Sometimes we may forget that the men in our lives have to do a little grooming too. Whether it’s trimming a beard or avoiding the five o’clock shadow, the men might even groom more than women! (OK, probably not.) Shaving is one of those things where it’s immediately noticeable if your skip it (unlike washing your hair where you could probably last a day or two.) As a daily ritual for many men, having the right tools and some handy tricks can make their grooming a little easier.
Several months ago, we had a mini-shaving revolution when we received a fogless shower mirror that allowed Gil to reduce his grooming time by being able to shave in the shower. The mirror even lit up so he was able to make sure he didn’t miss a spot.
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don’t use a dull razor and plenty of lather or foam/gel
My tip is to wait until you’ve been in the hot shower for a few minutes before beginning to shave, that way the hair is all softened up.
shave with lots of soap!
My tip is make sure you use lot of loather before shaving and Never ever use a dull razor
Always use lotion afterwards! Love this prize pack!
Conditioner for shaving cream. moisturizes and lubricates the blades.
My husband loves to use a scrub before shaving.
use cool warm water to rinse after shaving and your hair wont grow back as fast
If you run out of shaving cream/gel, hair conditioner or lotion will work in a pinch.
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If you are woman with coarse leg hair, save shaving your legs and underarms towards the end of your shower. The hair softens making it for an easier shave. Make sure to use conditioner or a moisturizing soap. This not only makes your legs softer, but the hair softer. I prefer to use a men’s razor, like the Gillette Mach 3. There are more blades and seem to be sharp enough to take down coarse hair. Your shave is smooth and saves you from the nicks on your legs.
Never forget to moisturizer skin after shaving, use cream to shave.
always use a sharp razer
Use a fresh razor every time you shave and shave with the hair growth not against it to help cut down on nicks and ingrown hairs
Take a bath and shave after a few minutes. Makes a big difference.
do not use a dull razor.
Soak your legs in warm water but not too long or your skin will swell and your shave will not get as close!
if you dont have shaving cream you can use lotion
Exfoliate and moisturize the skin.
Put moisturizer on within 3 minutes of getting out of the shower…that’s the best time window to get optimum moisture into your skin and slow hair growth.
Never shave the day you are going to the beach !
moisturize your skin before and after shaving
Venus is the best razor to shave with! I have tried many and I love the Venus. I also agree never shave before going to the beach. Make sure you shave at least a day or two before or you will end up with a horrid rash.
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It’s cheaper to shave with soap instead of shaving cream!
i always use lotion after i shave
My tip is make sure you use lot of loather before shaving and Never ever use a dull razor
Tip, don’t substitute soap for shaving gel, it clugs the razor.
Use shave Gel and always use a sharp blade.
Use Tend Skin or a similar product to prevent ingrown hairs.
I put lotion on while my skin is still a little damp and it seems to absorb better and keeps be from having razor burn
I Shave in the bathtub, so I wont fall down standing up in the shower, it works better and is safer
My son has some learning difficulties, and when it came time to shave, I wasn’t really sure what to do. I have a very nice male hairdresser. He helped my son learn to shave. It was really nice of him, and my son doesn’t need any help now.
I sure do – don’t use store brand razors! I made that mistake a few weeks ago, trying to save money and boy, did I regret it!
Wait till the end of the shower to shave! I use shower gel and a mens gillette mach 3!
I use cheap hair conditioner as a shaving cream. Works great!
Make sure the room is warm.
I got hold of my mom’s razor and shaved my leg when I was 4! Bloody mess!
Make sure you hide your razors so no one else can use them without your knowledge!! They are sneaky at cleaning the razor after they use it and saying it was not me… ;P
Use a quality razor always!
Always use lotion after shaving to avoid dry skin.
Always use shaving cream when shaving.
Never leave your shaver in the bathtub or shower it will rust and then its no good!
if you use a suction cup holder attached to the shower wall–out of reach from little hands–they will dry and not rust
P.S. same gos for the shaving cream it will rust
put clear nail polish on the bottom rim or put a lid from a container like margarine under it
When I was pregnant my fiancee would shave my legs for me snce I couldn’t reach…never thought shaving could be relaxing until I was sitting on the couch having it done!
buy good quality razors like Gillete
My shaving tip for men that wear a shirt & tie as my hubby does this.. If u are prone to getting bumps or razor burn shave with head & shoulders conditioner. since he started this his problem is solved! Women tips new razor for the bikini area if you worried about getting skin razor bumps apply witch hazel after shaving
use shaving lotion
I regret using an old razor once ;’( I got a minor infection & had to go to the doctor
Instead of soap or shave cream use lotion
I use a sugar scrub before I shave.
Always shave in the direction of hair growth to avoid ingrown hairs.
I have to use shaving cream or I always get razor burn!
Not really. Use soap(bath gel) instead of shaving cream.
