Ingrown hairs

Whisker Lifter Shaving Brush by Anthony [xrr rating=4.75/5] [...]

WAHL has been around for a very long time making superior grooming tools. And this one – WAHL 5-Star “Super Close” Shaver Shaper, is certainly no exception. However, I have been receiving a great deal of feedback from readers who have experienced irritation in the form of ingrown hairs after their barbers used this tool on them. Of course, based on their YouTube video of [...]

So you have the thick versions of pre-shave oil and then you have the thin ones. This pre-shave oil by Eshu, easily falls in between both consistencies. The choice of oil is native to Australia – Blue Cypress, and is finished off with very subtle ingredients like Australian Sandalwood, Lavender and Tea Tree oil. Even [...]

I get asked this question a lot, and for good reason! Men of color are always in search of finding a solution to the ever growing problem of ingrown hairs and darkened complexions from shaving. So the question is definitely warranted! Is there a perfect product that will make these woes disappear? Unfortunately, no. But the answer [...]

Let me first say that within the category of ingrown hair solutions, I set the bar pretty high mainly because ingrown hair challenges can be very common and worst of all unsightly, uncomfortable, and just down right frustrating. With that being said, I tried Bump Down – Razor Burn Relief by Barc and found that it was only somewhat effective [...]

If you’ve read any of my shaving articles and tips, you will know that I am a strong proponent of wet-shaving with the grain first. So being that I feel so strongly about this, it is only right that I explain my reasoning. The benefits- A close shave  with a significantly lower chance of shaving irritation. Why? Because the [...]

Well, I wouldn’t give up on shaving so quickly. I’ve personally noticed that once someone has learned the proper way to shave his face with a razor, all irritations typically subside. Depilatories (i.e. Magic Shave, Nair…) can be a great hair-removal alternative for some, but I’ve consulted with men who have experienced nightmares with their use, [...]

Many men believe that the best way to prevent shaving bumps is to let the skin rest for several days between shaves, but this isn’t the solution for preventing shaving bumps. So the short answer is … no, shaving daily does not cause shaving bumps. You can rest your skin as long as you’d like, [...]

There are many products out there today that are designed to treat the problem of razor bumps (pseudo-folliculitis barbae). But, what I have noticed with other brands is that they seem to dry out the area it is applied to or not work at all. Sometimes knowing the right way to shave doesn’t always 100% solve the problem. So this is [...]

The Cool Fix by Shaveworks gets the job done without the harsh effects of many alcohol based ingrown hair treatment systems. Here’s the breakdown… Tackles four shaving woes – ingrown hairs, razor bumps, razor burn and redness Filled with exfoliating agents that slough off dead skin, leaving the area clearer Boerhavia Root Extract – helps to [...]