To get rid of back hair without an assistant or a professional, try a back shaver. These shavers (which come in standard razor or electric varieties) are built like back-scratchers with long extendable arms so that you can reach your entire back.

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-21-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-21-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-21-Version-2.jpg\/v4-760px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-21-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":760,"bigHeight":570} 1 Prep your back. Everything you need to do to shave with a back shaver is the same as if you were working with a normal razor and an assistant. In other words: Exfoliate with water and a gentle abrasive or brush to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.

Clean and dry your back if you are using an electric razor.

Wet your back and apply shaving cream/gel if you are using a standard razor. Everything you need to do to shave with a back shaver is the same as if you were working with a normal razor and an assistant. In other words:

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-22-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-22-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-22-Version-2.jpg\/v4-760px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-22-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":760,"bigHeight":570} 2 Find an appropriate workplace. While a back shaver will allow you to reach your whole back, you'll still probably miss spots if you can't see what you're doing. Find a bathroom that has a large mirror. Grab a smaller mirror and face away from it.

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-23-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-23-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-23-Version-2.jpg\/v4-760px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-23-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":760,"bigHeight":570} 3 Use the smaller mirror to see your work. With one hand, hold the shaver. With the other hand, angle a smaller mirror in front of you. Adjust it so that you can see your back in mirror behind you with the reflection from the small mirror in your hand.

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-24-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-24-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-24-Version-2.jpg\/v4-760px-Get-Rid-of-Back-Hair-Step-24-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":760,"bigHeight":570} 4 Shave your upper back. Fully extend the arm of the back shaver. Lift your arm up over your head with your elbow bent and position the shaver in the center of your back. Use gentle, controlled motions to shave the hair on your back in rows from your mid-back up to your shoulders.

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