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Things Every Girl Should Know Before Shaving Her Face

By Editorial Staff in Health and Fitness On 3rd September 2016

It’s really strange to hear about women shaving their faces, but let’s be honest – we get hair on our faces too. Unlike men, women don’t get full beards and mustaches. However, we still have that epically annoying peach fuzz that often comes off at the waxing salon. That being said, a lot of women are getting tired of putting hot wax on their face. They want to have an easier way to do things that doesn’t involve a risk of breakouts. So, why not take a cue from Marylin Monroe and shave that fuzz off?

#1 First, Grab The Right Kind Of Razor.

Getting rid of facial peach fuzz is best done with a straight-edge facial razor called a dermaplaning razor. This kind of razor does two awesome things worth noting.

#2 Dermaplaning Is Excellent For Exfoliation And Hair Removal.

Unlike waxing, dermaplaning doesn't irritate the skin. It just removes the hair and also scrapes off dead skin cells.

#3 It’s Also Ideal For Smoothing Out Skin.

This makes your products stick better. This is why a lot of men who shave look 5 years younger than they really are - they're always removing dead skin cells.

#4 Shaving Has Been Much Maligned.

For example, there's a myth that shaving your face makes hair grow back thicker and darker.

#5 But Shaving Actually Doesn’t Impact Hair Growth.

It just feels that way, explained one NYC dermatologist. "That myth exists because people mistake the wispy feeling of their unshaven facial hair with the slightly blunt feeling they experience as their hair starts to grow back in as 'thicker,' and the new, not-yet-sun-bleached hair as 'darker,'" Dr. Schultz explained in a Cosmo article.

#6 Here’s What You Need To Know About Shaving Before You Start.

Once you have the right razor, you need to wet your entire face first. This softens the hair.

#7 You’ll Need Shaving Gel Or Cream.

The gel helps get rid of friction and is also non-clogging.

#8 Use The Razor Against Their Growth Pattern.

This gives you a way closer shave. There's no reason to be subtle. You want that hair GONE, right?

#9 Once You’re Done Shaving, Rinse Off Your Face.

Just because you can't see that shaving gel doesn't mean it isn't there.

#10 Moisturize Your Face.

Shaving gels can be a bit harsh on delicate facial tissue, and that can lead to drying. So, apply a nice thin layer of your favorite moisturizer once you're done shaving.

#11 Take Good Care Of Your Razor.

Once you're done with the shave, rinse your razor in cold water and dip it in rubbing alcohol.

#12 Experts Also Suggest Tossing These Razors After Three Times Of Use.

These razors are a lot duller than what you're used to using on your legs, and they can't be sharpened. So, toss them after three uses.

#13 A Minor Caveat:

You Might Get Ingrown Hairs. This happens with waxing, too, so it's kind of a moot point.

#14 It Might Look Weird, But It Works.

After all, major Hollywood beauties like Liz Taylor and Marylin Monroe did it for a reason.

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