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Thread started 08/22/09 9:40am

realm

How to get the best shave??

I found that rubbing face with a lot of warm/hot water, before shaving, seens to get the job done a lot better.

Any other tips...? biggrin
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Reply #1 posted 08/22/09 9:55am

JerseyKRS

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shave oil before you lather it up

and use an alumablock with cold water after you're done shaving.


thumbs up!


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Reply #2 posted 08/22/09 10:13am

Lammastide

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realm said:

I found that rubbing face with a lot of warm/hot water, before shaving, seens to get the job done a lot better.

Any other tips...? biggrin

Definitely get the beard wet and the skin moist with hot water and steam. Not only does it make the skin more malleable to the contour of your razor, but it opens the pores, which gives shaving (and any subsequent washing and rinsing) a greater exfoliating capacity. I think the best environment for a good shave is in a hot, steamy shower (with a fog-resistant mirror, of course.)

If you're into luxury, use a badger brush to lather your face. They're cliche, and they can be expensive, but they truly are sooo much better than using your finger, say. If you're not wanting cute little animals to get butchered so you can look good, there are faux substitutes that work fairly well.

Afterward, I always rinse my face with hot water, then with cold water. Makes my skin feel firmer and gets my pores closed again.... And when I'm feeling particularly fabulous, I finish with a splash of bay rum instead of a conventional aftershave. You can buy the cosmetic grade or you can make your own with rum and bay leaves (recipes are online). It's a traditional West Indian thing, it smells incredible, and while the alcohol content is equivalent to that of a commercial aftershave, it's free of all the other weirdo chemicals.
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Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #3 posted 08/22/09 10:45am

Wowugotit

Use Philosophy's Razor Sharp shave gel. It's a silacone based gel and you'll get a close shave and your face will feel so good afterwards. Follow it up with Philosophy's Afterglow.
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Reply #4 posted 08/22/09 10:54am

nyse

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use a shaving gel with aloe...
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Reply #5 posted 08/22/09 10:55am

nyse

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Any tips on how 2 prevent razor bumps????
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Reply #6 posted 08/22/09 11:06am

NMuzakNSoul

nyse said:

Any tips on how 2 prevent razor bumps????


a good after shave lotion.

natural ingredients

and change the blade often, it can help.

wash with warm water prior to shaving it helps 2.
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Reply #7 posted 08/22/09 11:12am

matthewgrant

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hmmm the things I do and work best for me...
hot water on the face. a warm shower is best but a HOT wash cloth will do, hold it on your face, 2minutes or so. After shower scrub(not really hard I guess shrug ) the area you'll be shaving with a wash cloth to remove anymore dead skin ill

leave your shaving creams/gels on for like 2-5 minutes before you start shaving away nod you might look crazy standing around with stuff on your face for that long but it's worth it lol maybe there's other stuff you can do while you wait.

COLD water on the face when you're finished to close the pores and cool down the skin. you've just removes layers of skin so PAT your face dry don't rub.

razor blades... THROW THEM OUT. don't fall in love with them, replace them on the regular.

shave every 3rd day if you can, that'll give your skin time to heal and enough hair between your blade and skin.(some people can't do this and have to shave everyday and for work etc.)
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Reply #8 posted 08/22/09 11:14am

NMuzakNSoul

yep my facial hair grows really fast so if i do shave often i wait 3 days in between at the least.
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Reply #9 posted 08/22/09 11:16am

nyse

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NMuzakNSoul said:

nyse said:

Any tips on how 2 prevent razor bumps????


a good after shave lotion.

natural ingredients

and change the blade often, it can help.

wash with warm water prior to shaving it helps 2.


thanks my freind...any specific item you would advise.
I had a good lotion by nivea for men...worked well...but I cant find it any more
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Reply #10 posted 08/22/09 11:23am

NMuzakNSoul

nivea is good i use myself and have used if possible you can order online or off amazon if u cant find it in the store, nivea aftershave lotion sensitive skin one is good.

dove has a good one too. either of those.
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Reply #11 posted 08/22/09 12:15pm

Wowugotit

Go to Philosophy.com and order Razor Sharp gel ($20). You won't be disappointed. It's the best stuff around.
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Reply #12 posted 08/22/09 1:26pm

realm

NMuzakNSoul said:

nivea is good i use myself and have used if possible you can order online or off amazon if u cant find it in the store, nivea aftershave lotion sensitive skin one is good.

dove has a good one too. either of those.


