In recent times of economic hardship it has made it hard to justify those little luxuries you once didn’t think twice about. That extra bottle of wine or that trip to the cinema is now for most sadly a distant memory. But some expenses in life you simply just can’t avoid. Every man needs to keep well groomed regardless of the bank balance. But do not fear, Pall Mall Barbers are here to help once again with some killer money saving tips on how to save money whilst maintaining your male grooming routine look and a close shave.
One blade a month will save you pounds
Disposable shaving blades are most definitely a handy way of keeping the stubble away each morning, but over the past 10 years they have become really quite pricey. Unless you decide to go for the caveman look there aren’t too many ways around splashing the cash and purchasing those safety razor blades. However there are a few ways you can try and get the most for your money. If you usually get through 2 razor blades a month see if you can reduce this to just 1 as this way you will get twice as much use for your money. In real terms this would mean that a 12 pack of disposable blades which normally costs around £16 would last you for a whole year, when previously you may have been spending double this.
How to make your razor blades last longer
You might be thinking that it’s all well and good to try and only use 1 blade a month, but the last thing you want to do is chafe your face, get any shaving rash or cause any irritation. By preparing your face with a little more care than usual prior to each shave you will be putting less ware on your blade making them last much longer while staying safe.
Softening your skin and facial hair with a hot towel will make sure that the blade glides along the face with a lot more ease. Soak a face towel in hot water and carefully place around your face, being sure to take care not to burn the skin.
Using a quality shaving cream will also make sure that the blade has a smooth journey across your skin, minimising any irritation. Although you may have to pay a few more pence for a quality cream, you will more than make up for the expense with what you save in the cost of blades.
Applying this cream with a quality mens shaving brush also ensures that it lathers itself around the face deeper. This will give your razor less friction when being used. Regularly rinse your razor under warm or hot water while you are shaving to remove trapped hairs and excess shaving cream, making sure to turn the head of the razor to rinse both sides thoroughly. Keep the blades hot whilst in use as this will ensure that the face maintains its softness and the blades keep cutting through the hair easily.
After you have finished your shave, be sure to clean and then dry your razor to give them as much life as possible. If you leave them wet then the moisture can act to corrode the metal of the razor blade which results in the blade becoming unsafe. There are a number of ways you can dry the blades; a quick dap on a towel will get rid of most of the excess water. If you have any, then cleaning alcohol will not only sterilise the blade but kill off the water and any other remaining matter. This also dries very quickly. I find the most effective method to just give the razor blades a quick blast with a hair dryer.
Save while you shave
Following the above methods to save money on shaving does not mean that you are cheap. In fact you will not only find yourself saving money on expensive blades, but also you will be getting a closer, cleaner shave overall.
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