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    #92
    randylonghorn
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 29,509 Mod ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    random chatbox wrote: »
    Not like you don't already know it works on your legs:P
    I reckon he's claiming less knowledge / experience than he actually has ... just this once!! :pac:


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    #93
    Piste
    Registered Users Posts: 11,440 ✭✭✭✭Piste


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Like on your....
    legs?

    And underarms!


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    #94
    cautioner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 862 ✭✭✭cautioner


    Lads, I went mad today and bought blades for my GILLETE MAX ULTRA FUSION TURBO POWER SEXY ACTION YEAH! They're stupidly expensive (4 for €17) and I don't have a job so I've been using cheapies lately but my God... My face is smoother than a velvet baby's ass. It's amazing.


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    #95
    Ginja Ninja
    Registered Users Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Ginja Ninja


    you think that's good try the "double-shave"that's once down and re-foam and once up again ,rough yes ,but you'd never know you had hair in the first place

    .........what exactly is a velvet baby?


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    #96
    cautioner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 862 ✭✭✭cautioner


    Ginja Ninja wrote: »
    you think that's good try the "double-shave"that's once down and re-foam and once up again ,rough yes ,but you'd never know you had hair in the first place

    .........what exactly is a velvet baby?

    So doing that next time I'm not half-arsed.

    I'm not exactly sure, but judging by my face last night it's f*cking smooth.


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    #97
    Fad
    Registered Users Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭Fad


    Ginja Ninja wrote: »
    you think that's good try the "double-shave"that's once down and re-foam and once up again ,rough yes ,but you'd never know you had hair in the first place

    Too much of a trek!


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    #98
    cocoa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭cocoa


    Ginja Ninja wrote: »
    you think that's good try the "double-shave"that's once down and re-foam and once up again ,rough yes ,but you'd never know you had hair in the first place

    If you're going to make a pass against the grain (up, for most people) then you should make sure the razor is in good condition and your skin is well hydrated, otherwise you'll end up with skin so irritated it won't matter you got so close...


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    #99
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,864 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    cocoa wrote: »
    If you're going to make a pass against the grain (up, for most people) then you should make sure the razor is in good condition and your skin is well hydrated, otherwise you'll end up with skin so irritated it won't matter you got so close...

    +1

    My girlfriend gives out when I don't shave against the grain ("stubble burn" apparently :rolleyes: ) but it always ends up irritating my face the day after. Any tips on how to avoid said irritation?


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    #100
    cocoa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭cocoa


    An File wrote: »
    +1

    My girlfriend gives out when I don't shave against the grain ("stubble burn" apparently :rolleyes: ) but it always ends up irritating my face the day after. Any tips on how to avoid said irritation?

    it's been said a few times already but a good long treatment with hot water before even begining to shave never did any harm. It's been said keeping your face under the shower for a bit is good, though i've never tried myself cos i can't shave after a shower cos the mirror fogs up like you wouldn't believe...

    I've found mantic59's videos on youtube to be fantastic for improving technique / just generally learning stuff I didn't know, you should check him out.

    You shouldn't ever go for a pass against the grain straight away though. Unless you're doing method shaving, it generally goes 1 pass with the grain (then another with the grain if you're still learning), 1 pass across it and then one against it.

    In regards to irritation and proper hydration of the skin, dropping the gel / foam in a can is a good idea, as it just doesn't do the full job. Try to find a shaving soap or similar and it should feel better. There's a thread in the facial hair and hats forum on safety razors where they've recommended a good few products.


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