Steps to a Perfect Shave!

If you're a man, you are going to shave for the rest of your life, whether you like it or not. Many men find shaving painful and uncomfortable, but this is mainly the result of a poor technique.

Learning how to shave correctly, while using a good razor and shaving gel/cream, will ensure a clean and close shave everytime.
Proper shaving techniques will also help prevent painful razor-burn and ingrown hairs.

By following this step by step guide, you will learn how to shave correctly and comfortably.

STEP 1: Preparation

Wash your face thoroughly before shaving. This will prevent infections in case of nicks.
You may want to exfoliate using a rough exfoliating cream. This will better prepare your skin and beard for shaving.

STEP 2: Soften the beard

Soak a facecloth in warm water, and hold it to your beard for 30 seconds. This will help soften and loosen the hair and skin.

 

 

STEP 3: Shaving cream application

Release a ball of shaving cream onto your palm, and apply it evenly over your beard and neck in upward circular motions, making sure to uniformly cover all sections that you wish to shave uniformly.
Make sure to use an unused or a relatively new razor for the closest and most comfprtable shave possible.

STEP 4: Shaving the top section of your beard

For the top section of your beard, shave from the top of the beard to the edge of your jaw-line in long, even strokes.

 

 

STEP 5: Shaving your neck and chin

To shave under your chin and your nick, shave from the bottom of your neck upwards (with the grain) to prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs.

STEP 6: Getting a closer shave

You may wish to pull your skin taut with your free hand for a closer shave.

 

 

STEP 7: Shaving your upper lip

To shave your upper lip, stretch it over your front teeth to tighten the skin, and shave downwards.

 

 

STEP 8: Rinse your razor

Rinse your razor after each stroke to keep it from becoming clogged up with hair.

STEP 9: Touch ups

Wash off excess shaving cream with warm water, and look for sections of beard you may have missed.
Wet your razor to shave these remaining sections.

STEP 10: Moisturise

After shaving, use a toner (preferably containing vitamins, aloe extract etc). rather than an alcohol-based aftershave. Alcohol will dry out your skin, and possibly cause damage. Apply moisturiser after toning to complete your shave.