Welcome to the world of shaving
Welcome to the world of shaving. Despite the daily shaving ritual, many men are ignorant about shaving. That is why in this blog we tell briefly and concisely shaving from A to Z.
Introduction to shaving
Shaving revolves around preparation, optimally protecting and feeding the skin and a comfortable, fresh and smooth shaving result. Start cleaning your skin, use lukewarm water and possibly a pre -shave cream or oil. Then apply, over the pre -shave, the shaving foam, shaving gel or shaving cream. Apply and frame the shaving cream or soap with warm water and shaving brush. Take your time. This makes the beard hairs soft. The softer, the better! And just shave. Rinse with cold water after shaving. Cool the skin with an after Shave Splash. Neutralize soap residues and normalize the pH value of your skin with an alumin block. Or calm your skin with a caring after Shave Balm. And as a finishing touch, possibly a little soothing talcum powder on the newly shaved skin. Finished!
Start cleaning
Ordinary hand soap dries out the skin. Then you will shave over it with a metal razor. Not comfortable! So don't. Clean the face with a pH neutral cleaning gel. Nice and fresh and you don't get dry skin. Maximum shaving comfort starts with the correct preparation.
More shaving comfort with a pre -shave
Shaving foam or shaving soap are slightly basic and may degrease the skin. So avoid dehydration of the skin. Use one pre -shave cream or oil Shaving in advance. A pre Shave also provides an extra buffer between skin and knife. Apply a pre -shave cream or oil with the fingers. Massage in. Just let sit, don't rinse. The shaving foam goes over the pre -shave. We repeat: maximum shaving comfort starts with the right preparation.
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Part of the Pre Shave is also the "Hot Tawel" treatment. In advance the pre -shave oil wrapping the face for a few minutes with a damp (hot water) cotton cloth.
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Do you have dry skin from yourself? Or do you suffer from dry or tight skin after shaving? Then always use a pre -shave product in advance. Do you hate oil on your fingers? Then use a pre -shave cream. If you prefer to have a sturdy protective layer, it is better to use a thick lumpy pre -shave oil.
Shaving foam, shaving soap, shaving cream and shaving gel
Shaving foam, shaving soap, cream or gel make the beard hairs soft, protect and nourish the skin. But what should you choose? Are you going for efficiency and convenience? Then use one ready-made From a bus. Do you want a super smooth and fresh shaving result, maximum shaving comfort and as few shaving irritations as possible during and after shaving? Then use a shaving soap or cream. A transparent shavering or a handy and transparent shaving oil are ideal for precision shears of the beard contours and along ring and bakekeests.
You get the most comfortable shave and the smoothest shaving result with a classic shaving soap or shaving cream, Warm water and the shaving brush. Take your time. Make sure the beard hairs become soft. At least 1 minute the shaving soap or shaving cream with warm water and froth brush onto the skin. This makes beard hairs soft and you get a full greasy shaving foam layer on your skin. The different nourishing oils and fats in these shaving products nourish the skin. This ensures more comfort during and after shaving.
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Many men have sensitive skin. Use any unscented and paraben -free shaving products.
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After shaving, rinse the skin with cold water. Pat - don't rub - the newly shaved skin dry with a clean cotton cloth.
The shaving brush
The function of the shaving brush Is applying shaving foam and making the beard hairs soften. Shaving soap or cream must be frothed with warm water and the shaving brush. Wet the shaving brush with lukewarm water. Stir in the shaving soap tray. Or do a little shaving cream on the shaving brush. Further frame the shaving soap on the face. Move the shaving brush back and forth over the face. Take your time. Bearded hair must become soft. The softer the beard hairs, the easier the hair is shortened.
After use, rinse shaving brush well and hang up on one shaving brush holder. This means that the brush lasts longer and you will enjoy your shaving brush longer.
There are 3 types of shaving brushes:
- Shaving brushes of badger hair: soft hair, feels pleasant on skin, produces a full shaving foam, 100% natural, large assortment
- Pork hair: slightly stiffer hair, produces a lot of shaving foam, 100% natural, cheaply priced
- Shaving brushes of synthetic hairs: soft hair, feels pleasant on skin, produces a lot of shaving foam, animal -friendly, large assortment
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Are you a vegetarian or vegan or are you perhaps allergic to animal hair? Then use a shaving brush with synthetic hairs.
