How To Shave
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Introduction
• The number of men who shave with Gillette worldwide is more than 600 million
• There is no right or wrong way to shave, but you can get a closer, more comfortable shave
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Prepare
Begin your shave by:
• Using a wash, such as Gillette Face Wash & Body Wash, to help buff away oil, dirt, and dead skin cells that can mat down your hair and block your razor’s path
Hydration is also key:
• Hydrating not only opens pores to help cleanse your skin, but also softens your hair, making it easier to cut
• A hot shower is ideal; however, if simply washing at a sink, hydrate your face and neck in warm water for up to 3 minutes
G FACT:
Hydrating can reduce the force required to cut beard hair by up to 70%
Apply a nondrying shave gel, such as Gillette Fusion HydraGel:
• Use slow circular motions to cover all the areas you shave
• The application creates a protective blanket that helps lock in moisture and soften facial hair, resulting in smoother razor glide and less tugging of the hair for a more comfortable shave
• If you have sensitive skin, let the shave gel soak in for as long as possible—this softens your hair even more and helps further lessen the effort needed to remove it
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For closeness and comfort, use an advanced, multi-blade razor, such as Gillette Fusion Power:
• Make sure you have a sharp blade in place to avoid nicks and skin irritation
• If you are unsure of how to identify a dull blade, see if your razor has an indicator strip, which fades to white when you are no longer getting an optimal shave
G FACT:
The duller the blade, the more strokes need
- Wash & hydrate
- Apply shave gel
- Check your blade
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Relax
Go easy when shaving:
• Use light gentle strokes
• Applying too much pressure can lead to skin redness, irritation, or nicks
• Let the razor do the work, not you
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Pull your skin taut:
• Doing this creates a more consistent shaving surface for your razor
Rinse your blade under warm water frequently:
• Doing so prevents blade buildup on edges and cartridge and results in better glide and more comfort
Shave with the growth first:
• If necessary, go against the grain, for a closer shave
• To determine which way your hair grows, before starting your shave, rub your hand over your face and neck—if you feel resistance, you’re going against the grain
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Tricky Areas
Leave your chin and around your lips for later on in your shave:
• These are the toughest to reach and most vulnerable areas
• Letting shave gel soak in longer on these areas, softens your facial hair even further, making it even easier to cut, for a closer, more comfortable shave
• The hairs on your lip area can be especially tricky—try curling your top lip over your teeth, this stretches the skin and helps you reach these hairs with less effort
G FACT:
Dry beard hair is as tough as copper wire
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Trim & Shape
Use a single blade, like Gillette Fusion's Precision Trimmer:
• Gives you greater precision and more control
• Helps you get a clean finish to your shave and is excellent for trimming under your nose as well as for shaping facial hair
A single blade can help you maintain various styles. Learn about these looks:
Chinstrap beard:
• A chinstrap beard is a beard with long sideburns that meet and connect just under the chin
• Maintain yours with a single blade to shape along the jaw-line
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Circle Beard (AKA: Goatee):
• A circle beard, or commonly known as a goatee, is a beard formed on the chin that connects to a mustache
• Maintain yours with a single blade by shaping the outside edges around your chin
• As you are shaping, make sure the edges are even, line up with your smile lines and form sharp corners at the jaw-line
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Sideburns:
• From straight to angled—sideburns come in many forms
• Find a style that works for you, and then maintain it with a single blade
• The end goal is to make sure your sideburns are even—you can use your fingers or parts of your face, such as your earlobes, as guides
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Soul patch:
• A soul patch is a little patch of hair located right below your bottom lip, and above your chin
• Use a single blade to maintain yours by shaping around its edges
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- Get a clean finish
- Learn about facial styles
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Protect
At the end of every shave:
• Rinse your razor thoroughly and shake off excess water
• Do not wipe blades or bang your razor against the sink, as this can damage the fine shaving edge
• Store your razor in its organizer to protect your blade between shaves
Rinse your face and neck with cool water:
• Doing so closes pores for better-feeling skin
• Once finished, gently pat dry
Use a hydrating after shave, such as a Gillette Fusion After Shave:
• Gillette Fusion After Shaves are unique, non-greasy formulas infused with special cooling agents, moisturizers, and skin calmers
• Developed to be quickly and easily absorbed by the skin, Gillette Fusion After Shaves help refresh and seal in the skin’s natural moisture barrier for a comfortable feel and smooth look
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- Store your razor
- Rinse & apply after shave
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Hydrating can reduce the force required to cut beard hair by up to 70%
Dry beard hair is as tough as copper wire
The duller the blade, the more strokes needed
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beard hair is as tough as copper wire