Shaving makes your hair grow back thicker and darker. True or False?

False. Shaving does not affect the texture or colour of the hair. When the hairs are cut at the surface of the skin it leaves a blunt end rather than a tapered point which feels different when the hairs start growing back.

Underarm hair grows faster than the hair on your legs. True or False?

True. Underarm hair grows almost 50% faster than the hair on your legs – so many girls shave their underarms every couple of days, or even daily, for a fresh, clean feeling.

I have to shave in the direction my leg hairs are growing. True or False?

False. For a close, smooth shave on your legs, it's better to shave upwards against the direction that leg hairs grow. But, under your arms, you should shave up, down and from the side because the hairs grow in different directions.

You should press down harder on the trickier areas of your legs to get a closer, smoother shave. True or False?

False. In fact the opposite is true. Gillette® Venus® razors are designed to glide easily along the top of your skin, taking the hairs with it. This means that you are less likely to nick the skin around tricky bits like ankles and knees. The newer and sharper the razor blade, the lighter the pressure you'll need to use.

You should always moisturize after shaving. True or False?

True! A woman's legs have very few oil-producing glands. Dry, flaky skin is never in fashion so you should always moisturize after shaving for party perfect legs! Shaving with soap also dries out the skin, so use a moisture rich shaving gel like Satin Care to keep your skin protected and supple.

You don't need to change the blade on your razor more than once or twice a year. True or False?

False! You should change blades regularly. A fresh blade will not only give you a closer, smoother shave, it is also more hygienic.

Guys' razors work better than girls' razors. True or False?

False! All of the razors in the Gillette® Venus® range are designed specifically for a girl's shaving needs. Women have to shave larger areas of the body and those hard to reach areas that men don't have to deal with! For more information on our razors go to the Gillette® Venus® range section and have a look around.