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I know there's been threads about shaving before, but meh I've just a few questions and I want an excuse not to be doing revision.
Firstly, why does everyone seem to love shaving oil. I've seen/heard many people say once they've tried it they've never gone back or similar statements. I find that the shave quality isn't any better than foam/gel and there's no less irritation. Also, the oil just means the hairs clog up the razor even more because they stick together. I've used a few different ones (some expensive, some just the chemist's own brand) and I just don't get the big deal.
Secondly, how do I avoid razor rash/ingrown hairs on neck? I'm no newbie to shaving, but it is just beyond me. I'm aware of the whole shaving with the grain to avoid irritation, and my cheeks are lovely and blemish free. But under my neck the grain just has a life of its own. If you know what I mean, it's kinda like laminar (cheeks) vs turbulent (neck) flow. It just goes in any and every direction, sometimes in circles. I try my best to shave with the grain but this coupled with the fact that with the grain gives a crappy shave means I end up with a red mess of spots. I do the whole hot water before and cold after too. I use a Mach 3.
So yeah, just thought I'd ask them. Feel free to share your shaving habits. I tend to shave once a week or so, I prefer how it looks after 2 - 3 days, but I normally go for a clean shave as this ensures it's pretty even. I know I could get a good electric razor and a lot of this would be sorted, but it's just not something I can afford right now (my experience with cheap electric = bad).
Firstly, why does everyone seem to love shaving oil. I've seen/heard many people say once they've tried it they've never gone back or similar statements. I find that the shave quality isn't any better than foam/gel and there's no less irritation. Also, the oil just means the hairs clog up the razor even more because they stick together. I've used a few different ones (some expensive, some just the chemist's own brand) and I just don't get the big deal.
Secondly, how do I avoid razor rash/ingrown hairs on neck? I'm no newbie to shaving, but it is just beyond me. I'm aware of the whole shaving with the grain to avoid irritation, and my cheeks are lovely and blemish free. But under my neck the grain just has a life of its own. If you know what I mean, it's kinda like laminar (cheeks) vs turbulent (neck) flow. It just goes in any and every direction, sometimes in circles. I try my best to shave with the grain but this coupled with the fact that with the grain gives a crappy shave means I end up with a red mess of spots. I do the whole hot water before and cold after too. I use a Mach 3.
So yeah, just thought I'd ask them. Feel free to share your shaving habits. I tend to shave once a week or so, I prefer how it looks after 2 - 3 days, but I normally go for a clean shave as this ensures it's pretty even. I know I could get a good electric razor and a lot of this would be sorted, but it's just not something I can afford right now (my experience with cheap electric = bad).
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