| Shaving a man's face is not any great | | | | 4. Use hot water while shaving. It helps to soften |
| accomplishment - you take a razor of some sort, | | | | the beard, open pores and cleanse skin. |
| scrape it over the face covering all spots, and | | | | 5. Always use a good quality sharp razor blade. |
| you're done. But for a single mother teaching her | | | | 6. Do not apply too much pressure on the shaving |
| son how to shave it can seem like one of | | | | razor, because this will cause skin burns and |
| nature's great mysteries. Don't shave as soon as | | | | irritations. |
| you get up. Shave with the grain of the hair on | | | | 7. Avoid alcohol-based aftershaves lotions as they |
| your face. Shaving your beard stubble against the | | | | tend to dry the skin. |
| grain can cause redness, razor burn and rashes. | | | | 8. Apply the shaving cream using the brush in a |
| Rinse the head of your razor in warm water | | | | circular motion ending in an upward stroke to help |
| after every stroke. All razor strokes should be | | | | lift the beard up and away from the face. |
| slow and deliberate. After you have finished your | | | | 9. After you have finished your shave, rinse your |
| shave, rinse your face in warm water and apply | | | | face in warm water and apply an after shave |
| an after shave balm or mousturiser, to sooth and | | | | balm or mousturiser, to sooth and protect the |
| protect the face. Don't wash your face with soap. | | | | face. |
| Soaps are usually very drying on the skin and | | | | 10. Regular use of a face scrub also helps in |
| coupled with shaving. | | | | arresting the growth of in-growing hair |
| Moisturiser should be applied as soon as possible | | | | Maintaining your shaving brush |
| after shaving or washing (certainly within 10 | | | | Once you have finished shaving: |
| minutes). Do use a moisturiser with a sun | | | | Rinse your shaving brush thoroughly in warm |
| protection factor (SPF - like suncream). A gentle | | | | water, squeeze the head of the brush gently and |
| scrubbing massage will help open pores, prime | | | | then flick it a few times to get rid of excess |
| follicles and raise stubs for a closer shave. | | | | water. Place your shaving brush on a brush stand, |
| Exfoliating your skin before shaving can also help | | | | so the water can drip away from the base of the |
| attain a closer, cleaner shave; it softens the hairs | | | | brush hair. |
| more, and removes dead skin cells. It also helps | | | | Where can I find information on using a cut-throat |
| prevent ingrown hairs if you use it daily. Do not | | | | razor? |
| apply too much pressure on the shaving razor, | | | | Smart or old fashioned? Certainly smart and no |
| because this will cause skin burns and irritations. | | | | longer old fashioned - shaving with a cut-throat |
| Instead glide it gently across the face. Shaving | | | | razor (or open or straight razor) is becoming |
| involves sharp instruments being swung near vital | | | | popular again. A little practice with this |
| organs, so it's imperative that you perform the | | | | rediscovered method can give you a great shave |
| deed under suitable conditions. | | | | and really give you the edge trimming shaped |
| Preparation: | | | | beards and lining up those awkward sideburns. |
| Shaving- it is a daily ritual for most men yet it | | | | Side effects of shaving: |
| may damage and remove up to two layers of | | | | Shaving can have numerous side effects, including |
| skin in the process. It is therefore imperative to | | | | cuts, abrasions, and irritation. Some people with |
| prepare in order to protect the skin and | | | | curly hair have an adverse response to shaving |
| experience a better shave. | | | | called pseudofolliculitis barbae, or "razor bumps" |
| Men Shaving Tips and Tricks | | | | due to ingrown hairs. Many side effects can be |
| 1. A healthy dose of moisturizer before shave is | | | | minimized by using a fresh blade, plenty of |
| also a good idea. | | | | lubrication, and avoiding pressing down with the |
| 2. Shave with the grain of the hair on your face. | | | | razor. Some people choose to use only |
| Shaving your beard stubble against the grain can | | | | single-blade or wire-wrapped blades that shave |
| cause redness, razor burn and rashes. | | | | farther away from the skin. Others cannot use |
| 3. If you use a mechanical razor, do it after you | | | | razors at all and use depilatory shaving powders |
| shower as your whiskers will be much softer | | | | to dissolve hair above the skin's surface |
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