Post-shave rituals are very important for keeping irritation and redness at bay. They also encourage your skin to revitalise and repair, giving it a gloss which makes you look fresh and healthy. 1) Wash Off Shaving Foam First and foremost, it’s time to wash shaving foam and cream off with cold water. Cold water will…

Razor burn occurs quite simply because shaving involves running a very sharp blade over your skin, which irritates it. It’s usually minor and disappears after a few minutes but can be problematic for those with sensitive or pale skin. 1) Prepare your Skin Prep is key! Those with sensitive skin should invest in some good…

Why Ingrown Hairs Form Ingrown hairs form when the cut shaft of a hair grows back into the skin. This usually occurs when the shaft has been cut poorly or at an uneven angle. Ingrown hairs can become infected. 1) Keep your Razor Sharp You could say a bad workman always blames his tools but it…

Of course, it’s worth doing everything you can to avoid cuts in the first place. This includes owning a sharp razor with a fresh properly fitted blade. Blunted or poor quality razors will catch more and are more likely to bite! Good quality shaving cream, soap or gel will also vastly minimise the chance of…

The safety razor doesn’t use cartridges, it mounts a standard high-quality razor blade that enables you to get a super-close, accurate and higher quality shave than other methods. Also, since safety razors use standard double-edged razor blades and not expensive cartridges, they’re cheaper to maintain and better for the environment. Safety razors aren’t just reserved for the face –…

Today, a good shaving brush is still the crucial difference between a standard shave and a serious shave that is quite simply a cut above! Shaving brushes help soften the skin whilst providing some exfoliation and allow you to whip up an awesome lather using your shaving cream to lubricate your face. They also pull up…

There are generally 3 different categories to choose from: Shaving cream Shaving soap/bar Shaving foam All 3 are best when applied with a shaving brush which will build a lovely lather whilst priming hairs for shaving. Shaving Cream Shaving cream is dense, thick and packed full of natural oils. It’s ideally suited to those with drier skin…

Of course, shaving requires some practice and the learning process is ongoing and changes with time. Considering how long many of us may spend shaving throughout our lives, it’s certainly a process worth learning to enjoy! To get the best out of your shaves, you firstly need to establish a pre-shave ritual. We don’t always…