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Andy!! · 17-05-2012, 22:13

My skin is pretty sensitive to shaving. Especially the neck area. I've tried sensitive shaving gel, sensitive razors, even ended up buying some Loreal moisturiser to see if that helped. They haven't. The skin on my neck gets very irritated and I get the occasional cut too.

If you guys have any tips, like products you've used to help this, let me know. But mostly I'm asking for advice on an electric shaver. I've never owned one. Am I still going to get irritation and cuts with these? Argos has a 'fathers day' bunch of offers going on now with sales on electric shavers. Some even advertise that I can use the with shaving foam. They're unlikely to give a very close shave aren't they? I could live with that if I could do something about this damn irritation. It's driving me nuts.

the_syco · 17-05-2012, 22:16

Which way do you shave, and have you tried the other way?

Outkast_IRE · 17-05-2012, 22:17

Had all the exact same issues as you, best thing i ever did was go back to using a safety razor like this set

http://www.shaving.ie/products/The-B...arter-Kit.html

I also watched some youtube videos on the correct way to use it, best move i ever made, and i am enjoying shaving for once rather than dreading it.

I dont think a dry shave is for you if you suffer from irration easily.

Andy!! · 17-05-2012, 22:23

Yeah I always use shaving gel... so the electric one that seems to work with that seems good.

When shaving I usually go both ways on the face, straight down on the neck. The skin there is just really sensitive.

That link looks good thanks, but what's the story with the blades, regarding replacement etc.?

Thanks for the quick replies.

Mr NoTV · 17-05-2012, 22:30

Organic Aloe Vera gel from a good health store is cooling and helps the razor to glide. Use a single blade cheap razor to do a '1st cut' ... re-gel and use a twin or 3-blader for a 2nd cut. Always produces a smooth, cool finish. You don't need soaps or gels, Aloe does it well. I also find organic hair conditioner a good substitute ... good enough for the hair on your head, good enough for your chin.
Luckily, I only need shave 2 or 3 times a week - didn't start until I was 25 ... now mid-50's with a baby's arse smoothness

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Outkast_IRE · 17-05-2012, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy!!

Yeah I always use shaving gel... so the electric one that seems to work with that seems good.

When shaving I usually go both ways on the face, straight down on the neck. The skin there is just really sensitive.

That link looks good thanks, but what's the story with the blades, regarding replacement etc.?

Thanks for the quick replies.

Blades are dirt cheap and there are loads of replacements you can try out , personally i like feather blades they are ninja sharp, but dont last as long as some of the others, if you get the starter set i linked to it comes with an 18 blade sampler, with all different ones. For example 100 feather blades are 31 euros, i would expect these to last me a few years

If you take the time to learn to do it properly you will not look back.

Ah also when shaving the neck hairs can travel different ways in different parts, i dont reccomend a up/down shave, i would always reccomend

1st pass with the grain,
2nd across the grain,
3rd against the grain but only if it feels ok any resistance and i go at maybe 45 degrees.

shane. · 17-05-2012, 22:39

nivea post shave sensitive balm is excellent, not at all greasy and really cools the skin

Andy!! · 17-05-2012, 23:10

Excellent advice guys. So would you say that I should avoid electric shavers altogether? Even those that allow usage with shaving gel?

Outkast_IRE · 17-05-2012, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy!!

Excellent advice guys. So would you say that I should avoid electric shavers altogether? Even those that allow usage with shaving gel?

I have used those with shaving gel, and to me it always left me irritated, i think those with sensitive skin on the neck just should avoid the dry shave imo

**eoferrall** · 17-05-2012, 23:34

i used to get a rash if I shaved two or more days in a row. started using this stuff and no problems with rash or redness or anything these days if I do want to be clean shaving for a period!

http://www.lookmantastic.com/men-u-m.../10360354.html

Reesy · 17-05-2012, 23:53

I shave electric & had this problem. Then I read that the heads get warm as you shave & this causes the sensitive skin on the neck to come up in a rash.

The advice was to shave these areas first, while the shaver head is cool, and then do the rest. Following it solved my problem.

Andy!! · 18-05-2012, 01:27

Hmm. OK I might avoid electric altogether then! They sound just as bad. Thanks for the link eoferrall, I'll check it out when the site comes back on-line for sure!

The_Kew_Tour · 18-05-2012, 08:12

A little weird one but its helped me.

Rub on some Baby Oil onto you skin. Leave for 5 minutes. It helps release the ours in your skin. Then add the shaving gel, leave for minute or two.

This has helped me greatly. Don't get irritation anymore.

*MadsL* · 18-05-2012, 09:38

Lads, we have a Facial Hair forum. Lots of advice on traditional double-edge (safety) and straight (cut-throat) shaving.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1103

OP, avoid electrics if you are prone to irritation, I suggest learning to prep your beard using hot shower or hot towel, pre-shave like a Proraso menthol creme, and a good sharp traditional razor used properly. You will be amazed at how good your shave can feel.

bureau2009 · 18-05-2012, 10:12

Here's my *simple but highly effective* shaving tip:

Put some aqueous cream on your face. Take a couple of minutes out to brush your teeth, then shave in the normal way.

