For those men who have never heard of let alone tried wet shaving, the experience is something well worth considering if you want a really close shave and relaxing experience. These are simple tips for wet shaving.
While there are now battery operated shavers and trimmers that allow for wet shaving, the very best wet shaving is done using an old fashioned safety razor.
These razors are coming back into style and increasing in popularity as more and more men discover the advantages of this type of razor and wet shaving.
For those who are eager to try wet shaving with a safety razor for the very first time, here are some tips for wet shaving that will make the experience less worrisome and more effective.
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Tips for Wet Shaving
Choose the Right Equipment
Just like any other task in life, the success of wet shaving is going to depend on a great deal on choosing the right equipment.
The best wet shaving is done with a well balanced double edged safety razor, double edged blades (the best razor blades for shaving are those that are extremely sharp), warm or hot water, and some shaving soap, cream or gel.
You may also want to use a good boar bristle shaving brush to apply that shaving soap or cream.
Warming Up the Face
Wet shaving always starts with a wet and warm face. In order to accomplish this you can shave immediately after a shower, or use a damp hot towel that you apply to your face for a minute or two before shaving.
This opens your pores and softens those whiskers, making them easier to cut while helping to reduce ingrown hairs and skin irritation.
Lather Up
Although there are men who wet shave without the use of any type of shaving cream, soap or gel, using one of these products helps soften the hair on your face even more and also helps it to stand up where it is easier to cut close to skin.
Whiskers that are stiff and lying down are often missed, causing you to have to go over the same area of the face repeatedly in order to get a close shave and this often results in irritated and stinging skin.
Stretch and Glide
Holding the safety razor in one hand and using the other hand to pull or stretch the skin on your face or taut gently glide the razor over your face and neck.
Keep in mind that good safety razor with a sharp blade should not require you to push down on the razor.
You simply want to allow the weight of the razor’s head to apply all the pressure you need.
Pushing down on a safety razor is how people get those nicks and cuts, so make sure that you use a steady and light hand to control the razor.
When shaving, try and draw the razor in the opposite direction the hair grows as this will give you a closer shave. When shaving the neck area, work from the base upwards.
Rinse After Each Stroke
Make sure that you rinse the razor off in warm water after each stroke of the razor. This clears the shaving cream or gel off the blade and allows you to see where you are shaving.
Take your time and don’t rush the shaving experience as you want to give yourself time to enjoy the relaxing experience and avoid those careless nicks and cuts.
Rinse Off Your Face One Last Time
Once you have finished shaving, rinse off your face one last time to remove any loose cut off hairs that may be clinging to your skin, and then apply your favorite after shave lotion and you are good to go.
While it does take a bit of practice to become proficient at wet shaving, the effort is well worth it when you see how close of shave you will get.
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