Questions to Ask Yourself before Shaving

So you're ready for your next shave but this time you want to get it right. Shaving cuts bumps, and irritations have become somewhat like an inheritance and you want no part of it again. Here are some questions you need to have answers for before you start.

What look are you going for?

Let's be honest, there are different styles, shaves, and sizes of shaving that can be achieved with a good DE razor. Do you want to have stubble look it a clean shave or just variables of both of them? This will go a long way in determining the level of cut you want and the number of times you want to apply lather. Smoother shaves would require reapplication of lather.

How often do you shave?

Do you shave daily, biweekly, or weekly? Have a defined pattern for shaving. If you love to allow the hairs grow before shaving, then have a time interval for it. Daily shaves would mean your skin is prepared to have a razor on it every day.

Do you have a sensitive skin?

Most people don't know they have sensitive skin until it's a bit too late. It is best you know and understand your skin to get good shaves. Obviously if you have sensitive skin, you shouldn't be shaving every day and always practice wet shaving. If you have sensitive skin, you should spend a lot of time in the preparation stage of shaving. Work to keep the hair softened and moisturized.

How much do you want to spend on shaving?

There are expensive and less expensive razors. While most people often mistake expensive razors as the best, this is not always true. Using expensive razors means you'll also spend for blade refills. If you are on a budget, try using less expensive razors like Vikings Blade which is not only affordable but have inexpensive blades refill.