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> **Wash With Hot Water**

Washing your face with hot water after the last razor pass will help remove any residues from soaps or gels and wash away any remaining hairs.

> **Rinse With Cold Water**

After first washing with hot water, let the water run cold and then rinse your face and neck with cold water. This cooling down will close up your pores and help to soothe any irritation.

> **Gently Dry With A Clean Towel**

It is essential to use a clean towel and to be gentle when drying the face and neck after shaving. This will ensure germs and bacteria do not get into places they shouldn’t and a gentle hand will reduce the risk of causing any unnecessary irritation. 

> **Apply After Shave Balm**

Use your hands to massage the after shave balm into your face and neck, this will facilitate its absorption and can provide immediate relief from the stresses and discomforts of shaving.

> **Apply Cologne**

Once moisturised with a quality balm it is time for the grand finale in this post-shave routine, time to get yourself smelling just as good as you’re looking with a dab of cologne on your pulse points. 

> **The Barber’s Bonus Tip**

Following this guide will give your face and neck that ever important TLC after shaving, however for the best results, it is also important to use the right products for your skin type. We stock the world’s best barbershop only brands and have the right products and the right advise for all skin types, come and see the team today.

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