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How to Smooth Shave

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By truesolution
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Shaving has always been a misery to many men and a habit for others. There is never a smooth shave around the corner. Here are some tips to get you a great shaving experience everytime and everyday.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Any body Soap
  • Shaving cream or foam
  • Straight or safety razor
  • Aftershave lotion
  1. Step 1

    Wash your face with warm water and soap. This will make your facial hair and skin soft and clean. Any dead skin and scales are washed away preventing rashes after shaving.

  2. Step 2

    Now apply the shaving cream or foam as per your convenience and preference over the area on the face you want to shave. Rub in a thick lather. A thick lather further softens the hair and will ease the shaving.

  3. Step 3

    Now you are ready to shave. Always use a sharp razor for shaving. Whether it’s a manual straight razor or a safety razor a blunt razor can cause a lot of harm and unnecessary skin irritation and cuts. A sharp razor always gets the best shave. Shave as per your style and convenience. It's always personal to many and they know the exact razor pressure and angle convenient to them. If possible keep washing the razor under warm tap water frequently between shave or better wash the razor and keep it dipped for a few seconds in a small glass containing warm water for a rich shaving experience.

  4. Step 4

    You will feel the smoothness and effortlessness of shaving your facial hair. If you wish for a still closer shave you can apply the cream or foam again and shave. The second time the hair and skin are already mousturized and will allow for a very clean and smooth shave.

  5. Step 5

    Once done, wash your face with warm water and apply your after shave.

Tips & Warnings
  • If possible keep washing the razor under warm tap water frequently between shave or better wash the razor and keep it dipped for a few seconds in a small glass containing warm water for a rich shaving experience.
  • As mentioned above always use a sharp razor for shaving. Whether it’s a manual straight razor or a safety razor a blunt razor can cause a lot of harm and unnecessary skin irritation and cuts.
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