Tips For The Perfect Shave
Learn how to get smooth, nick-free skin every time.
By Audrey Fine
Phase One: Ready the Playing Field
Step 1: Soften Your Whiskers
Importance: Non-Negotiable
The Lowdown: Experts agree that it’s imperative to soften your beard before hacking away at it with a blade. (That’s why those guys getting a barber’s shave have hot, wet towels covering their faces.) The best way to do this at home is to shave in the shower where your pores are open and your skin and whiskers are their softest.
Try This: Of course, to pull this off effectively and not look like Patches the 20-year old poodle, you’ll need a good fog-free mirror. There are many affordable ones on the market, like the ShowerTek Original Heated Fog Proof Shower Mirror. It runs around $20 and works great. As one fan says, “This mirror NEVER fogs up on me. I can’t recommend it enough and I get the absolute best shave ever!”
Insider Info: If you have an aversion to shaving in the shower, don’t let too much time elapse between getting out and starting the process. If your bathroom mirror has defogged on its own, you’ve waited too long. When showering beforehand isn’t an option, wash your face with warm water. If you shave without washing first you’ll trap all that dirt in your pores. Soaking a washcloth in warm water and placing it on your face for up to a minute will help to further soften your beard. Note: You don’t want the water to be too hot. It will slacken your skin and wick away moisture, two things that are counterproductive to getting a close shave.
Next: Prep your face for shaving
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