I wonder it that might help, thanks :)

 

Sorry about your accident!!

 

Well, I don't have a lot of good advice except to say that occasionally I go to the cosmetology school and have a pedicure. It is only $13.00 because they are training the girls and they use fairly cheap product in terms of nail polish and what not, but they use an exfoliating cream on everyone's legs and feet that binds with the dead skin. They let it dry then they re-wet and rub it off with a towel then wash your legs and feet over and over. It is extraordinary how much old skin comes off. Then they buff the bottoms of my feet, moisturize with a really good lotion, and finish with the toes. For about a month, my legs are really smooth and nice looking. The only caveat is that the car accident left me with a lot of soft tissue damage in my left calf which caused a build up of scar tissue. My calf has a noticeable bulge and is permanently larger than the other. This lopsidedness makes me feel self conscious so I never where shorts anymore or skirts or dresses that aren't long enough to cover it. Sigh...

 

But that exfoliation thing they do really makes a difference, and though I've tried different scrubs and what not at home, have never come close to getting my legs that nice. They also do a leg massage too. I doubt that does anything for the appearance of the legs, but it sure feels great!

 

I have a favorite girl at the academy who is graduating. Her last day was yesterday. It made me kind of sad, sniff, sniff.

 

[UCF612]

I use an exfoliating body wash (not as good as a pedicure though!) And an in shower body lotion.

[Negin]

First of all, I don't think your question is embarrassing at all. :)

 

Some things that I can think of:

* Dry body brushing before showering or exercise, whichever comes first. Use a body brush or loofah and brush upwards towards the heart. 

* If your skin is super-sensitive, shave at night, when the skin tends to be less sensitive. 

* Apply lotion after showering in an upwards movement.

* Treat yourself to a pedicure when you can or give one to yourself. I'm sure there are some good You Tube tutorials. If you do go for a pedicure, make sure that the place is hygienic.