Ways to get a closer shave  20 items ranked 
				
				
				
					Getting a close shave can be difficult, but these tips can help you emerge with less stubble.
				
				
				
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						Use shaving cream or gel
						
						this will allow you to get closer with the razor
					
				 
				
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						If no cream or gel is available, use conditioner
						
						it is soothing and keeps skin moist
					
				 
				
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						Get rid of ingrown hair using tweezers
						
						just pull them out
					
				 
				
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						Trim long hairs before shaving
						
						this will make for a more even shave
					
				 
				
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						Use warm water when showering or washing your face
						
						this will eliminate bumps
					
				 
				
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						Always start with clean skin
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a lot of gel or cream
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a very sharp razor
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use shaving cream for sensitive skin
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Never press down very hard when shaving; if you need to, the razor is too dull
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a razor with as many blades as possible
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Pivoting heads on razors can improve the closeness of the shave
						
						
					
				 
				
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						When shaving a beard, take very small strokes
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Wash the area thoroughly after shaving
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Moisturize while the skin is still damp
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Start with moisturized, healthy skin
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Try using an electric razor
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Never use a rusty razor
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Buy disposable razors if you would like a new blade for each shave
						
						
					
				 
				
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						Use a humidifier in the house
						
						
					
				 
				
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