Yes, it is that time of year again, where you can legitimately grow a moustache. So if you have been thinking about a designer beard, then now's the chance to try by growing a moustache and at the sametime raise money for the male cancer charity Everyman
http://www.tacheback.com/So join in the fun, try out some styles - all in the name of charity.
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Shaving for Men - Shaving the chest
So you have decided that the man-rug look perhaps is not for you anymore, after all the old image of Tom "Magnum PI" Selleck of the hairy chested man may not be de rigeur, and Austin Powers has done the hairy-chested man no favours. Maybe your partner has suggested that they prefer a bit of smooth over rough. The chest hair should be looked after and groomed, just as any part of you should be. It is all about taking care in your appearance. Even if you like your hairy chest, it pays to keep it trimmed and tidy. If not looked after the old chest rug can become too long and dense, and that can lead to troublesome situations, or mishaps with the odd misplaced clothing zip. In addition you have the issue of getting too hot in the summer, which results in more sweat, which could lead to sweaty body odor. Right, if that hasn't convinced you to tackle your hairy chest I don't know what will.
So the choices are shaving for men or wax for men. We are going to look at the shaving for men option. So here are my top tips on how to shave your chest.
You need to start by getting the hair down to a manageable length, as a wet shave razor will find it hard work going through a thick forest. So get a trimmer to the chest hair. There are special body trimmers, which if you want to maintain good body grooming is worth investing in, as ideally for body trimming you want a separate trimmer from the one you use on your face. You can use scissors, but it is a bit more labour intensive and you are more at risk of cutting your skin.
You need to prepare the skin, so it is worth having a shower or a bath, to make sure the skin is very clean. If you have a body scrub, it is also worth using to help get rid of the dead skin cells. You are going to make a bit of a mess, so either do the shaving in the shower or the bath. Apply a shaving gel or cream to the chest area. Taking a new, clean razor start to shave in small short sections. Don't be over ambitious, you want to take your time and cover off small areas at a time. As with shaving the face don't apply too much pressure and let the (sharp) blade do the work.
When it comes to the nipple area it is time to pause for a moment. It goes without saying that you need to tread very carefully, so take your time. When completed don't wash your chest. You splash off with cold water - but don't wash, and pat dry with a towel. Do not rub with a towel, as this can cause sore skin, or lead to spots. If you have some Witch-hazel then it it also worth applying to help ease any razor burn and reduce open pores, which will be vulnerable to acne and spots.
To maintain you need to exfoliate on a regular basis, which will help prevent ingrown hairs. The next time you come to shave it should be a lot easier, and maintenance should be a doddle. The net result is that you should have better definition in your chest muscles (hence cover models tend to be hairless) and smooth to touch.
More tips over at http://www.malehair-removal.com/
So the choices are shaving for men or wax for men. We are going to look at the shaving for men option. So here are my top tips on how to shave your chest.
You need to start by getting the hair down to a manageable length, as a wet shave razor will find it hard work going through a thick forest. So get a trimmer to the chest hair. There are special body trimmers, which if you want to maintain good body grooming is worth investing in, as ideally for body trimming you want a separate trimmer from the one you use on your face. You can use scissors, but it is a bit more labour intensive and you are more at risk of cutting your skin.
You need to prepare the skin, so it is worth having a shower or a bath, to make sure the skin is very clean. If you have a body scrub, it is also worth using to help get rid of the dead skin cells. You are going to make a bit of a mess, so either do the shaving in the shower or the bath. Apply a shaving gel or cream to the chest area. Taking a new, clean razor start to shave in small short sections. Don't be over ambitious, you want to take your time and cover off small areas at a time. As with shaving the face don't apply too much pressure and let the (sharp) blade do the work.
When it comes to the nipple area it is time to pause for a moment. It goes without saying that you need to tread very carefully, so take your time. When completed don't wash your chest. You splash off with cold water - but don't wash, and pat dry with a towel. Do not rub with a towel, as this can cause sore skin, or lead to spots. If you have some Witch-hazel then it it also worth applying to help ease any razor burn and reduce open pores, which will be vulnerable to acne and spots.
