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The Easiest (and Right Way) to Shave Your Face

Beard (and ingrown hairs) be gone!

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How to Shave Your Face in 6 Steps Image: Ethan Easton, Brostrick.com

Look, I’m not 16 years old anymore but, I have to be honest, I’m not sure I ever learned the “proper” way to shave.  My dad taught me to use a razor and which direction to move it around my face.  That’s the way his dad taught him and I assume his dad’s dad.  Probably all the way back to Adam (you know, of Adam and Eve).  

But there’s way more to shaving than just gliding the razor around your face in a constant state of panic over cutting your face or, even worse, slicing your neck.  I always thought I could die.

So, I consulted with my personal barber, Chris Leone who owns Leone’s Barber Shop just outside of Boston, MA to really learn the tips and tricks of mastering the perfect shave.  Spoiler alert:  The actual razor shave is not the most important step. 

Even though we know that most women love beards on guys, you can still perfect the shaving techniques below that’ll help keep your beard and skin underneath in check.

Let’s tackle this together!

7 STEPS TO THE PERFECT SHAVE

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PREPARE YOUR FACE