Advantages and disadvantages of face shaving you must know of
| Updated: May 15, 2020, 12:11 IST
Removing hair from the face has been a trend since ages for women. There are so many ways in which you can do that - waxing, threading and shaving are the common ones. Now that salons and spas are shut due to the lockdown, women have been taking the matter in their own hands and trying to shave their face at home as it is the simplest and pain-free option to deal with. It is also the best way to get rid of peach fuzz.
But, there are a few common myths when it comes to shaving the face. One of which says the hair that grows back is thicker and darker. The truth is that shaving does not in any way increase the hair follicles and neither does it make the hair look darker. It might only seem to be thicker because shaving cuts the hair just at the surface where the hair is the thickest. The truth about shaving is that it doesn't change anything when it comes to thickness or darkness.
There are a few advantages and disadvantages that you must always know of:
- It is a pain-free method. The hair isn't pulled out from the skin which makes it a seamless process.
- It is inexpensive as you only have to buy yourself a razor blade. You can do this on your own at home as well.
- Hair removal creams are harsh on the skin and causes some kind of reaction, shaving avoids it.
Disadvantages:
- If shaving is done wrongly, it can cause razor burns and ingrowths.
- If the hair is darker than the skin, it is possible to have a shadow effect being caused.
- Regrown hair could be darker and can very much appear stubbly if the natural hair is thick.
- Regrowth will be faster and frequent so you will have to keep shaving often.
This is how you shave your face - First of all, wet your face before you start shaving. You can shave your face using a shaving cream or a foam gel, whatever suits your skin. Use a razor with a sharp blade. Blunt ones can cause razor burns and can also lead to ingrowths.
An electric shaving method is rather quick and can be done without any foam gel. It even helps in avoiding cuts and burns left by the razor blades.
But, there are a few common myths when it comes to shaving the face. One of which says the hair that grows back is thicker and darker. The truth is that shaving does not in any way increase the hair follicles and neither does it make the hair look darker. It might only seem to be thicker because shaving cuts the hair just at the surface where the hair is the thickest. The truth about shaving is that it doesn't change anything when it comes to thickness or darkness.
There are a few advantages and disadvantages that you must always know of:
- It is a pain-free method. The hair isn't pulled out from the skin which makes it a seamless process.
- It is inexpensive as you only have to buy yourself a razor blade. You can do this on your own at home as well.
- Hair removal creams are harsh on the skin and causes some kind of reaction, shaving avoids it.
Disadvantages:
- If shaving is done wrongly, it can cause razor burns and ingrowths.
- If the hair is darker than the skin, it is possible to have a shadow effect being caused.
- Regrown hair could be darker and can very much appear stubbly if the natural hair is thick.
- Regrowth will be faster and frequent so you will have to keep shaving often.
This is how you shave your face - First of all, wet your face before you start shaving. You can shave your face using a shaving cream or a foam gel, whatever suits your skin. Use a razor with a sharp blade. Blunt ones can cause razor burns and can also lead to ingrowths.
An electric shaving method is rather quick and can be done without any foam gel. It even helps in avoiding cuts and burns left by the razor blades.