One of the keys to a good wet shave is, naturally enough, water. Water penetrates the hair, causing it to expand; this makes the hair softer and easier to cut. Softer hair reduces the damage done to your blade (which means it'll last a bit longer), it's less likely to tear or get cut off at an angle (which reduces the likelihood of razor bumps), and may also reduce the amount of irritation you suffer due to shaving.

There are several ways to wet your hair before shaving. A great way to ensure maximum wetness is to shave while in the shower. [Read More!]

One of the more difficult areas to shave, especially when you're first shaving your head, is the part of it you can't see: the back of your skull.

For most every other part of your noggin, it's relatively easy to see what you're doing. But once you get to the back, a single mirror isn't enough to get a decent view. Unless you're fortunate enough to have 2 mirrors properly set up, you can't see what's going on back there.

What's a shaver supposed to do? [Read More!]

The thing about shaving your head is that you have to do it fairly regularly if you want to maintain the look. Some people shave every day, some shave every couple of days, some only once a week. No matter how often you do it, though, you have to keep doing it. So how do you stay with the program? [Read More!]

The life of a typical razor blade is not an easy one. Contrary to common expectation, hair is actually pretty hard. During shaving, the sharp edges of the blade will chip off at a slow but steady rate, dulling the blade after repeated shavings.

And then there's the water. Constantly getting wet, often put away with water still on the blade, eventually the blade will start to rust, which increases the rate at which the blade will dull. Most razor blades are stainless steel, so they resist rust, but it still manages to contribute to the blade's decline. [Read More!]

There are three important things that a good shaving cream will do for you. [Read More!]

In the spirit of sharing our shaving experiences, Peter Wargo sent me a nice email detailing some of his experiences, and sharing some shaving tips. [Read More!]

There is a common belief that if you crop your hair (or shave it), it will grow back thicker than before. There are other, similar beliefs, like the idea that if you pluck out one grey hair, two more will grow in its place.

Conversely, there is also the belief (among some people) that shaving your hair will cause it to grow back thinner, and eventually lead to baldness. Similarly, some people believe that wearing tight hats, or brushing the hair too much, will lead to baldness.

In case you were wondering, none of these ideas is true. [Read More!]