Shaving: 4 Mistakes to Avoid!

Shaving is a quick, painless, and practical hair removal method, but to achieve smooth, irritation-free skin, it's essential to follow some key steps.

If you often experience itchiness after shaving, ingrown hairs, irritation, or redness, you might be making some common mistakes that affect your shaving results.

Discover the 4 most frequent mistakes and how to avoid them for the perfect shave!

1. Not Preparing Your Skin Properly

💡 The secret to a perfect shave? Start before you even pick up the razor!

One of the most common mistakes is shaving on dry or unexfoliated skin. This can lead to ingrown hairs, irritation, and a less effective shave.

How to Prepare Your Skin for Shaving?

Gentle Exfoliation: Use a mild scrub before shaving to remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs. Milky Scrub is perfect as it gently exfoliates while hydrating the skin.

Apply a Shaving Foam: Never shave dry!
Using a hydrating product like Foamtastic reduces friction and protects the skin.

2. Using an Old or Low-Quality Razor

🪒 A dull or low-quality razor can irritate your skin and fail to cut hair properly!

If you notice your razor doesn’t glide smoothly or you’re getting more cuts and redness than usual, it’s time to replace it!

Why Is a High-Quality Razor Important?

Old or cheap blades tend to pull hairs instead of cutting them, leading to folliculitis, irritation, and ingrown hairs.

A flexible-head razor adapts better to your body’s curves, preventing excessive pressure, especially in sensitive areas.

Sharp, high-quality blades ensure a more effective and gentle shave. The Razor Starter Set is designed specifically for this.

💡 How often should you change your razor blade?

It depends! Factors like usage frequency and the size of the shaved area matter. The Fler Razor features 5 blades surrounded by a moisture-release ring, making it last longer — up to 7 full-body shaves.

In general, replace the Fler blade once the lubrication strip has worn off.

3. Shaving Against the Grain Right Away

⚡ The temptation to shave against the grain is strong, but if you have sensitive skin, doing it immediately is not the best choice!

Shaving against the grain right away can increase the risk of irritation, post-shave itchiness, redness, and ingrown hairs.

How to Shave Perfectly?

First pass in the direction of hair growth → Reduces friction and prepares the skin.
Second pass against the grain (if necessary) → Only if you want an extra-smooth result and your skin can handle it.
Don’t press the razor too hard → Let it glide gently without applying too much pressure.

4. Not Treating Your Skin After Shaving

✨ Shaving doesn’t end with the last razor stroke! Post-shave care is essential.

Many people skip post-shave care, increasing the risk of dryness, itching, and irritation.

How to Hydrate and Protect Your Skin After Shaving?

Rinse with cold water → Helps close pores and reduce irritation.
Use a soothing moisturizer → After shaving, apply a cream like Slow It Down, which hydrates the skin and slows hair regrowth.
Avoid harsh products → Stay away from alcohol-based or heavily perfumed products immediately after shaving to prevent irritation.
Choose loose-fitting clothes → After shaving, opt for soft, breathable fabrics to avoid friction on freshly shaved skin.

💡 Extra Tip:
If you have extremely sensitive skin, apply a soothing oil like Hoily Drops not just after shaving to calm redness but also in the following days to prevent irritation.

So, How to Get the Perfect Shave?

By following these tips, you can say goodbye to ingrown hairs, redness, and irritation, achieving silky smooth skin after shaving.