Getting Older Stinks » shaving http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog Grey, fat and middle aged is no way to go through life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 A foamy shave http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/11/a-foamy-shave/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/11/a-foamy-shave/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:13:53 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/11/a-foamy-shave/ The best shaving creams create a rich creamy lather and do not foam up like the cheaper drug store brands. The less "foaming" in the shave cream the better, as it is what is in contact with the skin and beard that matters.

From: men-uusa.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/11/a-foamy-shave/feed/ 0 Lather and shaving http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/28/lather-and-shaving/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/28/lather-and-shaving/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:22:03 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/28/lather-and-shaving/ A lot of foam or lather is not needed when shaving.

Many grocery and drug store shave creams contain skin irritants such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate, which are formulated to "foam up" the product. However, these irritants may be the cause of your skin problem.

From: bullz-eye.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/28/lather-and-shaving/feed/ 0 Time for shaving http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/01/time-for-shaving/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/01/time-for-shaving/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:00:13 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/01/time-for-shaving/ The best time to shave is after taking a warm bath or shower to make sure your skin is hydrated and soft.

From: webmd.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/11/01/time-for-shaving/feed/ 0 For a clean trim… http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/05/for-a-clean-trim/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/05/for-a-clean-trim/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:08:58 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/05/for-a-clean-trim/ Facial hair will absorb moisture up to 30% of its volume. Hair swollen with water becomes quite weak and therefore easier to cut.

From: men-uusa.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/05/for-a-clean-trim/feed/ 0 Luxurious wet shave http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/06/luxurious-wet-shave/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/06/luxurious-wet-shave/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:00:01 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/06/luxurious-wet-shave/ A luxurious wet shave is an indulgence that every man can easily have at home every day.

 With the proper tools, a good shave is easy to achieve and well worth it over cheap irritating disposable razors and colorful aerosol gel that some men use to shave.

From: productforeman.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/06/luxurious-wet-shave/feed/ 0 determining your beard line http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/18/determining-your-beard-line/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/18/determining-your-beard-line/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:00:26 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/18/determining-your-beard-line/ A good rough guide to determining a beard line is to keep it above your adam’s apple.

Put a finger just above your adam’s apple, that’s where you should probably end.

From: bestbeardtrimmer.org

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/18/determining-your-beard-line/feed/ 0 Extend the Life of Your Razor Blades http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:11 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/ After shaving, thoroughly clean and dry your razor blades and then completely immerse the razor head in a shallow dish filled with mineral oil. Use the rubbing alcohol to wash away the oil next time you need to use the razor.

From: free-beauty-tips.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/15/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades/feed/ 0 Softening your face http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/07/27/softening-your-face/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/07/27/softening-your-face/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:52 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/07/27/softening-your-face/ It takes as long as three minutes for shaving cream to really soften your beard.

Assuming you wash from the top down, apply your shave cream right after washing your face. By the time you’re done in the shower, and have dried off, your shaving cream should be at its most effective

From: wiki.43folders.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/07/27/softening-your-face/feed/ 0 Super close shave http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/16/super-close-shave/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/16/super-close-shave/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:00:19 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/16/super-close-shave/ For special occasions: Shave in two steps. First, shave with the grain with very light pressure. Second, reapply a coat of shaving cream and shave against the grain for super-close and smooth results.

From: about.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/16/super-close-shave/feed/ 0 How many hours do you shave in a lifetime? http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/27/how-many-hours-do-you-shave-in-a-lifetime/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/27/how-many-hours-do-you-shave-in-a-lifetime/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:00:48 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/27/how-many-hours-do-you-shave-in-a-lifetime/ The average man has more than 25,000 hairs as hard as copper wire coming out of his face and spends 3,000 hours in his lifetime shaving them off.

From: webmd.com

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