Dry Shaving

Shaving without water or shaving cream. The AAD explicitly advises against it ('Never dry shave; always apply shaving cream') as it significantly increases the risk of razor bumps and irritation.

Also known as: Dry Shave. Category: Shaving.

In men's style, "dry shaving" belongs to the Shaving family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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