Notice how comfortable it now feels to shave. Notice how you don't get any nicks or cuts anymore.

Worth a try, isn't it?

Let me know how you guys get on!!

17-05-2012, 22:13	#1
Andy!! Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 Adverts \| Friends	Sensitive skin when shaving. My skin is pretty sensitive to shaving. Especially the neck area. I've tried sensitive shaving gel, sensitive razors, even ended up buying some Loreal moisturiser to see if that helped. They haven't. The skin on my neck gets very irritated and I get the occasional cut too. If you guys have any tips, like products you've used to help this, let me know. But mostly I'm asking for advice on an electric shaver. I've never owned one. Am I still going to get irritation and cuts with these? Argos has a 'fathers day' bunch of offers going on now with sales on electric shavers. Some even advertise that I can use the with shaving foam. They're unlikely to give a very close shave aren't they? I could live with that if I could do something about this damn irritation. It's driving me nuts.

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17-05-2012, 22:16	#2
the_syco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Leixlip Posts: 23,294 Adverts \| Friends	Which way do you shave, and have you tried the other way?

17-05-2012, 22:17	#3
Outkast_IRE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,327 Adverts \| Friends	Had all the exact same issues as you, best thing i ever did was go back to using a safety razor like this set http://www.shaving.ie/products/The-B...arter-Kit.html I also watched some youtube videos on the correct way to use it, best move i ever made, and i am enjoying shaving for once rather than dreading it. I dont think a dry shave is for you if you suffer from irration easily.

17-05-2012, 22:23	#4
Andy!! Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah I always use shaving gel... so the electric one that seems to work with that seems good. When shaving I usually go both ways on the face, straight down on the neck. The skin there is just really sensitive. That link looks good thanks, but what's the story with the blades, regarding replacement etc.? Thanks for the quick replies.

17-05-2012, 22:30	#5
Mr NoTV Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 120 Adverts \| Friends	Organic Aloe Vera gel from a good health store is cooling and helps the razor to glide. Use a single blade cheap razor to do a '1st cut' ... re-gel and use a twin or 3-blader for a 2nd cut. Always produces a smooth, cool finish. You don't need soaps or gels, Aloe does it well. I also find organic hair conditioner a good substitute ... good enough for the hair on your head, good enough for your chin. Luckily, I only need shave 2 or 3 times a week - didn't start until I was 25 ... now mid-50's with a baby's arse smoothness )

17-05-2012, 22:39	#7
shane. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 151 Adverts \| Friends	nivea post shave sensitive balm is excellent, not at all greasy and really cools the skin

17-05-2012, 23:10	#8
Andy!! Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 Adverts \| Friends	Excellent advice guys. So would you say that I should avoid electric shavers altogether? Even those that allow usage with shaving gel?

17-05-2012, 23:34	#10
eoferrall Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,200 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Blackout Rugby	i used to get a rash if I shaved two or more days in a row. started using this stuff and no problems with rash or redness or anything these days if I do want to be clean shaving for a period! http://www.lookmantastic.com/men-u-m.../10360354.html

17-05-2012, 23:53	#11
Reesy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 545 Adverts \| Friends	I shave electric & had this problem. Then I read that the heads get warm as you shave & this causes the sensitive skin on the neck to come up in a rash. The advice was to shave these areas first, while the shaver head is cool, and then do the rest. Following it solved my problem.

18-05-2012, 01:27	#12
Andy!! Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,659 Adverts \| Friends	Hmm. OK I might avoid electric altogether then! They sound just as bad. Thanks for the link eoferrall, I'll check it out when the site comes back on-line for sure!

18-05-2012, 08:12	#13
The_Kew_Tour Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cork/Dublin Posts: 14,587 Adverts \| Friends	A little weird one but its helped me. Rub on some Baby Oil onto you skin. Leave for 5 minutes. It helps release the ours in your skin. Then add the shaving gel, leave for minute or two. This has helped me greatly. Don't get irritation anymore.

18-05-2012, 09:38	#14
MadsL Exiled Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 570 miles from Vegas that way, 123 miles that way! Posts: 10,338 Adverts \| Friends	Lads, we have a Facial Hair forum. Lots of advice on traditional double-edge (safety) and straight (cut-throat) shaving. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1103 OP, avoid electrics if you are prone to irritation, I suggest learning to prep your beard using hot shower or hot towel, pre-shave like a Proraso menthol creme, and a good sharp traditional razor used properly. You will be amazed at how good your shave can feel.

18-05-2012, 10:12	#15
bureau2009 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 196 Adverts \| Friends	Here's my simple but highly effective shaving tip: Put some aqueous cream on your face. Take a couple of minutes out to brush your teeth, then shave in the normal way. Notice how comfortable it now feels to shave. Notice how you don't get any nicks or cuts anymore. Worth a try, isn't it? Let me know how you guys get on!!