How to Use Shaving Creams

Before we begin with the ‘how’, it is best we understand that there are basically two kinds of shaving creams – with regards to the kind of packaging. Shaving creams are usually found in tubes or jars. These two kinds of packaging have different types of application: brushless and lathering. Irrespective of the kind you have, it is important you prep the beard before application.

Using shaving creams in tubes, as already stated will require a brushless application. It is brushless in the sense that you do not need a shaving brush to apply it. All you have to do is squeeze out a little cream from the tube on your face. You can also squeeze into your finger and apply on the face. The quantity needed will be spelt out on the tube or if not, use your discretion. Rub onto the area you need to shave with your fingers. It will help soften the stubble and allow for easy movement of the razor during shaving.

Lathering creams are the most common and popular shaving creams around. Since this kind of cream needs a brush, the ‘how’ process will have to start from prepping the brush before using it on the cream. Prepping of the brush will entail dipping the brush in warm water for about 30 seconds and then shaking it about 3-4 times to get rid of some of the water. Swirl the wet brush on the top of the shaving cream in the jar. Take the brush to the area to be shaved and begin lathering. If you are using a good, silver tip badger brush, lathering should occur easily without much pressure.