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• To step
• Tips
• Warnings

Whether you're shaving for the first time, or you've been shaving for years but not sure you're doing it right - it's wise to do your homework and take the following steps to get a good, smooth shave and reduce irritation. appearance.

To step

1. Trim your hair with clippers or scissors if you're starting with a full beard. An electric clipper is best suited for this.
2. Wash your hair with an exfoliating facial cleanser. Some people like to use a hot washcloth. The heat and moisture will help soften your beard (if you have one) and lift the hairs. This also opens your pores. Make sure that the water is not too hot. Hot water relaxes the skin and draws away moisture.
3. Keep your shaving equipment handy when you wash your face; you don't want your beard to dry up and your pores to close again. If you are using a disposable razor, fill the sink with cold water and allow the blade to absorb some water (Hot water will expand the blade, making it blunter).
4. Put a few drops of shaving oil in the palm of your hand and rub it into your beard before applying shaving cream. This will allow the blade to slide against your skin and will reduce the risk of razor burn.
5. Bring your favorite shaving cream (or gel, etc.) with a shaving brush. The brush ensures that your hairs become even softer, and also helps to exfoliate your skin (see Warnings). It also brings the hairs out, so they won't clog the blade. If you don't have enough shaving gel or foam, you can also use a conditioner or a shaving oil. Leave it on for a minute to make it work as effectively as possible. Avoid using a bar of soap; this can leave residues on the blade. This dulls the blade and can even cause it to rust. You can use liquid soap if you really sit up.
6. Choose the right blade. Which blade you use depends on you. You do have to take into account the stiffness of your beard, the sensitivity of your skin, how you shave, and other details. For people with a strong beard and sensitive skin, it is wise to use a razor with multiple blades (2, 3, 4 5).
7. Start on one side of your face and gradually work your way up to the other side of your face. Shave small parts at a time. This way you can't miss anything. Use short, light down strokes (with the hair growth). Keep the flat side of the blade almost parallel to your face to take up most of the hair. Use your free hand to stretch the skin. Rinse the blade regularly to prevent the blade from clogging. Swish it around in the water, and tap the blade against the side of the sink to knock out the hairs. Continue until you have shaved your entire face downward.
8. Rinse your face with warm water and run your fingers to check for any rough areas you have forgotten about. Look for missed bits near your sideburns, around your mouth, and close to your nostrils. Apply shaving cream and run your blade gently along those areas. Do this in reverse, but not directly against hair growth (see Tips and Warnings). Pay extra attention to the hair on your neck and jawline. These hairs usually do not grow straight down or up, but in many different directions. Simple strips up or down can miss these spots.
9. Rinse your face with cool water and pat dry with a clean towel. Use a non-alcoholic shaving balm. Aloe vera can also help prevent dry skin and razor burn.
10. Soften nicks and strokes after shaving by sprinkling your face with cool water. This will help the cuts close and stop bleeding. You can then apply witch hazel to soften the cuts and prevent razor burn. Apply small pieces of damp kitchen paper to the slices that are still bleeding.
11. Buy a styptic pen if you get nicks and strokes quickly. If you are using a styptic pen, moisten it and gently run it along the area of ​​the incision. The material on the pen contracts the blood vessels next to the incision, preventing more blood from coming out.
12. Take good care of your shaving equipment. Rinse your things well, dry them well, and store them in a dry place. Clean utensils reduce the risk of bacteria and infections. Change the blades if necessary. A blunt blade makes your face feel rough and sensitive; in addition, the risk of razor burn is much greater with a blunt blade.

Tips

• Razor burn can easily be prevented by doing the last strokes of your razor with the beard growth. The direction in which you shave can cause the hair growth direction to be changed. So you want to make sure that you 'reset' the hair growth direction after shaving.
• If you have blemishes on an area to shave, try an electric razor or safety razor. Choose which one you like best. If you're using a safety razor, soften the hairs with soap and warm water. Shave as gently as possible. Always start with a sharp knife.
• For people with sensitive skin, a shaver is the best option.
• Some men prefer to shave in the shower. The steam helps prepare the face and beard for a shave. The power of the water in the shower also ensures that cuts and strokes close more quickly during rinsing. Experiment with this and see if you can achieve a closer shave. However, it can be annoying that you don't have a mirror to hand.
• A knife that has already been used a few times can be a bit better than a new one. With new blades it is easy to apply too much pressure. A sharper blade will cut the skin faster than a blade that has already been used a few times. If you are going to use a new blade, be extra careful.
• Put a little shampoo on the mirror in the shower. This way you prevent the mirror from fogging up.
• Shave often. Do it every few days to keep the hair from getting thick and establishing itself properly. The more consistently you shave, the better you shave, and the better your skin will look. Shaving removes dead skin cells and prevents pores from clogging. Especially if you clean your face well after shaving.
• Some people find that using a straight razor (like one from the past) and hot water gives the best shave. They do not use soap, oil, foam, or whatever.
• The path of the knife should be flat. If you do not hold the blade properly, or the skin is not flat, the blade can get under the skin and cause cuts.
• Cover your head with a towel and hang your face over a large bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes. Shave afterwards. You will be amazed at how well this helps prevent razor bumps and cuts.
• Slices and strokes occur when you hold the blade away from your skin at too great an angle. The angle at which the blade should touch your skin should be about 45 degrees, or slightly less. The blade should slide over your skin, you should hardly feel it.

Warnings

• Be careful with natural bumps on your skin, such as moles or your Adam's apple.
• Try to shave as little as possible against the direction of hair growth. This can lead to ingrown hairs and other complications. If you really HAVE to shave against hair growth first; reapply some shaving cream and shave with the hair regrowth.