Thursday, February 14, 2008

Electric Shavers

Electric Shavers

The earliest electric shavers seem very primitive compared to what is available on the market today The earliest forms of shavers were really not even electric at all They were not powered by an electrical cord a motor or even a battery Instead they were handpowered usually by manually pulling a string that caused the shavers blades to rotate


Different styles of electric razorsAnother difference between old shavers and modern day shavers is that the old versions were not meant to be used with any type of water soap or cream They were for dry skin only Today shavers are commonly but not exclusively used in conjunction with shaving cream or shaving gel

Over the course of several decades the concept of an electric powered razor evolved from a hand powered apparatus to a shaver that can be used wet or dry in or out of the shower and with or without a pivoting head

Contrary to popular belief there are distinct differences between razors meant to be used by a woman and razors meant to be used by a man

The first obvious difference is that electric shavers for women are quite a bit less Costlyer than shavers for men The reason for the price difference is that women primarily use the razors to shave their legs and under their arms The hair in these areas is much easier to shave than hair that grows on a mans face Therefore womens shavers can be manufactured with less powerful motors Hence they are less Costlyer

Other common features on a womens shaver are pivoting heads which makes shaving under the arms much easier

In order to ensure that a mans electric razor produces the same close shave as handheld one with an actual razor blade there are a few tips to follow The tips are simple and easy and can ensure that a man gets just as close of a shave with an electric razor as he would with a manual one


Proper techniques ensure a smooth close shave Make sure the razor is clean and sharp There are screens on electric razors that can be lifted off All of the old hair that has been shaved off should be removed Sometimes dust and lint also collect under the screen and that should be brushed out as well In order to make sure the shave is always as clean as possible the cutter should also be replaced about once a year
A mans face should away be clean and dry before using an electric razor If soap and water are not accessible a preshave lotion solution or powder may be used
Make sure to move the electric razor in the opposite direction of the hair growth against the grain For example if the hair is growing in an upward direction the razor should cut that hair in a downward direction
Try to use an electric razor continuously and not switch back and forth between an electric and a manual razor The skin needs time to adapt to any type of razor and alternating the use of two different kinds can cause severe irritation

When looked at statistically a relatively small percentage of people actually use electric razors The numbers are about 10 percent of females and 30 percent of males

Some of the reasons that the numbers are so low may have to do with the following facts

Most believe that the closest shave can only be achieved by a manual razor
Electric razors can cause ingrown hairs
Disposable razors or razor blades are not as expensive as the electric version
However… there are also many benefits to using electric razors including

Electric shavers can be used anywhere and anytime
Its extremely difficult to get nicked or cut with an electric razorThey contain more features that can easily be used for sideburns and moustaches beards

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