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With the grain first. And here’s why!

With the grain first. And here’s why!

If you’ve read any of my shaving articles and tips, you will know that I am a strong proponent of wet-shaving with the grain first. So being that I feel so strongly about this, it is only right that I explain my reasoning. The benefits- A close shave  with a significantly lower chance of shaving irritation. Why? Because the [...]

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Whoa!… Take it easy!

Whoa!… Take it easy!

Whenever I’m in the gym locker-room, it never ceases to amaze me how aggressive many men are when shaving. Many times, I see guys attacking their faces with their razors as if their beards were fighting back! And if I hang out long enough, you know what I see next?  Red splotchy faces, with toilet paper “freckles” everywhere. [...]

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I always get ingrown hairs. Should I swap my razor for one of those depilatories?

I always get ingrown hairs. Should I swap my razor for one of those depilatories?

Well, I wouldn’t give up on shaving so quickly. I’ve personally noticed that once someone has learned the proper way to shave his face with a razor, all irritations typically subside. Depilatories (i.e. Magic Shave, Nair…) can be a great hair-removal alternative for some, but I’ve consulted with men who have experienced nightmares with their use, [...]

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Does shaving daily cause shaving bumps?

Does shaving daily cause shaving bumps?

Many men believe that the best way to prevent shaving bumps is to let the skin rest for several days between shaves, but this isn’t the solution for preventing shaving bumps. So the short answer is … no, shaving daily does not cause shaving bumps. You can rest your skin as long as you’d like, [...]

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Shaveworks: The Cool Fix

Shaveworks: The Cool Fix

The Cool Fix by Shaveworks gets the job done without the harsh effects of many alcohol based ingrown hair treatment systems. Here’s the breakdown… Tackles four shaving woes – ingrown hairs, razor bumps, razor burn and redness Filled with exfoliating agents that slough off dead skin, leaving the area clearer Boerhavia Root Extract – helps to [...]

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Kyoku for Men: Razor Repair Balm

Kyoku for Men: Razor Repair Balm

No great shave ends without using a product that’s designed to heal and moisturize the skin, right? (See Post: Put something on… sheesh!) So I guess an after-shave balm would be in order! Enter, Kyoku for Men’s Razor Repair Balm. Packed with aloe vera, chamomile, ancient Japanese oils and the age-old after shave splash – Witch [...]

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Leave the “baby-butt-smooth” feel to the babies…

Leave the “baby-butt-smooth” feel to the babies…

Yeah! I said it… Why? Because the goal of getting a “baby’s butt” smooth shave is not the answer for everyone… Period! As a barber, my goal is to take a look at a man’s skin and beard, and make an assessment as to how I should shave him the closest I can; comfortably and irritation free. Surprisingly, [...]

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How to tackle a tough beard.

How to tackle a tough beard.

I believe if you always approach your shaving regimen as if you have a tough beard… 90% of your shaving issues should disappear.  The other 10%, is all about taking your time. _____________________________________________/ I received a few questions regarding my previous post (Multiple razor blades…gimmick?). The first one…How does someone determine if they have a tough beard?  And the second… How [...]

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Are Multi-Blade Razors A Gimmick?

Are Multi-Blade Razors A Gimmick?

Ever wonder just how many more blades can possibly go across your face before your razor will be considered a weapon? Well, we are up to 5 blades, the Gillette Fusion, or the lesser priced alternative M5 Magnum from Rite Aid drugstore. Both seem to be getting mixed results from my clients. Here is the [...]

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