The most frequently asked question we are asked is about personal grooming habits, how or what do you do to achieve the perfect shave? This article is dedicated to this very topic.
The ritual of shaving has been the right of passage of every young man crossing the threshold into early adulthood.
So here we go! Tips and hints as to the perfect shave. There are various forms of razors. Ideally the sharpest being a straight razor. The multi-blade cartridge razor is the most popular. The more blades the closer the shave.
- Go with the grain and if you must, work on an angle. Never shave against the grain.
- Styptic pencils have natural astringents that help stop bleeding.
- Ingrown hairs are inevitable but treatable with a topical vitamin A cream at night to exfoliate.
- Water temperature matters. Hot water softens the hairs for an effortless shave.
- Electric razors also known as electric dry shavers, are another shaving option with rotating blades and newer versions can be used wet or dry.
- Last but not least, especially among tightly coiled hair is the chemical depilatory. This is a cosmetic product used to remove hair from the skin on the human body. Here too there is an odor but it alleviates razor bumps.
Toss your blades every week, I know we’re pinching pennies but if your razor is pinching you, this is not a good thing. It’s called disposable for a reason!
