How to shave your beard properly?

Maintaining a well-groomed look and health of chin hair depends on how knowledgeable a man is about how to care for a beard, and regularly taking care of this masculine attribute, which makes its owner attractive, masculine and desirable in the eyes of women. Shaving your beard is one of the most important things that you need to spend time on constantly, depending on the rate of hair growth.

It is advisable, already when growing a beard, to familiarize yourself with the techniques and rules of shaving, which are the main conditions for high-quality processing of facial hair. If there is no opportunity and time to go to a barber, then you can get this information on sites whose purpose is to provide hairdressing services to men. Knowing the right knowledge will make it easier to shave at home.

We will just remind you what are the basic requirements for this procedure:

• initially it is necessary to choose the shape and color of the beard, which will look harmonious in combination with the individual oval of the face and the hairstyle on the head;
• in addition, it is necessary that the correspondence also applies to such parameters as the type of figure, its proportionality, as well as complexion (weight) and height;
• takes into account the structure of the hair, its density, softness or stiffness, the rate at which the hair grows.

Only after thinking over all the nuances, it is possible to give the appearance of masculinity and sexuality, special charisma. A beard is an "accessory" that can highlight many of a man's dignity, as well as make his appearance more solid and trustworthy.

There are complex beard shapes that are difficult to correct on your own. To do this, you will have to constantly turn to the services of a master. This question also requires thought. If this option does not suit you due to lack of time or for any other reason, choose the shape of the beard that is most suitable for cutting and shaving yourself. It will not hurt to select in advance high-quality and convenient tools for work.

Having a beard invariably raises the question of how often you should shave your facial hair. As a rule, each man can himself determine the frequency of this procedure, because first of all it depends on the characteristics of his body. Male stubble is known to grow faster in several cases:

• with an increased level of a hormone such as testosterone;
• in men of eastern nationalities;
• in mature representatives of the stronger sex.

The type of skin can also affect the frequency of shaving: if it is sensitive, prone to irritation, then it is wiser to exclude daily procedures. You can even opt for a sloppy 3-day stubble to shave less often.

If shaving is new to you, and you decide to do it for the first time in your life, then do not be afraid of scratches and cuts - at first absolutely everyone faces them. The main thing is not to rush and give yourself enough time to fully master this science.It remains to add that you need to start shaving as you grow older, when harder and darker hair grows on the chin and above the upper lip. And also in the case when the guy is ready for this, psychologically he feels like a man.

You need to choose a tool according to the degree of its comfort and safety for the skin. Any shaving device has its own characteristics, pros and cons, and is suitable for a particular type of shave.

• Let's start with the simplest one - a disposable machine. It is only suitable for 1-3 procedures, since the blade becomes dull quickly, which always means the risk of a cut. The device does not have safety strips to cushion shaving.
• Machine tools with replaceable blades equipped with a double edge will become a more suitable tool. The highest quality products are equipped with floating circles, similar to the parts of a razor on a rotary motor. Using such a device is much easier and safer, but there is one "but" - once a week you will have to change the cartridges.
• If you take a regular straight razor, then it needs to be able to use it correctly, and it is appropriate for use by adult men with the appropriate skills.
• An electric razor is another matter, but it is useless if the hair of the beard is too coarse. This is a minus, but there is also a plus - shaving can be done on dry skin without using shaving foam or cream.

The choice of a suitable product for use during and after shaving off facial hair is no less relevant. Such cosmetics prevents allergic reactions and irritations, skin folliculosis, facilitates the sliding of knives that shave hairs.

The choice and purchase of tools and cosmetics, of course, remains with the man, but there are still some tips on this matter.

Since facial hair tends to be harsher than scalp, appropriate devices should be selected.

• A special machine for cutting hair and shortening it when growing back. With its help, you can remove protruding and too long hairs all over the face without using attachments.
• Trimmer. To correct the clear contours of vegetation, you will need a trimmer with a narrow head that allows you to remove hair even in hard-to-reach areas.
• Electric shaver. The trimmer cannot provide complete shaving, so you additionally need to have an electric shaver or machine on hand.
• Scissors. For individual hairs, sharp hairdressing scissors with long serrated blades are used.
• Mirror and combs. Along with the above tools, you will need a well-mounted and illuminated mirror, as well as a set of combs for different types of work: shaving, cutting, styling treated hair. They can be made of wood or metal if the hair is thick.

