Is there any better way of obtaining a cool error free smooth shave? Believe it or not, but, there is a way by which you can obtain a better shave even with the most basic shaving equipment! Surprised? It is true though. The quality of your shave does not depend on your shaving set, but, it actually depends on you. Yup, you heard it right; it is you who decides the quality of your shave. All the leading companies which manufacture shaving products know this but still throw a piece of amazing statement in their endorsements which makes their customers heave a sigh of relief. Let us take the Gillette razors with the twin blades for example. The two blades give you a double stroke of shave with a single sweep, no doubt, but only if used in the right manner. It actually works out for those who have a very hard beard, because they need to shave the same place again and again in order to get a clean shave. Thus the twin blade comes in very handy for them. But, what about the strip of the slimy soap which is included behind the blades? Truly speaking it would have had been a bit sensible if they would have used it before the blades. This would make the skin a bit slippery thus making it easy to shave the beard without much difficulty. But it is placed at the end of the blade i.e. it is the blade which is encountered first and the slimy strip of soap is encountered afterwards. Well, did the company not think about this before designing? If you thought so you are absolutely wrong. We all know that those who use razors having double blades change their blades as soon as the strip is completely gone. And being an engineer I know this very well, that, it is the profit obtained from the implementation of a particular idea that the company is actually interested in. This actually implies that it is not the soap strip or the blade designing that changes the experience but it is your mind which believes that it is the tweaks in technology brought about by the manufacturer which are actually giving you a better shave.
Twin blades actually fascinate those who are shaving for the first time. Reason? :- safety. The chances of getting cut are a bit less. As untrained hands do not know how much pressure to apply using the new and sharp blades their chances of getting themselves cut are very high. This is minimized by the twin blade technology. So if you are a newbie to the shaving world please buy yourself a twin blade razor. It will definitely help you a lot. There are also ways using which you can avoid getting a rough skin due to shaving too often.
Whereas for the experienced hand the single blade razor is the best option. Reason? You must have seen the barber shops where they use the razors which use a single blade. Ever wondered why they did so. Think properly. With these razors we can shave with varying angles of the blade which is not possible with the twin blades because the angle of their blades is fixed. That is why the barbers find it very easy to shave others with the single blade razors. The reason is because you have full control over the razor. Thus the shave obtained is also perfect. The problem with twin blades is that if your beard grows too long, the hairs get stuck in the razor while you shave. This also makes it very inconvenient to shave, for those people who use upward strokes for getting a very clean shave. So you need to dip the razor every now and then in the water. Also, the upward stroke helps you, only if you have a soft beard. Another suggestion is to use hot water while you shave. When I say hot water I mean really very hot and boiling water (just make sure that you do not literally burn yourself while applying hot water to your skin). The hot water makes your beard soft, thus, making your shave easier. It also opens the pores while shaving thus making way for you to get a very clean and close shave. Another reason for using hot water is that it makes the blade a bit sharp and as soon as you dip the razor in water in order to rinse it, the foam in the razor comes up in the form of bubbles. These bubbles contain the hair which has been removed by the razor. Thus you do not need to wipe the blade again and again (this thing is especially true with single blade razors, if you are using a double blade razor, the chances are quite less).
And finally, not to forget a good after-shave. Don’t go for really costly ones. There is absolutely no reason for doing so. I use axe (which I find to be quite cool). The only thing that an after-shave really needs is some alcohol.
If you are a very busy guy and need to rush to the office with not so much time left for a cool shave go for the ready-made gel foams. This will help you elude from the tedious toil of rubbing your brush over your face again and again in order to get the lather. If you have the time you can definitely carry on with your very own favorite shaving cream this will save you some money. You get very good creams, gels and the ready gel foam from Gillette. Again do not opt for something very costly there is absolutely no reason to spend millions of rupees on your shaving set.
While shaving, always make sure that you do not cut yourself as far as possible. Shave gently and safely. Do not be too harsh with your skin. Do not forget to upgrade your razor blades at regular intervals. Remember the sharper the blade is, the better will be your shaving experience. Sharper blades give you a very cool shave without much effort. Also the burning experience will be much less. For those who are using single blade razor I would suggest you to go for 7 O clock blades if you have the buck to burn for it.
One more thing! I have seen guys keeping the after-shave on their faces all day long. Trust me this does not help. The most useful thing in the after-shave is the alcohol part, because, it helps in healing your wounds without leaving any scars behind. And as we all know that alcohol evaporates after some time. Thus the solution is useless after three to five minutes as the alcohol in it evaporates away. So rinse your face some three to five minutes after applying the solution. Later in order to protect your skin from direct exposure to the sun use some sunscreen cream like “Fair and Handsome”. This protects you from getting pimples on your face. It will also make your skin smooth and soft. Remember do not rub your skin hard with bare hands or a rough towel. This will give you small pimples on the face if you have a sensitive skin. After applying the cream try avoiding touching your face as far as possible. If you have an oily skin applying some talc over the cream would help. This will keep your skin balanced. Never forget applying some cream after you finish your shave, this will keep your skin soft and will protect it from direct exposure to sunlight, thus keeping your face fair and smooth. The cream will also add to the shine on your face and will make you feel perfect. Another advice I would like to give is shave once or twice a week. Everyday shaving makes your skin very rough. Anyhow keeping a little beard and moustaches has become the fashion statement nowadays.
And finally here you are with a very clean and perfect shave. In my words: “how do you feel with this cool shave bro?” They say a cool shave is something which makes a guy’s cheeks as soft as the child’s bu_t. I am sure that the above tips will definitely help you to get a cool shave. With these tips my friends have actually found shaving themselves to be a great fun. Hope the same shall be true with you. Have a nice day!!!!!!!!
good piece of info buddy. Thanks much
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