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ditre
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ditre asked in HealthMen's Health · 1 decade ago

how to shave without a lot of cuts?

i've never been able to shave my face without getting many nicks on my skin, is there any way to stop that?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Make sure your hair is softened and your pores are open - the easiest way to do that is to shower first and then shave, or better yet, shave while still in the shower. Warm up the shaving cream in your hands first, and let it sit on your face for a while, so the hairs are soft and insulated a bit. Then, using a sharp safety razor (Use a razor that has two or more blades and an aloe strip; try not to use a blade for more than three or four shaves if your hair is coarse or thick - the Gilette Fusion has an indicator strip if you can't tell), shave *with* the grain of your hair. It can be difficult, especially since the hair under the jawline tends to whorl a bit, but you get the hang of it.

    Rinse the blade after every stroke or two, depending on how clogged the razor is. Go lightly and slowly. Try to avoid a shaving situation where you'll get goosebumps or have to shave over acne: keep the bathroom door closed to keep the steam from the shower in, and use an over-the-counter 2% salicylic acid treatment if you have acne, at a different time than when you shave (before bed, for instance).

    When you're done, use a moisturizing aftershave and a styptic pencil if there are any cuts.

    If changes to your shaving and/or skincare regimen don't help, maybe you should try an electric razor.

    Good luck!

    Source(s): (Experience shaving my husband's face for big days; he gets cuts too.)
  • K
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Wash your face real good b4 putting on a high quality shave creme then use a good (not disposable) razor and take your time so you wont nick yourself

  • 1 decade ago

    try using electric shaver, it might take a few shaves to get used to it, but its the best, gives clean and close shave, no water, no cream, reduced burning. no cuts as well

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    be sure the razor is sharp and take your time.Wet your face with warm water and use a good shaving cream

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What you are using to shave ?

    Use cartridges type razor like Zillete Sensor Excel.

    Or use electric shaver.

    Or use hair removing lotion for girls.

  • 1 decade ago

    shaving cream

  • 1 decade ago

    yes, try using Nair instead of shaving.

  • 1 decade ago

    generate a lot of lather or foam and use blade lightly on your face.

  • 1 decade ago

    stop shaving. man not shaved-what can b more sexy?=)

  • 1 decade ago

    Mach 3 Turbo B/i/t/c/h! If you have a bunch of acne, then sunburn, and then mach 3 turbo.....B/I/T/C/H

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