Men’s Shaving 101

Men’s Shaving 101  

Though ignored by many for decades, shaving brushes are making a big comeback and quickly becoming very popular with men looking to get the best skin and shave possible. Using a shaving brush is probably the best step to improving a man’s shaving results and clearing up shaving irritations. The benefits of a shaving brush over your fingers include:

• Generates more lather
• Uses less shaving cream or soap
• Lifts hair on your face
• Opens up your pores
• Naturally exfoliates your skin
• Closer shave and better shave
• Less irritation, razor burn, and ingrown hairs

1. Shave during or after a shower. The warm steam makes it easier to shave. If you prefer shaving before your shower, apply a warm wet towel to your face or splash your face with warm water for a few minutes before shaving.
2. Work-in the shave cream or shave soap into your face before shaving. Give it a minute or two. Too many men just slap on the cream and shave. If you already shave with a brush, try Pre de Provence’s Shave Soap enriched with Shea Butter. It protects, nourishes, hydrates and heals your skin.
3. If you have a very heavy beard and never seem to get a really close shave, try Jack Blacks’ Beard Lube. A shave cream, pre shave oil and skin conditioner all in one!
4. Never, never use a dull razor blade. It just destroys your skin even if you use a very lubricating shaving cream.
5. Avoid disposable razors. They are flimsy, bad for the environment and bad for your face. Disposable razors don't provide as good a shave as a solid well crafted razor. You use this tool every day - invest in a quality instrument.
6. Men are always amazed at the huge improvement in their shave when using a shaving brush. A shaving brush creates a wonderful, creamy lather; gently removes the dead skin from your face before shaving; and helps raise the beard hairs for your razor to easily shave. Use a shaving brush to apply a good shaving cream or shaving soap. Brush in a circular motion to lift the hairs off your face.
7. If you need to go over any areas, be sure to reapply more lather as you shave.
8. Most men shave in the direction of the grain to prevent razor burn, ingrown hairs, and irritation.
9. After shaving, rinse with cool water and then apply a soothing after shave balm WITHOUT irritating alcohol. A moisturizing aftershave lotion will help your skin look healthier, better, and even younger. Our favorite is Pre de Provence’s After Shave Balm enriched with Shea Butter. It also make a great all over facial moisturizer too.

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