Here's our guide to a perfect shave. If you follow the 5 simple steps, you will hopefully see how you can take your shave to the next level! The guide is easy to follow and can be used by anyone, whether you're new to shaving or have been shaving for a long time.
1. Prepare your skin before shaving
Take a shower before you shave. Firstly, it's important that you only Razor on clean skin. Secondly, the warm water softens the beard, ensuring an easier shave.
If you don't have time for a hot shower, you can choose to wash your face thoroughly with warm water instead.
Apply a Preshave
A Preshave softens the beard and puts a protective film on the skin to prepare it for the Razor. By providing an easier glide over the skin, the risk of irritation and razor bumps is reduced and you get a closer and more comfortable shave.
Apply a Preshave and massage it into the beard. Feel free to rub against the direction of the beard, as this "lifts" the beard and further prepares it for shaving. The Preshave should not be rinsed off, but is the "base" for the following Shaving Foam. It's a good idea to splash some water on top of the Preshave before applying your Shaving Foam. This will ensure that the Preshave does not dry out.
You'll find Preshave in several different consistencies - cream, oil, gel and Soap.
2. Choice of shaving products:
Shaving Foam - Refresh, Eucalyptus & Menthol, 300 ml.
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Shaving Foam - Sensitive, Green Tea & Oat, 300 ml.
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Shaving Foam - Nourishing, Sandalwood Oil and Shea Butter, 300 ml.
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Shaving Foam - Protect, Aloe & Vitamin E, 300 ml.
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Shaving soap, Barbiere di Famiglia Limes di Sicilia, 148 ml.
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Shaving soap, Barbiere di Famiglia Cipresso e Bergamot, 148 ml.
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Shaving soap, Barbiere di Famiglia The Capo, 148 ml.
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Shaving soap in bowl - Refresh, Eucalyptus & Menthol, 150 ml.
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Wooden bowl with Shaving Soap, Sandalwood, 100 gr.
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Shaving Soap Refill, Sandalwood, 100 gr.
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Shaving soap in bowl - Nourishing, Sandalwood Oil and Shea Butter, 150 ml.
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3. Application with a Shaving Brush
Lather your Shaving Cream or Shaving Soap with a Shaving Brush. Then apply the product with soft, circular movements. This will lift the stubble from the skin and gently exfoliate.
We've also created step-by-step guides on how to create the perfect lather with a Shaving Brush, whether you use cream or Soap:
See how you can Lathering up a Shaving Soap here
See how you can Foaming Shaving Cream here
Don't forget to check out our Guide to choosing a Shaving Brush and bristles.
4. Shaving
The most important element of a perfect, irritation-free shave is to use clean shaving gear and a sharp Razor Blade. That way you prevent unnecessary bacteria from being part of your shave and a sharp Razor that removes the beard without unnecessary resistance.
When running the Razor over the skin, always go with the hairs. You may have to go over an area more than once, but this technique gives the best and most irritation-free shave.
For the best glide over the beard and skin, rinse the Razor regularly under warm water to make sure there's nothing to interfere with the Razor.
Not sure which Razor to choose?
See our guide to Razor selection here
5. Closure
Rinse your Razor and Shaving Brush
When you're done shaving, it's important to rinse your Razor and Shaving Brush clean of Shaving Foam, soap residue and stubble. Shake it gently to remove excess water. That way, both Razors and Shaving Brush are ready to give you an irritation-free shave again next time.
Rinse your face
It's a good idea to rinse your face thoroughly in cold water after shaving. Partly to remove residue from your Shaving Foam - and partly to close the pores again to minimize the risk of irritation. Then pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Apply Aftershave
Your skin needs extra moisture and care after your daily shave. That's why it's important to finish your shave with a delicious Aftershave.
An Aftershave prevents irritation and minimizes the risk of red bumps, redness, itching and beard plague. It maintains the skin's moisture balance and has a calming effect. And it's the ultimate feeling of luxury to feel how it cools the skin and leaves it feeling fresh after shaving.
Aftershaves come in different consistencies: Lotion, Splash, Balm, Cream and Gel. The first two contain alcohol and have a toning, refreshing and cooling effect. The last three are more like a regular face cream with nourishing ingredients. So experiment and find the version that suits you best.
Other great tips for your shave
✔️ If you really want to pamper yourself, start your shave by softening your face with a soaked, warm towel. Just like you would experience with a real barber.
✔️ Don't pull out ingrown hairs with tweezers. There's a good chance the hair will break and not come out properly. Instead, pull the hair forward slightly with a needle and shave as normal. After a few weeks, the hair will most likely be back to normal.
✔️ Razor with the direction of the beard - never against it.️ Rinse the Razor Blade frequently for soap residue and stubble under warm water while shaving.
✔️ Use an alcohol-free Aftershave lotion if you are prone to irritations and sensitive skin.
✔️ Place your shaving brush in a holder after use so it can air dry and be ready for next time.
✔And most importantly, a clean and sharp Razor Blade is the most important element in achieving an irritation-free shave.
Author: Pernille Lanng
