Shaving is the removal of hair, by using a razor
or any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down—to the level of
the skin or otherwise.
Shaving is most commonly practiced by men to remove their facial hair and by women to remove their leg and underarm hair.
A man is called clean-shaven if he has had his beard entirely removed.
Both men and women sometimes shave their chest hair, abdominal hair, leg hair, underarm hair, pubic hair or any other bodily hair.
Head shaving is much more common among men.
It is often associated with religious practice, the armed forces and some competitive sports such as swimming, running and extreme sports.
Men may use an aftershave lotion after they have finished shaving.
It may contain an antiseptic agent such as isopropyl alcohol, both to prevent infection from cuts and to act as an astringent to reduce skin irritation, a perfume, and a moisturizer to soften the facial skin
EFFECTS OF SHAVING
Shaving can have numerous side effects, including cuts, abrasions, and irritation. Many side effects can be minimized by using a fresh blade, applying plenty of lubrication, and avoiding pressing down with the razor.
A shaving brush can also help. The cosmetic market in some consumer economies offers many products to reduce these effects; they commonly dry the affected area, and some also help to lift out the trapped hair(s).
Some people who shave choose to use only single-blade or wire-wrapped blades that shave farther away from the skin. Others have skin that cannot tolerate razor shaving at all; they use depilatory shaving powders to dissolve hair above the skin's surface, or grow a beard.
Shaving is most commonly practiced by men to remove their facial hair and by women to remove their leg and underarm hair.
A man is called clean-shaven if he has had his beard entirely removed.
Both men and women sometimes shave their chest hair, abdominal hair, leg hair, underarm hair, pubic hair or any other bodily hair.
Head shaving is much more common among men.
It is often associated with religious practice, the armed forces and some competitive sports such as swimming, running and extreme sports.
Men may use an aftershave lotion after they have finished shaving.
It may contain an antiseptic agent such as isopropyl alcohol, both to prevent infection from cuts and to act as an astringent to reduce skin irritation, a perfume, and a moisturizer to soften the facial skin
EFFECTS OF SHAVING
Shaving can have numerous side effects, including cuts, abrasions, and irritation. Many side effects can be minimized by using a fresh blade, applying plenty of lubrication, and avoiding pressing down with the razor.
A shaving brush can also help. The cosmetic market in some consumer economies offers many products to reduce these effects; they commonly dry the affected area, and some also help to lift out the trapped hair(s).
Some people who shave choose to use only single-blade or wire-wrapped blades that shave farther away from the skin. Others have skin that cannot tolerate razor shaving at all; they use depilatory shaving powders to dissolve hair above the skin's surface, or grow a beard.
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