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Unwanted Facial Hair Tutorial: a “How to” Cosmetics Beauty Tip

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Here we go with the second in my series of beauty tips for guys! This one deals with shaving your face. I had stubble, and needed to deal with it. I usually go a few days between shaving. I’m comfortable that way, since my skin is pretty sensitive. Some women prefer a bit of stubble – and some don’t. Check with your woman to see what she prefers!

I don’t recommend using a disposable razor if you live with a woman! No matter what you say or do, they will use it to shave their legs or whatever else they feel like shaving. Then when you try to use it again – yep, you guessed it! Your razor will be dull and useless. In light of that, there’s really only one thing you can do – use an electric razor. I’ve had mine for awhile now, and I really like it. I’ve tried other brands, and I just wasn’t happy with them. I like the Braun, and stick with their series whenever I need to buy a new one.

Before shaving, consider taking a shower. Doing so will loosen up the hairs in their follicles, due to the steam. Rub your hands or washrag across your face while in the shower. It will loosen up the hairs, and make them even easier to remove. Wash your face while in there, to soften the hairs. Don’t use bar soap to do this! Apparently, they make separate soapy stuff just for faces. I KNOW! Don’t yell at me – I don’t make the rules. Just buy the stuff and use it. Your woman will thank you!

Now… you’re out of the shower, and you’re ready to shave. Turn the razor on before you apply it to your face. Otherwise, you’re going to tear up your face. I tend to get rid of the “soul patch” first… that’s the area directly in the middle of your chin. Sometimes, I quit there. Other times, I do the area where a moustache would go.

Here’s a bonus tip: Don’t use your razor for nose hair or eyebrows. Use a trimmer or tweezers for those, or you’re gonna regret it BIG TIME.

Don’t stop with just the lip area. Clean and shave your whole face with an electric razor. Use whatever brand you are most comfortable with. Don’t just do the job half-arsed, either. You’ll look like a dork, and you’re a GEEK. You’re not a dork. Take your time, give yourself a good shave. You’ll thank yourself when you walk out of the house.

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Pete Burgess

April 21st, 2009
at 3:52am

For electric razors I prefer the Philishaves (I’ve tried Brauns too).

Nowadays I use a Gillette Fusion electric “disposable” and to prevent my wife from using it I bought her the “lady” version (and make sure that hers is easier to find than mine!).

Sean Harlow

April 21st, 2009
at 7:29am

Another fan of the Fusion Power here. A tip for everyone who has one, it’s compatible with other Gillette blades which are cheaper. The ordinary Fusion uses literally identical blades, but they cost less, so that’s what I usually buy.

I’d change Chris’ instructions by skipping the “get out of the shower” step. If you keep your facial hair simple, it’s easy to shave blind, but if you are picky one of those mirrors that attaches to the shower head so it doesn’t steam up is incredibly useful.

Bert

April 21st, 2009
at 9:35am

The only way to shave is with a double edge razor w/Feather Blades and Nancy Boy shaving soap. It’s the way your grandfather’s shaved.

Fred Naatz

April 21st, 2009
at 10:50pm

Sad to say, but I turned the big 4 – 0 this year; and while most of my life I was happy with my appearance, things that I always cracked jokes about on other men have come back to haunt me.

I’m talking about back hair. Now I’m not saying I’m like Steve Carrolls fur sweater appearance in “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, but as a person who’s going through a divorce I can’t help but think when I’m ready to date again, women will scream SASQUATCH! and run. I want to lose he hair; but I don’t want to lose 3 layers of skin with wax treatments. Unwanted ear hair I am diligent about; but I can’t reach my entire back. any suggestions?

Please be kind… I’m already aware that karma can be a bitch to folk like me.

mantic59

April 24th, 2009
at 7:17am

I have a whole series of videos on how to get a better shave (youtube channel at website link). Maybe some of them can help.

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