PARTY SHAVE
Work do, family dinner or a night out. Here’s how to look sharp without a red, sore face.
December means one party after another: the work do, the family dinner, a night out with friends. A rushed shave ten minutes before you leave is how you end up with a red face in every photo. A little planning makes a big difference.
Why Party Season Is Hard on Skin
If you shave just before leaving, any redness is still there when you walk in the door.
Winter air and central heating can leave skin dry, which makes a close shave less comfortable.
Little sleep and a few drinks leave skin dull and sensitive. See shaving after a night out.
Last-minute shaving is when most nicks happen, usually from pressing too hard.
Three Things to Get Right
Leave enough time for your skin to settle before you go out. Any redness has time to fade, and a nick has time to heal.
Action: Shave before you get dressed.A worn blade tugs and irritates. For a night you want to look good, swap in a fresh one. See how often to change your blade.
Action: New cartridge for the big night.Rinse with cool water, pat dry and moisturise. If your skin stings, skip anything strongly scented and go gentle.
Action: Cool rinse, then moisturiser.A Simple Party Shave Routine
Pick a time well before you need to leave, so you’re never rushing.
Wash with warm water and apply shaving cream or gel. See how to shave before a big event.
Use short, light strokes with the grain and rinse the blade often. Don’t press.
Rinse with cool water, moisturise and check for missed spots in good light. If you get a nick, press a clean tissue on it until it stops.
Party Shave Mistakes vs the Better Way
✗ The Common Mistakes
- Shaving just before you leave
- Using a worn cartridge
- Pressing to save time
- Using stinging, heavily scented products on tight skin
- Skipping moisturiser
✓ The Better Way
- Shaving well before you go out
- Starting with a fresh cartridge
- Light strokes, however busy you are
- Keeping aftercare gentle
- Moisturising every time
If you do end up with irritation, our razor burn guide explains how to calm it down.
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Frequently asked questions
Leave enough time for your skin to settle, so any redness fades before you go out. Everyone’s skin is different, but earlier is almost always better than last minute.
Rinse with cool water and press a clean tissue on the nick until the bleeding stops. Avoid picking at it afterwards.
If your skin feels sore or dry, go gently or wait. Our hungover skin guide has more.
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The best party shave is the one done with time to spare. Use a fresh cartridge, keep strokes light and let your skin settle before you head out.