shaving tips

You know, there has been more than a few times that I’ve had guys in my chair or at my events that have complained about shaving irritation in areas where they have no hair… upper cheeks, behind the earlobe, and sometimes two or maybe three inches below the Adam’s apple. With this interesting observation I have come to the realization that many [...]

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 [...]

I have seen far too many men rush through their shaves to not address this oftentimes difficult step. Here are a few quick steps to help avoid having to plaster your neck with tissue paper. Prep your face - wash/exfoliate face or both. Follow by a pre-shave oil and shave cream (See my steps - here!) Shave [...]

Here’s is the 4th video installment in my “Questions from you.“ – series. Take a look, and then visit my YouTube channel to see more! [...]

Question: I used to get tons of nicks and bumps from shaving, but ever since I started to apply twice the amount of shaving cream, it has helped drastically. Am I doing the right thing, or will this practice eventually create another problem? - David S. Answer: David, this is a great question! I think it’s great that you took your time to figure out [...]

I get asked a lot of questions about grooming. So much so that a lot of what you read on this site is inspired by those very questions. One that I am asked more often than any other is… “Can I even use a razor?”. Now, most of the time this question is coming from men that [...]

I get emails from time to time asking me if I truly follow the steps that I have on my website (Craig the Barber’s Quick & Classic Shaving Tips). My answer… Yes, I always follow these steps!  Why? Not only do these steps work, but they work well. You know,  we should all take time to consider pushing the reset [...]

Razor burn… Just saying the words make me angry! Why? Because it should never happen to me or anyone else. We should all hate it. The redness, burning, itching, over-sensitivity… these are all symptoms. And the worst part is that these symptoms can lead to more visible frustration, razor bumps! How you get it and its severity depends on many reasons [...]

You know, there really isn’t a definitive answer to this question.  But, I can definitely point out a few advantages and disadvantages for each… The Morning Shave Pros. The shadow fighter - Some men’s beards can be both darker and tougher, so a morning shave can help to prolong the dreaded  5 o’clock shadow. Rise [...]

Everyone who shaves, is always looking for a more efficient and effective way to achieve a close and comfortable one. So I thought it would be a great idea to share a post-shave step that I frequently practice at home after most shaves. Now, ideally this step works best after the shower, however if you’re a shave-1st-then-shower [...]