72 replies to this topic

[Spikey]

just shave right over it. Good exfoliation.

True that. Old school.

[souvenir]

What works for me is shaving before I wash my face in the mornings. I use a Braun foil shaver and have found this to be way less irritating than the rotary style of shaver. I also use Old Spice Pre Electric Shave Lotion on my neck only. I shave against the grain using one pass only on my face and two passes on my neck.

Works good for me!

[DPRE]

Well,

Thing is if I shave WITH* the Grain, most of my beard hair does not get removed.

How can I actually remove them?

[Christof]

I have that problem too. The only way I can get completely smooth is if I shave against the grain which, as we know, is bad for your skin. I have to leave a fine stubble which is barely visible so ok when I need to be clean shaven (interviews etc.) but still not ideal really.

[DPRE]

Yeah I do the same thing! I HAVE* to shave against the grain to remove everything. Its a bit annoying, but my hairs are just stubborn.

[idefeatedacne]

Hi everyone! Stumbled across this thread and thought you might benefit from the tips on this page,
Some tips on there are really useful and will help you if you suffer from a lot of red marks or blemishes when you shave. check it out. Happy shaving lol

Also, another thing i see a lot on this thread is the question to shave against or with the grain. Make sure you shave with the grain otherwise your skin is much more susceptible to ingrown hairs or red marks. (When my facial hair gets to long i use small scissors first just to trim the hairs making sure i dont touch my skin with the scissors. After trimming it is much easier to get a close shave while going 'with the grain')

[idefeatedacne]

Link above didn't get added :S guess I'm not good with all this posting stuff haha.

www.hubpages.com/hub/Theperfectshave

Edited by idefeatedacne, 22 December 2010 - 11:41 AM.

[Sun-ah-san]

guys i have a serious question. i have been using disposal gillette razors to shave. I have mild acne but the only acne i get is pretty much confined to where i shave. why do i keep getting infections near my mouth area when I am using a disposal razor? I do not use aftershave or any type of anti bacterial product afterwards, could you guys recommend some? thanks!

[davidtheskinking]

I actually use natural soap, olive or coconut oil to shave... it's natural and won't cause more acne!

Just a tip to keep in mind and try out

[vladereign]

I shaved every week..with razor blade... and adiddas after shave

[MikeX10A]

Double-edged razor is the best move anyone can make when shaving. Just adapt it to your current regimen. Can't do everything they say since acne is a problem, so use common sense.

http://artofmanlines...e-your-grandpa/

[jerr]

I have a question: wouldn't shaving with whiteheads cut them off and produce scarring? I use an electronic shaver to prevent this.

[WalkTall]

If you're going to wet shave then you should really get yourself a shaving brush...

The greatest benefit from shave brush use is the tendency to soften and lift facial hair before a shave.
Applying shaving cream by hand mats hair or raises it unevenly. Shave brush use, however,
requires agitation of the soap or cream in a mug to form a lather suitable for a shave.

I brought one a few months ago and it's great. Give it a go.