From many years experience of seeing people trying to shave in gyms etc I'm amazed at how many people don't know how to shave so here is my guide (I have used professional shavers around the world and this from what they do)
Pre-shave
1) Wrap the area to be shaved in a hot towel or sit in a hot bath for 5 minutes - this opens the folicles and softens the bristles to aid cutting
2) Use a good shave soap and massage into the bristles - this softens the bristles and lubricates the blade
Shave
1) use a sharp clean razor, rinse in hot clean water after each stroke
2) first cut should follow grain of the bristles
3) second cut should go across the grain
4) third and final cut should go against the grain
Post-shave
1) Wrap shaved area in pure clean cold water - this closes the pores and prevents dirt getting in
2) Apply moisturising cream to replace lost body oils
3) Apply aftershave to feel crisp, clean and smell nice
Yes this may take a bit more time but it will be the closest smoothest shave you will get and you will feel great
Over and out
Jay |
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"I don't think you should shave against the grain, I don't think professional barbers do that. "
I've used about 15 around they world and about 13 did on the third cut - if the other steps have been used it works with no irritating |
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"Think Il stick to my electric razor, I've extremely sensitive skin and a wet shave would break me out in a shaving rash  "
If you followed them steps and used either a d.e safty razor or a straight razor you wouldn't get irritation it's electric and cartridge razors like mac 3 and so on that cause the irritation try it you'd be amazed!
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"I don't think you should shave against the grain, I don't think professional barbers do that. "
If your a beginner or really sensitive to start with best not to go against but after a couple months of practice with the right kind of razor it's fine |
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"Think Il stick to my electric razor, I've extremely sensitive skin and a wet shave would break me out in a shaving rash
If you followed them steps and used either a d.e safty razor or a straight razor you wouldn't get irritation it's electric and cartridge razors like mac 3 and so on that cause the irritation try it you'd be amazed!
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I spent 189 on my Braun razor and definitely worth every pound, no more razor burn/rash or anything nice healthy skin, thank god |
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3) Apply aftershave to feel crisp, clean and smell nice
Yes this may take a bit more time but it will be the closest smoothest shave you will get and you will feel great
Over and out
Jay"
(4) after applying said aftershave, jump up & down screaming and shouting "fuck that hurts" |
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Shaving against the grain, gives u a smooth look, and looks as though youv never had hair there. Not everyone suits that look. I personally think most men shave too often, and it looks rubbish. |
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I've converted to using a straight razor. Best thing I ever did. Took a bit of practice and I did end up looking like Freddy Krueger some times but well worth it. |
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