The Secrets Of A Smoother Shave

by Lisa Busby

Did you know that men spend an average of five months of their lives shaving. What I want to know is when do the learn to do it properly ?

Speaking from my own point of view, I have to say there is nothing worse then having a good snog with your other half, when he hasn't had a decent shave. Ehhhh?

As my daughter said once when kissing her Dad good-bye, "It's like kissing a hedgehog"

In fact it was so bad that she refused to kiss him until he shaved his moustache of 9 years off, and now insists on a bristle check before kissing him!

Now stick with me and I will sort you out - Just take a look at my list of Bristle beaters:-

Seven steps to a smoother shave:

The best time to shave is after a hot shower , bath or steam bath, as steam opens the pores and softens the bristles.
Run your razor under the hot water before it touches the skin.
Hold the area of skin you are shaving taut with your have to avoid cutting yourself.
Make sure you have plenty of light when shaving so you can see what your doing.
To avoid infection and blunt cuts, change your razor blade at least once a week - preferable every three days.
After shaving, pat off excess soap with a clean flannel dipped into fresh warm water and ring dry. Those with sensitive skin could add a few drops of orangeflower water.
To avoid in-growing hairs, use a facial scrub regularly.

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