Shaving quickly, without cutting yourself and bleeding profusely, has always been every man's dream. The electric razor has reduced these risks at the expense of accuracy. In any case, here are some tips for getting a perfect shave with an electric razor.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Before Shaving
Step 1. Make sure you are using a sharp blade
It is advisable to replace it at least once a year, otherwise you will not get a good shave and, moreover, it will irritate your skin.
Step 2. Wash your face
This way, you will soften your beard making shaving easier.
- Wash the areas you intend to shave with warm water.
- Dampen a cloth with warm water and hold it on your beard for a few minutes.
Step 3. Dry your face and apply some talcum powder to your beard
Step 4. Use an alcohol-based pre-shave
It will be useful for removing oily substances from the skin, allowing facial hair to straighten. You could also use a powdered pre-shave if an alcohol-based product irritates your skin too much.
Step 5. Check the direction in which the hair grows
Run your hand over the beard: if it feels smooth, you are following the direction of hair growth; if you feel resistance, you have found the "counter-grain".
Method 2 of 3: While Shaving
Step 1. With one hand, hold the skin taut while shaving
This way, you will get a close shave.
Step 2. Use your other hand to shave
Try to shave against the grain to get a noticeable result.
Method 3 of 3: After Shave
Step 1. Apply lotion to freshly shaved skin
This step is very important, especially if you've used an alcohol-based pre-shave that tends to make your skin drier.
Step 2. Clean the shaver
Rinse the head under running water, then brush the blade block and head with the brush included in the package.
Step 3. Lubricate the metal gears and foil
You should spray some lubricant while the electric shaver is running and not dry it after finishing the operation.
Advice
- Read the guide included in the package which will surely contain tips for a perfect shave.
- Try to shave every day. Electric razors are more effective (and less painful) when they have to cut short hair, otherwise they tend to pull out longer hair.
- Once a month (or at least once every six months) thoroughly clean the electric razor. Clean the razor under running water, then brush the blades thoroughly. Use the degreasing liquid included in the package or a product that can remove residues and grease from the blades.
- Aftershave, eau de toilette and cologne are used for different purposes. The aftershave, in particular, is used to make the skin fresh and perfumed after shaving; the effect lasts for about three hours.
- PLEASE NOTE: aftershave does not close the pores of the skin. It is a false rumor, in fact the pores have no muscles and cannot close; if they get irritated, however, they may swell slightly.
Warnings
- An electric razor shouldn't cut the skin. If you notice blood while shaving, it means that the razor is broken or you have applied too much pressure on the skin.
- Foil razors can cause painful injuries - always check that there are no holes in the foil before shaving. It is also possible to injure yourself with head models, but this does not happen frequently.
- If you have long hair, do not bring it close to the razor: you would risk tearing it, while the razor would get stuck.
