Shaving is the removal of hair, by using razor or any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down to the level of the skin. Shaving is most commonly practiced by men to remove their facial hair and by women to remove their leg, and underarm hair.
Shaving Brush
A shave brush's handle, regardless of its material composition, rarely affects the overall performance of the brush.
Shave
brush use, however, requires a circular motion to form a lather
suitable for a shave. Therefore, a razor does not need to be pressed to
the skin in order to provide a close shave.Using a quality badger
shaving brush and soap is the key to keeping your face hot and moist.
Not only will it soften your beard, it will help to lift the whiskers
for a better shave.
Shaving Cream
To shave with
the grain or against the grain. Also, what are some goo
d shaving creams
out there, is aveeno shaving cream products any good. Or is it better
to just use a electric shaver, i don't have a lot of facial hair so i am
not concerned with a close shave.A traditional razor and good shaving
balm like Nivea/Kiehls are best.Shave just as you get out of the
shower or while you've been in for a few minutes it softens the hair
and makes the shave smoother..also try a pre shave balm it will also
help to get a close shave with less irritation.Either get in the shower
or wet your legs or desired shaving area.Squirt shaving cream to the
palm of your hand, thus creating foam.put it all over the desired shave
area.get a razor and start shaving.make sure you have gotten all areas,
if not apply some more shaving cream!
Electric Shaving/Eraser
The electric
razor consists of a set of oscillating or rotating blades, which are
held behind a perforated metal foil that prevents them coming into
contact with the skin and behaves much like the second blade in a pair
of scissors.
The main disadvantages of electric shaving are that it
is not as close as wet shaving and you need a source of electricity.
The advantages are fewer cuts in the skin, quicker shaving and no need
for a water supply.There are special electric razors available for use
by women, but these are essentially no different from those made for men.
Warm Water Prep
Even if you
choose to skip the pre-shave wash, be sure to use warm
water to thoroughly wet your face before applying your shaving cream or gel.
Massaging your face with warm water makes the skin more pliable and
opens the pores, plus it helps soften your whiskers. Soft, wet whiskers
tend to be easier to shave. Think of when you get your hair cut-- it is
much easier for your barber to cut your hair wet than dry.
The
whole shave down thing. Forget about it and go up, down or sideways.
Down first and then up again. Twist your face and go over a part at an
angle if you have to. At various steps rinse all of it off and apply
all new cream.
Three blades is just fine. Use shaving cream of
course. Shave up on your neck. Down on the sides of your face.Shave
sideways on your upper,lower lip area and chin. And shave sideways along your jaw lines. Add some sort of cream to your face after washing and drying it.
All
of the advice provided in the "wet shaving" section applies to the
straight razor section as well.
