Shaving tips are easy to find online, but what isn’t easy to find are practical tips for guys that deal with ingrown hairs and razor-burn.

I’ve dealt with both and it made shaving an absolutely dreadful experience.

That is, until I got a bit shaving education, and used the knowledge to not only get a better shave, but to also practically stop any irritation that stemmed from shaving.

5 Shaving Suggestions for Men

• The first step is to use a pre-shave oil. Doing so helps prep the skin and provides extra protection against the razor. Think of it as the engine in a car oil; without it, things would run rough.

• Once you have you’re a good pre-shave oil, you’ll want to use a high-quality shaving cream. What this will do is help lift the beard for an easy shave.

• Next up, make sure you apply the cream with a bager hair brush. Yes, I’m talking about the old school kind that your dad or grandfather used. This is a crucial step as it helps evenly apply the shaving cream, and also helps exfoliate the skin and raise the beard. The raising the beard part is what helps with ingrowns. Read the rest of this entry »