Shaving brush
Traditional shaving with a shaving brush is back! With these brushes, you can easily distribute shaving products such as shaving foam or cream over the beard hairs. This ensures a smooth shaving result. At Salontotal.com, we have a wide range of beard care products, including the shaving brush. Do you already use it in your shaving routine? Read more >
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Types of shaving brushes
There are many different types of shaving brushes, but the main difference is mainly in the type of hair. All brushes are good for applying shaving foam or cream. Which hair type do you prefer? Shaving brushes are available with:
- Synthetic bristles: the hair type you choose if you don't want to use animal products. Nowadays, these hairs are already made in such a way that you can hardly distinguish them from real hairs. This brush is recommended if you suffer from acne, the bristles absorb little to no bacteria, making this more hygienic. Brushes with synthetic bristles are relatively cheap, compared to other hair types. An example of a brush with synthetic bristles is the Clubman Pinaud Shave Brush, this is a high-quality luxury brush.
- Badger hair: this type of hair comes from a badger. The bristles absorb a lot of water, so you can use it well for shaving. The bristles can still be divided into silvertip, fine badger and graudas badger hair. These brushes have a long lifespan, but this also makes them the more expensive variety.
- Hog bristle: the hog bristle shaving brushes have fairly hard and thick bristles. An example of a pig-bristled brush is the brush from Proraso Refreshing Classic Box.
- Horsehair: horsehair brushes are made from the mane and tail of a horse. These bristles are also great for applying your shaving products.
The best shaving brush
The best shaving brush is different for everyone. Do you prefer not to use animal products? That leaves only the brush with synthetic bristles. If you don't mind using a brush with animal bristles, the choice is bigger. Will you choose the brush with badger, pig or horse hair? Give your beard the care it needs and shop a good shaving brush at Salontotal.com.
Using a shaving brush
- Step 1: Clean your skin before shaving to remove dirt and oil.
- Step 2: Apply a pre-shave cream to your skin to prepare it.
- Step 3: Fill a basin or special shaving mug with warm water. Wet the bristles of the shaving brush in the warm water.
- Step 4: Apply shaving foam or shaving cream to the wet brush. Use circular motions to apply the product to your face and let the foam soak in for a while.
- Step 5: Shave your beard as desired.
- Step 6: Wash any leftover shaving foam or cream off your face.
- Step 7: Apply after shave to soothe and condition your skin.
- Step 8: Rinse your shaving brush thoroughly with running water to remove all leftover foam. Squeeze the water out of the bristles of the brush. Then let the brush dry with the bristles down to prolong its life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best shaving brush?
What is the best shaving brush varies from person to person. Mainly due to preference and needs. Many people prefer shaving brushes made of soft hair because of its softness and ability to lather shaving foam well. However, there are also synthetic shaving brushes that are animal-friendly. Which type of hair and handle best suits your shaving routine is something you need to experience for yourself. Perhaps reviews will help you make a choice.