<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (October 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (October 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In Western countries, the majority of women engage in leg shaving, doing so largely for aesthetic reasons . This practice has developed especially since the early 20th century, around the time of the First World War, as hemlines on women's dresses have become shorter and women's swimsuits have become more revealing, displaying all of a woman's legs . </P> <P> Some women may only shave the hair below the knee--depending on the length of dress styles in fashion--while others shave the entire leg . The frequency of shaving also varies, with some women shaving their legs every day, and others shaving only at the start of summer, in anticipation of the wearing of a swimsuit . Special razors, different in shape from those used by men for face - shaving, are often used by women . Advertising campaigns also promote hair - removal products, such as depilatories and waxing kits . </P>

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