clean shave
No stubble left
A clean shave is the complete removal of facial hair, leaving smooth skin with no stubble or beard.
The phrase also works as an adjective: a clean-shaven man, He showed up clean-shaved for the interview.
Figuratively, a close call or narrow escape: That was a clean shave—we almost missed our flight.
- razorBlade for removing hair
- safety razorGuarded shaving implement
- straight edgeUnbent measuring tool
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- bladeFlat cutting edge
barber · aftershave · lather · foam · fresh · babyface · nick · mirror · chin · jawline · grooming · morning routine · cream · hot towel · skin · sleek · bristles · morning
- hair removalepilator, thermolysis, tweezers, razor blade, razor blades
- groomingbrushing teeth, bathe, groomed, haircut, flossing
- men's groomingaftershave, beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, razor
- dress codedress code, uniform policy, black tie, business casual, white tie
facial hair presence
clean shavefull beard
Complete facial hair growth
facial hair · goatee · sideburns · five o'clock shadow · scruff
clean, shave, cleans, cleaned, cleaning, cleaner, cleanest, cleanly, cleanliness