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Shaving Cream or Gel?
Robmeister:
Don't get me wrong....I enjoy the menthol cool thang on the noggin as well.
In one particular article I read that the menthol should be saved for _LAST_ as you want the pores to remain open during the shaving.
A menthol shaving cream/gel with it's cooling effect will close the pores before you shave.
Here's a snippet
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STEP TWO: PREP
Always shave your head after or at the end of a shower, to soften the hair, open the pores, and cleanse the skin. Your shower should last at least 10 minutes. During the shower, lightly soap a washcloth and with a slight pressure glide the cloth all over your head against the grain. This will lift the hair for easier shaving. Rinse your head and the washcloth remain in the shower for few additional minutes. Next, apply a good shave cream and let it stand for a few minutes to soften the hair even more. I swear b Truefitt and Hill's Shave Cream. Stay away from gels or products which contain menthol, which will close your pores and stiffen the hair. Shaving cream is ideally applied with a brush to soften and lift the hair. Never skimp on the preparation. This is vital to a good head shave!
Here's the whole article:
http://haircutsformen.org/buzz/pages/tipsshave.htm
schro:
hmmm, interesting article. Still, I love the feeling of the menthol too much to give it up. A glutton for punishment I guess.
PigPen:
--- Quote from: schro on January 23, 2007, 09:35:33 AM ---hmmm, interesting article. Still, I love the feeling of the menthol too much to give it up. A glutton for punishment I guess.
--- End quote ---
I second that motion
tomgallagher:
Interesting. I thought he was kidding.
czeiter:
i use Edge advanced gel for sensitive skin on my head and face!!!
zeiter
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