When it comes to shaving, you’re not alone: in this ultra-casual era, getting clean with a razor has virtually become a lost art. Most of the men we know are happy with their beards or permanent stubs.

For many men, a close shave is the only way to feel clean and fresh on a special occasion.

Warm water and a cleaner are all you need to get your face clean.

Using a light cleanser, wash your face in warm water to eliminate any extra oil and grime before shaving. To avoid razor bumps and abscess hairs, you should wash your face with warm water, which opens your pores and allows them to breathe.

The skin should be exfoliated with a scrub.

To avoid razor burn and blocked pores, use a scrub to remove dead skin cells from the skin. In addition to the skin-smoothing results of exfoliation, you’ll get a closer, smoother shave this way. Remember that you are willing to shave with a razor, so don’t be too hard.

Preparation of skin and hair with pre-shave oil is recommended.

Pre-shave oil helps the razor glide easily over the skin by creating an unseen layer of protection. Softening whiskers and caring for skin are two further benefits of this layer.

Use an upward motion to apply the shaving cream.

It would help if you used an upward motion when applying shave cream so that you may pull the hair away from your face. As a result, you get a closer shave with less irritation. That said, we advocate using something that doesn’t lather too much. In other words, a product that doesn’t completely obliterate all of your whiskers.

Shave against the grain with a clean, sharp razor.

Be sure to shave in the direction of your hair’s movement as you do so. To put it another way, shave in a direction that allows you to run your palm over it without feeling the resistance of friction. Abscess hairs and reddish bumps are less likely to occur if you shave along the direction of the hair growth. Brushing the blade with hot water will help reduce friction and drag.

Don’t exert too much pressure. It’s better to have to reapply lather and go for a return trip than to press so hard that you remove all of the hair—and a significant amount of skin—with you.

Use cold water to wash your face.

Rinse your face thoroughly with cold water after shaving. As a result, germs and other microorganisms are less likely to enter the skin through these pores.

Use an aftershave product.

Apply a soothing and toning aftershave balm, spray, or lotion as soon as you’ve finished rinsing. As a bonus, several moisturizers can also double as post-shave lotions. This procedure helps to keep pores clear and calms the skin, preventing redness and irritation. Those alcohol-laden aftershaves of yore should be avoided at all costs.

Conclusion

Make sure to follow this step-by-step instruction if you need a reminder on how to shave or if this is your first shave ever. Forget about razor burn and ingrown hair; this is the best technique to get a close, clean cut every time.