Mens Beauty Tip Monday! shaving Series 6/6

This week I'll be focusing on award season for the ladies. We kicked off with the Golden Globes last night, but we can't forget how good a well groomed man looks in a tux! 

So I thought what better way to finish our Men Shaving Series by talking about Special Occasion Shaving!!

Let's look at some of the guys who do it so well.....

Now I'm not a fan of a beard, much prefer a freshly shaved face, maybe slight bit of stubble peaking through like Mr Cooper here. We've looked at what to do leading up to a shave, during and after a shave but I've been reading about the actual technique to shaving, maybe when you've got a bit more time or want to put in a bit more effort like an awards evening, but if your not going to one of them anytime soon maybe a wedding or a black tie event you may have been invited to.

One tip that I thought was interesting was to Double Shave.

Start by using whatever shaving foam or cream you use, lather over the whole area, then, taking a new blade lightly shave with the grain, don't concentrate on removing all the hair, just a top layer. Then reapply another layer of your shaving foam this time apply more pressure and shave against the grain, this will give you a closer shave and better results.

What happens when your going out and you cut yourself shaving, your about to put on a crisp white shirt so you really can't afford to be bleeding and tissue stuck to your face isn't really an option.

There's a couple of things on the market at the moment designed for that very thing, only problem is they are mostly in America, but you can buy one or two from eBay or Amazon. One of those products is - 

As you can see it has been especially designed to stop bleeding fast and soothe the skin afterwards.

If you need a solution right now here are some of the at home remedies you can try...

Lip Balm - Helps seal the wound and allows a clot to form

Anti-perspirant - Dab a bit on cut it will act as an astringent to bind cut

Let me know if any of these tips work for you.

Hannah x

Men's Beauty Tip Monday - Shaving Series 5/6 Sssooooooothing......

Last weeks tip (Instagram only sorry! @princesshannahs) was to be careful about any irritants that you may be applying to your face, if they're stinging or sore to apply then they are not working for you!! 

So what will...

I've been doing some research online into different products, reading hundreds of reviews etc and I've picked 2 of the most highly rated, both quite pricey, but users said they lasted for months so well worth it for people struggling with sore skin.

First Up, One of my Favoruite skin care brands Clinique. I think when you buy any facial product from Clinique your on to a winner. This is their Post Shave Healer...£18.00 75ml

What Clinique Say -

* lightweight

* comforting

* provides relief for redness and razor burn

What users say -

* one bottle lasts a long time

* not too scented

* leaves skin soft

* good for sensitive skin

Second product that have amazing reviews online is an American brand called Menscience, you can't buy it direct from them as they only ship to America but you can go to mankind.co.uk and buy their products there.

This is the Menscience Post Shave Repair Spray...£24.30

What Menscience say -

* calms redness & razor burn

* combats ingrown hairs

* softens! refreshes & tones

What users say -

* helped with acne, razor burns & bumps

* helped with irritation from shaving

* easy to apply

* no residue

* very calming

Also what I thought was great about this is that it comes as a spray which is quite unusual, normally for a soothing product you think of creams or balms that you massage into the skin. This product was also recommended in GQ magazine, high praise indeed. 

Obviously everyone's skin is different, I haven't tried these products so can't recommend which one would be the better option, however, I have researched this subject quite in depth, looking at what the industry says about both the company and the product, and what actual users have said about them, I've just put it all together so it's all in one place for you.

I really think spending money on facial products that you use daily is well worth it, especially if it's helping to lessen irritation and pain, and not make your dread  when it's time to shave again!

Also worth a mention mankind.co.uk is a great website for you guys to check out!!

Hope you found this helpful, please let me know if you have tried these products or if you are now planning to, would love to know what you think about them.

Hannah x

MEN'S Beauty Tip Monday - Shaving Series 3/6

3/6 The Razor!

Obvious tip but make sure your shaving head isn't blunt. It's recommended that you should change you razer after 5 uses. Using a blunt shaver won't cut down the hairs but it will be enough to irritate the skin.

Another thing regarding the razor is not to press too hard. Pressing harder will not make a closer shave but instead will drag on the skin. Lighter short strokes are better for your skin than long strokes that cover a whole strip of your face. 

How often do you change your razer?

Hannah x

Men's Beauty Tip Monday - Shaving Series 1/6

For those of you who have been following my Instagram account @princesshannahs you will know Monday is my Beauty Tip of the Day for Men! 

One thing I thought I would investigate after talking to friends and family was some shaving tips, how to make the process more comfortable, with a lot less irritation and inflammation afterwards, as I found this is one of the main things men struggle with. A painful shave can cause a red inflamed face, and then not being able to shave for a couple of days to allow skin to settle, not ideal if you need to look cleanly shaved everyday for work.

Tip 1/6 Shave Last! 

When you have a bath or a shower, wait until very last minute to shave. This will give the warm moisture time to work on your skin, to open up your pores, and soften the hairs. This will allow the blade to glide across your face instead of dragging and causing pain.

Let me know any tips you have or if this tip helps you.

Hannah x