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Its a normal routine in everyday's life but since it involves your face......and a razor......its always better to follow certain tips......:-))

Make Sure Your Beard is Thoroughly Wet

One of the keys to a great close shave without irritation or razor burn is to make sure your beard
is thoroughly wet. Facial hair will absorb moisture up to 30% of its volume. Hair swollen with water
becomes quite weak and therefore easier to cut. Showering before shaving is the ideal way to ensure
you beard is properly moistened. If a shower is not possible, rinse your face and then apply a warm
moistened towel to your face for at least a couple of minutes. This is the technique that barbers
use. Never shave cold or apply shaving products to a dry face - this is one of the leading causes of
razor burn and shaving rash.


Use a Quality Shaving Cream

Use a shaving cream that has a high concentration of lubricants (eg silicones) and moisturizers.
The best shaving creams create a rich creamy lather and do not foam up like the cheaper drug store
brands. The less "foaming" in the shave cream the better, as it is what is in contact with the skin
and beard that matters - all else is wasted. Less resistance, less irritation and less nicks also
mean a longer lasting blade! While the primary function of the shaving cream is to lubricate your
face so that the razor will glide smoothly and effortlessly across the surface, it also serves to
lock the moisture into the whiskers, keeping them soft and upright, primed for the cut. The ideal
scenario is to leave the shaving cream on your face for at least a minute before you begin cutting,
so that the beard is as soft and wet as possible.