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Men’s Guide to Get the Best Shave

With so many grooming products available today,  shaving isn’t as time-consuming as it has been in the past. With proper shaving techniques, quality products and post-shaving skin care can help us look and feel the best and likewise help us prevent razor burn, razor bumps, and irritation. To achieve the best results, I follow this guide to get the best shave:

Getting the best shave

  1. Wash face with soap and warm water to remove oils from the hair and skin. Or better yet, shave after a shower so that the moisture and warmth from the shower will pre-soften the skin and hair, making it easier to get a close shave.
  2. After washing, apply a thick layer of quality shaving cream or gel on skin approximately three minutes so that the beard is as soft and wet as possible.
  3. Use a Quality Razor and Change the Blades. Always use a good quality sharp razor blade. Be sure the blade is sharp to avoid razor burn and shaving rash. Most importantly, rinse the blade under hot water before shaving and after every few swipes. This removes the accumulated shaving cream, whiskers, and skin gunk.
  4. Remember to shave in the proper direction. Always shave with the grain which usually means shaving downward, but not always. For a closer but safer shave, on the second time around, try moving the blade across the grain in a kind of sideways swipe. If the hair grows down, shave from left to right or right to left. This will give us a closer shave without as much irritation as shaving against the grain. Make sure to take time and shave carefully over sensitive areas.
  5. After shaving, when the skin is most vulnerable, immediately rinse with cold water and or ice cubes to remove any traces of soap or lather and pat dry with clean towel, don’t rub just pat.
  6. Finish off with an aftershave lotion or balm. Using an aftershave lotion and shave balm in one is the ideal way to replace lost moisture and soothe the skin. Bear in mind that, use one made just for men because these formulas designed not greasy, absorb quickly and dry with a matte finish so that face doesn’t look shiny.

Beard Grooming

How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps on the Neck

Even though you are careful enough in shaving your beard, razor bumps sometimes appear afterwards. But how does it actually happen? Razor bumps occur whenever there is a regrowth of hair in a non-uniform manner from where it was cut. This hair regrowth typically curls up first then grows directly into the surface of your skin. As the hair gets longer, the likelihood of infection and pain starts to increase until a razor bump appears.

Getting Rid of Razor Bumps

Now, how do you manage to deal with this razor bumps? First, you’ll need to apply a warm, moistened washcloth and press it directly on to the neck area. This will assist in opening the pores and allow the hair follicles to ultimately be freed to help remove the uncomfortable razor bump from the neck. Using an antibacterial cleanser is also a great idea as it can eliminate contributing factors such as dirt, sweat, oil, and bacteria. Buying antiseptic lotions or creams is also a quick solution as it contains 1 percent pure hydrocortisone which aid in the removal of razor bumps. Apply them to the skin a few times a day and then use them again the next time when you are shaving to prevent having ingrown hairs on the neck.

But if you want to do it in a natural way, there are some products that might help you on your red bumps. These are tea tree oil, witch hazel and aloe vera. Simply apply them to your razor bumps and let them do their job.

We hope you found this useful and got some idea on how to deal with razor bumps.  Just remember to always cleanse and moisturize your skin daily. Wear sunscreen on your neck whenever you go outside to protect against the sun’s damaging rays.

Beard Grooming

Surviving No-Shave November

No-shave November is a month-long journey to raise awareness for different kinds of cancer including prostate cancer. Many men don’t even realize why they do it and some of them use it as an excuse to not shave for a whole month.

In my own experience, growing a beard is quite challenging. It requires patience and plenty of decision along the way but I’m doing this not only for cancer awareness but because there’s a  good cause behind it. To help you with, I gathered up some manscaping tips to follow during the uncomfortable mid No-Shave November and beyond. So, learn more about how you can get involved and start getting hairy today!

Spend In the Right Manscaping Tools

Right manscaping tools is important. Spend with high-quality clippers or beard trimmers on hand for reliable grooming. Make sure your beard is completely dry first to achieve the best trimming results.

Wash Your Beard and Face

A regular wash of your facial hair with facial shampoo few times a week to keep your beard clean, healthy and moisturized. For extra exfoliation, rub your face with sugar or sea salt to lift away dead skin.

Comb and Brush Daily

Combing and brushing your beard daily will help the hairs from growing in different directions and easier to cut, hence causing less of an itch.

Fade Your Neck and Cheeks

Neck scaping should be a part of your daily routine when growing a beard. Fading should begin about an inch above your Adam’s apple. I tried this before, I had to start with a smaller clipper setting, and increase it as I move outward to feel fresh and clean.

Finally, growing a beard is not easy as it looks, but it’s just like maintaining the perfect lawn, it takes patience, the right conditions and a lot of hydration. Remember, without the combination of these things you can end up looking how most lawns looks patchy, stubby and dry. I’m sure the above tips will help you feel handsome inside and out.