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Closeup of a disposable razor shaving stubble off the underside of a chin. It's often related to spiritual practice, the armed forces and some aggressive sports activities reminiscent of swimming , working and excessive sports activities shave club Historically, head shaving has additionally been used to humiliate, punish and show submission to an authority, 3 and also as a part of fund-elevating efforts, particularly for cancer analysis organizations and charitable organizations which serve most cancers sufferers.

Both men and women typically shave their chest hair , abdominal hair , leg hair , underarm hair , pubic hair or every other bodily hair. The shaving of head hair can be generally executed by most cancers sufferers when their remedy could end in partial hair loss. Shaving can be finished with a straight razor or security razor (called 'manual shaving' or 'wet shaving') or an electrical razor (referred to as 'dry shaving'). A lathering or lubricating agent reminiscent of cream , cleaning soap , gel, foam or oil is generally applied after this.

This also reduces the dangers of cuts, soreness, and ingrown hairs Alum blocks and styptic pencils are used to shut cuts ensuing from the shave. The electric razor (electrical shaver) consists of a set of oscillating or rotating blades, that are held behind a perforated metallic display screen which prevents them from coming into contact with the pores and skin and behaves much like the second blade in a pair of scissors. When the razor is held towards the skin, the whiskers poke through the holes within the display screen and are sliced by the transferring blades.

Both women and men typically shave their chest hair , abdominal hair , leg hair , underarm hair , pubic hair or every other bodily hair. The shaving of head hair can be typically executed by cancer patients when their remedy could result in partial hair loss. Shaving can be done with a straight razor or safety razor (known as 'guide shaving' or 'wet shaving') or an electrical razor (referred to as 'dry shaving'). A lathering or lubricating agent resembling cream , soap , gel, foam or oil is normally applied after this.

It is typically associated with spiritual apply, the armed forces and some aggressive sports akin to swimming , working and extreme sports Historically, head shaving has additionally been used to humiliate, punish and present submission to an authority, 3 and also as a part of fund-elevating efforts, notably for most cancers analysis organizations and charitable organizations which serve cancer patients.