Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Shaving is easy if you know how — here are some tips to get the best shave of your life:
1. Wash your face with warm water and a good exfoliating prep scrub to remove any gunk — including dirt and dead skin cells — that would otherwise clog up your blade. Alternatively, you can use a hot towel to soften up your whiskers and open your pores, making it easier for the razor to glide smoothly across your face and effortlessly slice through the hairs.
2. Choose a shave product that’ll lubricate your skin and soften the hairs without drying out your face. The type of shave aid you use is down to personal preference: Shave cream is traditional for a pillowy, smooth shave, but those who want to be able to see where they’re shaving more clearly — if, for example, they’re experimenting with some different beard styles — may want to try a soft, transparent shave butter instead.
3. It’s vital to know how to shave with the grain (especially around the crease of the neck), as it helps to prevent razor burn, skin irritation and ingrown hair (if you try to go against the grain and discover that your skin generally isn’t prone to irritation, then shaving this way is certainly a one-way trip to Smooth City — just be aware that this isn’t true for most people.)
4. For cheeks as smooth as a baby’s bottom, make your razor strokes long and apply a consistent amount of pressure.
5. A shave isn’t over when you put the razor down — proper aftercare soothes your skin when it needs it most. Since shaving is a natural exfoliant, make sure you always apply a gentle alcohol-free post shave cream afterwards to put back what you took out by shaving. This will help to soothe, nourish and hydrate your skin.
6. Check it out! You’re even more handsome now that you can actually see your own face! And all it took was a few basics: The right preparation, knowing how to shave with the grain, and how to care for your skin afterwards. We told you it’s easy when you know how.
Check out more helpful videos in the Dollar Shave Club How To Library of How To’s here on YouTube, or head to DollarShaveClub.com.
Shaving is easy if you know how — here are some tips to get the best shave of your life:
1. Wash your face with warm water and a good exfoliating prep scrub to remove any gunk — including dirt and dead skin cells — that would otherwise clog up your blade. Alternatively, you can use a hot towel to soften up your whiskers and open your pores, making it easier for the razor to glide smoothly across your face and effortlessly slice through the hairs.
2. Choose a shave product that’ll lubricate your skin and soften the hairs without drying out your face. The type of shave aid you use is down to personal preference: Shave cream is traditional for a pillowy, smooth shave, but those who want to be able to see where they’re shaving more clearly — if, for example, they’re experimenting with some different beard styles — may want to try a soft, transparent shave butter instead.
3. It’s vital to know how to shave with the grain (especially around the crease of the neck), as it helps to prevent razor burn, skin irritation and ingrown hair (if you try to go against the grain and discover that your skin generally isn’t prone to irritation, then shaving this way is certainly a one-way trip to Smooth City — just be aware that this isn’t true for most people.)
4. For cheeks as smooth as a baby’s bottom, make your razor strokes long and apply a consistent amount of pressure.
5. A shave isn’t over when you put the razor down — proper aftercare soothes your skin when it needs it most. Since shaving is a natural exfoliant, make sure you always apply a gentle alcohol-free post shave cream afterwards to put back what you took out by shaving. This will help to soothe, nourish and hydrate your skin.
6. Check it out! You’re even more handsome now that you can actually see your own face! And all it took was a few basics: The right preparation, knowing how to shave with the grain, and how to care for your skin afterwards. We told you it’s easy when you know how.
Check out more helpful videos in the Dollar Shave Club How To Library of How To’s here on YouTube, or head to DollarShaveClub.com.