Craftsmen also advise to have a nylon apron with suction cups for work, which can be worn around the neck, and the edges fixed on a tile or mirror. The device will help maintain cleanliness in the bathroom, and the trimmed hairs collected with it, after work, just need to be moved to a container for garbage.

It is necessary to shave the hair, having previously prepared the skin of the face for this. Without this, the metal parts of the instruments in contact with the skin can provoke redness and pseudofolliculosis.

There are two ways to soften the epidermis.

• Wash with hot water to steam it off. This will prevent abrasions and cuts.
• Make a compress with a towel soaked in hot waterapplying it to your face.

After steaming on the skin, you must carefully apply a cream or a special gel designed for a specific type of dermis. This will allow you to moisturize it as much as possible. If you have an oily type of face, feel free to use shaving foam, which will also help you cut off hairs more easily.

Correction of the shape of the beard must be carried out constantly, because this will ensure its well-groomed appearance. The purpose of the procedure is to remove excess hair, especially if it is stiff, sticky or frizzy. Besides, it is important to align and sharpen all lines of the beard, adjust its volume and length.

At home, it is quite possible to beautifully trim the beard with the help of a specially designed razor:

1. the beard must be carefully combed with a comb with large teeth or a comb;
2. the required contour is created using a stencil and pencil drawing;
3. the excess length is separated with a comb, and it is carried out along it with a razor, cutting off the hair;
4. the mustache is also combed, the excess is removed with a typewriter, using a comb;
5. after the length and shape have been adjusted, you can start shaving.

With the help of the shaving blade, the smoothest shave is ensured for some beard models: this is a "screen", "Franz Joseph", "goatee".

The use of the machine is important if you want to achieve perfectly clean areas on the face. It is not possible to flatten and remove excess beard length with this tool, but you can flawlessly trim this attribute:

1. the usual preparation is carried out in the form of steaming the skin;
2. the shaving razor is placed in heated water;
3. comb the hair on the beard, then draw the necessary lines separating the unwanted areas;
4. after applying the cream, the hair is shaved in the direction of growth.

You can adjust the shape of your hair yourself with a trimmer. It is convenient for home use, but it requires compliance with some rules:

1. first you need to comb your beard;
2. in the process of cutting and shaving, the head of the tool must adhere entirely to the face;
3. shave off and cut hairs against the growth line;
4. excess bristles are removed from the ears to the chin area;
5. a symmetrical shape will turn out only if the device is kept at the same angle during the entire operation;
6. The trimmer needs regular cleaning and lubrication of the blades with oil, and after work, you need to shake out the hairs from it (therefore, a collapsible device with removable parts is desirable).

You can remove stubble when styling a beard using a reusable machine with several knives. But this does not exclude light cuts, so steam the skin thoroughly before shaving. You can also use a straight razor, but remember that one wrong move can cause a cut.Another tool that will help to cope with stubble is a special razor, but after shaving it is important to soften the skin with a special cream, since the tool often provokes irritation.

It is best to shave the vegetation with a quality machine, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. it is necessary to thoroughly wash your face and beard using a suitable shampoo, and then a conditioner;
2. pre-treatment of hair with scissors will help to get rid of bristles faster;
3. then apply the foam to the neck and cheeks with a shaving brush, you can help yourself with your hands.

When shaved completely, the following scheme is used.

1. First, the machine is used to machine the cheeks in the direction of the hairline: from the temples to the chin area.
2. Then the neck area is shaved, and for this the machine must be led from the bottom up to the chin. To avoid cuts, tighten the skin near the Adam's apple, otherwise it will not be possible to shave this area with high quality.
3. At the end, the mustache is shaved off.

Remember to lubricate your skin with an emollient cosmetic after shaving. This will allow you to quickly restore the integrity of the epidermis and heal small wounds.

Even with gentle methods of shaving with safe tools, the epidermis can suffer and react with negative reactions such as allergic rashes and irritation.

But for this, there are special cosmetics that help to quickly heal microtraumas and relieve redness:

• any hypoallergenic formulations are suitable for especially sensitive skin: lotions, creams and gels;
• dry skin can be soothed with chamomile, natural oil and tocopherol;
• if the skin is oily, it is better to take gels and balms containing tea tree oil and oak bark;
• for a normal type of epidermis, any after-shave creams with a light consistency are suitable.

A cool compress or rinse can also help relieve inflammation caused by contact with razor blades or trimmer blades.

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