How to Shave With Conditioner
Wash the area to be shaved., Hydrate your hair., Apply conditioner., Rinse your hands thoroughly., Select the right razor., Start with the easiest part to shave., Go “with the grain.” Shave in the direction that your hair grows., Keep your strokes...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash the area to be shaved.
Remove all dirt and grime that may clog your razor or find its way into any nicks or cuts that may occur with shaving. -
Step 2: Hydrate your hair.
Take a shower before shaving to ensure ample time for your hair to absorb the water.
Otherwise, rinse the area to be shaved and apply a warm, wet towel for a few minutes, allowing your hair to grow wet and weak., Use enough to cover the entire area to be shaved.
For thicker and/or coarser hair, apply more as needed.
Work it in to ensure your roots absorb as much as the rest of your hair.
Give your hair a minute or two to absorb it.Do your research.
Conditioner serves as an adequate substitute for shaving products in a pinch.
However, since it was not designed for this specific use, it may not have been tested for it.For long-term use, do some comparison-shopping.
Check labels for any warnings, recommendations, or red-flag ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, which dehydrates the skin and removes natural oils.For best peace of mind, use a toxin-free product made with natural herbal ingredients. , Remove all traces of conditioner.
Ensure a tight, firm grip on your razor. , Use a five-blade razor to decrease razor burn..
Check the blades for any nicks or dullness.
Change the blades if needed to ensure a smoother shave.Rinse your razor under hot water to lubricate the blades and remove any dust, dirt, or leftover hair from previous shaves.For coarser hair, use a men’s razor, which is designed specifically for tough hair., Avoid clogging your razor right from the start.
Begin wherever your hair is thinnest.
Save the thickest, coarsest areas for last,which will allow more time for your hair to absorb the conditioner. , Avoid the nicks, cuts, and ingrown hairs that are more likely to occur when shaving “against the grain.”, Shave only a short stretch at time to avoid clogging your razor.Rinse the blades after each stroke to remove hairs, conditioner, and gunk. , Resist pushing the razor hard against your skin and hair, which will increase irritation and the likelihood of razor burn and bumps.
Replace the blades if you’re unable to shave without pressing hard, since this probably means the original blades are too dull., As you near the end, add more to thicker, coarser hair if the original application seems to have worn off.
Give your hair a minute to absorb the new application. , Remove all traces of hair and conditioner.
Flick excess water off by shaking the razor.Allow it to air-dry by propping the razor blades-up so they’re not resting in any water that may pool underneath.
If you shaved in the shower, remove the razor and keep it where it will stay dry until your next shave, since water dulls the blades over time., Rinse with warm water, removing all traces of shaving.
Wash with face or body wash, preferably one with tea tree oil and witch hazel as ingredients, which will help soothe and heal your skin., Use cool water, which will close your skin’s pores.
Then pat dry, using a clean towel, and apply aftershave lotion or conditioner. -
Step 3: Apply conditioner.
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Step 4: Rinse your hands thoroughly.
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Step 5: Select the right razor.
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Step 6: Start with the easiest part to shave.
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Step 7: Go “with the grain.” Shave in the direction that your hair grows.
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Step 8: Keep your strokes short.
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Step 9: Keep your pressure light.
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Step 10: Apply more conditioner as needed.
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Step 11: Rinse your blade when finished.
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Step 12: Clean your skin.
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Step 13: Rinse your skin.
Detailed Guide
Remove all dirt and grime that may clog your razor or find its way into any nicks or cuts that may occur with shaving.
Take a shower before shaving to ensure ample time for your hair to absorb the water.
Otherwise, rinse the area to be shaved and apply a warm, wet towel for a few minutes, allowing your hair to grow wet and weak., Use enough to cover the entire area to be shaved.
For thicker and/or coarser hair, apply more as needed.
Work it in to ensure your roots absorb as much as the rest of your hair.
Give your hair a minute or two to absorb it.Do your research.
Conditioner serves as an adequate substitute for shaving products in a pinch.
However, since it was not designed for this specific use, it may not have been tested for it.For long-term use, do some comparison-shopping.
Check labels for any warnings, recommendations, or red-flag ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, which dehydrates the skin and removes natural oils.For best peace of mind, use a toxin-free product made with natural herbal ingredients. , Remove all traces of conditioner.
Ensure a tight, firm grip on your razor. , Use a five-blade razor to decrease razor burn..
Check the blades for any nicks or dullness.
Change the blades if needed to ensure a smoother shave.Rinse your razor under hot water to lubricate the blades and remove any dust, dirt, or leftover hair from previous shaves.For coarser hair, use a men’s razor, which is designed specifically for tough hair., Avoid clogging your razor right from the start.
Begin wherever your hair is thinnest.
Save the thickest, coarsest areas for last,which will allow more time for your hair to absorb the conditioner. , Avoid the nicks, cuts, and ingrown hairs that are more likely to occur when shaving “against the grain.”, Shave only a short stretch at time to avoid clogging your razor.Rinse the blades after each stroke to remove hairs, conditioner, and gunk. , Resist pushing the razor hard against your skin and hair, which will increase irritation and the likelihood of razor burn and bumps.
Replace the blades if you’re unable to shave without pressing hard, since this probably means the original blades are too dull., As you near the end, add more to thicker, coarser hair if the original application seems to have worn off.
Give your hair a minute to absorb the new application. , Remove all traces of hair and conditioner.
Flick excess water off by shaking the razor.Allow it to air-dry by propping the razor blades-up so they’re not resting in any water that may pool underneath.
If you shaved in the shower, remove the razor and keep it where it will stay dry until your next shave, since water dulls the blades over time., Rinse with warm water, removing all traces of shaving.
Wash with face or body wash, preferably one with tea tree oil and witch hazel as ingredients, which will help soothe and heal your skin., Use cool water, which will close your skin’s pores.
Then pat dry, using a clean towel, and apply aftershave lotion or conditioner.
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