Getting started with the Safety Razor
It Safety shaver or scraper Is busy with a revival. Why should you shave with a classic safety shear? You have fewer problems with shaving irritations. It prevents ingrown beard hairs. Huge range of razor farmers and various Double Edge razor blades. This allows the holder and the razor blade to be much better tailored to the type (normal to sensitive) skin and/or (light to heavy) beard growth. The cost aspect: one loose razor blade costs € 0.30 on average.
The Safety Razor razor holder and the Double Edge razor blade are a worldwide universal shaving system. All razor blades of the different brands fit into all razor blade holders.
Shaving with the Safety Razor is no more difficult or easier than the modern Gillette Cartridge razor. But how should you shave with this razor? Below a brief instruction:
- Hold the razor light and smooth with 2 or 3 fingers (between thumb and Wijs and Langevinger in)
- Hold the razor at an angle of approximately 30 degrees compared to the skin.
- Exert as little pressure as possible; The knife must do its job.
- Shave with quiet movements.
- Start with the sideburns and cheeks, then the neck and finally the chin and snoring part.
- Shave as much as possible with the beard hairs and possibly then against the beard hairs.
- For a really super smooth shaving result: soap the face again and then against the bearded hairs in shaving.
- Now hold the razor as much as possible at the bottom of the handle with 2 or 3 fingers.
- Don't forget to rinse the razor clean while shaving.
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The angle of the razor blade can be set for various safety shafts. This allows the razor to be tailored to personal shaving technology.
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With the safety shaver you can shave the beard contours much better and tighter compared to the modern Mach3 or Fusion razor.
Shave with open razor
The ultimate shaving is of course shaving with the old -fashioned razor. According to many men, the open razor is super slippery. Note, shaving with this knife is learning to shave again. This razor is the most durable shaving system. If you maintain the knife well, you can later pass it on to your grandson. The open razor requires maintenance. For example, if you use it every day you also have to polish the knife on the shaving belt every day. The razor is bone after frequent use. So about once a year you have to sharpen it with a grindstone.
Use the razor safely and carefully! Practice in the beginning around the sideburns and cheeks. After a few days you can carefully shave the chin and neck section. But how should you shave with the open razor?
- Hold the razor light and smoothly with the fingertips.
- Holding razor between thumb and 2 fingers - see instruction drawing.
- Place the shaving leaf flat on the skin.
- Hold the razor at an angle of 10-30 degrees compared to the skin.
- Use a slightly smaller angle at the cheek, chin and upper lip.
- Also use the right angle at the curves of the chin.
- Press the razor very light on the skin.
- First shave with the beard hairs.
- Pull the skin tight while shaving with the other hand.
- Shave with small quiet even movements.
- Start with the sideburns and cheeks, then the neck and finally the chin and snoring part.
- Don't forget to rinse the razor clean while shaving.
- After shaving with the beard growth, if necessary, the finishing touch: against the beard growth in shaving.
- Soap in the face again.
- Now shave with short careful movements.
Maintenance open razor
Just like cars, the open razor lasts longer when it is regularly maintained. Good maintenance contributes to shaving comfort.
After use the knife clean and store dry. Polishes the razor in advance or after each shave with the Leather string. 20 to 30 back and forth movements over the ironing strap must be sufficient. Depending on the use, the razor must be sharpened after 8 to 12 months with the grindstone.
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Place the shaving belt flat on a table. This makes it better to polish the razor over the belt.
Shaving with the Shavette razor
The open razor requires daily maintenance. Not everyone likes maintenance. The open razor is a costly investment. A Shavette razor requires no maintenance. The most affordable Shavette starts from € 15.
In the Shavette razor you can push loose interchangeable single edge razor blades. Because of this you always have a sharp razor. The length of the shavette shaavette shaavette is approximately 5 cm. This makes it extremely suitable for the maintenance of your beard. You can very well shave the mustache and beard contours.
Also use the Shavette safely and carefully! Practice in the beginning around the sideburns and cheeks. After a few days you can carefully shave the chin and neck section. Shaving with the Shavette is the same as the open razor.
