Using a Razor Safely

GABBY: Hi again. I’m taking a break from blogging to pass along some super-important shaving basics. Right, Sophia?

SOPHIA: Absolutely—safety first!

GABBY: That’s right—safety first. You’ll notice I have my brand new razor here.

SOPHIA: That’s nice—I like the pink color.

GABBY: I know, right? Liking the color of your razor is great, but it’s not why we’re here. Your first couple of times shaving, you’re bound to make mistakes.

SOPHIA: It happens to everyone.

GABBY: Well, it happened to me, that’s for sure. So let’s review some tips. Basic razor safety fact number one? The blades are sharp.

SOPHIA: They are sharp. But that’s a good thing. You don’t want a dull blade.

GABBY: You also don’t want to cut yourself. So when you start shaving and you see the little hairs on the razor, don’t do what I did.

SOPHIA: Yeah. Don’t wipe the blade off with your finger.

GABBY: Seriously. I had those cuts on my thumb for a week. Don’t do that. To clean your blade, just run it under water.

SOPHIA: Next tip—pressure. When you’re shaving, don’t press the blade too hard on your skin.

GABBY: Honestly, you barely have to press the blade down at all. Get a razor with a pivoting head, and just guide it with your hand. Let the razor do the work.

SOPHIA: If fact, if you find yourself having to press down, it may be time for a new blade.

GABBY: Another thing—about direction. For my legs, it works best to shave upward, against the hair. That way I get more hairs each time and get a smoother shave.

SOPHIA: But for underarms, you might want to experiment, because that hair grows in all different directions. Shaving up, down and even across might work best. Use plenty of shave gel and take it slow.

GABBY: And last but not least—use water! It is so important for a close and comfortable shave.

SOPHIA: She’s speaking from experience. Water and shave gel actually helps the razor glide over your skin. Going dry is definitely a shaving don’t.

GABBY: Yeah, believe me. It’s not faster to shave without water—just painful.

SOPHIA: So that’s it—nicely done!

GABBY: Thank you. And thank all of you for tuning in to this shaving safety reminder!