Just like the title says, what do you do with the few minutes that you have a towel on your face?
I guess I'll provide some background on this question. I've been truly wetshaving for about 3 months now. Been using my Merkur HD and Derby blades then entire time, along with some Gentleman's Quarter cream. I'm about out of blades and cream, and have ordered a blade sampler as well as TOBS Avacado and Mugso cream.
So, for the last 3 months I've used nothing but the same Derby blades and HD. Wanted to concentrate on my technique and get that down before I changed anything.
The shaves haven't been particularly good, but I generally don't do a ATG pass because it causes ingrown hairs along my neckline. However I have learned alot, and really want to start experimenting.
I've read Kyle's prep, and noticed that I already do alot of it. I currently prep mostly in the shower. I'll turn the shower on and let the water heat up. Meanwhile, I fill up the sink with hot water, splash some on my face, and rub in some cream with my fingers for a minute or so. Then jump in the shower. After a few minutes, I"ll put a hot wet towel on my face, and let that sit for a few minutes. Seems to get the hair soft enough.
So I was pondering over my increased water bill, and wondered if I would do better to follow Kyle's prep to the letter, either before or after the shower. The thought occurred to me though, that I would just be standing there waiting on the towel to do it's thing. So, what do some of you do while you have the towel on your face? Or do you have an ingenious way to hold the towel to you face so that you can use both hands?
Also, about the ingrown hairs, does anybody have any suggestions? Typically I won't get them unless I do an ATG pass. I always remember to do a WTH and XTG pass beforehand. I rarely get any razorburn after shaving, but the next day I pay for it when (what I believe are) the ingrown hairs show up. It usually makes shaving painful and I have to take a day off.
I would also like to note, that the only post shave that I do is splash cold water on my face a few times, then put on some Nivea cooling balm.
I guess I'll provide some background on this question. I've been truly wetshaving for about 3 months now. Been using my Merkur HD and Derby blades then entire time, along with some Gentleman's Quarter cream. I'm about out of blades and cream, and have ordered a blade sampler as well as TOBS Avacado and Mugso cream.
So, for the last 3 months I've used nothing but the same Derby blades and HD. Wanted to concentrate on my technique and get that down before I changed anything.
The shaves haven't been particularly good, but I generally don't do a ATG pass because it causes ingrown hairs along my neckline. However I have learned alot, and really want to start experimenting.
I've read Kyle's prep, and noticed that I already do alot of it. I currently prep mostly in the shower. I'll turn the shower on and let the water heat up. Meanwhile, I fill up the sink with hot water, splash some on my face, and rub in some cream with my fingers for a minute or so. Then jump in the shower. After a few minutes, I"ll put a hot wet towel on my face, and let that sit for a few minutes. Seems to get the hair soft enough.
So I was pondering over my increased water bill, and wondered if I would do better to follow Kyle's prep to the letter, either before or after the shower. The thought occurred to me though, that I would just be standing there waiting on the towel to do it's thing. So, what do some of you do while you have the towel on your face? Or do you have an ingenious way to hold the towel to you face so that you can use both hands?
Also, about the ingrown hairs, does anybody have any suggestions? Typically I won't get them unless I do an ATG pass. I always remember to do a WTH and XTG pass beforehand. I rarely get any razorburn after shaving, but the next day I pay for it when (what I believe are) the ingrown hairs show up. It usually makes shaving painful and I have to take a day off.
I would also like to note, that the only post shave that I do is splash cold water on my face a few times, then put on some Nivea cooling balm.
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