The Essential Shaving Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Get It Done

1. Wash your face with soap and warm water
This helps remove oils from your skin and softens your facial hair, making it easier for your razor to remove the hairs comfortably. Or, better yet, shave after a shower when your facial hair is fully saturated with water.

2. Apply a layer of shave prep (like our Schick Hydro Sensitive Shave Gel!)

Shave preps provide a cushion for your skin which helps to reduce friction between the razor and your face. Using a shave prep with moisturising or soothing properties can help reduce irritation and keep your skin feeling comfortable.

3. Pull skin taught and shave in the direction of hair growth
Using your non-dominant hand, pull the skin taught if needed. Take your time and shave carefully over sensitive areas, making sure to rinse the blade between sections.

Razors like our Schick Speed 5 or Schick Quattro 4 feature an edging blade that can be used to neaten up sideburns or for edging your mo’.

Our Hydro 5 Sensitive auto-adjusts while shaving. The unique Shock Absorb Technology backs off when too much pressure is applied and adds pressure when needed, letting you customise the balance of contact and pressure for your skin while helping to protect from irritation.

4. Rinse your face with cool water
Rinsing your face will remove any remaining shave gel and the cold water will help close your pores to reduce irritation or inflammation.

5. Complete your skincare routine
Skin can be irritated after shaving, so choose an aftershave balm or moisturiser geared towards your skin type to help calm the skin.

Schick tip:

Use a clean, sharp blade. Newer blades require less force to cut through the hair than dull blades. Since you don’t need much pressure with a new blade, you’ll reduce the risk of nicks and cuts.