I've always showered then done my prep and made my later after wards. I am going to try and make my lather and then shower and prep, but I was wondering if the later would dry out or "melt". Does anybody have any experience with this method? I just don't want to have to make more lather or whip it back up after my shower, that'll just waste time.
Will it dry out?
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Unless your shower is very quick I would be afraid that the quality of lather would certainly change too much.
Is there some reason you want to lather before the shower? The only advantage I could see would be to not dry the face as much while making the lather after the shower.
Of course I am a newb but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Charlie
Is there some reason you want to lather before the shower? The only advantage I could see would be to not dry the face as much while making the lather after the shower.
Of course I am a newb but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Charlie
+1 to the person above.
I find it easier just to have your shower, apply your pre shave product (if your using one that is) and make your lather, I just usually chuck more hot water on my face and re-apply the pre shave if need be. Works a treat
I find it easier just to have your shower, apply your pre shave product (if your using one that is) and make your lather, I just usually chuck more hot water on my face and re-apply the pre shave if need be. Works a treat
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Thats what I was thinking. I don't have a pre-shave product so I have to keep my face wet and warm while I make my later. What is a good preshave? I tried proraso, but I don't like the menthol.
Tried a Kyle's Prep yet? It's a good way to get the moisture back in your face after the shower when you make your lather. I normally do one if I have time to get a nicer shave in the morning.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9745
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9745
Castle Forbes was what I started with a year ago, until I realised it wasn't really achieving much. A year on, and much better acquainted to the preparation, I have found, for me at least, that nothing beats a good quality lather. Why not just rewet your face with warm water before appling lather?
David
Your face will survive the 3 minutes between finishing the shower and applying lather. Just don't towel it off, and let the lather sit for a couple minutes before you start shaving. That'll let it properly hydrate and soften the beard.
