Gone are the days when men only would shave their faces.
These days men shave other body parts also, in particular the back and the chest areas.
There are several reasons why men shave their chests.
Many bodybuilders do so to enable them (and others) to see their muscle definition, other it's just a personal choice, or perhaps it at the request of their partner.
Reducing the hair on the chest by shaving it off can give a lot of comfort and it also happens to be the cheapest, albeit short term, option.
The first thing to consider while shaving chest hair is to see the length of the chest hair.
If one is doing it for the first time or the length of the hair is long it is always advisable to use a trimmer and shorten the hair.
To avoid the hair getting everywhere while trimming one can lay out a newspaper to catch the hairs or do it while standing in the bath or the shower.
Doing this makes the whole process less messy.
While trimming hair in the bath can be very convenient one has to be careful that they do not end up clogging the plug hole.
Therefore, to avoid this, it is recommended that a hair catcher is used to catch as much hair as possible to minimise future blockages.
One should first take a shower before they start shaving their chest as this cleanses the skin.
Another advantage of showing is that the hair follicles get enlarged which makes shaving easier.
It is always advisable to shave in the shower so that the cut hairs can be quickly washed away.
One should use a new razor and depending on the quality of the blade one might need more than one blade.
To avoid cuts and nicks it is important to keep the blade sharp or use a new blade.
After using warm water to wet the chest one should apply a good quality shaving cream - typically the more you pay the better quality.
The shaving cream should then be applied to the whole area that is to be shaved.
It is always recommended to start doing small sections.
One should not put too much pressure and avoid using long strokes from the neck area to the pubic region.
The blade should glide over the chest.
The blade should be clean and should be de-clogged at regular intervals as the clogged blade will tend to drag on the skin causing nicks and cuts.
The blade can be cleaned by putting it under running hot water.
One should take extreme care around the nipple areas and shave very carefully.
One should do it patiently and should not put too much pressure.
After shaving one should wash with cold water and pat dry.
One should ensure that they apply a light weight moisturizer which has either aloe vera or tea tree oil element as these have antibacterial properties which are good for the skin.
The speed of hair growth will vary by person, once it is noticeable or becomes prickly it is time to shave again.
One can clear dead skin cells by scrubbing the area gently.
These simple tips will ensure one has a smooth and clean chest which your partner will definitely love.