So.. you want to grow a beard but you don’t know where to start? Maybe you attempted to grow one for a couple of days or a week and gave up at the bum fluff phase?
I wonder how many blokes out there start off enthusiastically with the new kit Granny bought them at Christmas but by January it’s stuffed in the back of the cupboard, the razor having apparently gone blunt. Sound familiar?
Improper shaving techniques are going to be the quickest way to sabotage yourself and cause ingrown hairs. By exercising some healthy grooming habits, you will be able to keep ingrown hairs out of your life.
Beards hold a long history of pride and honor for men. From its practical use of providing warmth to the bearer to its ability to intimidate foes and ooze masculinity, mankind has gone to great lengths to facilitate its growth.
To shave with a safety razor, fill your sink with warm water and apply shaving cream to your beard. Wet the razor and position it at about a 30° angle to your skin, then shave in small strokes, making sure not to press down with your razor onto your skin.
If you have been to a barber for a shave you know you’ve been taken well care of and had a fantastic shave. The hot towel, hot lather, smooth feel after the shave, the block of alum, the aftershave, it all makes for an unforgettable experience.
