Information about Shaving - The Rough and Smooth care for Men

Shaving simply means removal of unwanted hair from your body parts. If shaving is done proper way it softens your skin and gives you better look. It is performed by both men and women but most commonly in men because of facial hair. Shaving not only comprise of facial hair removal for men but it also includes removal of under arm hair, upper body hair, abdominal hair, leg hair, pubic hair or other body hair. Head shaving is also one of the important parts of shaving and most common in men. Shaving is generally related to military, spirited sports and religion.

Equipment Required for Shaving

1. Straight razor
   
2. Safety razor includes double-edged razors, single edge, cartridge razors, injector razors and disposable razors.
   
3. Head blade
   
4. Electric razor
   
5. Shaving brush
   
6. Shaving cream and gel
   
7. After shave lotions, moisturizers and oils
   
8. Shaving Soaps
   
9. Styptic
   
10. Mirror
    
11. Laser
    
12. Tweezers

Adverse Effect of Shaving

• Cuts and nicks
  
• Razor bumps
  
• Razor burn
  
• Infection
  
• Redness and irritation

Tips for Men's Shaving

1. Best way is do your shaving after bath.
   
2. Shave your hair in the same direction of their growth.
   
3. Apply hot water towel on face for few seconds to open your pores.
   
4. Use good quality of shave gels, creams, moisturizers and brush.
   
5. Rinse razor frequently in warm water and change blade after 3-4 times.
   
6. Apply oil and alcohol free products after shave to avoid dryness or dehydration.

Tips for Women's Shaving

Women started shaving body parts for pretty look. During World War II women started shaving and now it becomes fashion.

• Don’t shave dry area. First apply moisturizer to soften skin.
  
• You can also use men’s shaving product because it doesn’t have too much difference.
  
• For leg shaving starts from ankle and then goes in upward direction.
  
• Apply moisturizers or oil after completion of shaving.
  
• Shave pubic hair very carefully because it is most sensitive skin.

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