Shaving like a pro? Then avoid these mistakes!
Fifteen minutes of toil in the bathroom and you’re done: all the hairs are gone and you’re wonderfully smooth again. And that for days. Ha! What a dream! No, instead you scratch at it, your legs are full of cuts and after a few days it’s already time to pull out that razor. What are you doing wrong? The causes of shaving problems: these mistakes you won’t make again!
Mistake #1: You use blunt, wrong or dirty tools
It is true. They’re not cheap, those little things. Still, it is important that you invest in a quality and good razor.After all, dirty, blunt or wrong tools are the best friend of almost all your shaving problems. Therefore, clean and dry your razor well after every turn and, to be really safe, change blades every seven to 10 shaves. Shaving tip! Not using a single blade knife yet? Then, in any case, always use a new blade for pubic hair removal. This area is very prone to inflammation, and with a multi-blade blade you have an added chance of it. So preferably avoid multi-blade razors. You shave smoothly, but the chances of ingrown hairs, itching and irritation are much higher. Sliding a knife over the same piece of skin two to five times is really not necessary anywhere!
Shaving tip! Opt for a single blade razor! So you get a smooth result without all those stubborn shaving problems.
Mistake #2: You shave dry or use the wrong protective product
Dry shaving is the number one reason why your skin gets irritated and then you are plagued by itching.Therefore, make sure your skin is well hydrated. And this both during and after shaving. I admit it. I too once made the silly mistake of shaving without a protective product.However, it didn’t take long for me to learn my painful lesson. So one thing that never ceases to amaze me is the number of women who complain of pain and itching after hair removal, yet continue to shave with bad products. A real no-no! Especially since there is already a product that facilitates the gliding of the blade, reduces the risk of irritation and protects and moisturizes your skin. Shaving cream is called it. (And yes, that is quite different from shaving cream!)
Mistake #3: You shave in the bathtub
Bath shaving not only gets you hairy bath water, but it also makes you susceptible to inflammation.Warm water opens your pores, making it easier for bacteria to enter the hair shaft. And let dirty bath water be a veritable gathering place for bacteria.Don’t! Solution: shaving in the shower So shaving in the bath is not a good idea. But shaving in the shower all the more! After all, warm water helps achieve better results. It softens the hairs allowing them to be shaved with ease and it leaves the pores open. Very useful during shaving, as well as during waxing and tweezing as it allows the hairs to be pulled out of the skin more easily. And unlike a hot bath, the water keeps flowing nicely during a shower. And shaving while showering also means less mess since you rinse the hairs away immediately. Hop into the shower!
Shaving tip! No time to shower? Then wet a washcloth or guest towel in warm water and place it on the area to be shaved for a few minutes.
Mistake #4: You shave against the direction of hair growth.
Up and down or down and up? Which sounds better, right, up and down! Keep this in mind while shaving and always shave in straight, flowing strokes in the direction of the hair.It does give a less smooth result, but you also have much less chance of rough stubble, ingrown hairs and skin irritation. Note! In certain areas, such as your armpits, the “up and down” trick doesn’t quite work and you have to see for yourself in which direction your hair grows. The problem with shaving against the direction has to do with using razors with two or more blades. In these razors, the first blade lifts the hair and then the second blade shaves it off.Thus, when you shave against the direction, you pull the hair up the wrong way and the second blade will tear the hair roughly instead of cutting it off nicely.
Shaving tip! Do you shave with a Single Blade blade? Then you may shave against the direction of hair.
Mistake #5: You shave way too often
After less than a day, it’s that time again. The first stubble is in sight. And the tendency to reach for your razor and attack those pesky pests directly is great. However, do not do this! For your skin, shaving is quite traumatic, and by shaving too often you don’t give your skin enough time to recover. Therefore, always wait two to three days before using your razor again. Fancy delving further into the world of shaving and increasing your chances of getting a silky smooth shave? Then learn to depilate like a pro and apply these proven shaving tips. Or could you use some help fighting the typical persistent shaving problems? Then check out these articles on ingrown hairs and stubble after shaving. Feeling Your Beautiful, Sure, Self has never been easier!
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