Most of us have to shave on a regular basis, Some of us may be lucky and don't grow enough hair, So we don't have to shave. But many of us do, Men and women.
Shaving is SUPER EXPENSIVE. You can always buy those single disposable blades, But if you are like me, You probably like the multiple blades. Like the Venus brands or Gillette.

On Walmarts An eight pack of blades can run you over $21.00 USD

For most people who change their blade weekly, That mean they are paying 10.50 a month in shaving blades, (126.00 a year) That doesn't include taxes, Shaving cream or other needs you may have!
My Goal for this article is to teach you some ways to save money on shaving. Although these tips are NOT for everyone. Some people may feel uncomfortable with some of these, But I'm sharing them anyway. Hopefully, I can help you save your money.

BUYING

You need to change the way you buy your razors. Going to the store is going to waste your money Unless you have a hidden gem store in your area that sells them dirt cheap!

Ebay

• 8 Pack Gillette venus razors, Price: 16.95
• 8 GILLETTE Mach Razors, Price: 12.75

I love eBay; They have such great prices! Sometimes I'll go on Ebay to buy in bulk. Shaving razors are much less expensive, and if you aren't picky about the type of blade you can save a TON OF MONEY! I think the people selling the razors on eBay; Either are those crazy couponers you see. And they can pass the savings to you, Or they have re-sell permission directly from the company, Either way, you can use this to save a ton of money!

Amazon

I wish I could recommend Amazon as a great way to save money on razors, But I cannot. It's an OKAY way. But the prices seem much higher than from eBay. So I'd avoid Amazon.

Listia

Listia is a website similar to Ebay, It also seems similar to Steemit, Because they operate using what they call Credits instead of cash.
They sometimes don't have a big selection of items, But if you check back regularly, you can score a great deal on shaving razors.

Tip: Selling gift cards is the best way to rack up the credit funds. List an Amazon gift card or another card for maximum savings.

Dollar Shaving Club

I have not used Dollar Shaving Club, But I know a ton of people swear by it! While if you are picky on the brands you use, then this may not be a good option. But at the same time, I have heard NOTHING BUT GOOD things about their razors. If you are looking for convenience then this will also work for you, They will send you four cartridges monthly.
They even have bonus's like butter and creams. You can get this deal for as low as 3.00 A month, (Including Shipping).

To give you guys a better idea, I decided to subscribe so I can leave an in-depth review of my experience. This won't be available for a while, But follow me, And you can see it later.

The prices look pretty good, If the blades are really good quality then This actually might be the best deal out there, From what I'm seeing on the site, It looks easy to cancel too.

Consider a safety razor

To be honest, I'm terrified of these things. Safety razors last forever, you can potentially save hundreds if not thousands of dollars using these. They are made of stainless steel.

• Better for the environment
• Don't need replacements
• HUGE LEARNING CURVE TO USE.
  The thought of cutting myself while shaving is scary. These take practice; These are old fashioned. Be extremely careful if you decide to go this route. Watch a TON OF VIDEOS.

WOMEN DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE MEN RAZORS

And vise versa. They are pretty much the same. Men's razors sometimes work even better. Sure you may have to have a blue or black blade instead of a pink one, But who cares!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BLADES, MAKE THEM LAST LONGER

From what I've seen, many people go through 1 blade a day or use one blade a week. This adds up quickly.

Usually, I change my "disposable blade" One every 4-8 months.
So I only use 2-3 disposable blades PER YEAR! That means I spend only 4.85 for blades PER YEAR!

HOW!?

I take care of it!
But also, This isn't the most sanitary way to do things; I feel like people will shake their heads at me in disgust.
I'm a "hairy" woman. I grow relatively thick black hair all over. I'm not saying I look like a gorilla. But I'm not one of those lucky peach fuzz women either.
I also shave EVERY INCH of my body. Literally. I shave my arms, legs, toes, Every other place you can think of LOL!
I still manage to spend so little on blades, If you grow less hair on me, you might be able to save a lot more.

Clean your blade after use

This sounds self-explanatory, But you'll need to clean it after every shave, And heck even while shaving.
If you are in the shower Use the shower head to "blast" the hairs from both sides, effectively removing the hair and the cream.

• Use antibacterial soap, Spray or rubbing alcohol.
  When finished shaving, This will kill any bacteria you put on it, from ingrown hairs, cuts, and other stuff. It will keep your blade clean, so it doesn't cause you harm later or infection.

• Gently dry your blade with a towel,
  You want to keep it dry to prevent rusting.
  

• Apply oil to your blade
  If you store your razor in the bathroom, It can be exposed to humidity. I have a small plastic case outside the shower that I store my blade in. You can oil it with coconut oil, Olive oil or any shaving oils you see. Even baby oil. Just make sure the oil you use is safe the skin!

Deep clean/sharpen the blade

I don't think it actually "sharpens" the blade, But a lot of people claim it does. When you are done using, Take a small leftover piece of denim from an old outfit. (you can cut off a square to keep in the shower) And scrape the blade against the denim. This removes small particles that weren't coming out during the initial spray of the shower head, It makes your blade work 10x better! This makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE.

Trim your hair before shaving

If you have a lot of hair to shave, Try and trim it with scissors before using your blade. This will prevent your blade from doing too much work.

I hope these money saving tips helped you out!

Cutting expenses in small areas like these, Makes a HUGE difference over time on your wallet. Try to incorporate new things into your life to save money

Thank you Unsplash and Morguefile For the great photos