Has anyone ever explained to you why you should use warm water to shave? In my post - Put something on...sheesh!, I spoke on why it was important to lubricate your face prior to shaving. But, I also mentioned warm water is one of the musts for a comfortable shave. Warm water is the perfect temperature to get the closest most comfortable shave.
Why warm water?
For Hair
Water, breaks down the hydrogen bonds that keep hair firm, therefore making the hair follicles fragile or weak. ...
So I shaved a few guys recently none of whom have ever experienced a straight razor shave. Prior to starting any shave, I generally ask a few questions about my clients shaving practices at home. During this discussion, I discovered that all of them mentioned they "dry shave". Simply put, they use their razor blade without the assistance of any lubricating agent - no water, shave cream, pre-shave oil...nothing! "Why?" I asked. Their reason, "too many products to choose from, besides,...
