In the pursuit of a clean, close shave
By Mike Duncan
Of th« Kmerald
Ever thought of shaving as performing minor
surgery? That’s essentially what over 70 million men
do every morning. Most use a manual razor to scrape
away the upper shafts of about 12,000 facial hairs.
Only in the past two decades has the art of shaving
turned into a science, with the invention of coated
metals and effective electric shavers, and with recent
advances in dermatological research. As a result, to
day's man can achieve a close, clean shave, free of
nicks and razor burn. The following is a step-by-step
guide to shaving, based on information about hair, skin
and shaving from Portland dermatologist Dr. Richard
Phipps, and tips from Eugene barber Ed Mayers, owner
and operator of Karnpus Barber Shop.
•When you rise, shine your shoes but don't shave.
The face is a collection point for all kinds of bodily
fluids — blood, sweat and of course, tears. A complex
system of microscopic blood vessels, oil and sweat
glands lies beneath each individual hair. When you rise
from your sleep, your face may be puffed up to twice its
fluid volume as when you are standing. Waiting at least
10 minutes to shave after getting out of bed allows the
puffiness to go down,.reducing the'chance of getting
. nicked by the blade. ‘
•Showering in the morning before .you shave will
give you extra time on your feet and will warm the
pores on your face. Facial hair extends several layers in
to the skin. When you apply heat,, the pores open, and
the hair shaft moves more smoothly with the razor from
the socket, allowing for .a closer shave and lessening the
likelihood of bleeding. '
•Before lathering "your stubbles with shaving
cream, cleanse your face. It is important to use a quality
soap made specifically for your skin type — oily, nor
mal or dry. Washing off the soap immediately will pre
vent the natural oils from leaving your skin, which can
cause roughness, and make you more prone to injury.
•A thorough rinse with hot water, after cleansing,
will prepare your face for the lather. Apply your
favorite shaving cream in a circular motion against the
grain of the hair so it completely penetrates the hair and
skin. Shaving cream functions as a lubricant, reducing
the drag of the razor and softening the hair strands.
After about two minutes the cream has had enough time
to work into your skin, and you are ready to go at your
face with the blade.
•For smooth shaving, take long, easy strokes with a
new, sharp razor. There is no significant difference bet
ween single-edged and double-edged razors, but sharp
ness-is always a must. The sharp edge of the blade
should always lead the swipe at your beard at the pro
per angle so it doesn’t drag.
•A bit of discourse on technique: Hair grows with a
downward grain on the cheeks and upward on the
neck, with varying patterns along the jaw line. To avoid
ingrown hairs,-shave in the same direction as the hair
grows. ' '■ • • . ' .
•After completing the shave, feel for rough spots
and go over them again lightly with the razor. Next,
rinse and dry your face. After-shaves may be best to
avoid, since most contain alcohols, or astringents,
which remove natural oils from the skin.
And if you come out of the shave uncut and unin
jured, and your face feels smooth and clean, you may
consider medical school, the next step toward the major
league in surgery. - • '
Photo by Steven Wall
Technique and technology combine to make a close
shave easy and effective.
New sports program
Because of the changing
demographics of society., which
means more leisure and activity
time . for many people, . the
University's department . of
Physical Education and-Human
Movement Studies- has had to
change its ways, says the
department’s head- • ;
“Across the nation: there, is a
big push for sports manager
ment; it's a boom." says'Becky
Sisley. And the University will
offer such a program beginning
next fall.
Sisley says many aspects of
the leisure athletic field have
grown w’ith little or no help
from professionals. The sports
management program will pro
vide the education people need
to fill these positions, she says.
No longer will graduates of the
department be confined to
teaching physical education.as
a career.
“The kind of careers we. are
looking at include jobs like the
program directof at a'(YMCA),
working for a city parks depart
ment. or. working for a city
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