By Dr. David Colbert for Men’s Life Today The sort of water you use to shave should not have any effect on the closeness or effectiveness of your shave (though hard water can dull razors — more on that below). Your skin will typically adapt to the sort of water — hard or soft — [...]
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The Gentlemen’s Refinery: The Standard Pre Shave Oil
As I’ve stated in many of my posts, I never shave a client or myself without a pre-shave oil(See – My Quick & Classic Shaving Tips), simply because I am well aware of how much the shaving experience is enhanced by using it. So after scouring over several pre-shave oils on the market, I came back to one I’ve used [...]
The 2010 Must Have After Shave Balm
Of course you know the importance of after shave… right? If not, then read this: After shave… for what? Then after that, buy this! ~> Eyre BioBotanics Cehami After Shave Balm This after shave’s main ingredient is Cehami, a native Australian plant that has anti-inflammatory and skin renewal properties. That means that it’s perfect for the every day [...]
The 2010 Must Have Pre-Shave Oil
As I’ve stated in many of my posts, I never shave a client or myself without a pre-shave oil (See – My Quick & Classic Shaving Tips), simply because I am well aware of how much the shaving experience is enhanced by using it. So after scouring over several pre-shave oils on the market, I came back [...]
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, [...]
Shaving Q&A’s!
1. I understand the advantages of a professional shave. Is there a number of times a man should get a pro shave each month among day-to-day shaving? There really isn’t a recommended number, since so many faces react differently to a very close shave. How I try to guarantee my best work is to suggest [...]
5 wet-shaving must knows!
Know your… 1. Water Water temperature and moisture is key to getting a great shave. Warm water softens the beard and skin allowing the blade to do its job better. The moisture produced is what is needed to make your shaving products work to their maximum potential. 2. Skin Everyone’s skin reacts to shaving [...]
Razor… or Electric?
How does a man determine which shaving tool to use, razor or electric? – Michael F. The best way to choose the right shaving tool, is to see how your skin reacts to their use. The curlier the beard, the more aware one needs to be with how close the hairs are cut. Ingrown hairs are [...]
