Are you tired of those facial hairs and you want to shave them off or are you used to shaving facial hairs regularly? In either way, shaving should always be done with caution to avoid irritation and cuts. For sure, you swear that moment when your handsome face got a big cut because of being careless.
This is because of some safety basics that men seem to overlook. Besides that, being in a hurry can be the culprit. To save your face from cuts and irritations, here are some helpful tips.
Take Your Time
When shaving facial hairs is a regular task to you, it will not take you much time. But when you wait for weeks, you need more time to accomplish the task ahead. When planning to shave, you should consider the time. Do you have enough time? If you have to rush things, it helps to do away with the shaving. Besides safety, you may not have a beautifully shaven result.
Do the Preparations
Shaving is truly an important part of men’s grooming. Whether you prefer dry shaving over wet shaving or the other way around, you have to do some preparations. It is best if you remove the sebum on your face and neck by using an alcohol-based product. Make sure that it is formulated with Vit. E to prevent irritation.
Check the Angle
Foil shavers may work at different angles while rotary shavers generally operate at 90 degrees. With your free hand, stretch the skin around the shaver. This will make a smoother surface to move your shaver, reducing shaving time. For foil shavers, you have to move it forward and backwards, while rotary shavers follow a circular motion.
Know Where to Start
Shaving facial hairs with an electric shaver produces heat, and the more you use it, the device becomes hotter. This may cause skin irritation. One option is to turn off the device intermittently so that it will not get hot quickly. The other option is to start with the area, like the neck, which is more sensitive. This way, the shaver will not be at its hottest.
Give Proper Maintenance
Shifting to electric shavers may need some adjustments. You may not be comfortable at first with shaving facial hairs with an electric shaver, but using it regularly will do the trick. Even your skin may show initial irritation but will also be used to it.