Ladies, do you shave your legs less in winter?

United States
January 28, 2008 5:39pm CST
I noticed the other day that I tend to let me legs go a bit longer in the winter. I'm sure having long pants on is part of the reason. Do you do this? What things might cause us to be more lax in the winter?
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• United States
28 Jan 08
I definitely do shave my legs less in the winter. I also seem to shave them less whenever I know I will not be wearing shorts or anything like that. I just don't see much of a point to shaving all the time, especially during the winter when I'm not going to be out and about doing things. Not like I have anyone to please really.
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• United States
28 Jan 08
I have never shaved my legs in my entire life. The hair on my arms and legs is so fine and blond that it is completely invisible.
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• United States
28 Jan 08
And I am so jealous! I had a friend like that. It must be wonderful! :)
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@Mayuko (1268)
• United States
27 Jan 12
I'm also jealous. I hate shaving. It's such a tedious task. And I hate it when I nick myself
@JoyfulOne (6231)
• United States
29 Jan 08
I have always believed that hair grows less in the cold months. I think too that because we wear skirts less in the winter it doesn't become one of those things we 'have' to do...we can let it ride for a day or two longer because nobody's going to see it anyways lol. Just think of all the bucks we save on razors during the winter hehehe :-)
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
29 Jan 08
No, I do not shave less. In fact I shave more, the hairs seem to grow faster in the winter. Something to do with the cold weather. I cant explain it but it has always been like that for me.
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• United States
28 Jan 08
I try to shave as often but I skip a few days here and there. My skin is much drier in the winter so I hate how chafed my legs get. But I hate the feel of hairy legs so I can't go more than a couple of days without it driving me crazy!
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• United States
14 Feb 08
I know exactly what you mean. I would love to constantly have smooth legs, but in the winter my skin is so dry that I just can't shave like I do in the summer! But as you say, the hairiness drives me crazy...especially on the sheets at night in bed...so I have to break down and shave!
• United States
28 Jan 08
I do! I hate shaving my legs. If I am wearing pants, I really don't worry about it. It's nice to get a break from shaving!
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
6 May 08
I agree it is probably because of the long pants. i shave about the same amount in summer as in winter. I feel itchy if I don't! So even if I am single, I shave.
@Jemina (5770)
8 May 08
Yes, anytime of the year I shave my legs but in winter I do it less because I wear pants most of the time anyway. I used to have problem dealing with growing hair and how they make me feel uncomfortable. But a friend taught me how to shave properly like following the growth direction of the hair. And since then I felt okay even in wintertimes.
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
28 Jan 08
I can't remember the last time I shaved my legs, it's been at least two months. I shave them but a lot less often than I do in the summer.
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• United States
7 May 08
even during th winter I must have smooth legs. When I go to bed at night and my legs are touching it bothers me to have stubble. So the only times I wont shave it if I plan on wearing pants to bed.
• United States
23 Feb 09
I don't do it as often in winter either, when I have time to remember to do the "fine details" as my kids are demanding and I'm lucky to go #1 w/o company nonethless anything beyond that
@tonibabe (189)
8 May 08
i hardly shave my legs in the winter! i dont see the point really no one is going to see my legs and i usually feel lazy and fed up in the winter which is probably another reason why i dont shave as much
@Jae2619 (1482)
• United States
6 Mar 09
I am pretty lucky when it comes to the whole shaving thing. I can go weeks, to a month or so with out even noticing I need to shave, so it doesn't matter which season it is, on how much I shave.
@Mayuko (1268)
• United States
27 Jan 12
Yes, I shave my legs a lot less....like, not at all I wear jeans or pants all the time so no one sees my legs but me. And it isn't super hairy. Only if someone were sitting right next to me would they notice. In fact, I don't even shave very often during warmer months either. I don't wear skirts, dresses or shorts because I don't like how my legs look. But right now, I'm losing weight, so this spring and summer, I'll wear those things so I will have to shave more often
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
I totally do the same thing. I reason with myself that the hair on my legs keeps them warmer. Mostly, I just enjoy giving my legs a break.
@joimarquez (1836)
• United States
6 May 08
i dont shave my legs during winter heheh...i always wear pants or slacks. i dont show my legs during winter coz its too cold so theres no sense on shaving it. or at least to me theres no sense.
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
14 Feb 08
I shave my legs a lot less often in the winter. Because I'm always wearing jeans or sweat pants.
• Canada
9 Feb 08
i definatly shave my legs less in the winter. i am not wearing skirts, shorts, capris and bikinis on a regular basis. I am more covered up trying to keep myself warm than worried about being presentable underneath my clothing. I also shave less when I am not in a relationship with someone. I do not feel the need to keep myself presentable in case a situation arises in which someone will see my legs. Perhaps i am crazy :p but to shave in case something will happen seems a little... promiscious? That is just personal opinion however. I'm also not saying that if you shave your legs in winter you are easy. Just that i have acquired the mind set that if *I* shave with the thoughts in mind of perhaps losing my pants in the company of another seems a bit... i dont know it's probably me being crazy
@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
5 May 08
I definitly shave my legs less in the winter time. I shave them more often in the summer time or if my boyfriend is around. I find its because i wear pants more often and not skirts/shorts
@LaurenR (54)
• United States
6 May 08
I absolutely do not shave my legs less in winter. I hate having hair on my legs, so I shave as soon as I get uncomfortable.