To maintain you need to exfoliate on a regular basis, which will help prevent ingrown hairs. The next time you come to shave it should be a lot easier, and maintenance should be a doddle. The net result is that you should have better definition in your chest muscles (hence cover models tend to be hairless) and smooth to touch.
More tips over at http://www.malehair-removal.com/
Thursday, 20 August 2009
A new Razor for men and a new way to order.
Blades by subscription? Is this the future of new razors. A Revolution againts the big razor companies starts here. Viva Raz Wars
http://www.razwar.comI'll be doing more on this later.
http://www.razwar.comI'll be doing more on this later.
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Shaving for Men - Preparing the perfect shave
Shaving for men should be a pleasure not a chore. To really get that Perfect shave, it boils down to two key elements. The Preparation and the tools. Here I am going to explore the Preparation, as to bash out an old cliche but Preparation is everything. Remember this should be a little chance to indulge, not a perfunctory task to just get out of the way. To get that perfect shave, you need to give yourself time. Consider it a little pampering time each morning, a bit of quality time for you. The preparation can be boiled down to three stages.
Stage 1 - As I previously suggested, give yourself time, it is not something you can really achieve if you are just running out the door. You need at least 10 to 15 minutes. Book this time with your self in the morning, it will be worth it, as shaving can be therapeutic, so the benefits go beyond just that smooth face.
The ideal face is a warm and wet face, and I always find it best to shave in the shower, if you have a fog-less mirror this should be straight forward. This is the equivalent of the old barber's hot towel treatment, as it helps enlarge and soften the hairs, open up the pores. Where possible use a facial scrub, but not everyday unless it is a daily one. This helps get rid of the dead skin cells, and soften the beard. Then apply a nice facial cleanser to clean the face of any debris. When wet shaving you should really use a shaving brush, and one that has been in the shower with you, or in warm water for a few minutes. Apply a good quality shaving cream, just a little, and then work up in circular movements on you beard area. If you have a shaving dish you can work up the cream in that, but I prefer the face, as the brush also has a slight exfoliating effect. Some people apply a shaving oil prior to the shaving cream, but if you have a quality shaving cream you will not necessarily need to do this. Ultimately shaving for men is down to personal choice and skin types. Lubrication is the key, as the smoother the journey of the blade, the less moisture is removed from the face.
Stage 2 - Now we get down to some blade action. There are a myriad of Razors for men, but I recommend a multiblade razor of at least 4 blades. There is a six bladed razor - but that just sounds crazy. I use one with a wire cage element, as I have found it reduces nicks and cuts, if you are a beginner, but if you shave correctly you should avoid these anyway. Make sure the blade is SHARP, and do not use one that is anymore than a week old. Now, contrary to what your Dad might tell you, shave WITH the grain. It is like a piece of wood, when you shave with the grain you get a smoother finish. If you shave against the grain, then you may end up with that burning sensation, or red and raw feeling, rather than the smooth finish you want. Hold the skin tight, but don't pull it to tight, and gently glide the razor across your face. Don't press down too hard on the blade, and move it slow but steady. Too hard and fast is when cuts can occur. After very stroke, rinse out the razor under warm water. If you are in the shower doing all of this, it is all very easy.
Stage 3 - Rinse your face in cold water, as this will help close up the pores, then pat dry with a towel. Don't rub dry, as this can make it irritable. Then apply a good quality moisturiser, that matches your skin type. It really is important to moisturise as every time you shave you take moisture out - so you need to put it back. As women have known for years, dry skin ages more quickly. If you want to stay and feel young then moisturise. Do not apply Aftershave in the old school way of splashing it all over, that just dries out the skin as well.
Make sure you have washed out your brush, giving it a good rinse then flick out. Always, always store hanging down so any residual water can drip out. If you store your brush on its base it can go rotten and get mildew, and the hairs are more likely to drop out, reducing the life of the brush. Keep out in the open so air can get to it as well, do not shove it in a cupboard or box as that too is a sure fire way to get mildew.
Male Hair Removal should be a pleasure not a chore, and with the right techniques and right tools you are on your way. Find out more top tips on Shaving for Men here
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