Shaving Advice For Men By Dr Shave

Shaving Advice For Men By Dr Shave

The following extract was taken from the ‘Ask Dr Shave’ Webpage at

(http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/)

Introduction

Use the tips below to ensure a smooth satisfying shave

Pre-shave

• Give yourself at least ten minutes before shaving, once you get out of bed in the morning
• Wash your face, or cleanse using an exfoliant to remove any dead skin and ensure that you have dampened your face with warm water, before starting to shave. A hot face cloth is ideal for this. Dampening the face has the effect of swelling the shafts of your facial hair, making it easier for the razor to give you a close shave
• Always use a shaving brush, soaked in hot water for about 10 seconds, and either place a small touch of shaving cream to centre of the saving brush, or work the brush into your shaving soap. Work up a thick lather in a shaving bowl or mug - this should take about 15 seconds
• Using your shaving brush, lather the face in a circular motion. This ensures that you lubricate the skin and get under the beard stubble. To ensure sufficient lather, wet the brush head with more hot water, which when re-applied to the face, will create more lather

The Shave.

• Ensure that you use a sharp blade. We recommend Mach 3 blades, both for safety and to ensure a close shave
• Do not use the blade for more than 7-8 days
• Shave with the grain of the hair on your face. Shaving your beard stubble against the grain can cause redness, razor burn and rashes
• Do not pull the skin too tight if you do shave against the grain
• Rinse the head of your razor in warm water after every stroke. All razor strokes should be slow and deliberate

After Shave Treatment

• After you have finished your shave, rinse your face in cold water and apply an after shave balm or moisturiser, to sooth and protect the face.  
• Rinse your shaving brush thoroughly in warm water, squeeze the head of the brush gently and then flick it a few times to get rid of excess water. Place your shaving brush on a brush stand, so the water can drip away from the base of the brush hair.
• Never - I repeat - never stand your brush on its end, or keep it inside a cupboard or a bag, as the hair on the brush will smell, create mildew and rot.