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Hot Towel Shave

Prepare - One of the keys to a great shave is to make sure your beard is thoroughly wet. Hair swollen with water becomes quite weak and therefore easier to cut.

 

Lather - Apply shaving cream motion. This softens and lifts your hair and smooths the skin for a closer shave with less irritation.

 

Shave - Use both hands, one to hold the razor; the other to pull and stretch your skin. Hair grows In different directions always shave with the grain, then follow up with a swipe or two against. Control is key use short strokes. Don’t press too hard.

 

Moisturize - Cologne is not an aftershave balm. Seasoned veterans know that only an aftershave balm will cool off your skin and prevent that bad-shave-in-the-locker-room look.

 

 

Timeless Facial Hair Styles

Short Circled Beard

 

A neat circle beard is appropriate in any decade. It’s also a great way to conceal skin that’s prone to breakouts or to make a soft jawline appear more masculine. The most important thing to keep in mind if you’re thinking of growing one is that it will require plenty of attention, make sure you visit your Barber or Shaving Expert to maintain. This look requires trimming, shaving and shaping.

 

Goatee

 

The goatee has been around for a few hundred years , hence its timelessness. It is  more common to see this facial hair style paired with a moustache. What has made the goatee a go-to facial hair style in any era is it’s versatility. It can be worn in a slightly disheveled fashion or it can be razor-sharp and perfectly groomed. Transitioning from one look to another can be done in know time for men with rapid hair growth.

 

Five o'clock shadow

 

More subtle than obvious stubble, a five o’clock shadow is best suited to men whose facial hair grows extremely quickly. The major benefit of this look is that it’s much more serious and polished than intentional stubble, but at the same time it hints at your virility.

No More Bumps

Razor bumps, occur on the faces of men with coarse, wiry, curly hair. Between fifty and eighty percent of African-American men live with the problem of ingrown hairs and razor bumps, daily.

These razor bumps appear when beard hairs, most likely around the neck area, curl as they grow and dig into the skin adjacent to the hair follicle. Shaving sharpens the hair ends, making it easier for them to penetrate the skin. Razor bumps can itch, burn, can cause scarring, and make shaving virtually impossible.

 

Preventing Razor Bumps:

 

Your best course of action is to visit your Shaving Expert or Barber .

 

  • Exfoliating

Exfoliating with a gentle scrub removes the top layer of dead cells and allows hairs to grow out more easily. It also helps soften skin, clears pores and evens out patchy skin tones.

  • Pre-shave oil

A pre-shave oil will add another layer of protection by moisturizing the skin and getting the hair to stand straighter off the skin. The straighter it is, the less likely it is to curl, grow in your skin, and form bumps.

  • Shave Cream (no Gels)

before shaving by massage warm water into the beard area and then apply a professional-grade, highly-lubricating shave cream. Allow it to sit on the face for a few minutes to completely coat hairs before shaving.

  • Always use a clean, sharp blade

 Use a sharp razor blade and discard old blades, typically after 4-5 uses. You might think this is excessive, but dull blades force black men to go over the same area of skin again and again, increasing the chances of irritation and improperly cutting hair.

  • Shave with the grain

That is, in the direction your hair grows. You may think shaving up or against the grain gives you a closer shave, but cutting the hair this way changes the way it grows back, increasing your risk of razor bumps and ingrown hair. Use light pressure. Pressing the razor too hard against the face or shaving the same patch in multiple strokes will cause irritation. Do not repeatedly shave the same area. Don’t stretch the skin! Don’t stretch your skin while shaving. Pulling your cheeks, chin or neck while shaving in order to get a closer shave, can cause darkness and discoloration of underlying skin tissue.

  • Rinse off the shaving cream with cold water

Warm water opens your pores, which makes it easier for the razor to get the hair. Cold water closes your pores and makes it more difficult for bacteria to get inside. You started with warm water, right? So finish with cold. You can also press a cold, wet cloth against your face for five minutes to really seal the deal. Really, the more time you take, the better.

  • Apply After Shave

Follow a shave with an after-shave solution that contains hydrating ingredients like aloe, witch hazel and tea tree extract. This will cut down on irritation and discomfort. NO NOT use products that contain alcohol since this can dry skin out and cause an ashy appearance in black skin.

 

Most importantly, be patient and remember that razor bumps are stubborn little annoyances that can last for weeks but in most cases will resolve. With a little preparation and by using  healthy skin care techniques  you can stop them before they begin!!!

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