I dry my razors off to make them last longer
I don’t buy expensive shaving cream. I just use soap and/or just water to shave! It works perfectly!
I use hair conditioner in place of shaving gel or cream. Works like a charm.
Never try to shave dry!! Ouch!!
Slow and careful prevents cuts!
shave with the grain
don’t rush while shaving
My husband says that it makes it fun to shave while the girls pretend to shave by him. Shaving creme is so much fun from what I hear comming out of the bathroom.
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I’ve heard people use conditioner instead of shaving gel, but I don’t recommend that. It might provide a smoother shave at the time, but it dulls a razor much faster.
still trying to find the best shaving technique lol and im 27!
I usually mix conditioner and soap together as a shaving gel
I just use bar soap
I use conditioner to save.
Give the shaving cream time to work on your face and whiskers
My only story is the cat watches me shave every morning
Back in the day with one bladed razors, I cut myself so much that my brother got me an electric razor for Christmas.
dry off razor to make it last longer
Don’t against the grain
no story
I just use Dove soap. It is better than any shave cream.
I always use shaving cream and lotion afterwards.
ALWAYS use a good shave cream, rinse razor thoroughly and dry it so it doesn’t rust and become dull!
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I don’t really have any good tips.. I like to use warm water
I remember when I first started shaving and my sister put a brand new razor in the shower. The old one was really dull. I didn’t know it was brand new, so I pressed pretty hard to shave. Next thing I know, strips of my skin were coming off. OUCHH!!!!!
When my granddaughter was 4, the razor fell into the tub with her. She was scared because she thought that she was going to get “razed”.
No good tips to share, I just use soap and water
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ALWAYS shave in the direction of hair growth, man or woman. This will prevent those annoying, painful red bumps as well as razor burn.
Always use shaving cream or gel – makes for a much nicer shave!
I always blow dry my razor to make it last longer. Does not get dull for a long time.
Shaving tip: rinse your disposable razors in hot water, they stay sharp longer.
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Take your time shaving
i always use water, NEVER dry shave ouch..
Use conditioner when shaving! Keeps your legs soft
never ever shave dry. lol EVER
Lather up good!
I just use body wash as shaving gel. jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Don’t hurry while shaving.
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when i run out of shaving cream i use hair conditioner!
Use a fresh razor for a big job
Less razor burn & everything gets done a lot faster 
Also, rinse your blade often in the front and back of the blades ’cause hair can get trapped on both sides, making it harder to shave 
Use shave cream and shave at the end of the shower
Always use shaving cream when I shave.
I use hair conditioner for a better shave.
Always shave with warm water, a sharp blade, and a good shaving cream
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shave only when sober i’m serious ask my husband
I heard that you should exfoliate your underarms for a smooth feel!
I do not really have any tips apart from exfoliating regularly assists in preventing ingrown hairs.
i don’t use shaving cream…i use hair conditioner….and TAKE YOUR TIME
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no stories, just try not to kill myself. Or leave any lasting scars. LOL
Always make sure before you shave to get the skin moist or you could leave skin burns!
i like watching my husband shave
I find that the more blades there are in my razor the less likely I am to cut myself
Just to always use shaving cream not soap
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My best shaving tip is to always use a shaving gel.
My eldest daughter as a 1 year old grabbed her father’s razor and tried to shave her upper lip like her father does. Thankfully, she only had a small cut on her upper lip and never did it again.
I use my body wash as shaving gel, it works great and saves me money on shaving cream. Its also less messy.
Instead of shave gel, I use shampoo for shaving my legs
i like soap to shave my legs with
do not forget to moisturize after shaving legs
never shave with dull blades lol everyone should know that
I don’t have any tips except don’t use a dull razor
Never rush…you end up missing chucks of skin…lol
I use razors that have the conditioning creme attached to it
Don’t share your razor!
my tip is that I shave with conditioner.
I shave at the end of my shower that way the hair is softened. Easier to shave.
I don’t have any new tips, everyone else had seemedto cover them all.
I don’t have any new tips, everyone else had seemed to cover them all.
Using conditioner instead of shaving cream makes your legs really soft!
Don’t shave your legs right when you wake up but wait a while. Fluid builds in your legs as you sleep and if you shave right away you won’t get as close of a shave.
Use shaving cream, and moisturize afterward
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Dont shave right after doing cardio. I read this in cosmo once and since i started following it, i havent had nearly as much irritation. You shouldnt wax right after doing cardio either
the 1st time i ever shaved i did it without my mom knowing and i cut myself and thought i was gonna bleed to death
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I don’t use anything but soap in the shower to shave. It’s cheaper!
If I do not have a shaving cream I use conditionter
I always use shaving cream.
I always use shaving gel and then moisturize.
My dry skin will not allow anything other than shave cream or gel!
shave when skin is wet
Don’t dry shave!