Shaving easily and smoothly with the cartridge razor
It Modern cartridge razor from Gillette or Wilkinson Of course needs little explanation. Millions of men shave daily with this shaving mess system. It shaves easily, smoothly, comfortable and smooth. It is suitable for any type of skin and beard.
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You have to put as little pressure on the skin as possible during shaving. The knife must do its job. The heavier the razor, the less pressure you will exert. The razor farmers of Edwin Jagger and Muhle are heavier than the standard plastic handles from Gillette or Wilkinson. This ultimately ensures more shaving comfort and a smooth shaving result.
The post -processing: After Shave Treatment
The pH value of the men's skin is 6-7. By using shaving products on your skin, the pH value becomes 10-11. During shaving you scrape off part of the protective horny layer. After shaving you must normalize the pH value again and restore or repair your skin. That is why the After Shave treatment is super important. The first step is to rinse your skin with nice and cold and fresh water after shaving.
After shaving you can either use a delicious fresh alcohol after Splash or a calming caring after Shave Balm. This of course depends on what you like or what is pleasant for your skin.
The After Shave Splash
If you have normal to greasy skin, then an old -fashioned alcohol -containing after shave Wonderfully refreshing and cooling. The alcohol disinfects and cools. An after shave also contains some caring components, such as glycerine and aloe vera extracts. It contains few odor components, making it suitable for the newly shaved skin. Just do a few drops in the hand and splash on the skin.
The After Shave Balm
If you have sensitive or dry skin, it is better to have a caring and calming After Shave Balm to use. Do you quickly suffer from a poor or burning feeling after shaving? Then also use a balm. The various caring and nourishing ingredients quickly pull into the skin and do their work. This makes your skin relax quickly. The skin -healing ingredients in many balms repair the skin.
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Many men have sensitive skin. Use any unscented after shave products.
Post -processing with alum
It is a subdued after shave product alumin. Aluin is a natural mineral and has been used by Barbiers for centuries. All soaps, shaving foam, shaving soaps and shaving creams are basic and increase the pH value of the skin. Aluin is an acid and has a lower pH value. Aluin neutralizes the soap components. It contributes to the normalization of the pH value of the skin. It also has a disinfecting and adstrousing effect. The skin pores open during shaving. Aluin ensures that they close again.
Aluin also has an astringent effect. We all know those handy little alumsticks. Do you have a shaving wound while shaving? Just wet the marker and pat on the wound. The bleeding stops immediately. An alumin block is slightly less concentrated and only has a slight stable effect.
After the after shave splash, wet the alum block with cold water and rub over the newly shaved part. Some customers first do the alum and then the After Shave.
If you prefer to use a BALM or apply before or after the after Shave Balm Aluin. You should find out for yourself which order is the right one.
Finishing touch with talcum powder
Also a lower after shave product is talcum. Every traditional barber uses talcum powder after shaving.
Talk powder is made from the mineral magnesium silicate. For cosmetic use, the mineral is super finely ground and purified. Talk powder softens the skin. It reduces the poor and tight feeling of the skin after shaving. It also absorbs moisture and sebum. This gives you a pleasant and comfortable soft feeling on the skin throughout the day.
After the After Shave or the Balm you put a very small amount of talcum powder in your hand. Just divide the powder into your palm and then apply and distribute on the newly shaved skin.
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Many men have greasy skin. If you use talcum powder on the only shaved skin in the morning, you will suffer less from greasy skin during the day. Talk powder absorbs moisture. If you use a lot of sweat during hot days, also talk powder.
Finally your favorite Cologne or men's perfume
At the end your Cologne or perfume may be. It is of course nice if the smell matches your shaving soap or aftershave product. In addition to their shaving product, the different shaving brands have a cologne or perfume that fit well together in terms of scent.
Very popular are the perfumes of the Italian Acca Kappa. The 1896 and White Moss are complete product/odor lines: shaving soap, after shave balm up to and including shampoo and perfume. The well -known classic English brands also have extensive scent lines, such as Dr. Harris, Geo f trumper, Taylor of Old Bond Street and Truefitt and Hill. Their sandalwood product rods have many enthusiasts. Italian Saponificio Varesino Has a huge range of different odor lines: shaving soap, after shave, perfume and shower gel.
