There is no shortage of menโ€™s razors and other shaving tools on the market, but do any of them offer the perfect shave? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, itโ€™s less about which tools you use, and more about your shaving preparation and technique.

โ€œThe perfect shave is a combination of art and trial and error,โ€ said board-certified dermatologist Robert Anolik, MD, FAAD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine in New York. โ€œThat said, there are steps you can take to help ensure a clean and comfortable shave.โ€

For the best shave, Dr. Anolik recommends the following tips.