Wet shaving means shaving with water and a manual razor. Dry beards can be as tough as copper wire, but with proper hydration, you can reduce the force required to cut beard hair by up to 70 percent! Therefore, shaving with water is absolutely essential for a closer, smoother and more comfortable shave. Soak your facial hair with warm water for a full three minutes (ideally during a hot shower) and use a hydrating shaving gel in order to properly soften their beard hair and to lock in moisture. Finish off your shave by rinsing with cold water to close pores and replenish your skin with a hydrating after-shave balm or lotion