Soldato
Not sure if this is the right place but my son it turn 13 years old this May and is starting to get hair growth about his top lip, now I’m 43 and just use a beard trimmer so not wet shaved in years but I remember when I did it used to cause spot n pimples, same with an electric razor, is there anything model day I can use with him or just a straight wet shave!
I remember being embarrassed when I started to shave as I had a dark patch above my top lip but it’s a right of passage I suppose
Any advice would be great!
I remember being embarrassed when I started to shave as I had a dark patch above my top lip but it’s a right of passage I suppose
Any advice would be great!
Associate
My dad bought my something similar to this when I was that age...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-El...FZZE8ZJBEWW&psc=1&refRID=SVE7TA3AQFZZE8ZJBEWW
Shawrey
Soldato
Thanks, it’s an option I suppose anything touching his skin will irritate, his complexion is fairly good so hopefully it won’t get worse
Associate
Ensure he learns good face prep - even for an electric razor shave. Your son wont want to be shaving unclean and/or oily skin.
General rule of thumb; Hot Towel, Facial cleanser/exfoliate, Hot Towel again, pat dry, shave and moisturise. Perhaps introduce him to some post shave fragrance too - make him feel like a proper man!
Shawrey
Associate
Bit much for a teenager Oo
Associate
Judging by how some kids grow up fast these days I'd probably say it isn't.
Jest aside, its just good measure to get them into the routine early.
Shawrey
Associate
Yeah i see what you saying definitely the right route.
DE razor, it will prevent pimples.
Commissario
Well it won’t prevent them but it’ll help.
Well yeah, kinda the same thing
it will help prevent them for a number of reasons but mainly by stopping ingrown hairs, being a cleaner shave and creating less skin irritation.Worth giving it a go though, if he's suffering .
Commissario
Yup, completely agree.
Soldato
Haven't shaved in a month but considering sorting it out tonight. My face was cold!
Associate
My last brush was THIS one. It has lasted a good 3 years.
However the whole bristle assemble keeps coming out of the handle and it not producing the great lather like it once did.
Been looking at some Edwin Jagger EJ87 brushes HERE
Has anyone got one that can comment or recommend something similar please.
Thank you.
However the whole bristle assemble keeps coming out of the handle and it not producing the great lather like it once did.
Been looking at some Edwin Jagger EJ87 brushes HERE
Has anyone got one that can comment or recommend something similar please.
Thank you.
I have a similar synthetic brush. Mine has "Plissoft" bristles which are quite highly regarded. The tips are really soft but the knot still offers good backbone. Very reasonably priced too, and it's still going strong after 3 years.
The one below has exactly the same knot (bristle type and size) as mine, but mine has the larger "barbershop" handle. A bit of a bargain at $10 and shipping was quite reasonable too IIRC.
https://www.italianbarber.com/colle...ts/razorock-plissoft-synthetic-shaving-brush?
Edit:
Here's a review.
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Associate
For that price, I have chanced it and ordered one cheers. £19.85 delivered to UK. Worth a punt I think. If it's no good it can go in the collection
For that price, I have chanced it and ordered one cheers. £19.85 delivered to UK. Worth a punt I think. If it's no good it can go in the collection
Good stuff. I'm sure they had a cheaper shipping option when I bought mine but even so, it's a very good brush for that price. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Associate
Thank you matey. I will let you know when it arrives and I have tried it. I certainly won't miss that new badger brush scent
That was the only shipping they offered at checkout $14.99 which was more than the brush
I'm not fussed anyway. Good overall price if it turns out to be a good product.