Leg hair is hair that grows on the legs of humans, generally appearing at the onset of adulthood. Male legs are often hairier then females. For a variety of reasons, people may shave their leg hair.
Leg shaving is the practice of removing leg hair using a razor. It is a very common practice among women in Western countries, and is also done by some males, especially cyclists and swimmers. In addition to shaving the hair off, some individuals may use waxing, sugaring, depilatories, depilation devices, or lasers to remove the hair. These hair-removal methods are often also practiced on armpit hair and pubic hair.
Shaving can be done with an electric razor or a regular, manual one. If a non-electric razor is used, some lathering agent such as soap or a special "shaving cream" or foam should be applied to the legs first, if a painful razor burn is to be avoided.