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Knowing how to shave against the grain is important for a clean, smooth face. But if you don't know how to do it properly, it may lead to irritation, razor burn, or small cuts.

Razor burn, dry skin, and ingrown hairs are all results of shave irritation. You don't need to accept it as part of your shave routine! Preventing shave irritation is easier than you may think.     1. Prepare your face with water and pre-shave oil The water doesn't need to be steaming hot - just warm enough to open up your pores. Pre-shave oil stimulates your hair follicles to make the whiskers stand straight up. This makes it easier for your razor blade to cut the hair as close to the skin as possible. It also helps the soap lather better on your skin. 2. Use a shave brush The brush also helps the hair stand up, and gets the...

We have a few quick tips for you to get a smooth neck shave without irritation (or blood loss).

As Father’s Day looms closer, I can’t help but reflect on the vital role that fathers play in the development of young men, and it starts more often than not with first learning how to shave.   I think back to when I started to grow facial hair (a really long time ago), and how excited I was to start shaving just like my Dad. My Dad wasn’t as cool as I am (he uses an electric razor), and I poke fun at him every now and then. But this theme still holds true today. Teaching our young men to take good care of their face and having a man movement - a bearded lady moment if you will -...

Nick shows you how to use a straight razor, with some close shots of his technique so that you can see the angles he uses to get the perfect shave.