Shaving Your Neck the Right Way

While facial hair seems to take all of the recognition, the neck is still a fertile ground for holding hairs and beards. Just like in shaving the face, you should also familiarize yourself with the direction of the growing hair. The neck has different hair growth direction which may seem a bit confusing at first. With enough shaving experience, you would soon discover the right direction for shaving. If not properly shaved, there's a high risk of having ingrown hairs.

You have to make sure you lather up perfectly. The neck is not an easy area to access fully but with the aid of a mirror, you should be able to see what you're doing. The lather should be the same quality and thickness you use when shaving the face. This will ensure even softening of the neck hairs for shaving.

Use a sharp DE razor that can give clean shaves. A good DE razor will give you a clean shaves with short strokes. Short strokes are the best way to shave, especially the neck area. Keep the skin flattened and not over stretched while shaving. Instead of raising the head and pulling on the skin to make it taut, try pushing your head forward and slightly raising it up. This will give a flattened surface for you to shave with. Remember to be careful and take your time. The neck has many contours you will need patience to maneuver.