A handful of men strutted their stuff in the recent New York fashion week with a rugged and unshaven face- from Gucci, Prada, Buckler, and even at Michael Bastian’s Gant show to name a few. Not discrediting the look of a bedhead during the colder seasons, most of the models were indeed clean shaven. Sporting a shaven face keeps me feeling fresh and young.
With a hot cup of green tea on one hand, I emerged from the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Station in NYC. I spotted a handsome shop called The Art of Shaving. The spot housed an array of shaving razors, brushes, and an elite collection of grooming products perfect for any gent in your life. The masculine vibe brings back the old school way of shaving.
According to our friend, Roy at the grand central’s shop, there are 4 elements of the Perfect Shave – prepare, lather up!, shave and moisturize. Some pointers to remember are: always shave after or during the a hot shower, lather up with a shaving cream using a shaving brush, always shave with the grain first, i.e. in the direction the hair grows and after shaving, apply an after-shave balm to soothe,refresh and regenerate the skin. These elements keep us attain and maintain a healthier and smoother skin.
Stop by a local shop and you’d be surprised. I was. I even picked up a travel kit for a friend who’s always on the move. Now I’m set to use my badger before the Oscars!
