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1. What can I do about getting nicks and cuts?

  • Shave more often. While this may seem counterintuitive the problem may be that you have let your stubble grow too long.
  • Use a razor with fewer blades (or one blade). A razor with multiple blades is more likely to cause a nick or cut.
  • Try a different brand of blade. Blades may look the same but different brands may be made to different specifications (metallurgy, grinding, coatings, etc.) and will affect your shave.
  • Know the direction(s) that your beard grows in (the “grain”). Follow the grain as you shave.

2. What can I do about ingrown hairs?

  • Try a “slant bar” or an adjustable razor. They may be more efficient at cutting stubble without it curling back on itself.
  • Prepare the area to be shaved thoroughly with lots of warm water and a cleanser made specifically for the face.
  • After shaving thoroughly rinse with warm water, then with a cotton cosmetic round soaked in witch hazel. Then rinse with cool water and follow up with a light aftershave toner.
  • If you get an ingrown, try rubbing it gently with a soft, dry toothbrush twice per day.

What can I do about razor burn, redness, or irritation?

  • Use a razor with fewer blades (or one blade). A razor with multiple blades is more likely to cause irritation.
  • Try a different brand of blade. Blades may look the same but different brands may be made to different specifications (metallurgy, grinding, coatings, etc.) and will affect your shave.
  • Know the direction(s) that your beard grows in (the “grain”). Follow the grain as you shave.
  • Make a conscious attempt to minimize repeated strokes across the same spot without shaving lather.
  • Consider using a pre-shave oil to increase the lubrication of your shave product.
  • Try shaving with cold water.

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