The number of shaving heads and their mobility during shaving also have a great influence on the quality and cleanliness of shaving. Rotary shavers can have two or three shaving heads, mesh shavers - from one to three. Depending on this, a distinction is made between electric shavers with double and triple shaving systems.
Which razor is better: electric or machine is a matter of personal preference and habit. The arguments "for" and "against" have long been written in black and white.
| Machine | Electric shaver |
| + clearer shaves, smoother skin | - rough skin |
| - you need to steam your face and apply foam. You won't be able to shave quickly without skills. | + shaves 5-7 minutes faster |
| + cheap blades | - with a dry shave it will pay off in a year, with a wet shave - you will not be able to save |
| - high risk of cutting yourself, constant irritation on problem skin | + delicately shaves sensitive skin |
| - requires utmost attention | + you can shave and do other things at the same time |
Choosing an electric shaver: what to look for?
Manufacturers regularly equip the device with additional "buns". Let's talk about the most "delicious" ones.
- LCD display displays the battery charge level. Remind you when the razor needs to be cleaned or replaced.
- Dock station cleans, disinfects, lubricates and energizes. Your shaver is like new every morning.
- Cooling functionas a godsend if the skin reacts to any irritant. Now the sensations as if they were rubbed over the face with emery will remain in the past. A nice bonus: you no longer need gels and aftershave lotions.
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- USB connector - charge the device even in a car or from a laptop. If you go fishing with friends for a couple of days, and do not want to turn into a yeti, such a baby will help out like no other.
Which shaver is better: rotary or mesh
The rotary razor has fixed heads with rapidly rotating blade blades. Once in the micro holes, the hairs are cut clean.
The mesh device cuts the bristles with rotating knives. The base on which the blades are located vibrates.
To determine which device is better - a mesh or a rotary model, let's compare the advantages and disadvantages.
Don't want to sacrifice quality shaving, your rotary shaver is your choice. The mesh model is ideal for sensitive and inflammation-prone skin.
How to shave without irritation
Step 1: prepare
- With a dry shave, you will only get the best results on non-steamed skin. Shave first, then shower.
- On wet cheeks, the razor slides reluctantly. The bristles, "softened" after water procedures, do not lend themselves well to blades.
- Disinfect your skin with cologne before shaving. Wait until dry. For those with dry skin, this should not be done - you will get peeling and an unpleasant feeling of tightness.
Step 2: choose the right angle
For maximum contact between the blades and the bristles, hold the razor perpendicularly. With your free hand, pull the skin slightly to lift the hairs:
- use a mesh razor to move up and down;
- rotary - in a circle.
Step 3: don't overdo it
You do not need to press the razor to your face and rub it in one place for a long time. Your face is not a grinder -))). This enthusiasm is fraught with redness and irritation.
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Step 4: take care of your electric shaver in a timely manner
How to clean your shaver:
- do not be lazy to clean the shaving head after every use.Shake out the remaining hairs from the blades with a special brush;
- if the box says Washable, then the cleaning process is greatly simplified. All you need is to put the shaving head under the stream of water;
- if a docking station is included, use it. It will extend the life of the device.
How to lubricate your electric shaver:
- regularly lubricate the razor with the machine oil that comes with the kit;
- apply 1-2 drops to the mesh,
- spread with your finger over the surface,
- Run the shaver for a minute to get the grease on the cutting unit.
In a foil shaver, change the shaving head every 1.5 years. Rotary - after 2 years.
Step 5: be patient
Your skin will not like it if you have been shaving with a machine all your life and decided to "switch" to an electric shaver. It will respond with irritation and redness. Be patient. Everything will be fine in a couple of weeks.
Minimalism and versatility will be appreciated even by those who cannot be surprised with anything.
