Some things to look for when purchasing men's grooming products

We all have been there men, we go to the store to get some razors, skincare products, shampoo and conditioner or even the beard and mustache trimmer and we cannot make up our mind. Well here are somethings to take into consideration when you go shopping you your grooming products to help ease your confusion.It all depends what you are looking for. 

There are many types of razors. Ones with multiple blades, ones, with single blades. Disposable ones. Electric ones that are either wet or dry. and what I mean by wet or dry is the wet ones you can use in the shower and sue shaving cream, gel or oil with them and you can get the whole unit wet. The dry ones, you cannot get them wet and you use them dry and cannot use shaving cream, gel or oil with the electric shaving unit.  

If you are looking for a razor, you cannot just get any old kind. Sure those one use razors or ok. But you need to take into consideration when you get them because most of them do not have an open back to the hair out from in between the razor blades. 

Then you have to bang and tap the the razor on the side of the sink in which can and will damage the razor and the hair will still be there after you still go through all that work. and then you will have to end up using 2 or 3 to get the job done. Believe me I have been there and done that. Not only do you spend more money on the razors but you you also run the risk of damaging your skin as well and leaving it irritated as well. 

You also have to take into consideration that if you have thick and coarse facial hair you will need a better razor as well.  If you have very sensitive skin you will need a razor with a good moisturizing lubricating strip on the razor as well. not only will that help with the irritation but it will help to keep it a clean, smooth and close shave. Also some things that can effect the shaving process is the type of shaving cream, gel or oil that you use. 

The purpose of a shaving cream, gel and oil is to help nourish the skin, help aid in a nice clean smooth close shave with less irritation. Also to help prepare the hair to be shaven by making it stand strait up for a better shave as well. And then also you need a great aftershave. there are some great aftershaves of all prices that does what it says. 

You also should look for one that has Witch Hazel in it because it helps to lessen the irritation from shaving and if you have sensitive skin, you need something like that because if you don't your face will become Irritated and so forth.  No keep in mind also that when you shave you are taking off the dead skin like when you are exfoliating as well. So when you shave you don't need to exfoliate those areas that you have shaved. if you do you can damage and irritate your skin.


In the following weeks to come I will be posting other things that you need to take into consideration when you go to purchase your grooming products and also I will be giving you some tips on helping you out as well.

Until next time, remember that skincare is not only for woman but for us men too.

BiC Hybrid Flex 4 Razors Review

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Every man knows that you have to have a great razor that gets the job done. That gets close to the skin for a clean smooth shave with little to no irritation. And there are a lot of great razors out there that get the job done. A great razor is one of the most important parts of the basic men's grooming kit. and lets fave it if we didn't shave we would look like the guys from ZZ Top. which isn't a bad thing to most people. But every one is different in their preference of facial hair and this is where the razors come into play. 

Now when you choose a razor you have to take somethings in to consideration like, how sensitive your skin is, does it have a lubricating strip, if your facial hair is thick or thin, how many blades it has are just some of the things to think about. Also a big thing is how the handle of the razor fits in your hand. Because if you can't grip it properly you can slice or cut your self, and we don't need that to happen. 

The BiC Hybrid flex 4 has everything that you need. It has the lubricating strip to help the razor get that extra smooth clean cut and to also help to moisturize the skin in the process. Has a pivoting head that helps to get a closer shave from all the angles. The handle is weighted and has a non-slip grip that fits in your hand for that ultra control to keep from slipping and cutting yourself. Replaceable cartridges that are easy to put on and take off with the push of the button on the handle of the razor. Comes with 4 cartridges to get you started. And the big this is that it has 4 flexible blades that bend to help you get a close and smoother shave.

When my girlfriend Sarah gave me these razors for my birthday I was eager to use it and put the razor to the test to see if is does what it says. When I got used the razor I red the whole label front and back. Then went and washed my face and applied the shaving gel to the areas on my face that I wanted to shave.  Then I got the razor out of the package and put the cartridge on the razor as per the instruction on the label. 

The handle was weighted and had that comfortable grip and that's when I started to shave. I could feel the 4 razor blades doing their job as I could feel the lubrication strip as well. When I got done shaving I had a nice clean smooth and very close shave. There was no left over stubble that you can feel when the razor doesn't get the area that it cannot like around the neck and so forth. And my girlfriend Sarah was amazed at how close and smooth the shave was as well. Then I followed up with an after shave and put on my Vitamin C serum.  

I don't think most men know this, but they should, that when you shave you are exfoliating the skin. So if you exfoliate after you shave only do the areas that you didn't shave. Shaving actually takes the dead and old skin cells off to expose the new skin cells. And if you exfoliate the areas that you have shaved you can damage your skin leaving it irritated and red.

Pros: 4 flexible razor blades. Weighted handle, Non-slip grip. Pivoting head. Lubricating strip. Removable razor cartridges. Gives a smooth, clean, close shave. 

Cons: Improper usages may result  in cutting yourself. Younger males that use the razor must have adult supervision.

This is an amazing product that I would recommend to anyone that is of age to shave.  This will make the perfect gift for friends and family and anyone who wants a smooth clean shave. this razor you can use body as well whether its to shave your arms, chest, back, legs and so forth. You can find this product at bicworld.com or any where on line. this razor retails for about $6.00. and that's a really great price for a great product that does what it says it does.

In closing, this is an amazing product and you will be amazed with it. I am and I know that you will too. When it comes to men's grooming, take pride in yourself and have confidence in your grooming products. Because you are putting a lot of faith in that you use to make yourself look great and to show that you take price in yourself. 

Until next time, Treat other people how you would want to be treated and pay it forward.

Product disclaimer: The said product is a gift from my girlfriend!