Always shave after or during a shower or bath, regardless of the part of your body you’re shaving. Warm water weakens hair structure and raises it from the skin, making shaving less irritating. In addition, always apply a shaving cream or gel before shaving to lubricate your skin. Avoid shaving with just soap and water. This is not enough to lubricate your skin and may lead to nicks, cuts, and other skin irritations. After applying shaving cream or gel, wait a minute or so before you start to shave. This will allow the cream or gel to reach the base of each hair shaft. It will raise each individual hair and moisturize your skin. It is easier to shave raised hairs and moisturized skin. Your razor will be less likely to cause irritation or ingrown hairs as a result. Avoid shaving with dull blades. Check the razor's lubricating strip before you start shaving. If it's worn down or faded, switch to a new one. If the razor feels dull when you start to shave, you should switch it out for a new one as well. Plan on changing your razor after every 3 to 6 uses. You may have to change it more often depending on the quality of the blade and the coarseness of your hair. No matter where you’re shaving, also go in the direction that your hair grows. Shaving against the grain pulls hair, can cause ingrown hair, causes irritation, and can cut the skin. All of these can increase hyper pigmentation. Be gentle, proceed slowly, and avoid applying too much pressure on your razor. Rinse the razor with hot water after every couple strokes to prevent too much hair from collecting between the blades. When you’ve finished shaving, you should wash your freshly shaved skin using a gentle cleanser. Rinse the area with cool water and dab dry with a towel after cleansing. Avoid skin cleansers that contain alcohol. If you want to go with a natural cleanser, consider applying witch hazel or tea tree oil to freshly shaved skin. This will help your skin recover and prevent irritation. You only need to rub a small amount of moisturizer over the area. Leaving too much residue behind can block pores and weigh down individual hair shafts, which leads to ingrown hairs. If possible, use a product formulated for your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or sensitive.
تجنّبي حلاقة الجلد الجاف. اتركي كريم الحلاقة على بشرتكِ لمدة دقيقة قبل الحلاقة. استخدمي شفرة حلاقة حادة. حرّكي الشفرة برفق في اتجاه نمو الشعر. اغسلي بشرتكِ بعد الحلاقة. أنهي عملية الحلاقة باستخدام مرطب أو بلسم ما بعد الحلاقة.