Ah, the elusive, perfect shave. Every man, at some point in his life, has experienced the aggravation of having to go through a day with an improperly shaved beard. As a man, it's very uncomfortable and downright annoying. Once our fingers touch that stray hair on our face, we can't help but feel like we did something ridiculously foolish.

So, to help us avoid this otherwise unwanted occurrence, here are five tips on how you can finally achieve the perfect shave!

5. Make sure you wet your face with warm water before you start shaving

This is actually one of the keys in achieving the perfect shave. Since your pores open up and hair becomes weaker when it gets saturated with warm water, your facial hair will have a better chance of being shaved properly if it's fully wet.

4. Use a good quality shaving cream

Contrary to a number of conventional products, the less foamy shaving creams are actually the best, since these contain a high concentration of lubricants that will make it easier for the razor to glide over your skin, according to Men-U.

3. Don't scrimp on your razor

Do not be afraid to invest in a good quality razor, and change your blades often. Remember that you're not just cutting off hair when you shave. You are also scraping off up to two layers of surface skin. Thus, you need the sharpest, cleanest blade available.

2. Target the grain of your beard

Always shave according to the direction that your hair is growing. Make it a point to utilize short, precise strokes when you shave, and make sure that you don't go over the same area more than once. Don't put too much pressure on the razor too, according to Business Insider. Make the razor work for you.

1.  Don't forget the aftershave

A soothing aftershave is actually a must, since shaving essentially removes hair and about two layers of your skin. Thus, applying a good quality moisturizer is a must. Oh, and when it come to aftershave products, go for the ones that are not alcohol-based. Alcohol-based products may dry your skin, causing some irritation.

Keep these tips in mind, and you can be certain that your next shaving session will be quite better than the usual. With these tips, may you be able to achieve the perfect shave!

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