GET YOUR BEST SHAVE WITH THESE 10 DO'S & DON'TS
Shaving may not be something you particularly look forward to, but it’s a must for maintaining a close shave, grooming your facial hair, keeping your head looking silky smooth, and ensuring your manscaped areas make you feel confident and sexy. These do’s and don’ts will help you get your best shave every time.
1. DO CONSIDER TRIMMING YOUR HAIR FIRST
For a clean, close, and smooth shave shorter hair is better. So, if you have more than a week of growth do a quick trim first. The longer your hair, the more resistance when you shave, especially if your hair is thick or curly. If you are shaving a small area you can use scissors to trim, but they’ll leave a hairy mess to clean up. If you have an electric razor, trim down to a 1 or 2 two first, then shave.
2. DON’T SKIP WASHING YOUR FACE
Always wash your face, head, back, or body before you shave. This will remove oil, sweat, products, and anything that will prohibit a smooth shave. Washing first will also minimize post-shave acne and irritation because it removes germs and bacteria. Be sure to use a Hair, Beard and Body Wash made with natural ingredients that won’t strip your hair or skin.
3. DO PREP YOUR SKIN FIRST
Washing is the first prep step, but it’s not the last. You should exfoliate your face and body 2 to 3 times per week, so always shave after you exfoliate. Exfoliation sloughs away the dead skin that your body has yet to shed, which prevents you from achieving a smooth and clean shave. Use a loofa, granular exfoliator, or cream exfoliator. Whatever you use, be gentle.
Even if it’s not time to exfoliate, warm your skin before you shave. Warm, but don’t blast scalding hot water as it will irritate and inflame your skin, making your shave anything but comfortable. Instead, warm a damp hand towel in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Place it on your face or shave area for 30 seconds to soften both your hair and skin.
4. DON’T SHAVE WITH A DULL OR DIRTY RAZOR
Your razor must always be clean and sharp. Swish it in a small bowl of warm water after you shave to dislodge any hair or skin trapped in the blades. Avoid the temptation to clean with a toothbrush or toothpick. While small enough to remove clumps, they will wear down your blades.
Switch out your razor blade every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how often you shave. For your face, this should be about every 6 shaves. For larger areas such as your head or back, you’ll need to change your blade more frequently. Finally, dedicate specific razors to each body area—face and neck, head, back, and manscaping.
