2007-12-02 09:08:54 · 13 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6 in Health ➔ Men's Health
HOT WATER!!
u just hack ur face off with cold water!!
2007-12-02 09:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by *Misterious Guy* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The practice of using steamy towels or hot water is intended to soften the whiskers, and it does do that, however for the closest shave with a blade icy cold water may give better results. Each whisker has a root that is surrounded in a rather tight sheath, the hair follicle. Attatched to the hair follicle is a minute muscle fibre called the erector pilea muscle. This muscle contracts when exposed to cold, and causes the whisker to "bristle" or stand up at a 90 degree angle to the skin. This allows the blade to cut the whisker as close to the skin and at a 90 degree angle. When the skin warms, the muscle relaxes, and the hair retracts slightly into the follicle. The result is a closer shave. Having said all that, IMHO, the most comfortable shave is accomplished with hot water and/or a steamy towel. I am not certain which is better- these are two different techniques- different, not better or worse...
2007-12-02 09:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by jpturboprop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my own opinion: water that is hot enough but not scalding would be good cause it opens the pours and would allow you to get more of the hair cut in deeper than cold water would.
However, with cold water, it would close the pours and cause the hair to stand up stiffer which may be easier to cut off...but, I believe, it could cause more cuts on the face also.
Therefore, I'm going to go along with the hot water as I believe that once you place
the cream on your face, it helps the razor to slide over the area easier and you don't have stubble.
This is only for those who don't use electric razors. Smile.
2007-12-02 09:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by abijann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barbers usually place a steaming towel over the face before shaving the customer's face. This is because the heat opens the pores allowing the maximum close shave possible. The whiskers are also softer and therefore, a smoother shave.
2007-12-02 09:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot water, it opens your pores to allow for a deeper shave. Splash cold water over your face when you've finished shaving to close the pores.
2007-12-02 09:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Moon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water opens up the skin pores so can get closer shave. And to remove all the shaving cream.
2007-12-02 09:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ken H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm water softens the hairs and makes it available for a closer shave. attempt shaving after a warm bathe for fantastic consequences. in case you sparkling your face even as contained in the bathe as you should, you want no longer problem about airborne dirt and mud causing pimples because of shaving.
2016-10-25 08:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water
2007-12-02 10:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by np1415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water coz u can have a smooth shave.
2007-12-02 09:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by slayer maniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water can cause "goose bumps", which are easily irritated by blades.
2007-12-02 09:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Rtoups 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