This is a picture I took in my shower, these are reminent bottles of unused and half used conditioner.  The problem is, my husband doesn’t use conditioner and he washes his hair everyday whereas I wash it every other day so the shampoo to conditioner usage ratio is totally thrown off.  So when I read somewhere that conditioner makes for a good shaving cream, I was all over it!  I immediately went to shave my legs using conditioner that I know I will never use on my hair, and guess what?  It works remarkably well.  Conditioner is full of oils so it is the perfect lubricant but if you think about it, it makes total sense because it softens the hair so when you shave, it is less coarse and easier on the razor.  It also leaves your legs super soft and polished.  I mean, yes, you do need to rinse well so it is a bit more work but if you are shaving in the shower, it is not a problem at all.  I still have quite a few years before this additional use will deplete my overloaded supply but at least I won’t have to buy special shaving cream anymore!

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9 thoughts on “Alternate Use for Conditioner – Shaving Cream!”

1. wgs on October 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm said:

   good idea. will try.

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2. Bobbi on October 2, 2008 at 3:58 pm said:

   With long ultra curly = dry hair, my shampoo/conditioner ratio is way off in the other direction.

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3. Crystal on October 2, 2008 at 7:23 pm said:

   Hi all,

   Sorry this is totally off topic, but has anyone tried Chanel toner? I’m currently using Estee and want to try something new next. Thanks!

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4. Lesley on October 2, 2008 at 8:19 pm said:

   I use conditioner to shave (: I feel like it works a whole lot better.

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5. Simone on October 3, 2008 at 9:10 am said:

   Yes! Great to share this tip…I’ve been doing this for a few years now – the results are SO much better in my opinion.

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6. Anonymous on October 5, 2008 at 3:47 pm said:

   I don’t really understand the problem with conditioner/shampoo ratio. How come you don’t just buy more shampoo?

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7. Kate on October 6, 2008 at 4:37 pm said:

   I tried this after hearing about it on The Shopping Bags, but it didn’t work very well… the conditioner just slid down my leg and the shave wasn’t any better or smoother. Oh well.

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8. vitiligo treatment on October 7, 2008 at 1:18 am said:

   This is fine info about the alternate of the shaving cream. I think there is more need of such info and such thing cuase great saving.

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9. Katie on May 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm said:

   I read that it is good to let the conditioner sit before shaving. It is also better to soak for about 3 minutes. Granted this is an old thread but still. Just thought I would spread some tips I have seen. XD

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