Knowing how to shave against the grain is important for a clean, smooth face. But if you don't know how to do it properly, it may lead to irritation, razor burn, or small cuts. I promise you, however, that you don't need advanced knowledge or skills to achieve a close shave. All you need is patience! Although a sharp razor blade will help. What Is the Grain? The grain refers to the direction your hair grows. But when we talk about how to shave against the grain, that doesn’t necessarily mean shaving upwards. The hair on your cheeks may naturally grow parallel to your jawbone, whereas the hair ..read more

Pre-order your razor on Kickstarter! You've seen multiple versions of this razor on our YouTube channel, in our blog, and on our Instagram, and now it's finally ready for production. But we need your help to make it happen. We want this razor to be a durable, affordable double edge razor for any working man who wants to elevate his morning routine. After launching the Bearded Lady Shave Company, I reached out to Mayur Patel, an artisan shave enthusiast and 3D printer designer. I wanted a reversible razor that would appeal to everyone on the wet shaving spectrum. This razor design accommodates ..read more

Razor burn, dry skin, and ingrown hairs are all results of shave irritation. You don't need to accept it as part of your shave routine! Preventing shave irritation is easier than you may think.     1. Prepare your face with water and pre-shave oil The water doesn't need to be steaming hot - just warm enough to open up your pores. Pre-shave oil stimulates your hair follicles to make the whiskers stand straight up. This makes it easier for your razor blade to cut the hair as close to the skin as possible. It also helps the soap lather better on your skin. 2. Use a shave brush The brush a ..read more

We talked to barber and dog mama Raquel from Fellow Barber. If you're looking to get Chris Evans's hair and beard style, you can check out her interview with Men's Journal. But if you want to know more about the barber herself, read on! image courtesy of Raquel @raqattaq What do you like to do during your time off? I love hanging out with with my dog Lucky and going on adventures. Hanging outdoors and exploring NYC is super fun. Being from California, every turn is a surprise. Whether it's the beach or riding bikes it's mostly just lighthearted kid stuff that makes me happiest. Where do yo ..read more

The neck can be a difficult spot to shave, with its pesky dips and curves and jugulars! But we have a few quick tips for you to get a smooth neck shave. And as long as you go slowly with a sharp razor, you can get a close shave without irritation (or blood loss).     Do your first pass with the grain, and your second pass against the grain. This rule always applies when shaving your face. Hold the blade with a stiff wrist at a steep angle against your skin. This gets the blade as close to your skin as possible, while still maintaining control. Use short, overlapping strokes. With short stroke ..read more

As Father’s Day looms closer, I can’t help but reflect on the vital role that fathers play in the development of young men, and it starts more often than not with first learning how to shave.   I think back to when I started to grow facial hair (a really long time ago), and how excited I was to start shaving just like my Dad. My Dad wasn’t as cool as I am (he uses an electric razor), and I poke fun at him every now and then. But this theme still holds true today. Teaching our young men to take good care of their face and having a man movement - a bearded lady moment if you will - is the b ..read more

Trish embodies everything we care about at Bearded Lady Shave Company: self-care, attention to detail, and a stellar shave. We sat down with Trish to talk a bit about themself, the history of barbering, and what their customers can expect from sitting in the chair. image courtesy of Trish @tac_the_knife What brought you to Atlanta? I moved to Atlanta in 2001 to work as a carpenter and welder in the Alliance Theater Company’s prop shop. What do you enjoying doing on your day off? On my days off, I enjoy hiking, reading, cooking, and taking care of personal home improvement goals. Can you give ..read more

Most people don't shave with a straight razor at home for a variety of reasons: they're afraid to cut themselves, they think it's time consuming, they don't have the patience for it, or they simply never learned how. Owner Nick shows you how to use a straight razor, with some close shots of his technique so that you can see the angles he uses to achieve the perfect shave. 4 Tips for Shaving with a Straight Razor   1. Go Slow! Speed will come with practice. Shaving with a straight razor gives you more control over how the blade interacts with your beard. With a straight razor, you can really g ..read more

For many new wet shavers, there comes a time when your new badger brush just isn’t performing like when it was fresh from the box. The bristles stick together, it doesn’t lather like it used to, it might have mildew smell to it, and it doesn’t retain water and heat like it used to. Don’t worry, your brush isn’t falling apart and it’s not defective: it’s just needs a quick cleaning. As you go through the dozens of shaves with your shave brush, the soap, dead skin particles, minerals from the water, and oils from your skin build up in the base (or “knot”), and hinder the performance of the brush ..read more

Changing your morning shave routine is a big commitment. If you're not sure whether a double edge razor is right for you, consider these 10 reasons why you should improve your shave game. 10 Reasons to Wet Shave with a Double Edge Razor 1. There’s an initial investment in the razor, but otherwise everything else is a minimal cost. You could still use your aerosol shaving cream without a brush. You could purchase a $5 brush, or you could spend a lot of money on brushes and soap. A cartridge razor costs anywhere between $3-5 per cartridge razor, whereas a razor blade costs anywhere between 5-2 ..read more