If you’d have asked me to write an article on shaving tips 1 year ago, I’d have told you I was wildly unqualified to do so.
Why? Because, just like for so many other guys, shaving was something I hated to do. It’s as if just before shaving I would think to myself, “Is today’s shave going to cause razor burn or an ingrown?” It always seemed like one of the two was bound to happen.
Dreadful!
Times have changed and I’d like to share a few simple things I’ve learned with you.
5 Shaving Tips You need to follow
- Gone are the days where you just slap on some shaving cream and go at it. Before you do that, make sure that you use pre-shave oil. Doing so will help with razor burn and make it a much smoother experience. My brand of choice for this and all items in this post is made by the Art of Shaving. Click here
to buy their pre-shaving oil. Don’t worry with the price, it last quite a while.
I know you are probably using the same shaving cream your dad told you to use, or that new swanky kind you bought at the drugstore that has cool marketing, but it’s time to stop. You’ll want to get a shaving cream that helps lift the beard for a close comfortable shave, and also helps prevent razor burn. Click hereto pick up the unscented cream I use. Like the oil, this lasts for a very long time.
Now that you are on board with number 1 and number 2, this one is a must, and maybe the most important. You have to start applying shaving cream with a badger hair brush. Yes, I’m talking old school. They help you evenly apply, but more importantly they prepare the skin for a shave and help lift the hair. I’ve done multiple trial and errors leaving out various things I’m telling you to do, and this always seems to be the most important. Click here
- This is the step that’s going to teach you to properly shave. You need to by a safety razor. These are razors that have one blade and are double sided. It will force you to slow down your shave, it will make you shave properly, and most importantly, it will help reduce, if not end, ingrown hairs. I’m telling you this from experience. This is going to be like any razor you’ve ever used before and you’ll need to learn how it’s used – feel free to ask if you have questions. Safety razors have a good amount of weight to them, and this is another factor in helping you shave correctly as it teaches you how much pressure to put on your skin. Most guys apply more pressure than needed, and that’s the cause of ingrown and razor burn. Click here
- You prepped the skin, used the right razor, and now you need to finish off the shave with an after-shave. No, we aren’t going for the Home Alone scream. You just need something to revitalize the skin, because after all, you did just scrape off layers (that sounds really gross) with a razor. Click here
for a good after-shave.
I’ve personally used each of the tips above, and I can’t tell you the last time I had an ingrown hair (hope I’m not jinxing myself). And I can’t even begin to tell you have relieving it is. Yes, the products will cost you some money to get started, but they’ll last for a very long time. And seriously, getting rid of shaving problems is worth it, right?
On occasion I’ve used my Fusion razor, but haven’t switched back completely. That may happen in the near future, but it won’t be the off the shelf version. From here on out, every razor (handle) I use will be weighted to help make sure the proper amount of pressure is applied. Here’s an example of what I’ll eventually purchase.
Those are my shaving tips and I hope they help you, or your significant other have a better shave.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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About the Author
Ryan is a southern guy now living in New York City. From business to casual, his style covers a broad spectrum. He loves a great suit, but also appreciates the freedom of an un-tucked shirt and letting loose.
