The face is the identity of a person and therefore should be well maintained. Some men prefer keeping a beard while some prefer to stay clean shaven. Shaving the face not only makes a man look groomed but it also provides a clean, pleasant personality. Apart from this, shaving also makes one look younger. It is even deemed good for the skin as it exfoliates it, removing dead cells. However, the charm of looking like a gentleman can be ruined if the shave is not done properly. Moreover, the whole effort of shaving will also go in vain. Thus, to know how to shave, read on.
How to Shave Properly
- First of all, wet your face with warm water. To soften the skin, you may even hold a wet washcloth to your beard for a few minutes.
- Take out a new razor or replace the used blade in your regular razor.
- Take out a dollop of shaving cream into your hand or shake out shaving foam. Apply it to your beard in upward circular motions. Though the amount varies depending on the thickness of your beard, the area to be shaved should be uniformly covered.
- With the razor, shave downward, in the direction your whiskers grow. Use long, even strokes from your sideburns towards your mandible. Apply light but firm pressure, pulling your skin taut before each stroke.
- After every stroke or two, rinse your razor with warm water to remove the hair.
- Use the razor on the area around your chin. While shaving under your chin, pull the razor from your throat area toward your chin. For a smoother feel, shave upward as necessary.
- For shaving your upper lip, keep the skin tight by curling your lip over your front teeth.
- Wash off excess shaving cream and examine your face carefully for remaining hairs. Look out around the edge of your jaw, your ears and near your lips and nostrils for missed hairs. Remove them with the razor for a clean look.
- After cleaning the face, apply cold water or aftershave as desired.
