YOUR NECK
IN COMFORT
The neck is the trickiest part of the face. Here is how to get it smooth without the sting.
Short answer: to shave your neck without irritation, shave it last so the hair has softened longest, work out which way the hair grows, use short light strokes with the grain, keep to one pass, and finish with an alcohol-free balm.
Neck skin is thinner and more sensitive than your cheeks, and the hair often grows in several directions. That is why it is where razor burn and bumps appear first. A few small changes fix most of it.
Why is the neck so sensitive?
The skin is thin, it moves a lot as you turn your head, and hair can swirl in different directions. Shirt collars add friction afterwards. Together these make the neck easy to irritate.
Map your grain first
Leave a day or two of stubble, then run your fingertips over your neck. Hair feels smooth in the direction it grows and rough against it. For many men the pattern is roughly like this, but check your own.
| Area | What often happens | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeks | Hair tends to grow downwards | Shave downwards |
| Lower neck | Hair often grows upwards or sideways | Test with your fingertips, then follow it |
| Under the chin | Hair can swirl | Short strokes, change direction as needed |
| Adam’s apple | Skin is uneven and sensitive | Light pressure, stretch gently, go slowly |
The neck routine
Leave it until the end so the hair has had longer to soften under warm water and cream.
Action: Cheeks first, neck last.Wash with warm water and apply an even layer of cream or gel. See the three-step prep routine.
Action: Do not shave dry skin.Short, light strokes in the direction the hair grows. A pivoting head helps the blade follow the curves of your neck.
Action: One pass is enough.Tilt your head and stretch the skin lightly. Do not pull it tight.
Action: Gentle, not tight.Rinse with cool water, pat dry and apply an alcohol-free balm. Change your blade soon after. See how often to change your blade.
Action: Balm straight after.Redness is usually razor burn, small bumps a day later are often ingrown hairs. Our razor burn guide and sensitive skin guide cover both.
- Fresh cartridge
- Warm water and generous lather
- Cheeks first, neck last
- With the grain, light pressure
- Alcohol-free balm
- Soft collar for the rest of the day
- Premium handle with a quality rubber grip
- Pivoting action head
- Strip with vitamin E and aloe
- Free UK delivery
What customers say
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Frequently asked questions
Shave it last, use warm water and plenty of cream, go with the grain with light pressure, do one pass and apply an alcohol-free balm.
With the grain, which varies. Run your fingers over the stubble to find the direction where it feels smooth.
Thin skin, changing hair direction, a dull blade and pressing too hard are the usual causes. Bumps a day later may be ingrown hairs.
Last. The hair has more time to soften, which reduces tugging.
A sharp, fresh cartridge with a pivoting head helps it follow the curves. Replace it about once a week.
Treat the neck as its own job: more prep, less pressure and one careful pass.