Questions about shaving for guys
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I've done a little research and experimenting on this problem, too. Here's what worked for me:
First, get rid of you over-achieving triple and quadruple razor cartridges, like the Mach 3. These blades are designed to actually lift/pull your whisker up out of the skin before cutting it. After the whisker is cut, it then goes back UNDER the skin, not flush with it. Yes, this gives a very close shave but it's what causes ingrown hairs. Sometimes, instead of the hair growing and protruding out of the skin, it snags and continues to grow under the skin, causing ingrown hairs. I quit using the Mach 3s long ago and now use the Gillette Sensor Excell blades. The cartridges have only two blades in them.
As others have mentioned, try shaving in the shower or right after showering. It really softens your beard.
As far as shaving cream goes, I like the Neutrogena shave gel. And when I shave, I only make one pass down the same area, always with the grain, never against. I think this is very important. It seems when I make multiple passes and really try to get a close shave, the ingrowns come right back.
A sharp blade also helps, but I have noticed with this shaving routine that a duller blade doesn't really make things worse. I just don't get as close a shave.
Hope this helps.
First, get rid of you over-achieving triple and quadruple razor cartridges, like the Mach 3. These blades are designed to actually lift/pull your whisker up out of the skin before cutting it. After the whisker is cut, it then goes back UNDER the skin, not flush with it. Yes, this gives a very close shave but it's what causes ingrown hairs. Sometimes, instead of the hair growing and protruding out of the skin, it snags and continues to grow under the skin, causing ingrown hairs. I quit using the Mach 3s long ago and now use the Gillette Sensor Excell blades. The cartridges have only two blades in them.
As others have mentioned, try shaving in the shower or right after showering. It really softens your beard.
As far as shaving cream goes, I like the Neutrogena shave gel. And when I shave, I only make one pass down the same area, always with the grain, never against. I think this is very important. It seems when I make multiple passes and really try to get a close shave, the ingrowns come right back.
A sharp blade also helps, but I have noticed with this shaving routine that a duller blade doesn't really make things worse. I just don't get as close a shave.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Rickjames,Aug 20 2005, 07:05 PM
This thread isnt about another thread about genital shaving--but just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with what I'm about to ask....
When I shave, I get razor bumps on my neck--or ingrown hairs when they grow back in--I dont get it as bad as some males do, but at times it can be annoying and look really bad. I've tried stuff like tend skin, and all it does is make the redness disappear quicker, but still looks like shit after I'm done shaving sometimes. I talked to my dermatologist about them and he said to exfoliate my neck every day--I do that and it does help but it doesnt prevent several of them.
My question is this: for the guys out there that have this question, have you thought about waxing your neck or removing the hairs physically from the root? I've really thought to see if waxing would solve the problem, because it would remove the problematic hairs for a few weeks until I'd have to repeat. Has anyone tried this? My only reservations is that it would hurt like hell--any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm sorry if this is a strange thread, but I hate razor bumps from shaving.
When I shave, I get razor bumps on my neck--or ingrown hairs when they grow back in--I dont get it as bad as some males do, but at times it can be annoying and look really bad. I've tried stuff like tend skin, and all it does is make the redness disappear quicker, but still looks like shit after I'm done shaving sometimes. I talked to my dermatologist about them and he said to exfoliate my neck every day--I do that and it does help but it doesnt prevent several of them.
My question is this: for the guys out there that have this question, have you thought about waxing your neck or removing the hairs physically from the root? I've really thought to see if waxing would solve the problem, because it would remove the problematic hairs for a few weeks until I'd have to repeat. Has anyone tried this? My only reservations is that it would hurt like hell--any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm sorry if this is a strange thread, but I hate razor bumps from shaving.
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Originally Posted by steve c,Aug 21 2005, 02:12 AM
Sharp Razor.
Shave with the hair, not against it.
If I don't follow 1 and 2 I get what you describe.
Laser removal is always an option. My wife had it done to her underadms and legs and loves it.
Shave with the hair, not against it.
If I don't follow 1 and 2 I get what you describe.
Laser removal is always an option. My wife had it done to her underadms and legs and loves it.
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