Don’t spend too much time in the shower. 3-5 minutes should suffice. Make sure you dry off well. Fully rinse off any soap or body wash. [2] X Research source
If you’re shaving your beard, make sure to use a facial scrub or something that will clean and soften your beard before removal. [3] X Expert Source Juan SabinoProfessional Barber Expert Interview. 28 January 2020. If you’re shaving a more sensitive area, consider pre-shave oils or gels. Don’t substitute with products (soaps and other products) not intended for these uses. [4] X Research source
If you have a beard, take a trimmer with a low guard, and remove as much hair as possible. After you’ve trimmed, or if you don’t have a beard, moisten and lather your face with water and shaving cream. Take a razor and shave with the grain. Although shaving against the grain might give you a closer shave, it could also damage your skin. [5] X Expert Source Juan SabinoProfessional Barber Expert Interview. 28 January 2020. Rinse and moisturize.
Take your trimmer with a low guard and trim your back hair. Moisten and lather your back with water and soap/shaving cream. Take a razor and remove the remaining hair. Rinse and moisturize.
Make sure your hair and skin are dry. Shave or trim in the direction of the natural grain of your hair. Shave or trim all the way down. Don’t leave any hair untrimmed or unshaved as you move down your chest and stomach. Apply lotion afterwards. [6] X Research source
If you’re trimming, trim with a long attachment on a clipper. You can also do this with scissors. If you’re going to shave it all off, trim first with a shorter attachment for a clipper. When you’re done with the trimmer, moisten and apply shaving cream if you want. Use a razor to remove the left over hair. Moisturize afterward.
Shave your shoulders and biceps bare. Start on the shoulder with a trimmer and no guard. As you move down toward your elbow, use longer guards. This is because most men won’t want to completely shave their arm hair off. Make sure there are no hard hairlines when you are moving down from the biceps to the lower arm. When you’re done with the trimmer, moisten your arms and apply shaving cream if you want. Use a razor to remove the left over hair. Moisturize afterward.
If you’re trimming, make sure you use a clipper with a moderate attachment. Start with a longer attachment, and move smaller until you find the desired length. Try to trim most excess hair off with a short attachment. Moisten and lather your skin. Take a razor and shave off the rest of the hair. Rinse and moisturize afterward. [7] X Research source
Remove as much hair as you can with the shortest clipper guard possible. For hard to reach areas where you can’t maneuver a clipper, use small scissors – be careful! After removing excess hair, moisten your skin with water. In order to get the rest of your hair, take a new/sharp razor and use slow and small strokes to remove the rest of the hair. Don’t use shaving cream or lather as you might not be able to see the hair you need to remove. Moisturize afterward.
You most likely don’t need to use shaving cream, but you might want to moisten your skin with water. You’ll need access to a large mirror so you can see those hard-to-reach places. You’ll probably want a small mirror so you can maneuver it around to see harder-to-reach places. Make sure to lift your legs up so you can get all of your hair. Don’t leave uncut swaths here and there – especially in that super-hard-to-reach place. Moisturize afterward.
Do not use soap because it dries the skin. Don’t spend too long in the shower. Make sure to dry yourself thoroughly.
Take a cotton swab, cotton ball, or clean cloth rag and soap them with alcohol. Clean the razor, trimmer, and trimmer guards with your alcohol-soaked rag. Allow to dry and put away. [10] X Research source
If you’ve got a beard or other facial hair, try not to completely shave your chest and legs. If you’re going for a fully-shaved look on almost your entire body, make sure you keep up with shaving your facial hair. Consistency is key. [11] X Research source
Back. Arms and legs. Groin. Posterior. Chest. Face.
Don’t have anywhere to go. The more of your body you’ll be shaving, the more time you’ll need. Don’t rush or cut corners. [13] X Research source
Consider the bathroom. Showers or bathtubs work best. If you’re not in a shower or tub, consider putting some towels down on the floor to collect your hair. If you’re in a shower or tub, consider putting a hair blocker near your drain. Otherwise, you’ll be picking up some chemical drain cleaner to unblock your pipes in the near future. [14] X Research source
