Handy Hints

How to Shave - Getting it right is simple

You do it every day, but are you doing it right?
Follow these basic steps to help obtain a smooth rash-free shave:

Step 1: Make sure your stubble or hair has been thoroughly wetted with warm or hot water (see the advice on initial preparation).

Step 2: Ensure that your shaver preparation (oil, gel or foam) is thoroughly massaged into the stubble or hair (lather is irrelevant - lots of foam does not mean a better shave).

Step 3: Use a decent sharp clean blade.

Step 4: Shave slowly using short strokes and rinise the blade often in hot water. Do not press too hard, especially around sensitive areas such as the neck for men or the bikini area for women.

Step 5: Shave with the grain - in the direction of hair's growth for the vast majority of the shave. If you go 'against the grain' do so at the end, and then only if you have to. Shaving against the direction of hair growth is the primary cause of razor burn, redness and rashes.

Step 6: Afterwards, rinise the area you have shaved thoroughly with cool water.