How to Shave Your Face: Weird Facial Hair Shaving Tips You Didn’t Know

For most men — even those with facial hair — shaving is a bit of a necessary evil. But whether you’re rocking the Grizzly Adams beard or you’re trying to keep a smooth, babyface look, shaving is just a part of life. In fact, some women are now getting in on facial shaving according to reports.

Yet tons of people still get nicks and cuts when they shave or irritate their skin no matter how careful they are.

We’re here to show you a better way. Read on to learn five tips on how to shave your face that’ll save you time, energy, and a whole lot of makeshift toilet paper gauze.

1. Stop Tossing Out Razors

Most razors, even the expensive kind, tend to last only a few shaves. In turn, this causes you to have to run out to the store and continue buying expensive razors. In fact, there’s a good chance you spend well over $100 per year on razors.

But before you ditch that disposable razor, you should know that you can breathe new life into it by investing in a Shaving Razor Cleaner.

This helpful tool does a number of things such as, as you’ve likely guessed, cleaning your razor. But it also sharpens and unclogs your razor, giving you a smoother, sharper shave even with an older blade.

2. Wash Your Face First

In order to get a good, smooth shave, you’ll need to open your pores. Hot water is a great way to do this, which is why shaving directly after a hot shower is often recommended.

If you don’t have time to shower or just want to do your due diligence, washing with a hot washcloth is also effective. The hotter the water, the better.

Then, after letting it cool for a few moments, you should notice a cleaner shave. No more having to shave over the same part of your face twice!

3. Use More Shaving Cream

Seriously, we know that shaving cream tends to foam up, but you’ll want to use more than you think you’ll need if you want to protect your face from cuts.

So foam up your face until your awesome beard is replaced by a sea of gel and let it sit for a minute or two before beginning your shave. How to use shaving gel is every bit as important as the shave itself.

4. Alcohol-Infused Aftershaves Could Damage Your Skin

Aftershave often contains as much as 90% alcohol, which can leave your face looking worse than it did before your shave.

Have you ever wondered why you look so haggard after a night of drinking? It’s because alcohol damages your skin, causing inflammation as well as cell damage.

So be careful about which aftershave you use, as it could do more harm than good.

5. Slow Down

Above all else, learn to take your time. The more careful you are about your shave, the cleaner the final result.

Give yourself a few extra minutes to slowly, carefully shave your face. You’ll notice a huge difference almost immediately.

Final Thoughts On How To Shave Your Face

When it comes to discussing how to shave your face properly, it takes a great deal more effort, time, and concentration that you might be used to.

Still, if you’re careful and follow these tips, you should experience a better shave with fewer cuts!

Looking for more ways to remove hair? Be sure to check out our list of 11 of the weirdest hair removal techniques used around the globe.

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