Here is faz's guideline to shaving, Since i have thick hair (Iranian heritage) i have all types of problems with shaving, from razor bump to ingrowing hairs.
this is what works best for myself although i still have to be careful and i cant really get a close shave, more so with electric shavers.
Basically if your going to have a close shave the best bet is a normal razor, none of these fancy "replaceable ones" just a good quality disposable ones.
http://hunch.com/razors/bic-comfort-3-advance-triple-blade-razor/27860/
Ideally, its best to do it after a shower but if you don't have the time just wash your face with warm water, you will want to use an exfoliator which helps lift the ingrowing hairs and allows to soften the facial hair. (decleor facial scrub)
http://www.hqhair.com/skincare/decl...cc:|prd:HQ65302|cat:Gifts+>+bath+&+body+gifts
then if you have some (if you dont i highly advise it) invest in a mineral based serum, it is like an oil that will soften hairs even more and help the blades glide over your skin, around 2 drops, then pat it over your face (the key word here is pat not rub)
once you have patted in properly you can then apply your shaving foam, its best to use good quality shaving foam, after all it is your face.
Lather it up in your hand and smear over to a damp/wet face and make sure you work it in well.
Get your razor and start shaving, the key is to shave in the growth direction of the hair, this helps prevent ingrowing hair and razor bump. there is no need to press hard and usually going through once is good enough.
Remember to swill the blade after each stroke with cold water, once you have finished all of this wash the left over foam of with lukewarm water, and apply a moisturiser.
Jobs a goo dun!
and watch the ladies smile
Electric shavers are only decent if you have fair hair.
hope this helps.
