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[SamuelSupreme]

Ive always gotten my shave from my barber. But recently he started charging me for the cut and shave. So to save costs I got a Phillips Aquatouch shaver. After using it I got a shitton of razor bumps. My friends say it could be poor shaving technique and also pointed out that they all use trimmers because of our hair texture. Should I switcher to a pair of trimmers/clippers or just work on my shaving technique?

 

[Lebron]

I use clippers. Anything else give me bumps.

 

[brightsons]

Clippers, I get a ton of razor bumps with a regular razor.

 

[jwk94]

Wait what exactly are you shaving? Your beard or hair? I cut my own hair and then go to the barber for my lineup.

 

[SamuelSupreme]

Im using it for my facial hair.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

I use a Bic razor for my head.

Trimmers for my face and goatee.

Anything else also gives me nasty razor bumps

 

[rtcn63]

You tried a double-edged razor?

 

[royalan]

It all depends on how close a shave you want. Black people aren't necessarily barred from using any particular method.

I use a razor for the closest possible shave. You stop getting bumps once you've trained your hairs to grow a certain direction, and I use a special shave cream with shea butter for moisture protection.

 

[R3TRO]

I use a trimmer with a t-blade on my face.

 

[soundahfekz]

I use clippers. Anything else give me bumps.

This

 

[Ovid]

I use clippers. Anything else give me bumps.

You have to shave every two days that's why.

Your beard needs to get used to shaving with a blade.

 

[Kreed]

Ive always gotten my shave from my barber. But recently he started charging me for the cut and shave. So to save costs I got a Phillips Aquatouch shaver. After using it I got a shitton of razor bumps. My friends say it could be poor shaving technique and also pointed out that they all use trimmers because of our hair texture. Should I switcher to a pair of trimmers/clippers or just work on my shaving technique?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463142

Get a double edge razor. I got one around the time this thread was made as a gift and haven't had a razor bump since (I shave my face daily).

 

[Psychological Intellect]

clippers/trimmer

literally bought one today because fuck waiting to get a haircut at the barber every time I want a shave.

 

[block tower]

Bevel. only real solution

 

[Daingurse]

I use t-edge clippers.

 

[akira28]

Are we sure of OP's black guy status, or are we giving away the secrets of the kingdom, here?

 

[Mesousa]

Regular razor on my face.
Electric clippers on neck.

Usually the hair on your face will be straighter than the hair on your neck/head. In that case as long as you go with the grain it won't bump.

 

[Seesaw15]

If you have to clean shave use this right after. Works like a charm. Wish I knew about it when I was younger.

 

[royalan]

Bevel. only real solution

I've been hearing them advertised on a lot of black podcasts I listen to lately. Are they actually good? I'm interested in a shave solution made specifically for people with coarse hair.

 

[SaviorX]

This has been a Godsend

 

[HUELEN10]

If you have to clean shave use right after. Works like a charm. Wish I knew about it when I was younger.

I swear by this stuff. No, I'm not black, but my Semitic hair can get quite prone to bumps, and this stuff truly does work. Take that as you will.

http://www.mmproducts.com/bumppatrol/pages/press-release-smooth-crew

 

[sooperkool]

I use a blade, never bumped either.

*shrug*

 

[kewlmyc]

Hair clippers.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

 

[FuuRe]

You haven't specified where do you want to shave or trim

 

[Daingurse]

Yep, I use this one. Get's the job done.

 

[Slayven]

Bevel. only real solution

Rod that you?

 

[block tower]

I've been hearing them advertised on a lot of black podcasts I listen to lately. Are they actually good? I'm interested in a shave solution made specifically for people with coarse hair.

i listen to the brilliant idiots podcast and Charlemagne Tha God was pushing it hard, i caved and tried it, only had it for three weeks but its doing the job nicely. id definitely recommend trying, havent had much skin irritation as of late.

Rod that you?

lol

 

[akira28]

I've been hearing them advertised on a lot of black podcasts I listen to lately. Are they actually good? I'm interested in a shave solution made specifically for people with coarse hair.

