The art of the shave has returned with a vengeance. Everywhere you look, you see men devoted to the growth and care of their facial hair, and with that devotion comes a commitment to the best shaving experience.
Whether you or your man prefers a full beard or a smooth face, you may want to add a shave brush to your shaving ritual. HereтАЩs everything you need to know about why and how to use a shave brush.
Saving Face
An old-fashioned shave is a ritual that adds a level of relaxation and self-care for men that they may not experience in other ways. Much like some people soak in a fragrant bath or get manis and pedis, shaving is one of those everyday tasks that can become almost a ceremony.
Beyond the pleasure of shaving, you can see other benefits from using a shave brush as well, including:
- Softer, exfoliated skin with open pores
- A closer shave
- A smoother, slicker surface for your razor blade
- Reduction in skin irritation, razor burn, and ingrown hairs
Know Your Bristles
There are three main types of shave brushes: synthetic, boar, horsehair, and badger. LetтАЩs take a gander at each.
The RazorтАЩs Edge
The whole point of a shaving is to remove hair cleanly, leaving you with skin soft as a babyтАЩs bottom. These steps for how to use a shave brush correctly can get you there.
- Wet your brush with warm water, removing any excess. You want it to be more than damp and less than soaking wet.
- Add cream to the center of the bristles. You can also use a tin of shaving soap, swirling the brush over the surface to pick up a small amount of product on the bristles.
- Now comes the fun part: work your brush in circles on your face to create a foamy lather. If your lather is lackluster, just add a bit more water to the bristles and lather up again.
- Shave using a quality safety razor, taking your time to avoid any nicks or cuts.
- When you are finished, carefully rinse your brush under cool water. Separate the bristles to clean and remove shaving cream or soap.
- Squeeze any excess water from the brush before storing it, bristles down, on its stand. You can also blot it with a towel before you hang it up to dry.
You donтАЩt have to cut it close with your shaving routine. ItтАЩs time to treat yourself by visiting LaLa Daisy to see our impressive assortment of shaving products, including creams, soaps, razors, and brushes.
