shaving irritation

___ Question: I used to get tons of nicks and bumps from shaving, but ever since I started to apply twice the amount of shaving cream, it has helped drastically. Am I doing the right thing, or will this practice eventually create another problem? – David S. Answer: David, this is a great question! I think it’s great that you took your time [...]

For most guys, their daily routines begin with a shave. Whether it’s the decision of a razor or an electric shaver, the fact still remains, the facial hair’s got to go! But how many of you guys realize that on a daily basis you’re removing facial hair from almost half of your face? Now, that’s a BIG deal!  [...]

Guys, you already know how much I stress the need to use an aftershave balm after shaving. So, it should hopefully makes sense that I spent the better part of  last year and this year developing one that would effectively complement Burke Avenue’s Moisturizing Shave Cream, while also optimizing skin repair. That said, I am [...]

I’ve been asked to answer two questions… (1) How does someone determine if they have a tough beard? and (2) How do guys with tough beards get a more comfortable shave? So let’s start by first identifying if you have a tough beard. Here are a few of the signs: You have an afternoon shadow, not a 5 o’clock one. You cannot [...]

A good shave can reveal a lot. A clean face, the shape of your jaw… and for some darkened skin. If you have noticed darker skin on your face from shaving it isn’t just the lighting… it is indeed a “real thing” that may actually be happening to you! Let’s start with WHY it’s happening: The aggressive nature of shaving, whether it’s with [...]

Ingrown hairs always seem to find their way back. So here’s the simplest way to treat, and drastically reduce them from ever returning! [...]

The A/S (aftershave) balm, is just as important to your face a shave cream is to shaving!   Because your face can be dry and irritated from shaving even more so in the winter months, the A/S balm is used to calm, moisturize and heal dry/irritated skin from the aggressive nature of shaving. Aftershave balms help prepare the face [...]

Guys, It’s been a long time coming, and I’m happy that you are the 1st to hear and see the news! Burke Avenue by Craig the Barber is the name of my new grooming line and as many of you already know, the first product is my Moisturizing Shave Cream. I began my barbering career [...]

Ever gone through a long stretch of not having an ingrown hair, and then BAM!… 3 pop out of no where!?! Suddenly you’re left wondering, what you did wrong and when. Well, don’t be too disappointed because there’s a reason it will happen from time to time. Here’s why. Hair has three stages of growth and each strand of [...]

For what?…Because it’s an important step to keeping your face looking and feeling good.  It ranks just as high as shaving with a shave cream, and you already know how I feel about that. After-shaves/post-shave products can be lotions, balms or even a gel.  They are designed to calm, moisturize and heal your skin from the [...]