When it comes to getting rid of unwanted facial hair, men are advised to ditch the wet-shave technique and opt for an electric razor instead.
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There are lots of benefits that you can experience when you use an electric razor. First of all, you will be able to reduce the chances of getting nicks or razor burn. You’ll save a stack of time, as much of the preparation work is reduced or removed altogether. Last, of all, you can enjoy smoother facial skin. However, you can only enjoy the benefits mentioned above if you know how to shave with an electric shaver properly.
Are you wondering what are steps that you should take when using an electric shaver? Well, continue reading:
Allow your face to adjust.
When you switch to using an electric razor, you have to keep in mind that you must give your face some time to adjust to this new technique. It will take about two weeks for the skin to properly adjust to this technique.
Wash your face or take a warm shower.
It is recommended that you opt for a hot shower or use warm water for washing your face. Why is this so? Well, warm water helps in softening the hair follicles, making them a lot easier to remove. As a result, it would be easier for you to achieve a softer and smoother shave. It is also better that you use a mild gentle facial cleanser so that you can get rid of dirt in your pores. If you do not have time to shower, a warm damp flannel is held against the hair for a few minutes.
Apply an alcohol-based pre-shave.
Alcohol-based products are recommended since they can remove natural oil and dirt from your face. As a result, your facial hairs will stand straight up making it a lot easier to shave off.
Look for the grain of your facial hair.
Rub your fingers in the area where your facial hair grows. Look for the spot that feels smooth. That spot is called the direction that is with the grain. When you spot the area that gives resistance upon rubbing, that is called the area against the grain.
Use your dominant hand in holding the electric razor.
Using the dominant hand is important as it is stronger and more in control. Use your other hand to pull the area of the skin that you are shaving.
Move the shaver slowly.
Move the razor in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Do this slowly. Just put in gentle pressure and as much as possible, go over the skin only once. Avoid moving the razor too fast.
Run hand over the skin.
After you are done shaving, run your hand over your skin so you can check for any missed hairs. If you have missed some hairs, move the razor over the area where the hairs are.
Wash face again.
After shaving, you should wash your face again. This is done to remove any stray hairs. Pat your skin dry and apply a generous amount of moisturizer.
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