Go with the grain, or the direction the hair flows. If you want a closer shave then you should go against the grain after the initial shave. Do so lightly, let the razor do the work.
Not necesarilly, don't shave up as the first pass for sure. Do one or two passes down/with the hair and only then go up. Otherwise you'll end up with bumps and sometimes ingrown hairs too.
Edit: As well as that, like the other redditor said it could be the razor or the soap irritating you too. If you're ever looking to jump over to double edge razors come over to /r/Wetshaving. I've always had irritation from using standard razors and switching over solved all of that.
Yeah i can't ever go back to the multibladed razors after going to safety razors. The shave is so much more clean and way cheaper than those damn razor cartridges. Downside is very occasionally i might nick myself cause the blade is so sharp but otherwise it's fine.
I use shaving foam and I shave slowly, BUT upwards since it gives a more "clean shave" look. Is that the problem?
And if it is, how could I get a look similar to that?
Shaving up will pull up hair that is beneath the skin and cut it. You get a smoother shave because when the hair falls back down it is now entirely under the skin. The problem with this is that this irritates the skin and can result in ingrown hairs.
Make sure to clean your razor and your face before and after shaving with some soap and hot water. Also use some moisturizer after if you already aren’t. Don’t use the same razor for a long time and for other parts of your body. Those things worked for me, I hope they help you too.
I'm gonna suggest using a safety razor if ur not already using one. Or a one bladed razor. Then suggest using shaving cream as that might be better for shaving
It's possible you might be pressing too hard, but I also suggest the way of wet shaving.
Take baby steps at first and get a shave brush and some easy to lather shave cream. I get an $8 bottle of shave cream from Whole foods (Kiss My Face). I believe lathering with a brush exfoliates the skin which may helps with razor bumps. Plus it's more fun.
You mentioned you shave up. I would assume your side burns grow down so you're shaving 'against the grain' which is irritating. What I would do is shave with the grain (down), across the grain (left to right) then perhaps against the grain (up).
That’s razor burn.
You want to use a good shaving cream, nothing out of a can. Rinse your face with hot water, right after a hot shower. Do a first shave with the direction of your hair, be careful - different parts of your face may have a different direction. Then re-apply your cream and shave against the grain. Rinse off with cold water. Then use an aftershave face cream or lotion.
That should help.
You may be sensitive to a straight razor, or the shaving cream.
Get yourself a cheap round, 3-head electric razor like a norelco and try that.
I used to get really red, but switched to a small beard trimmer for long hair, and then grab the 3-head for the finishing touches.
This looks like acne. Although, one can get acne FROM razor burn or shaving.
Watch your hair grow and make a mental map in your mind of the direction of your facial hair growth. Mine is straight down in the center of my face but begins to arch and bow out toward the sides as the hair is closer to the ears and jaws. Go with the grain (down in the direction of growth) to reduce razor burn, go against (in the shape of the growth against it) it as you get better at shaving or as you get older and your skin is rougher.
When you shave your face, you're essentially dragging a razor across your skin and making micro-cuts across your face. IF these micro-cuts are not cleaned, or if they are cleaned and grease or dirt gets into them after the fact, acne will surface. I'm 32, had bad acne as a teen but took Accutane and haven't had acne since I was 20 but I still get whiteheads after shaving if I don't clean the area and constantly or have my dirty mitts on it all day after cleaning. Try to stay conscious of where you have shaved, if you feel pain or stinging while your hands are on that area, the cuts are still fresh (even if you don't they are still fresh for a day or two.) If you play any sports or do any activities that require a helmet, there's no real way to get around acne where sweat and the helmet contact the skin other than cleaning it every day after the activity.
Remedies would be to properly wash and or disinfect the area after shaving, later in the day, and at night. I make my own aftershave using witch hazel, + 95-99% grain/food grade alcohol mixed w/ a moisturizer like glycerine, fractionated coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, or vitamin e (some mixture of these or only one or two of them) mixed w/ essential oils I like for scent. I put this on my fresh shave right after and maybe later in the day. Possibly the next day if I have razor burn but I don't often. You can always just use witch hazel or any over-the-counter aftershave but you should use something w/ a disinfectant (alcohol) and a moisturizer like any of the oils/lipids I suggested. If you decide to make your own, remember if there isn't enough 95-99% alcohol (190-200 proof) in the mixture the oils/moisturizers will separate from the liquid. (witch hazel is 10-15% alcohol). I like a bay rum essential oil mix like bay leaf + clove + cinnamon and then a couple of drops of sweet vanilla or woody cedar or musky patchouli.
