Shaving Time Off Your Grooming Routine

Thanks to a number of celebrities from Becks to (unfortunately) Britney and (hot off the presses) rocker John Mayer, the shaver has been elevated to the must-have grooming tool of choice. But really we all could benefit from taking a look at what shaving device we are using and possibly upgrade it while there is still Summertime sun and reason to remain bare.

These days those funny looking shaver outlets in hotels seem a bit outdated, as many shavers have gone cordless. And not only can you get a battery rechargeable shaver, but one that has a low battery indicator and a pretty long battery life as well.

On the high-end, for around £135 you can get the Braun Pulsonic Shaver. The extra cost goes toward features such as a ’sonic action motor’ that generates micro-vibrations and a ‘fast cleaning’ function that is important to keeping the shaver working properly. The battery life is about 50 minutes, which should take you through a week or two of daily shaves. On the other end of the cordless spectrum is the Remington electric shaver that is a bargain at £20. While without a lot of the extra features of a more expensive model it still has a good battery life — at 45 minutes – and should get the job done!

If you are going to go for Becks’ cool, semi-shaved hair-do, then a proper hair trimmer is the shaver for you. Wahl 300 Series Hair Trimmer is a simple, corded device for about £20, while the Oster Classic 76 is a durable trimmer with a detachable blade. Regardless of what device you use, there are a number of key things to remember, especially if you are shaving your head for the first time: ensure it’s been cut as short as possible before you shave bald; apply a lubricant or product to soften up the hairs and help prevent irritation; and finally, take your time, this is not something to rush!

And finally, for women, there are a number of great women’s shavers. Braun makes a number of epilators that help you go for more than a couple of days. They are compact, easy to use and ensure a smooth finish.

30 July 2008

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