Solving Shaving Challanges

Does your morning shave feature more bleeding than a Red Cross Blood Drive? Does it leave your face feeling hotter than a stereo at a pawnshop?

If you can relate to the discomfort above, you must read the text below. Do so and you’ll find solutions for some of the most common shaving challenges.

The Challenge: N i c k s  &  C u t s
The Solutions:

- Spend more time warming your skin before shaving. Shave right after a hot shower  and make sure to splash some warm H2O on your mug throughout the process.

- Prior to shave gel or cream, apply a pre-shave oil. This will help your facial hairs stand at attention and also give your razor some extra “slip.”

The Challenge: R a z o r  B u m p s
The Solutions:

- Shaving with the grain of hair growth can often prevent these. But note, your facial hair doesn’t always grow straight down.

- Use an exfoliator or face scrub twice a week to remove dead skin cells and to uproot ingrown hairs (which lead to razor bumps).

- Apply a targeted ingrown hair solution.

The Challenge: R a z o r  B u r n
The Solutions:

- Prior to shave gel or cream, apply a pre-shave oil. This will help your facial hairs stand at attention and also give your razor some extra “slip.”

- Make sure not to press to hard with your razor.

- Always use a fresh, sharp blade.

- After shaving, apply a super-hydrating aftershave. Avoid anything with alcohol.

The Challenge: M i s s e d  S h a v i n g  S p o t s
The Solutions:

- Instead of using a shaving cream, try a see-through shaving gel. Being translucent, these products will allow you to see exactly what you are and aren’t shaving. The Challenge: U l t r a - S e n s i t i v e  S k i n The Solutions:

- Follow the Grooming Lounge’s Guide To A Great Wet Shave.

- Make sure to stay loyal to a solid daily skincare regimen. Doing this will have a positive effect on your daily shave.

- Don’t rub your face with a towel pre or post shave. Instead, get in touch with your feminine side and pat your skin.