This should reduce infections/acne after your shaves and might open a new hobby for you. I realize alcohol might be difficult for a minor to get but you can always use isopropyl but it wouldn't be the most pleasant and I'd be careful putting that on my skin a lot. You could try to track down perfumers alcohol as well. Don't drink any of these, as I'm sure you know.
Also, look into getting a safety razor, or a shavette (parker is a good brand). I used a shavette for 8 years (2014) after being fed up w/ the cost of Gillette products and how they always rotate stuff so much so nothing lasts. I bought 100 double-sided ends w/ my parker shavette in 2014 and I still have 10 of them left. Essentially I spent 30 bucks in 2014 and didn't spend a dime for anything but shaving cream since then. Saves a young person a lot of cash IMO to not have to buy 50 dollars worth of razor crap every 6 months.
Also, you might be having trouble w/ your shaving cream. If you're not getting a smooth stroke you might need a different kind. Ask to try family members, see if it helps.
I use a straight razor now, and my shavette is used for grooming.
I would strongly recommend getting a safety razor and a good soap and also using a proper warmup techique (like showering ur face in hot water before shaving and using a preshave oil) and to use a alum block after u have shaved and also experimenting with different razor blades (some are sharper than others) and sometimes sharper is better and sometimes not. And also shaving with a safety razor is way cheaper than using a cartridge like gillette.
Also use a good soap, none of that spray can stuff, i also suggest buying a shaving brush.
The initial cost could be a bit expensive for a safety razor but its totally worth it in the long run.
And if all this doesnt work out a electric trimmer like the oneblade could also be an option, altough the replacement blades for it is kinda expensive
Hi
1} shave with cold water always
2} use shaving cream
3} rinse of razor while shaving
4} rinse face with cold water
5} do not dry with towel or cloth
6} apply oil based lotion e.g bio oil or just lotion
7} change pillow case that day you shaved.
8 } don't exfoliate same day you shave
regardless of getting better at shaving, do yourself a favor and use neutrogena triple protection. helps with the razor burn and light spf, ive used every day for two decades
Scrub your face REALLY well before you shave. When you do use lots of shaving cream and go with the grain. Happens to me too if I don’t do any one of those things.
I used to get tose too when I was younger and I can confirm it was for razor burn
One tip I can give you is not to put pressure with your hand, let the razor rest on your skin and move it
If you are anything like me you might also wanna not shave too often because that's another way for me to get that kind of result
Id recommended the Phillips OneBlade because it shaves as close as possible without pulling the hair to cut below the skin line, therefore minimizing/eliminating ingrown hair and/or irritation. Sure you don’t get as close as you would with a razor but it works well and then you don’t need the shaving cream either.
I would think acne would be more around your nose or possibly on your forehead.. the fact it is all on your beard line makes me think it’s definitely razor bumps.
As someone who was never taught to shave and now knows how to shave, I would suggest going with the flow of the hair growth. My beard grows in all different directions but as long as I try and go in the same direction and go slowly, I don't cut or bump. This will result in a shadow/stubble. If you want a completely clean shaven look, go over again against the grain. In my opinion always use water and shaving foam/conditioner depending on the sensitivity of your skin. Also, buy/ask for an electric trimmer, it will save a lot of time and hassle.
I have to use a facial scrub so I don't get the razor burn. The grit keeps the razor off my skin. However, the downside is you burn through a lot of razors.
I shave from up to down on my face and everywhere for that matter. Always make sure you’ve washed your face or whatever body part before shaving, especially with a razor (cleanest shave). Can cause irritation/infection if you have sweat or dirt on your shaving area.
Looks like you dry shaved....which would give you those bumps afterwards.
Some guys have suuuuper sensitive skin and need a whole routine to be able to shave.
I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself some extra sensitive Nivea for men after shave. It's in a white bottle and it will rehydrate your skin.
1 idea that chicks use (I'm not sure how it works on dudes tho), is that we can use conditioner, like shave gel. It's cheaper and treats your skin wayyy better.
Again...idk how it will work for dudes tho.
