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## Did you know?

When switching from a rotary shaver or manual razor, it might take up to a month for your skin to adjust to the new method of shaving. It’s like your hairline: it takes time to switch from a side part to a middle part. So, give it time.

**Check out Braun's step by step guide on how to get a perfect smooth close shave. Avoid cuts and redness.**

**Step 1  
**Make sure your shaver is charged and ready to go.

**Step 2  
**Try to shave before you wash your face, since the skin tends to be slightly swollen after washing.

**Step 3  
**After a few days without shaving, for example post weekend, you should trim your [**stubble beard**](https://us.braun.com/en-us/male-grooming-tips/facial-hair-styles/how-to-get-a-casual-stubble "How to Shave and Trim a Stubble Beard") before you shave.

**Step 4  
**Now, turn the Braun [**shaver**](https://us.braun.com/en-us/male-grooming/electric-shavers "Electric Shavers for Men | Braun US") on. Stretch the skin with your free hand before you shave extra sensitive areas or ones that need a closer shave. This ensures a smooth glide across the skin.

**Step 5  
**Hold the shaver at a right angle (90°) to your skin and shave against the direction of beard growth. Also keep in mind that avoiding going over the same areas over and over again helps in **preventing a shaving rash**.

**Step 6  
**Keep the pressure even to achieve the best possible clean shave. No need to push as hard as you do with a manual razor.

**Step 7  
**Clean your shaver regularly. Depending on the model, you may be able to use the Braun [**cleaning center**](https://us.braun.com/en-us/male-grooming/electric-shavers/series-7-electric-shaver-with-smartcare-center-stubbler-trimmer-7185cc "Internal link") that automatically cleans and lubricates the shaver at the push of a button.

## Finally,

we recommend you replace the cutting parts every 18 months as they are wear parts. Don’t use too much pressure and stick with it!

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Series 8 Electric Shaver, 8577cc

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Series 7 Electric Shaver, 7185cc

Electric Shaver with floating 360° Flex Head, Stubble Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer, and 5-in-1 SmartCare Center.