I use Nivea face wash. Stuff feels great. I'm still able to find it here in FL at drug stores.
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Reply #13 posted 08/22/09 2:27pm

PunkMistress

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Place a hot damp towel over your face for a few minutes first. It'll soften the hairs and relax the pores, allowing a closer shave.
It's what you make it.
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Reply #14 posted 08/22/09 4:48pm

GirlBrother

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I put half a cap of Listerine in the sink basin before I splash water on my face. It stops zits.
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Reply #15 posted 08/22/09 4:49pm

Christopher

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some good shaving lotion and a good razor
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Reply #16 posted 08/22/09 5:56pm

thekidsgirl

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I like hearing (in this case reading) about guys' grooming habits.
It makes them seem more chick-like biggrin
If you will, so will I
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Reply #17 posted 08/22/09 6:25pm

ThreadBare

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I like hearing (in this case reading) about guys' grooming habits.
It makes them seem more chick-like biggrin

We're he-men, dang it!!!! GRRRRR!!!! mad
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Reply #18 posted 08/22/09 6:28pm

Lammastide

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ThreadBare said:

thekidsgirl said:

I like hearing (in this case reading) about guys' grooming habits.
It makes them seem more chick-like biggrin

We're he-men, dang it!!!! GRRRRR!!!! mad

nod He-men who smell like bay rum!
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #19 posted 08/22/09 6:52pm

ThreadBare

Lammastide said:

ThreadBare said:


We're he-men, dang it!!!! GRRRRR!!!! mad

nod He-men who smell like bay rum!

Yeah, but he-men don't have frou-frou shaving props. nana

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Reply #20 posted 08/22/09 11:17pm

oldpurple

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shave before going to bed the skin is more flexible.

I wash my face first to get grid of grease and grim with soap and hot water, then put a hot flannel on my face to soften up the bristles,then apply some moisturizer ( i use e45) to soften the bristles a bit more then use a sensitive shaving cream or gel. put your razor under hot water to make the razor hot then shave with short strokes washing the blade every couple of time to clear the blades.

when finished shaving wash the face with hot water. when drying pat your face with a soft towel don't rub, when dry apply an after shave balm. then add aftershave if needed. this gives me a very good shave and no bloody valentines day massacre with bits of tissue all over my face.

hope this helps
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Reply #21 posted 08/23/09 12:57am

NMuzakNSoul

thekidsgirl said:

I like hearing (in this case reading) about guys' grooming habits.
It makes them seem more chick-like biggrin


lol, while i was typing in here i did feel like that.
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Reply #22 posted 08/23/09 2:00am

abigail05

For special occasions I'll give my face a go-over with some Clinique Face Scrub (not really sure what it's called) and rinse, and then shave. I was very skeptical at first, but the cute counter chick at the dept store set me straight with a free sample. It's guaranteed to give you one hell of a great shave. She made me a hardcore believer and I've been doing it for years. Try it!
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Reply #23 posted 08/24/09 12:31pm

Wowugotit

abigail05 said:

For special occasions I'll give my face a go-over with some Clinique Face Scrub (not really sure what it's called) and rinse, and then shave. I was very skeptical at first, but the cute counter chick at the dept store set me straight with a free sample. It's guaranteed to give you one hell of a great shave. She made me a hardcore believer and I've been doing it for years. Try it!

Special occasions?
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Reply #24 posted 08/24/09 12:32pm

Wowugotit

I used to love Clinique's post shave healing balm. It's really good stuff. I use Philosoph's "Razoe Sharp" gel and "Afterglow" now. It's the best stuff out there.
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Reply #25 posted 08/24/09 12:55pm

Mach

PunkMistress said:

Place a hot damp towel over your face for a few minutes first. It'll soften the hairs and relax the pores, allowing a closer shave.


nod I always do this before I shave my face
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Reply #26 posted 08/24/09 2:41pm

abigail05

Wowugotit said:

abigail05 said:

For special occasions I'll give my face a go-over with some Clinique Face Scrub (not really sure what it's called) and rinse, and then shave. I was very skeptical at first, but the cute counter chick at the dept store set me straight with a free sample. It's guaranteed to give you one hell of a great shave. She made me a hardcore believer and I've been doing it for years. Try it!

Special occasions?


going out, that sort of thing. Times when rubbing wet sand on my face beforehand seems like a good idea.
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Reply #27 posted 08/25/09 10:59am

PunkMistress

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Mach said:

PunkMistress said:

Place a hot damp towel over your face for a few minutes first. It'll soften the hairs and relax the pores, allowing a closer shave.


nod I always do this before I shave my face


eek
It's what you make it.
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Reply #28 posted 08/25/09 7:24pm

ThreadBare

PunkMistress said:

Mach said:



nod I always do this before I shave my face


eek

lol
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