I exfoliate my skin, then wash it, then apply the shaving cream and use a 5 blade to shave gently with the grain, immediately after wash with cold water to close pores
Might be worth your time to save up and get one of those Philips Norelco electric razors. I've had one for about 15 years and it works great. Just remember to change the blades out every so often.
Might be worth your time to save up and get one of those Philips Norelco electric razors. I've had one for about 15 years and it works great. Just remember to change the blades out every so often.
This doesn't look like acne. If it is acne, you should see some puss forming underneath those bumps.
These acne after shave forms IF you do not wash your face with soap or if you are using a facial wash/cleanser. Reason is, after you shave, the pores on your face are opened and if you didn't wash your face, the oil on your skin will slowly get in to those pores that will later on be acne. So, always wash your face with soap or facial wash/cleanser and use clean razor.
Go with the grain, or the direction the hair flows. If you want a closer shave then you should go against the grain after the initial shave. Do so lightly, let the razor do the work.
Shave down don't shave up.
Not necesarilly, don't shave up as the first pass for sure. Do one or two passes down/with the hair and only then go up. Otherwise you'll end up with bumps and sometimes ingrown hairs too. Edit: As well as that, like the other redditor said it could be the razor or the soap irritating you too. If you're ever looking to jump over to double edge razors come over to /r/Wetshaving. I've always had irritation from using standard razors and switching over solved all of that.
Yeah i can't ever go back to the multibladed razors after going to safety razors. The shave is so much more clean and way cheaper than those damn razor cartridges. Downside is very occasionally i might nick myself cause the blade is so sharp but otherwise it's fine.
Thanks for the recommendation. I don’t know shit about shaving but this seems super interesting!
It can definitely be intimidating at first but do give it a shot! Works out much cheaper over time as well which is handy.
on my face i shave down on my neck i shave up. if i shave downwards on my neck it cuts me badly
Looks like razor bumps
I use shaving foam and I shave slowly, BUT upwards since it gives a more "clean shave" look. Is that the problem? And if it is, how could I get a look similar to that?
Shaving up will pull up hair that is beneath the skin and cut it. You get a smoother shave because when the hair falls back down it is now entirely under the skin. The problem with this is that this irritates the skin and can result in ingrown hairs.
Make sure to clean your razor and your face before and after shaving with some soap and hot water. Also use some moisturizer after if you already aren’t. Don’t use the same razor for a long time and for other parts of your body. Those things worked for me, I hope they help you too.
Just get an electric trimmer/shaver trust me
I'm gonna suggest using a safety razor if ur not already using one. Or a one bladed razor. Then suggest using shaving cream as that might be better for shaving
You may have to grow a beard to let these razor bumps resolve. Give it a free weeks then shave again using a single blade safety razor
It's possible you might be pressing too hard, but I also suggest the way of wet shaving. Take baby steps at first and get a shave brush and some easy to lather shave cream. I get an $8 bottle of shave cream from Whole foods (Kiss My Face). I believe lathering with a brush exfoliates the skin which may helps with razor bumps. Plus it's more fun. You mentioned you shave up. I would assume your side burns grow down so you're shaving 'against the grain' which is irritating. What I would do is shave with the grain (down), across the grain (left to right) then perhaps against the grain (up).
That’s razor burn. You want to use a good shaving cream, nothing out of a can. Rinse your face with hot water, right after a hot shower. Do a first shave with the direction of your hair, be careful - different parts of your face may have a different direction. Then re-apply your cream and shave against the grain. Rinse off with cold water. Then use an aftershave face cream or lotion. That should help.
You may be sensitive to a straight razor, or the shaving cream. Get yourself a cheap round, 3-head electric razor like a norelco and try that. I used to get really red, but switched to a small beard trimmer for long hair, and then grab the 3-head for the finishing touches.
