Guys would like suggestions

[justcurious19]

Now I know that there are a ton of other posts about shaving out there but after looking around for a bit I couldn't find one that really answered my question. Guys, is there anyway to shave using a razor everyday without either bleeding like mad or really aggrevating the skin? It seems that everytime I try to shave more than once every 3-4 days I just end up cutting myself like mad and it looks horrible. Just to clarify I'm talking about my face and neck, not my lower region and I'm using a Mach 3 Power razor. Any tips, suggestions or products that I could buy would be greatly appreciated.

 

[zhukov1943]

I'm a big fan of Nivea products - their after-shave balm is FANTASTIC! Use that for a few days, and it'll really take the sting out of shaving...

 

[HoldenMcCrank]

Well

You could always go electric.

Holden

 

[SweetErika]

What procedure are you using now?
-Are you shaving after your skin's been heated by the shower or hot towels?
-What kind of cream/gel/oil product are you using?
-Do you shave with or against the grain? -Are you going slow and using as few strokes as possible?

Zhukov (Hi there! ) is right about Nivea products... they're moisturizing and I believe alcohol-free so they don't dry and irritate the skin. There are plenty of other excellent men's skin care products on the market as well.

 

[cricketbug]

My .02

My hubby uses a shaving brush and shaving soap. Something about the shaving brush helps lift the hair. He normally shaves after a shower when the skin is soft. If not, hold a hot washrag on your face and let everything just steam!

 

[lincoln1977]

I like to shave in the shower. I have a mirror in my shower. It helps alot with the skin. I get a closer shave and it takes less time. Besides it hurts like a bitch to shave dry with a warm towel. It does little.

 

[dollface007]

Re: Well

You could always go electric.

Holden

Oh please don't switch to electric!! The ladies deserve a close shave

 

[fgarvb1]

My beard is very tough. over the years I have tried everything new on the market.
I get the best and safest shave with plain old Good News razors and Edge gel after a shower.

 

[Kissophile]

I don't think that the razors you buy off the shelf are designed to be taking off three and four days worth of stubble at a time.

If you're waiting a few days between shaves, then you'll need to take extra care to soften your whiskers with heat, hot towels, and a lot of moisture. Then, be sure to use a very sharp blade or you'll end up with lots of tiny nicks in your skin as the blade's uneven spots drag across it.

One solution that might save your skin is to use an electric razor to take the whiskers down to normal (daily shaving) length and then follow up with shave cream and a sharp razor.

To me, the answer is to shave daily so the skin of your face gets used to the treatment and so you're not constantly putting more stress on your razor blades than they are designed to handle.

 

[Jim311]

I had a big problem with this when I was younger. Make sure you're using LIGHT pressure on the razor, and taking as few strokes as possible. But most importantly, shave WITH the grain and not against. Also, don't let your stubble get too long as your skin will become irritated and shaving will only exacerbate that.

 

[xDonkeyxPunchx]

Now I know that there are a ton of other posts about shaving out there but after looking around for a bit I couldn't find one that really answered my question. Guys, is there anyway to shave using a razor everyday without either bleeding like mad or really aggrevating the skin? It seems that everytime I try to shave more than once every 3-4 days I just end up cutting myself like mad and it looks horrible. Just to clarify I'm talking about my face and neck, not my lower region and I'm using a Mach 3 Power razor. Any tips, suggestions or products that I could buy would be greatly appreciated.

only ever knicked myself a couple of times, and i never have a problem with razor burn (ie skin aggrevation)

how are you shaving? are you doing anything wrong with your shaving? i think you must be if your cutting yourself so much.

always remember this, let the razor do the cutting not you, if you start to shave and the razor gets caught on a hair stop, and let the hair soften more. always do it gently, dont push with a razor, instead, let the razor glid across your skin, always wash your face too after a shave as the skin is going to be a little more sensative from the shave, so this will help reduce any irritation. really though, i never found shaving all that hard, and i dont think you should have to either.

 

[Ansi]

Yeah, I had the same problems with shaving when I first started. I couldn't seem to use blade razors without slicing myself to ribbons, and electric razors irritated my poor face to no end (I have sensitive skin). Plus, said irritation often promoted facial acne, which only made shaving more difficult. Fortunately, I eventually discovered a solution.

I grew a beard.

 

[justcurious19]

I don't think that the razors you buy off the shelf are designed to be taking off three and four days worth of stubble at a time.

If you're waiting a few days between shaves, then you'll need to take extra care to soften your whiskers with heat, hot towels, and a lot of moisture. Then, be sure to use a very sharp blade or you'll end up with lots of tiny nicks in your skin as the blade's uneven spots drag across it.

One solution that might save your skin is to use an electric razor to take the whiskers down to normal (daily shaving) length and then follow up with shave cream and a sharp razor.

To me, the answer is to shave daily so the skin of your face gets used to the treatment and so you're not constantly putting more stress on your razor blades than they are designed to handle.

actually when I wait 3-4 days and then shave I don't cut myself at all and it ends up being a great clean, close shave. The problems start when I try to shave everyday. Something to do with how soft my hair is I guess. I'll try shaving after a warm shower and let you guys know how it goes.

 

[wideeyedgrin]

I shave after I shower. That way the whiskers are softer and easier to shave. I also use Noxema medicated shave cream or Neutrogena Skin Defense (hop I got that name right). Use hot water, get your face wet and put on the shaving cream. If you let it sit for a couple of minutes, it works much better.

Shave from the top down, not from the bottom up, this way you go with the hair pattern. Try to avoid short choppy strokes, as they can chew your face up. I finally gave up and grew a mustache because I was always cutting my upper lip. The twin, triple or four blade razors are the best.

 

[Ljbonobo]

ok here's my 2 cents.......

You say you get a good shave every 3-4 days, more often than that and you get razorburn and such. Do you have a lot of stubble? Or are you one of those guys who can get away with shaving every few days and no one knows? (i was that type until just a month or so ago)

Now before you shave I urge you to shower, the warm water and steam will soften your beard up. Also use a facewash, preferably some sort of exfoliating one. This will be a good way to get your face ready for the shave. Then get a good shaving cream. Put it on, and let it sit for a little bit so the moisturizers have a chance to do their job. Use a razor with multiple blades and make sure its sharp. Use long firm strokes but don't dig the blades into your skin. Go with the grain which is normally down the face. Up against the grain will be closer but a lot rougher on your skin. Then once you're done use some cold water to splash on your skin to get leftover cream off. Follow it up with either moisturzier or a nonalcohol aftershave.

Electric razors.....I use them only when I'm traveling and don't have the time for a normal shave, or if i'm in a hurry, but they are a helluva lot rougher on your face and skin.

Shaving gel vs cream....whatever you prefer

I use the nutragena (spelling?) series of guys skin products....my roommate uses the nivea ones, they're both awesome.

Also, go to your local library and grab the "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" book. Its where I got a lot of the stuff I use, and it really is interesting.

Edited to include:
The reason to use a nonalcohol based aftershave is b/c alcohol will dry out your skin, and add to any razor burn/irritation you already get.