In a pinch, you can use conditioner on your legs instead of shave cream or gel.
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I make my own shaving cream!!! 1 cup shampoo, 1 cup conditioner, 5 tbsp each of lotion and baby oil. LOVE IT! And I save so much money!
lots of lotion after shaving
Always use HOT water to shave with.
Make sure to change razors on a regular basis, a dull blade can lead to nicks.
really don’t have any advice on this subject
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Do not dry shave! It hurts!
Use shaving cream for sure! Think ev1 covered all the basics
We used to have a cat who loved to sit on the toilet seat and watch hubby shave. She was clearly fascinated by the process.
I always make sure to lather up before shaving and use a glide shaver that blends because it doesnt nick where the bones are
Shaving gel works best for me.
use shaving creme instead , don’t use soap.
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I like to use shaving gel and I always
moisturize it seems to help.
Sit in the steamy shower before shaving – softer hair makes for a better shave.
the biggest tip is the sharper the blade the better the cut don’t try to use the blade past it’s prime end up with nicks and bumps
Shaving everyday keeps those little red razor bumps away.
Practice makes perfect!
Go slowly, no need to rush.
Never shave in the winter…save the chore for summer only…lol.
Never EVER dry shave anything!!
Shave in the shower, its faster.
Invest in a good razor, those cheap ones are cheap for a reason!
I find it really makes an investment to buy a good razor, cheap ones tear my legs to shreads
Always use shaving gel or cream.
use shaving cream
My fiance uses my lotion or conditioner to smoothen it up!
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I don’t have a good tip, but I just wanted to say thank you for the chance.
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I went through Air Force training a l-o-n-g time ago and we ladies were expected to have shaved legs and underarms, but we had about 5 minutes with about 35 women sharing a shower room to accomplish that. Ouch!
Use a good razor like Simply Venus
Never dry shave and use a sharp razor.
Change razors frequently to get a close shave!
Change razors!
Keep your razors clean, and change disposable ones often.
I like to shave in the shower (although I turn the water off when I am shaving) so that your skin is already wet and you can use the steam from the shower.
Men’s razors work so much better than most women’s razors.
I always shave in the shower
Always use shaving cream!
I reccomend an electric razor if your skin is real sensitive, its how I avoid cuts now
I like to take a hot shower to make shaving easier and I use men’s shaving cream, it just seems to give me a better shave.
new razors and shaving cream!
like to use conditioner when i shave my legs. they feel smooth.
My shaving tip is to buy blades when there is a coupon in the P&G brand newspaper circular along with a gift card for a certain store in that stores flyer with purchase.
I am sharing my tip and its to use lotion instead of shaving cream- it doesn’t irritate the skin, and saves you more time spent applying something to the skin after you shave. Plus, lotion doesn’t have to be washed off or rubbed off like shaving cream does.
WHEN SHAVING, NEVER USE A DULL BLADE OR YOU WILL GET NICKED AND OR CUT!
use shaving gel
water is your friend and go for a cream gel not a foam.
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Always use shaving cream and shave in the shower
My tip is never use your husbands razor. They don’t like it for some reason.
I let the warm water run off my legs before shaving and use shaving gel, I also shave everyday day.
i always shave in the shower after doing everything else…easier the more steam youve endured
I use a hair conditioner when I shave as it leaves my sking feeling soft
I try to use a shaving cream to provide extra moisturizer
Don’t drink and shave. Nuff said!
never shave dry. if you run out of shave gel, use conditioner
After shaving I use a Moisturizer!
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Always use some sort of gel/cream
always put a lotion on after shaving your legs so they don’t get flaky
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Never use a cheap razor. Never let water touch your legs until you rinse your legs off after having shaved. & never let the razor touch your face, that is a BIG..NO NO!!
I always use a moisturizing shave gel – no cut and no red bumps
I usually just use soap
The more moist… the better the shave. Gels and foams hold the moisture but foams dry out faster. A hot, steamy shower is a place to get a good shave if you don’t mind wasting a lot of water.
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I even use the shave cream for making decorated envelopes.
Keep the blades sharp.. don’t shave w/ a dull razor..you’ll regret it
I always shave better in a hot steamy shower.
shave gels are great!
Shave gels are my secret.
Use very hot water and stretch the skin for a close shave
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My best tip is using good shaving gel/scream. I cheaped out a while back and didn’t have agood shave for weeks until I finished that can of shave cream.
Use a moist cool watered towel after shaving to cool down the skin.
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Do not dry shave
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I put lotion on before I shave…
I use conditioner when I run out of shaving cream!
I always moisturize after shaving
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Use a lot of lather when shaving (I don’t know- I don’t have a lot of good tips for this).
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Moisturize after shaving while skin is still damp.
Good shaving tip: Take your time and make sure to lubricate the skin well enough.
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