Top 8 Shaving Tips That All Men Can Use

By Nandhini Devi

Thursday, July 21, 2011, 15:14

A good shave makes a man look handsome and presentable, apart from making him feel fresh too. If a man wants to look his best, his step in grooming is a shave. But the key to a good shave lies in practicing a few skills and adopting a few shaving tips too.

One must remember that for a good shave, one has to follow certain rules and regulations that will help. Check out the following tips that every man can follow when he going to shave;

Shaving tips for men:

1.Do not start shaving the moment you get out of bed. Relax for a few minutes so that any puffiness on your face will reduce.

2.Always wash you face with hot water before you start shaving. You can also dab your face with a hot towel. This will open the pores on your face and make the hair loose. This shaving tip applies even when you have a beard.

3.Select a good quality brush and use this to apply the shaving cream generously, for at least 2-3 minutes. This will soften all the hair on your face.

4.Do not stretch you facial skin while shaving. This will prevents cuts and bleeding spots on the face.

5.Always use a fresh, open-blade for your shave. Do not use it continuously for more that 5 shaves.

6.Once you have shaved, repeat the process of applying the shaving gel once more for at least one long minute. Then shave once again. This will prevent the hair from growing faster.

7.Avoid using an alcohol based after shave, once the shave is complete. Instead, rub your skin with an alum stone that will also work as an anti-septic. Then apply a good moisturizer that will nourish your skin. Post-shave skin care in very important to maintain softness of the skin.

8.The most important shaving tip is to devote at least 10-12 minutes to your shave. If you cannot give so much of time before you leave for work, do it in the evening, before bedtime.

Follow these simple, yet effective shaving tips every time you shave. Over time you will master the skills of shaving and make your skin feel and look better too.