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Shaving. Before or after a shower?

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    #32
    RichT
    Registered Users Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭RichT


    Regarding the misting mirror issue......

    Place a small amount of washing up liquid (ask missus what this is) on a cloth, and rub all over the mirror pre shower/shave.

    Mirror will stay mist free for weeks


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    #33
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    Uriel. wrote: »
    Plus I have an anti-fog mirror which works perfectly - so it's all good!! :)

    Where do you get those in Ireland ?!?!?!?


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    #34
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    I generally tend to let the beard grow and shave it off in 1 big lump with a trimmer...

    Find it handier to shave before I shower so I can fully clean up as well...


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    #35
    stoneill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭stoneill


    The anti-fogging method.
    Has been used by generations of SCUBA divers to prevent goggles fogging up.

    Get up a good deep snorting hocker, the type that drags up from the base of the stomach and drags all the phlegm from the back of the nose.
    Hock that beauty onto your mirror and smear and wipe the mirror with it.
    Rise off your wonderful creation and hey presto! No fogging.

    Also to answer the original question - shave after shower.
    Beard, legs, back, BCS, everywhere.


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    #36
    Korvanica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    I shave in the shower...


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    #37
    tfitzgerald
    Registered Users Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭tfitzgerald


    I shave in the shower


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    #38
    Uriel.
    Registered Users Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭Uriel.


    opinion guy wrote: »
    Where do you get those in Ireland ?!?!?!?

    I picked mine up in a bathroom company (not sure If I can give the name ) when I got my bathroom done, 2 years ago. It has LED lights and all built into it :D I honestly can't remember the price though, sorry.


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    #39
    Screaminmidget
    Registered Users Posts: 2,059 ✭✭✭Screaminmidget


    yawha wrote: »
    I shave in the shower. Don't use a mirror either. I get any bits I've missed when I look in the mirror after showering, but usually I'll get 95% of it.

    This. Dunno why though, just do....
    Always try and leave the bits near the bottom of my neck and near my ears till i get out though :P


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    #40
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,012 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    After for me.....I do brush my teeth beforehand though :confused:


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    #41
    Magic Eight Ball
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭Magic Eight Ball


    Korvanica wrote: »
    I shave in the shower...

    I brush my teeth in the shower. :D
    + There's something deeply unsatisfying about shaving after a shower.


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    #42
    P_1
    Registered Users Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Before.

    I always do some quasi-hot towel shave though.

    Soak a face cloth in near to boiling water, put it over your face for about a minute, shave away and cover your face with a face cloth soaked in cold water afterwards.

    Best way to wake yourself up in the morning ;)


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    #43
    Benicetomonty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭Benicetomonty


    Always before. I wash my face before the chave with hot water and soap (if I've time!), that softens the bristles up adequately. Still hate shaving, either way!


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    #44
    pragmatic1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,573 ✭✭✭pragmatic1


    Before. After having a shower and drying I dont want to have to shave.


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    #45
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    I always shave before a shower, just prefer it that way. Would also brush the teeth before the shower too!


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    #46
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    During, haven't used shaving foam in years, I just shave under the shower and then finish any bits I missed when I get out.


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    #47
    garbanzo
    Registered Users Posts: 741 ✭✭✭garbanzo


    Northern Monkey wrote: »
    During, haven't used shaving foam in years, I just shave under the shower and then finish any bits I missed when I get out.


    Identical routine for mr garbanzo !


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    #48
    Sofiztikated
    Registered Users Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭Sofiztikated


    Definitely after.

    If I shave before I just don't get as close a shave.

    And to those saying the mirror fogs up? Use your hand, or the end of a towel, and wipe the poxy thing. Doesn't take THAT long!


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    #49
    Pauleta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,778 ✭✭✭Pauleta


    After but if there isnt enough warm water yet i do it before just to kill time


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    #50
    tommy.obr
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭tommy.obr


    I always shave in the shower, can manage most of my face with being able to see what i'm doing... tidy it up in the mirror afterwards


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    #51
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Depends. Usually before, to wash away any hair that has been shaved, but not brushed off. Sometimes after if I think I'm going to slice my head.


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    #52
    Kojak
    Registered Users Posts: 12,801 ✭✭✭✭Kojak


    Always shave before having a shower.

    If I did it the other way, I'd tear the face off myself with the electric razor - never liked using blades tbh.


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    #53
    Zombienosh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,911 ✭✭✭Zombienosh


    shave after shower, dont even use foam/gel. skins all soft after a shower.


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    #54
    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    I always shave just at the end of my shower, but whilst still in the shower. It always does the job for me. I never cut myself shaving either, not sure if that can be put down to that method or not. But I definitely find it gives a much closer shave.


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    #55
    malafela
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭malafela


    sh*t, shower and a shave that order!

    splash of brut and saturday night is sorted, happy days :-)


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    #56
    jacksprat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 112 ✭✭jacksprat


    i trim the beard before the shower,then shave properly (always with the grain, pointing towards the chin) afterwards. once finished i splash cold water on my face to close the pores back up again.

    good tips for de-fogging the mirror! thanks!


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    #57
    Funky G
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭Funky G


    Usually shave in the shower.

    Any parts i miss i tidy up in the mirror - especially if i grow a beard of some sort (fanny tickler as the other half calls it!)

    Worst part for all shavers i think is the neck area - what do you do to stop the redness / spots / cutting yourself etc etc.....

    I'm comfortable doing the neck area real slow in the shower


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    #58
    cherile
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭cherile


    Has to be after, skin much softer just makes sense


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    #59
    rossc007
    Registered Users Posts: 627 ✭✭✭rossc007


    yawha wrote: »
    I shave in the shower. Don't use a mirror either. I get any bits I've missed when I look in the mirror after showering, but usually I'll get 95% of it.

    :eek: There are dozens of us, DOZENS!


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    #60
    Panthro
    Registered Users Posts: 14,689 ✭✭✭✭Panthro


    I always shave before I have a shower, maybe its time I spruced things up abit in the man tidying department!


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    #61
    Buck-a-ruu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Buck-a-ruu


    In the shower is definitly the way to go, as long as there's ample hot water... serious time saver


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