Chest hair shaving for beginners

Shaving chest hair: this is how you do it without itching afterwards

The days when a bare chest was completely hip are now over. But to leave everything as a jungle is also going a bit far. Keeping your chest hair neat by trimming it is preferred by most men. Fortunately, you can easily shave your actual chest hair. In this guide we give you tips on how to trim your chest hair without having an itchy chest afterwards.

Why do men have chest hair? And why not women?

Men get chest hair at the end of puberty, usually between the ages of 12 and 18. Although it can also start to grow later. Men do not necessarily have more hair than women. We have the same number of hair follicles. In fact, we have exactly the same body hair on our chest, back and arms, for example, but in women it is only light and flaxen. This makes it difficult to see.

In addition, men grow so-called androgenic hair under the influence of certain hormones (of which men simply have more). This is thicker, longer and darker hair. This is more visible.

How much hair you have, how thick it is and how fast it grows is all genetically determined and regulated by hormones. So shaving has no effect on how quickly, or how thickly, your chest hair grows back.

What do women think about chest hair?

Most women do not have a very strong preference for whether or not men have chest hair, as long as it looks neat. Do you have three stray hairs? Then it might be better to take them off. Do you have wolf fur on your chest? Then maybe you can trim it a bit.

Whether or not you remove your chest hair ultimately comes down to your own preference (and possibly that of your partner, if that's important to you). Many men shave because they find it a more pleasant, fresher feeling. Others feel very bald without chest hair.

Step-by-step plan for shaving chest hair

Good preparation is important when trimming your chest hair. Of course, you want to be left with a well-groomed chest, and not one full of itching, bumps and rashes. With this step-by-step plan you have everything under control and you can show off on the beach.

The first step in shaving your chest hair is determining how close you want the shave: do you want all the hair off? Or do you just want to trim it a bit to keep it neat? Choose a body groomer with different length settings so that you have control over the process. We recommend The BushBuster 4.0 for this.

Step 1: Take a shower

Hair becomes softer and easier to shave if you take a warm shower beforehand. That's why we always recommend shaving in the shower, even if you shave your pubic hair , your balls or your butt hair .

Step 2: Cut the hair short

Do you have a big head of chest hair? Then it is a good idea to first cut it a bit shorter. Then the hairs cannot get stuck in your shaver, nor do they block your razor blades.

Step 3: Apply shaving cream

Shaving foam moisturizes your skin, thus preventing itching and irritation . Moreover, it is easier to see where you have shaved and where you have not.

Step 4: Shave!

Where possible, shave in the direction of the hair, and try not to go over the same area multiple times. That leads to irritation. Of course, also be careful in the area around your nipples, because that is extra sensitive skin.

Step 5: Hydrate

It is a good idea to rinse your chest after your shave and then apply a moisturizing and soothing body lotion. This prevents itching and irritation.

What to do if you have an itchy breast?

Still have an itchy chest after all the preparation? That's annoying, but fortunately it can be solved quite easily. Then use a cortisone cream to stop the itching and irritation. A warm compress or aloe vera can also help. Make sure you don't wear tight clothing that rubs against the skin, as this will only make the irritation worse.

Shaving trends: the Mankini

If you want to have some fun removing your chest hair, you can take a look at the Mankini. What is that? Shave your chest hair into bikini shape!

This trend is especially suitable for men with a rich amount of chest hair, and you can achieve the illusion by shaving two triangles around your chest muscles, with a small strip of hair in between. Ultimately, a strip of chest hair runs from each triangle to your neck. If you really want to go wrong, you can even let your mustache flow into these 'bikini straps'.

It takes some perseverance and an eye for detail, but then you also have something to make your partner laugh with the next time you share a bed.