STEP TWO: SHAVE To get a clean shave, dampen your face and massage a good shaving cream, such as Sharps Kid Glove Shave Gel on to it. You can use a brush to apply the cream. A brush isn’t necessary, however using a brush helps to lift the hairs, resulting in a closer shave. Use down strokes to remove the hair with a razor. This helps to reduce ingrown hairs, and prevent irritation.