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First Time with an Electric? A Beginner's Guide to High-Precision Shaving

 

Making the switch from manual blades to an electric shaver is a big step. Electric grooming offers unparalleled convenience, speed, and reduced irritation, but the technique is completely different. If you’re searching for the best electric trimmer for beginners that can handle both facial and body hair with precision, you need a quick guide to mastering the basics.

This guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of high precision electric shaver use across both your face and body.

Why Start with an Electric Shaver?

Electric shavers are ideal for beginners because they are inherently safer than blades. The protective foil or guards significantly reduce the risk of nicks, cuts, and razor burn. This protection is especially valuable when learning to use a high precision electric shaver on sensitive areas.

Part 1: High-Precision Facial Shaving (Edge+)

For your daily facial routine, you need comfort and closeness. The NEATEN Edge+ Facial Shaver is designed to be the perfect best electric trimmer for beginners learning to navigate the contours of the face.

Facial Prep and Technique for Beginners

  1. Prep Your Skin: Always start with a clean face. For your first few shaves, we recommend shaving dry and before your shower. This ensures hairs are stiff and stand up straight, making them easier to cut.

  2. Use Light Pressure: This is the most common mistake beginners make. Do not press hard! The Edge+ is a high precision electric shaver; let the motor and blades do the work. Pressing too hard causes friction and irritation.

  3. Go Against the Grain: Gently glide the shaver against the direction of hair growth. For a foil shaver like the Edge+, use straight, linear strokes.

  4. Stretch the Skin: Use your free hand to gently pull the skin taut on areas like the neck and chin. This helps the blades capture all the hair quickly and efficiently.

Part 2: High-Precision Body Grooming (UltraClean+)

When moving to the body, particularly intimate areas, safety and protection are the priority. The NEATEN UltraClean+ Electric Shaver is the ideal best electric trimmer for beginners for body and groin areas due to its protective features.

Body Grooming Technique for Beginners

  1. Start with the Guards: If your hair is long, always use a trimmer guard (comb attachment) first to cut the hair down to a manageable length. Never go straight to a close shave on long hair.

  2. Stretch the Skin (Essential): When trimming sensitive skin (like the groin or underarms), always pull the skin tight and flat. This removes wrinkles and folds, providing a smooth surface and preventing the skin from getting snagged.

  3. Slow and Steady: Unlike the face, body grooming should be done slowly. Use light pressure and guide the UltraClean+ gently.

  4. Clean Post-Shave: Rinse the area with cool water and dry thoroughly. Apply a non-comedogenic, unscented moisturiser to prevent any post-trim irritation.

Final Advice for Your Electric Shaver Journey

The learning curve for using a high precision electric shaver is short, but requires consistency. Your skin needs about two weeks to fully adapt to the electric cutting action. During this time, prioritise gentleness over maximum closeness.

By understanding the unique needs of both facial and body hair and utilising the safety features of your Edge+ and UltraClean+, you will quickly graduate from a beginner to an expert in high precision electric shaver routines.

Start your new grooming lifestyle with the NEATEN Edge+ Facial Shaver and the NEATEN UltraClean+ Electric Shaver today.