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5 foolproof tips for smooth shaving

With a few healthy habits, you can steer clear of cuts and razor burn.


LearnSkin care5 foolproof tips for smooth shaving
Make sure your skin is wet
Always use a cream or gel
Shave in the right direction
Make sure you dispose of razors when it’s time—and store them in a dry place
Shave carefully if you have breakouts

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Shaving is a part of most hygiene routines. In fact, it’s one of the most popular ways to remove hair. But have you ever cut yourself shaving or come away with razor burn? Many people have. But that doesn’t mean shaving has to be intimidating or that it has to end in cuts or irritation.

Whether you’re lathering up to shave your beard, your underarms, or your legs, here’s a simple guide to this common grooming practice.

Sources: Cleveland Clinic. Tips for a Smooth Shav... + 4
  1. Cleveland Clinic. Tips for a Smooth Shave Every Time. February 17, 2023.
  2. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Hair Removal: How to Shave. Accessed March 13, 2025.
  3. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Skin Care Tips for Men. Accessed March 13, 2025.
  4. Cleveland Clinic. Shaving vs. Waxing: What’s Better for Your Skin? August 30, 2024.
  5. Gilette: Face Shaving Tips: Against the Grain. Accessed March 13, 2025.
Written by Olivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.March, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Olivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.March, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
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