How to Shave Properly

1. Give a haircut. Trim hair down first as short as possible by placing comb flat on the skin and trim over comb with scissors, or with clippers using the shortest guard. The less hair you start out with means less use of your razor.
2. Take a warm shower or bath. At least 10 minutes of the heat will soften skin and relax the hair follicle.
3. Exfoliate. Rid dead skin cells and provide a closer shave by using a mild exfoliator.
4. Dab on some shaving oil. Working as a barrier on your skin, the razor will glide easier instead of dragging and moisturize skin. It also helps prevent razor burn, general irritation and ingrown hairs.
6. Shave. Using a fresh blade, first go in the same direction of hair growth and then in opposite direction while holding skin taut. Don't go over the same area too many times.
7. Rinse. In between strokes, be sure to rinse blade. A clogged razor won't work well.
8. Cleanse. Rinse pubic area and pat dry with towel.
9. Moisturize. Apply a light, preferably unscented lotion.
10. Fight ingrown hairs. It has a lot to do with the products used with shaving. Using a shaving oil protects skin working as a barrier so the razor will glide easier instead of dragging, for a more comfortable shave. Made up of oils, it replenishes moisture lost from shaving and wards off irritation. Skin that is soft and pliable makes ingrown hair harder to break into.