If you are like most people in the Western culture, then you are probably pretty familiar with the shaving hair removal technique. Many people turn to this method because it is inexpensive. The problems that can arise with cream hair remover or depilatories can be vast. You hate the smell of the chemicals or the lotions irritate your skin, and permanent hair removal systems may not work any better depending on your particular hair type. So that leaves either waxing or shaving. Waxing hair can be painful so that is out the door. So shaving is left as a viable option. But do you know the proper way to shave?
Do you want to know the hidden secret to shaving hair removal? There is no secret. Anyone can use a razor on any part of their body provided that they have the ability to move their hands. Okay, maybe there is a tiny secret. The secret is the first step: you have to soften the hair shaft. You do this by soaking the area with hot or warm water for at least a few minutes. A soft hair shaft is far easier to cut and will leave smoother skin.
The second stage is where many people go wrong. They try to shave in a hurry. Apply the shaving lotion to the area that you want to shave. Let the lotion sit for a few minutes. The lanolin and the skin conditioner in the shaving lotion will further relax the hair shaft. Step three is taking the sharp razor and shaving. You should make slow, firm strokes. It is important to not drag the razor repeatedly over an area. If you miss a spot or two of hair, you can always go back at the end. By using long strokes, slowly, you will pick up quite a bit of hair. After you make a swipe, rinse the blade well and return to your work. Before long the entire area will be smooth and hair free.
The final stage is rinsing the shaved area. You want to get the best shaving hair removal results so you will need to first rinse the area off with warm water. You then apply a splash or two of cool water to tighten the pores and soothe any irritated skin. Afterwards, you can smooth on some lotion and you are done. The results may only last a day or two but you can easily repeat the process again.
