Shaving Rash ><

WARHURYEAH · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:48

Okay, so everytime I wet shave with a razor around my neck I get an awfull rash, it's itchy, sensitive and rather red, it's really uncomfortable.

Is there anyway to combat this? I use a shaving gel for sensitive skin but it still rashes and it's really annoying ><

shauncr91 · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:49

How long have you been using the blade? Also might be applying too much pressure.

Nix · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:53

Clean your face well before and after. Use warm water to open your pours and cold to close them. Invest in a good aftershave balm for afterwards and rashes should become less of a problem.

If you're using cheap disposables, also try using something better.

Farore · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:54

And don't reuse even good razers.

jumpy · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:55

Don't shave against the way the hair grows. Especially if you shave every day.

utajoker · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:56

shave with the grain for a couple of passes, use a better soap use a better razor wash face with warm water before hand.

Van Hellseek · 28 Nov 2009 at 22:59

Used to happen to me too, until I switched to electric. Never looked back.

Nix · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:01

seek said:
Used to happen to me too, until I switched to electric. Never looked back.

Really? Has electric affected your neck movement?

inam22 · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:03

jumpy said:
Don't shave against the way the hair grows. Especially if you shave every day.

+1 , this worked for me few years back.

Morba · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:04

Nix said:
Really? Has electric affected your neck movement?

eh?

meghatronic · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:18

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johnny6 · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:22

What razor are you using?

I used to get quite bad shaving rash around my neck using a Gillette M3, moved to a Merkur last Christmas and haven't had a rash since.

sushi · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:36

+1 for nivea post shave balm

Rroff · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:40

Try using a shaving oil and make sure your cutting with the grain.

CF93 · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:42

johnny6 said:
What razor are you using?

I used to get quite bad shaving rash around my neck using a Gillette M3, moved to a Merkur last Christmas and haven't had a rash since.

This, plus get decent soap/cream and a good brush and check out the badgerandblade forums.

Vonhelmet · 29 Nov 2009 at 00:15

Nix said:
Really? Has electric affected your neck movement?

Ba-dum tshh.

Nix · 29 Nov 2009 at 00:16

vonhelmet said:
Ba-dum tshh.

*tips hat*

Stuff · 29 Nov 2009 at 01:16

meghatronic said:
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Substance · 29 Nov 2009 at 01:45

Camelpaw said:
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I ususally get it from tesco, about £6 I think but lasts a couple of months a time, works great and the gf loves the smell, win-win

meghatronic · 29 Nov 2009 at 01:47

SuBsTaNcE said:
I ususally get it from tesco, about £6 I think but lasts a couple of months a time, works great and the gf loves the smell, win-win

You can get it much cheaper than that. I don't think I've ever paid more than £4.