Shaving Tips for Starters

Here are a few smart tips for shave starters.

1) Be Wet
The wetter the facial hair,the easier it is to cut. Instead of just splashing some water on your face,have a shower(preferably with warm water first. Then, dab off excess water before applying shaving cream.

2) Give It Time
Wet the shaving brush with warm water before applying shaving cream on it. Go for shaving creams with moisturisers and lubricant. Leave the lather on your face for a couple of minutes before you shave.

3) Keep it sharp
Always use a sharp blade, as a dull or blunt blade makes you too prone to cuts. AVOID DISOSABLE BLADES, and in case its the only option available, dispose it after the first use.

4) Mark the areas
This is something i learnt from my experience. No matter how experienced you are, do mark the areas where shaving is needed. Sometimes people shave over their cheeks, and end up looking bad instead of clean.

5) Go with the flow
Never shave against the direction of hair growth, as it might cause rashes(as it used to in my starting days) or in-grown hair. Use gentle strokes to shave, dont put too much pressure on the blade. And for repeating over any area twice, moisturise it before repeating.

6) Precautions after shave
After shaving,rinse your face thoroughly, and pat dry(never rub it dry). Preferably go for an aftershave moisturser(in case its not possible,use the alcohol based one) to soothe your skin.

Hope some guys out there get to learn something. Comments are welcomed