How to Shave Properly to Feel and Look Great

You may not think it, but there is actually a way to shave properly. If you don’t, you risk razor burn, cuts that can become infected, and even painful ingrown hairs on your face and body.

Prepare Your Face or Body Beforehand

Most people skip this part and go straight to putting on cream or their preferred hair removal product. But you can avoid almost all of the problems associated with shaving by preparing your face or body first. This is because shaving is traumatic for the skin as you essentially rip out the follicles. So it helps to make your skin warm and moist and exfoliate with products like a body sugar scrub to remove any debris. As a result, you get a smoother and less irritated shave.

Use the Right Shaving Product

Of course, all the prep is for nothing if you don’t use good shaving products. It’s hard to say, but the cheaper ones really don’t work as well. And if you want a great shave with fewer issues, you need to fork out a little more. But don’t worry, even the good products don’t cost that much. It is recommended that you buy well-known brands rather than imitations. For example, Gillette shaving gel for men is much better than a generic supermarket version or a lesser-known brand.

Shave Properly with a Good Technique

The way in which you shave can have a dramatic impact on the end results. And like anything, there is a right way and a wrong way to shave. So, here are some tips for shaving the right way:

• Shave in a downward motion to prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs. 
• Follow the contours of your face or other body parts.
• Never shave against the grain if you have sensitive skin.

You can get a closer shave if you go against the grain. But you risk additional problems if you do this. It can also make shaving unpleasant and painful and cause irritation in the days after.

Restore Your Body or Face Afterwards

You have heard of aftershave. And the point of aftershave was, and still is, to prevent bacterial infection after shaving, which is why it contains alcohol. But for the best experience, you need to go further than this. Aftershave balms and lotions will help cool down your skin from any irritation. This is useful since even the best preparation and shaving methods can still cause some irritation. There are tons of these for men. But for women, you can use Tend Skin.

Keep Your Tools Clean

Finally, but perhaps the most important part, you need to keep your shaving tools clean. This includes your razor, precision trimmers, and even scissors you use for snipping. This is because hair itself is a bacteria magnet. But also, there are germs lurking around in the places you use to wash because of the high amount of heat and moisture typically in these areas, such as your bathroom. Be very careful if you pat them dry with towels. Alternatively, use 99% alcohol spray.

Summary

You can really get the most out of it if you learn to shave properly. To do this, always prep your skin first, use a good shaving technique, and always clean your tools after using them.