MISTAKES
TO FIX
Small habits cause most razor burn, nicks and bumps. Fix these ten and your shave improves fast.
Short answer: the most common shaving mistakes are using a dull blade, shaving dry skin, pressing too hard, going against the grain, doing too many passes and using alcohol aftershave. Fix them with a fresh blade, warm water, plenty of lather, light pressure and an alcohol-free balm.
Most irritation comes from habits, not skin. Here are the ten most common, with the fix for each.
The ten mistakes
It tugs and irritates. Change it about weekly.
Action: Fresh cartridge.Dry hair is stiff and hard to cut.
Action: Soften first.Thin cream gives no slip.
Action: Apply a thick, even layer.Pressure causes cuts and burn.
Action: Let the blade glide.It raises the risk of bumps.
Action: Go with the grain.Repeated passes over the same spot irritate skin.
Action: One careful pass.A clogged blade drags.
Action: Rinse every stroke or two.It stings and dries skin.
Action: Use an alcohol-free balm.Damp storage is hard on blades. See how to clean and store your razor.
Action: Dry and upright.It makes redness worse.
Action: Rest the area for a day or two.- Fresh blade
- Warm water and lather
- Light pressure, with the grain
- One pass
- Alcohol-free balm
For the full method, read how to shave properly and why does my razor pull or tug.
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Frequently asked questions
Using a dull blade, shaving dry, pressing hard, going against the grain, too many passes and using alcohol aftershave.
Use a fresh blade, warm water, plenty of lather, light pressure and an alcohol-free balm.
With the grain is gentler. Against the grain gives a closer cut but raises the risk of bumps.
One careful pass is enough for most people.
About once a week.
Change the blade, soften the hair and go light. Most shaving problems disappear.