Shaving - How To Make It Easy

Written by GrandMaster on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 8:46 PM

Shaving is a unique experience. Why? Because each person is different when it comes to:

* Sensitive Skin
* Rate of hair growth
Hair Texture *

Thus, tools and accessories shaving working for a May not work as well for another. Hence the need for experimentation and practice to get the ideal result of shaving.

The list of tips below will help the shaving experience and development process until you find the best methods for optimal results:

* Avoid shaving stand at the first after sleep as body fluids make the swelling of the skin, it is more difficult to shave the hair. After 20 or 30 minutes, the skin becomes tense when the hair shaft is more exposed to facilitate.
* Do not stay in the bath too long before shaving. The skin will shrivel after eight minutes, or if it is difficult to get a good shave.
* Use preshave products such as soaps, foams, creams and gels. They lock the moisture in the hair, they help keep the hair up and to reduce the friction of the blade to slide easily over the skin.
* Otherwise, use a shaving oil which you can get a close shave and gives some protection to the skin as the blade glides over the surface. Often, you do not need to use other shaving accessories, once you find a shaving oil for you.
* Shampoo can also be used to soften the hair.
* Shots to repeat more than one area of skin the greater risk of irritation.
* To remove the hair that are not removed after one or two passes with the razor, use a pop-up trimmer.
* Never share your razor or razor with another person to avoid skin infections.
* Launch of fingertips on the shaved area is a very effective method of ensuring a close thorough shave. The sense of touch alerts you of stubble and missed patches May it is difficult to see in the mirror.
* Always wet the hair first for at least 3 minutes. Hair absorbs water which makes it stand up making it easier when shaving.
* Wet hair also reduces wear on the blade. Shaving after taking a shower is a great time.
* For a close shave with minimal irritation, try using an angle of about 30 degrees between the blade and skin.
* To reduce the risk of razor burn and extend the life of the blade, shaving cream can sit on the skin for 4 minutes before shaving.
* Thick shaving cream or foam offers the best protection against irritation and cuts.
* Use a sharp new blade. If you need to use pressure on the blade, it is time to change. Using a blunt blade can increase the risk of ingrown hairs.
* Splash the skin with cold water after shaving to help stop bleeding from small cuts and also eliminate all traces of soap or foam.
* When shaving the leg area use stroke long going against the grain by avoiding repeat strokes. Great care must be exercised especially around areas such as the bones of the ankle or knee.
* Hair under the arm grows in all directions for one side to another as well as stroke and stroke May be necessary to capture all the hair.
* Do not apply deodorants or anti-perspirants right after shaving as this can cause irritation and pain.
* For the bikini line, shave in the direction of the hair and avoid repeating the strokes to minimize irritation in this very sensitive area.

In conclusion: Shaving is one of the most common methods of hair removal around the world. It is inexpensive, quick, and done well at home. The negative factors are that it must be done frequently and the skin can suffer unless precautions are taken.

Using the above guidelines will minimize the irritation and help you get a shave that provides unwanted hair out!

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