Preparing for a comfortable shaving session is important. Start by washing your face with warm water to open your pores and soften your beard hairs. For best results, it is recommended to shave after a hot shower. Use a shaving oil or gel to reduce the friction of the razor on your skin.
Preparation for shaving
Shaving cream and shaving brush: Key to comfort
Applying shaving cream is an important aspect of a comfortable shave. Use a good shaving brush to apply shaving cream or shaving cream or soap . Shaving brushes used to be often made of badger hair, but nowadays they are made of synthetic badger hair, which is more animal-friendly. With a good shaving cream or soap you can shave close to the skin and achieve the smoothest result.
Modern razor or traditional safety razor
A modern Gillette Fusion razor is often fast, but not always as fun as shaving with a traditional safety razor . It may take 2-3 shaves to get used to it, but after that you'll shave just as close without skin irritation. Before use, place your razor in hot water to warm it up. A hot razor cuts through hair better and is more hygienic. Try to put as little pressure on the blade as possible while shaving and let the weight of the blade do the work. Rinse the blade regularly in hot water for best results.