I look at this and feel like it's just a reaction to the dollar shaver movement, except now directed towards the blacks. I used to use a special disposable razor that supposedly prevented shaving bumps. This looks like something like that, teamed with some wet shave products and a fancy shaving brush. But the shaving brush looks suspect, since real silvertip badger brushes can go for $100 and up. I'm guessing they didn't sink 70% of the costs into the brush.

 

[Kreed]

I've been hearing them advertised on a lot of black podcasts I listen to lately. Are they actually good? I'm interested in a shave solution made specifically for people with coarse hair.

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but this just looks like a company's attempt to cash in on Wet Shaving that I just linked prior, only they are charging you 30 dollars every three months for their branding. You can get a DE razor, a pack of 100+ blades, and a brush for around the same price or less on Amazon and keep them for years.

Edit: What akira said.

 

[Seesaw15]

Rod that you?

* Trap Queen starts playing

 

[tirminyl]

My barber trims me up every two weeks. Other than I can barely grow facial hair and I'm over 30.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

If you have to clean shave use this right after. Works like a charm. Wish I knew about it when I was younger.

I've tried that shit so many times. Does nothing. Am I applying it wrong or something, lol?

I shave, wash my face with a hot cloth to get it nice and clean. Splash of cold water and bump patrol. Only applied after a shave. Shave my face 2-3 times a week.

 

[zbarron]

I'm not black but I have very thick facial hair especially my mustache area. Wet shaving has worked for me once I got the technique down and I've heard it recommended for black men often. I'd give it a shot.

If you do get into it, like most I would recommend a sampler pack so you can see which blade works best for you. I will say however don't let anyone intimidate you away from trying feather blades. Those are basically the only ones that don't feel like it's pulling my mustache hair. My wife even uses them in her razor for shaving her legs. They aren't as scary as a lot of people will make them sound.

 

[double jump]

thread.
Doesn't get in as close but it's either that or bumps.

 

[Leona Lewis]

This has been a Godsend

This, plus:

Say goodbye to nicks and bumps forever, my brother.

Clippers on your face, GAF? For shame, this horrendous advice.

 

[Trojita]

Trimmers or Safety Edge Razors.

 

[DominoKid]

OP get this

and this

if you want to get super close and do precise linework then zero gap the clippers. it's pretty easy to do.

 

[Violence Jack]

I just switched to using a safety razor that I picked up at Target. I haven't had many razor bumps at all since then.

 

[0ptimusPayne]

Don't use a razor...Use either an andis T liner or invest in a very good electric shaver. I use the braun Series 7. Its a bit pricey, but the shaving is God tier!

 

[Mammoth Jones]

thread.
Doesn't get in as close but it's either that or bumps.

Yea, that's what I have. I shape up with that for the goatee.

Then I use:

To actually get that near-razor smooth feel. With no bumps.

 

[PG2G]

I've always hated the electrics and just use whatever the latest Gillette is (e.g. Fusion) with no issues. I shave not on my face, but my entire head with it.

 

[jwk94]

Im using it for my facial hair.

oh! Trim it I guess.

 

[Item Box]

cosigned

nothing gets the job done better

and this

https://www.wigtypes.com/products/high-time/high-time-bump-stopper-sensitive-skin-razor-bump-treatment-0-5-130225033304.jpg[IMG]
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how is this compared to [URL="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/?tag=neogaf0e-20"]tend skin[/URL]?

 

[Cabbagehead]

Great thread needed this.

 

[hillsighed]

This has been a Godsend

OP: Use a high quality foil shaver (anything Braun Series 5 or higher) and you'll be golden.

This is exactly what I use. The one in that picture is a Braun Series 7 Foil Shaver for anyone wondering. It gives a fantastic shave without any bumps usually. I will get a few in a couple spots if I go over the area too much.

 

[youngplaya21]

The only methods that didn't end with horrible razor bumps were using clippers (andis t) and a safety razor with TendSkin. Everything else (even just using a safety razor) ended terribly after a day or so. That includes regular razors, electric trimmers, bump patrol, etc

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I've been hearing them advertised on a lot of black podcasts I listen to lately. Are they actually good? I'm interested in a shave solution made specifically for people with coarse hair.

But aren't you white though?

 

[Leona Lewis]

But aren't you white though?

#oop

 

[royalan]

But aren't you white though?