First time shaving my face

[Bondsboy101]

Help,
i have never shaved my face, and now i feel that i need to...my dad is no longer with me and i have no older brothers. can someone please tell me what i need and how to do it?
Also tell me about your first time shaving your face, and how old you were and who taught you...Thanks

[slicnick844]

Im 15 and my dad taught me to shave my fave when I was 14. You need a regular razor and some shaving cream. (Aftershave if desired) First get face wet with warm water always warm water. Then get razor wet warm water again. then put shaving cream on your hand and put on face. If shaving near lips pull them tight. Then just lightly run razor across. Your done!

[Bondsboy101]

thanks...that realy helps me, would still love to hear how other guys do it, aswel

[snowtrax]

Wet face with warm water, apply shave cream, let sit for a minute then start doing gentle strokes rinsing often. Make sure to get right under your nose.

[slicnick844]

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[ryzzz9]

i have a crap ton of facial hair and it's pretty thick and the BEST thing I ever learned randomly from an uncle was to shave in the shower. you can pick up one of those fog-proof mirrors at Bed Bath and Beyond (or whatever bath/home store near your), and then use it in the shower to shave. the hot water/steam makes facial hair cut so easy!

[Bloo]

Shaving actually isn't that hard, and quite simple, keep in mind, your mom could probably also teach you how to shave, My mom taught me how to shave simply because I as well did not grow up with a father. Back to shaving! First off, wet your face of course, and apply a decent layer of shaving cream to your face. You have to shave from below your cheek bones down to the bottom of your jaw, and from ear to ear. Keep the razor flat against your skin so you don't cut yourself and be sure not to rush (Seriously). You must shave each part evenly and try not to go over the same spot twice as it can cause irritation. You do have to apply pressure when shaving however not a lot, just enough so you are getting a close shave, a close shave is extremely important when starting out because it can save you ALOT of irritation over the next few days. I know I didn't explain this very well, you can PM if you have any more in depth questions, you can always ask your mom, there is NO shame in that, or look up a tutorial on Youtube, I'm sure there are a few.

[Bondsboy101]

i have a crap ton of facial hair and it's pretty thick and the BEST thing I ever learned randomly from an uncle was to shave in the shower. you can pick up one of those fog-proof mirrors at Bed Bath and Beyond (or whatever bath/home store near your), and then use it in the shower to shave. the hot water/steam makes facial hair cut so easy!

Thanks that sounds great

[Bondsboy101]

What type of shavers do you use?
what type of shaving creme do you use?

[Spookysnail]

I would buy a shaver that either you're parent have bought or what your friend bought and ask for their advise if you're looking for anything more than that. And for the shaving creme/ foam, go to a shop and see whats on offer, and of course ask for advise if unsure.

[trustn01]

Always use your own razor. I use a gillet razor with three blades. I just put shaving cream on the area I want to shave and just do it with small movements. When your are shaving hair you will feel it, when there is no hair on the area it will be very smooth.

[Pulp501]

At first I used a regular razor and shaving cream, and you just put the shaving cream on your entire face, don't use too much or you'll have a really big mess, use warm water on the razor and start shaving, stroke down obviously. The hardest part is the neck, below the chin for me. Now I have an electric razor, which I recommend because it works better, less messy, regular razors are hard to clean the hair out, so you go through them fast, electric ones you can just take the hair out with ease and don't have to do it often. It's also better for shaving downstairs, or like arms or stuff like that.

[CassnovA]

if you dont get much hair then buy a trimmer. takes 30 seconds a day

[Thatcarguy]

im rocking a full beard right now and the easiest way to shave is in the shower makes your blade just slice through the hair

[Body odah Man]

I do the same right now but sans aftershave/shavign cream. Just wet the razor and shave

[deregisterme]

I did have help from my dad. However, I prefer an electric razor. I feel it's much less fuss and hassle than using a blade razor, and less likely to get cut. I wouldn't fancy trying to grow it long and using an electric razor at that point though

[mattb5187]

gillette razor are the best i have found