How to Get the Best Shave Possible

Shaving has been a part of the male experience since Time began. However even with high-tech razors many men still get nicks and cuts because they simply don’t know the best way to shave. Grow Facial Hair Faster is a site with loads of information about shaving and how to encourage beard growth. Here is their detailed instructions for shaving so that you get the best shave possible without nicks, cuts and grazes.

The perfect shave is what all men really want but most men end up with skin irritation, redness and burn instead of the smooth, baby face they really wanted. So, here’s Grow Facial Hair Faster’s advice to help you to achieve the perfect, smooth shave:

Grow Facial Hair Faster recommends Wetshaving as THE best shaving experience. When Wetshaving it’s vital that you keep your face wet with plenty of hot water before and during the entire shave. This is because if you have a layer of warm water between the skin and the foam, the blade will gently glide across your skin helping you to reduce redness, and "shave bumps".

So, why hot water? Well, hot water opens the pores of your skin and relaxes your facial muscles which makes for a smoother shaving experience. In fact try to keep your face as wet as possible during shaving.

To achieve the perfect shave you’ll need: a good razor, a good shaving brush and a glycerine-based shaving cream. The best shaving brushes are made from badger hair. Expect to pay between $25 and $500 for a good brush ($500 is a bit extreme but if you have the money....).

Soak the shaving brush in a sink full of hot water for a second or two then put some shaving cream on the end of the bristles. Start to apply the cream using a circular motion to you face and neck until you have worked up a thick, opaque layer of foam.

The next tool you’ll need is a good razor. Grow Facial Hair Faster recommends you purchase a Double Edged Razor and stay clear of disposable razors. Disposable razors are extremely hard on your skin because the quality of the blades is not as good the classic Double Edged Razor!

As an aside, Double Edged Razors are also the best choice for African-American men, many of whom suffer from "shaving bumps" that occur when the toughest whiskers are cut too aggressively.

Start by shaving your face north to south to get rid of stubble without irritating the skin. If you want a closer shave then wet your face again, add more shaving cream and very lightly shave south to north - upward, against the grain. Please remember, most men's skin is too delicate to withstand an against the grain shave like this without producing redness, irritation, and even ingrown hairs, but if you take it gently you can handle it.

When you’ve finished shaving, rinse your face with cool water to close your pores again. Then pat your face dry with a clean towel – don’t rub! Remember to apply moisturizer to the shaved part of your face.

If you follow these tips from Grow Facial Hair Faster you’ll get the smoothest shave of your life!