Men: How To Get The Best Shave
Whether you have a Zach Galifianakis beard, a Tom Selleck mustache or you prefer to be clean shaven, shaving can be a not so pleasant part of your daily regimen. If you don't shave correctly, it can be painful, cause irritation and often unpleasant rashes on your skin.
Follow these expert shaving tips to minimize the risk of cuts and abrasions, while keeping your skin healthy with the best shave possible.
Prepare your mug
Take a hot shower (the more steam the better!) and cleanse your face with warm water to soften your hairs and open up your pores which will make it much easier and less painful to shave. Lack of preparation prior to shaving could increase the chance of you cutting yourself or irritating your skin.
Trim your hair with an electric trimmer before taking a razor to it
If you facial hair has begun to grow out, then you shouldn't immediately start trying to shave with your razor blade. Doing so ill result in the hairs being pulled out rather than cut, which we all know is very uncomfortable.
It's best to trim a lot of the length out of your beard. An electric trimmer is recommended for this, but a small pair of scissors will do. Once most of the hair has been trimmed away, you are ready to apply shaving gel and get started shaving.
Do not EVER user a dull razor
You should never shave with a blunt blade. A blunt blade will drag on the hair rather than cutting it cleanly. Hair will be pulled out, which can be sore. The rough blade will also irritate your skin. It is a good idea to replace your razor blade after two to three uses.
The thickness of your facial hair determines how often you need to replace the blades. A good rule of thumb is every three to ten shaves, if used every day.
Apply a moisturizing shave gel
Before you start shaving, apply a moisturizing shaving gel. Leave the gel to soak in for a few minutes, as this will make the shave as painless as possible.
Shave with the grain
The most recommended method is to shave in the same direction of your facial hair growth. Shaving against the grain can lead to razor bumps that occur when the hair is cut below the skin level. That leads to hair not growing out of the pore, which leads to inflamed red bumps.
When you shave, allow the razor to do the work. Do not press the blade into the skin. Most shaving irritations can be prevented by not pressing the blade into the skin and shaving with the direction of hair growth.
Take your sweet time
A sharp object is on your face or neck...so rushing when saving n to rush when shaving. You are using a sharp implement against your skin, and if you rush, you are just increasing the risk of hurting yourself. Also try to keep your hand as steady as possible.
Treat the skin after shaving
During the shaving process, the hair is not all that's cut. Several layers of the skin can be sloughed off during the course of dragging a sharp blade across your face. After you finish shaving, cleanse your skin and rinse your face with warm water and a facial wash with astringent and antiseptic components. Typical ingredients include witch hazel and tea tree oil.
Apply Aftershave
After washing your face with a facial wash, rinse with cold water. That helps close pores that were opened from the warm water. Apply an aftershave that moisturizes and soothes.
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