The first shave – what a teenager and his parents need to know

Every parent of a boy has once faced such a question: “When can you allow your son to shave his mustache and beard?”. In the 8th or 9th grade, boys look silly because of their first mustache. This is how nature decided to gift the teenage period, but later it all grows into a beautiful, masculine and natural beard. In this article, the masters of the barbershop network Barber will tell when to start shaving teenagers’ beards.

The first fluff

The first mustache that appears on a boy’s face at the age of 14 or 15 actually resembles a cannon. Already at an older age, up to the age of 16, hair and the shape of the mustache becomes coarser and changes. From the moment when the beard is formed and the boundaries clearly become visible – dermatologists consider it best to start shaving already.

Myths about the first shave

There may be a misconception that it is undesirable to shave before the age of 18, because the skin is still tender and young. Let’s be clear: even in adulthood, men face such problems as rashes, mechanical damage to the skin, and so on.

In everyday life there is another thought that early shaving, which leads to damage and scratching of the skin, may contribute to infection. This is wrong, age does not play a role here, of course!

There is another myth that can be safely exposed – a razor damages hair follicles, which have just begun to develop. Hair follicles or bulbs can be damaged by improper beard and mustache care, but not by a razor.

There is another stupid thing about razors it is a myth that hair can become thicker and grow faster. The intensity of hair growth depends only on the level and development of hormones in the body, on the amount of vitamins, etc.

Read also: When does a beard start to grow.

What can be chosen instead of shaving?

Those who prefer not to see their fur every time, but at the same time do not shave – resort to hair discoloration. Of course, this method is suitable for those who have thin and short hair.

Alternatively, you can remove thin hair with tweezers. It’s painful and unpleasant, but tolerable, right? With the help of tweezers, the hair is pulled out together with the root, destroying it. But we do not recommend this option as an alternative because:

• Uncomfortable method of hair removal.
• Insufficient attention to care will lead to infection and the appearance of ingrown hairs.

If not shaving, you can use depilatory cream. Manufacturers recommend depilation cream, arguing that you will forever forget about cuts, irritation or a long shaving process. The cream is applied to a clean face and lasts up to 15 minutes on average, but it all depends on the company and composition.

Before applying means for the face, it is worth conducting an allergy test. You can check as follows: apply a small amount of cream to the elbow area and monitor your reaction for 2-3 minutes.

If you find itching , redness or swelling — this means that you have an allergic reaction to the components and the product is not suitable for you. In addition to allergic reactions, do not apply to your child’s face if:

1. Wounds or sores on the skin of the face;
2. Dermatological diseases in the acute phase;
3. Multiple cuts on the face, neck;
4. Oncology and others.

 Read also: Minoxidil for beard growth – all about the drug.

How prepare for your child’s first shave?

The responsible shaving process should be better met by prepared and trained. Let’s figure out how and what should be prepared for your child? To begin with, you need to think about the choice of tool, because it is the most important thing in the process of shaving.

What to choose: an electric razor or a regular machine? The electric shaver does not injure the skin, as contact with it is minimal. This version of the razor is better suited for dry and quick shaving. Many people are of the opinion that the best razor is a rotary one. Moving heads work well with heavy bristles, but can cause irritation.

Younger skin is most susceptible to mechanical stress, definitely. But if you follow the correct shaving technique, know how to use an electric shaver or a regular machine, and eventually learn how to take care of your facial skin, you will get extremely positive effects.

Instructions for the first shave

1. Preparation for the procedure: reusable or disposable machine for shaving, shaving gel, foam and any other means.
2. Prepare the skin face – steam the skin of the face with a hot shower.
3. Apply the gel to the clean and steamed skin of the face , for better sliding of the razor.
4. Apply psychological examples or examples from your own experience to the child was so scared. Tell how to hold the razor, in which direction to shave, etc.
5. And the last – use of aftershave products. The tool should have an antiseptic effect, soothing and useful.

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