How to

Shaving is a simple process, but there are some things you need to keep in mind to get good results every time. A quality razor and shaving cream will help you achieve great results with minimal effort.

If you’re just getting started with men’s grooming, or want to improve your technique for a smoother shave the next time, we’ve got plenty of how-to guides on Shaving that will help you get there.

From top tips and helpful advice from our resident experts to videos that show you step by step how to shave properly.

Can You Shave Against the Grain, and Is It Worth the Bump Risk

Can You Shave Against the Grain, and Is It Worth the Bump Risk

Yes, you can shave against the grain. That is the easy part of the question. The part worth answering is…

How to Treat an Ingrown Hair Without Making It Worse

How to Treat an Ingrown Hair Without Making It Worse

An ingrown hair that showed up this morning does not need a scalpel, an aspirin paste, or a tweezing session…

How to Prevent Ingrown Hairs After Shaving Your Face, and Why the Next Few Days Matter Most

How to Prevent Ingrown Hairs After Shaving Your Face, and Why the Next Few Days Matter Most

A lot of men do everything the guides say on shave day. Fresh blade, warm water, a pass with the…

How to Remove Soap Buildup From a Shaving Brush, and Why Hard Water Makes It Worse

How to Remove Soap Buildup From a Shaving Brush, and Why Hard Water Makes It Worse

A shaving brush that keeps forming a stiff, pale ring at the base of the knot is not just dirty.…

Can You Use a Shaving Brush With an Electric Razor, and What Actually Works Better

Can You Use a Shaving Brush With an Electric Razor, and What Actually Works Better

A shaving brush was built for one job: loading a blade razor with a thick, cushioning lather that survives three…

Can You Shave With Regular Bar Soap, and What It Actually Does to Your Skin

Can You Shave With Regular Bar Soap, and What It Actually Does to Your Skin

You’re out of shaving soap, or you never bought any, and there’s a bar of hand soap sitting on the…

Why Your Razor Cuts Too Close to the Skin, and What Actually Fixes It

Why Your Razor Cuts Too Close to the Skin, and What Actually Fixes It

A razor that nicks you every session is not proof of clumsy technique. Most of the time the real cause…

Your Safety Razor Blades Don’t Have to Go Dull Quickly. Here’s How to Make Them Last

Your Safety Razor Blades Don’t Have to Go Dull Quickly. Here’s How to Make Them Last

If you’ve finally made the switch to a safety razor, congratulations! You’re likely saving money and reducing waste compared to…

With the Grain, Against the Grain, or Across It, How to Choose by Hair Type

With the Grain, Against the Grain, or Across It, How to Choose by Hair Type

Every shaving guide repeats the same two facts: going with the grain is safer, and going against it gets closer.…

How to Warm Shaving Cream, and Why the Can Itself Should Never Touch Heat

How to Warm Shaving Cream, and Why the Can Itself Should Never Touch Heat

A cold blob of shaving cream on a winter morning is annoying, not a real problem. Reaching for a microwave…

What Happens if You Eat Shaving Cream, and When It Is Actually an Emergency

What Happens if You Eat Shaving Cream, and When It Is Actually an Emergency

A curious toddler grabbed the can off the bathroom counter, or a distracted adult swallowed a mouthful before realizing what…

Why You Still Look Unshaven Right After Shaving, and How Much a Razor Can Fix

Why You Still Look Unshaven Right After Shaving, and How Much a Razor Can Fix

A stubble shadow that shows up within an hour of shaving is not proof the razor missed a spot. In…