Beginners Guide to WET SHAVING
Advantages of Wet Shaving
01 Cheaper
It's well worth the initial investment as the continued costs are tiny relative to cartridge razors. We're talking over 1,000$ in savings in the first five years alone!
02 Environmentally Friendly
Do the earth a favor and ditch the non-recyclable cartridge razors. Safety razor blades are 100% recyclable, while traditional shaving soaps and creams are way better for the environment than that canned chemical goop you normally wash down the drain.
03 Better Shaves
Closer, smoother shave with less chance of ingrown hairs. Shaving doesn't have to be painful and can even be enjoyed. No other shaving method even comes close.
04 Higher Quality Skincare
Traditional shaving creams/soaps treat and protect the face, keeping it healthy and hydrated with far fewer harsh chemicals that irritate and damage the skin. Wet shaving exfoliates the face, removing layers of dead skin to improve the overall look and feel.
05 Improve Your Wellbeing
It is well known that to feel your best you've got to look your best. Kickstarting your morning with a world class shave makes you feel awake, with more energy and the confidence to tackle the day.
06 Be the Boss
It's a fact that being well groomed increases your job prospects. Wet shaving lets you look the part and get the respect and admiration you deserve.
07 Make Life More Fun
Think about this-men who shave at least 5 times a week have sex 15.5 times a month, compared to a sad 7.8 times for those who don't according to a study by schick.
The Essential Tools
01 Safety Razor/ Straight Razor
For a truly close shave, a safety razor or straight razor is the only way to go. Both have their advantages and either will provide a higher quality of shave and make you feel more like a man.
02 The Blade
With safety razors, the choice of blades has a much bigger impact on the end result that does your choice of shaver. The sharper it is, the better it shaves
03 Shaving Brush
Badger hair, boar, horse or synthetic-shaving brushes come in a variety of materials and are essential for lathering and applying traditional shaving cream/soap. Plus they lift the hairs to give an even closer shave.
04 The Shaving Bowl
A mug, bowl or scuttle is an essential tool for creating the ultimate shaving cream lather. Use hot water to get a shave that feels as good as it looks.
05 A Real Man's Cream
A sharp razor is a must, but traditional shaving cream/soap is truly the foundation of wet shaving. Can the canned cream and give your face the care it needs.
The Routine
01 Wash it Up
Open up gout pores and soften up your facial hair by washing your face in a warm shower. Or try wrapping a warm, wet towel around your face for 5-10 minute. Better yet, use an exfoliating soap to remove dead skin cells to lessen the chance of ingrown hairs.
02 Lather It On
Put a nickle-sized amount of cream into your shaving bowl, and add a few drops of warm water with the shaving brush. Stir briskly for 30-60 seconds to work it all Into a nice lather. Brush the lather onto the face using smooth, circular motions to lift and fully coat the hairs. For an even smoother shave, apply pre-shave oil before lathering up.
03 Shave It Off
Now the moment of truth! Always start of shaving with the grain, using short, even strokes and rinsing the blade off after each pass. For an even closer shave, rinse off, brush on more cream and go over it all again shaving against the grain. And of course, always use a sharp blade. If it tugs at the hairs. it's time for a change.
04 Close It Out
Rinse your face off in cold water immediately after shaving to close up the pores and tighten the shin. For best results, finish it off by gently rubbing in a high quality aftershave balm or lotion to help nourish the skin and repair any damage.
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