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post #16 of 25
6/13/10 at 9:23am
Agree with the above point - shave with the grain - sometimes the grain on the neck hairs runs sideways, not always up / down. Just let your beard grow a little and check which way the hair grows - shave in this direction with a DE blade (check youtube for instructions from a guy called mantic (?)). Prepare the skin prior to shaving, it may loosen an potentially ingrowing hairs and softens the beard for shaving. Change the blade every 2-3 days (2-3 shaves).
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post #17 of 25
6/13/10 at 10:10am
The change that made the biggest difference for me was stopping shaving, it stops the irritation right away. If you'd still like some irritation instead of getting rid of it altogether, you can just reduce the frequency of which you shave.
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post #18 of 25
6/13/10 at 1:05pm
Try one of the 4 blade razors, they cost allot but there made to not irritate as much as others. Take a shower, shave after the shower. Use a good shaving cream (not a gel). Make sure the razor is sharp. This stuff costs a $1 and is allot better then most of the $5-7 gel's the store sells. Find out which way your hair grows on your neck. If I shave down it I get all ingrown hairs so I have to shave up it. I have both a DE safety razor and the traditional badger brush and soap. The 4 blade razor and Barbasol is my goto when im running late, and honestly its giving me just as good of a shave.
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post #19 of 25
6/13/10 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by Eason View Post
That's just being ridiculous, mustard gas is not a defoliant.

I thought you was kidding just for your avatar, the agent orange is a brand of defoliant ( apart from the vietnam gas ?? )

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Originally Posted by cez View Post
This man knows what he is talking about.


I had sensitive skin when I was a teen and would often get razor bumps until someone told me to stop shaving upwards. I have not had a problem since.

I am sure the other stuff helps, but try this first. You might be surprised.

I have realiced, now that got a 3 days beard that in my right part of my neck the hair goes upwards and downwards on the left.

Can this be for real or just an illusion?

I use Biotherm foam, it's 20 euros a spray!

I got a sample of biotherm Aquapower moisturizing, never tried one. I´ll use later after my shower and shave.

Thanks
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post #20 of 25
6/14/10 at 12:13pm
I've had some serious issues with shaving as well; in-grown hairs, spots, which just becomes a vicious cycle when you shave with already problematic skin.

When moving away from the latest a million-blade-per razor typ of Gillette razor and back to the basic disposable ones, it did wonders. Still not perfect but much better.

I'm actually considering investing in a "good" electrical shaver since I've heard this is the way to go with sensitive skin.
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post #21 of 25
6/14/10 at 5:23pm
Try switching to a DE razer and quality soap. I've always had easily irritated skin shaving with a Fusion razer, but not since switching to a DE. Good preshave prep is essential, it makes the whiskers softer and easier to cut which eases irritation.
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post #22 of 25
6/14/10 at 8:26pm
Switch to an electric and keep it clean and sharp.
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post #23 of 25
6/15/10 at 7:29pm
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I tried a sample of Biotherm aquapower today, was greasy.

Still got spots. Can this be due that I shave every 3 days or so and the hair may irritate me while sleeping?
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post #24 of 25
6/15/10 at 9:21pm
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Originally Posted by Rikkar501 View Post
Try switching to a DE razer and quality soap. I've always had easily irritated skin shaving with a Fusion razer, but not since switching to a DE. Good preshave prep is essential, it makes the whiskers softer and easier to cut which eases irritation.

This is the correct answer in my case. I have had zero irritation, ingrown hairs etc. since making the switch. It does take longer but for me it is totally worth it. Just letting the weight of the razor and the angle of the blade do the cutting made all the difference.
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post #25 of 25
6/15/10 at 10:08pm
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Originally Posted by Reggs View Post
-Shave at night so you can use aftershave as you sleep

-Only shave down, not up

-Hot cloth of near boiling water to the neck before shaving

-Use a DE blade that is not aggressive.

-Moisturize the neck before shaving, and use pre-shave oil

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Originally Posted by Superfluous Man View Post
Personally I'd shave after taking a hot shower (don't dry off your face) and use a DE razor with a blade that works for you (you'll have to experiment), shave with the grain letting the razors weight do the cutting instead of applying pressure and when you're finished use some witch hazel.

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Originally Posted by bigt View Post
Agree with the above point - shave with the grain - sometimes the grain on the neck hairs runs sideways, not always up / down. Just let your beard grow a little and check which way the hair grows - shave in this direction with a DE blade (check youtube for instructions from a guy called mantic (?)).

Prepare the skin prior to shaving, it may loosen an potentially ingrowing hairs and softens the beard for shaving.

Change the blade every 2-3 days (2-3 shaves).

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Originally Posted by Rikkar501 View Post
Try switching to a DE razer and quality soap. I've always had easily irritated skin shaving with a Fusion razer, but not since switching to a DE. Good preshave prep is essential, it makes the whiskers softer and easier to cut which eases irritation.

+++111

Or, try switching to an electric razor. They don't shave as close so one doesn't get as much irritation or ingrown hairs if one is prone to those things. I went this route and have much success.
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