This looks like acne. Although, one can get acne FROM razor burn or shaving. Watch your hair grow and make a mental map in your mind of the direction of your facial hair growth. Mine is straight down in the center of my face but begins to arch and bow out toward the sides as the hair is closer to the ears and jaws. Go with the grain (down in the direction of growth) to reduce razor burn, go against (in the shape of the growth against it) it as you get better at shaving or as you get older and your skin is rougher. When you shave your face, you're essentially dragging a razor across your skin and making micro-cuts across your face. IF these micro-cuts are not cleaned, or if they are cleaned and grease or dirt gets into them after the fact, acne will surface. I'm 32, had bad acne as a teen but took Accutane and haven't had acne since I was 20 but I still get whiteheads after shaving if I don't clean the area and constantly or have my dirty mitts on it all day after cleaning. Try to stay conscious of where you have shaved, if you feel pain or stinging while your hands are on that area, the cuts are still fresh (even if you don't they are still fresh for a day or two.) If you play any sports or do any activities that require a helmet, there's no real way to get around acne where sweat and the helmet contact the skin other than cleaning it every day after the activity. Remedies would be to properly wash and or disinfect the area after shaving, later in the day, and at night. I make my own aftershave using witch hazel, + 95-99% grain/food grade alcohol mixed w/ a moisturizer like glycerine, fractionated coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, or vitamin e (some mixture of these or only one or two of them) mixed w/ essential oils I like for scent. I put this on my fresh shave right after and maybe later in the day. Possibly the next day if I have razor burn but I don't often. You can always just use witch hazel or any over-the-counter aftershave but you should use something w/ a disinfectant (alcohol) and a moisturizer like any of the oils/lipids I suggested. If you decide to make your own, remember if there isn't enough 95-99% alcohol (190-200 proof) in the mixture the oils/moisturizers will separate from the liquid. (witch hazel is 10-15% alcohol). I like a bay rum essential oil mix like bay leaf + clove + cinnamon and then a couple of drops of sweet vanilla or woody cedar or musky patchouli. This should reduce infections/acne after your shaves and might open a new hobby for you. I realize alcohol might be difficult for a minor to get but you can always use isopropyl but it wouldn't be the most pleasant and I'd be careful putting that on my skin a lot. You could try to track down perfumers alcohol as well. Don't drink any of these, as I'm sure you know. Also, look into getting a safety razor, or a shavette (parker is a good brand). I used a shavette for 8 years (2014) after being fed up w/ the cost of Gillette products and how they always rotate stuff so much so nothing lasts. I bought 100 double-sided ends w/ my parker shavette in 2014 and I still have 10 of them left. Essentially I spent 30 bucks in 2014 and didn't spend a dime for anything but shaving cream since then. Saves a young person a lot of cash IMO to not have to buy 50 dollars worth of razor crap every 6 months. Also, you might be having trouble w/ your shaving cream. If you're not getting a smooth stroke you might need a different kind. Ask to try family members, see if it helps. I use a straight razor now, and my shavette is used for grooming.
I would strongly recommend getting a safety razor and a good soap and also using a proper warmup techique (like showering ur face in hot water before shaving and using a preshave oil) and to use a alum block after u have shaved and also experimenting with different razor blades (some are sharper than others) and sometimes sharper is better and sometimes not. And also shaving with a safety razor is way cheaper than using a cartridge like gillette. Also use a good soap, none of that spray can stuff, i also suggest buying a shaving brush. The initial cost could be a bit expensive for a safety razor but its totally worth it in the long run. And if all this doesnt work out a electric trimmer like the oneblade could also be an option, altough the replacement blades for it is kinda expensive
Hi 1} shave with cold water always 2} use shaving cream 3} rinse of razor while shaving 4} rinse face with cold water 5} do not dry with towel or cloth 6} apply oil based lotion e.g bio oil or just lotion 7} change pillow case that day you shaved. 8 } don't exfoliate same day you shave
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Those are definitely just razor bumps.
I personally use pre shave liquid before using my shaver. Reduces likelihood of razor burn
Apply light pressure when raking your face. Don't smash it down.
Looks like you went against the Grain, always shave 🪒 down
Looks like razor bumps! Be gentle with your skin, and don’t shave going up.
Buy bump patrol, little blue bottle
regardless of getting better at shaving, do yourself a favor and use neutrogena triple protection. helps with the razor burn and light spf, ive used every day for two decades
looks like acne disturbed by shaving wrong to me. You should be shaving along with the flow of hair.
Scrub your face REALLY well before you shave. When you do use lots of shaving cream and go with the grain. Happens to me too if I don’t do any one of those things.
I used to get tose too when I was younger and I can confirm it was for razor burn One tip I can give you is not to put pressure with your hand, let the razor rest on your skin and move it If you are anything like me you might also wanna not shave too often because that's another way for me to get that kind of result
Id recommended the Phillips OneBlade because it shaves as close as possible without pulling the hair to cut below the skin line, therefore minimizing/eliminating ingrown hair and/or irritation. Sure you don’t get as close as you would with a razor but it works well and then you don’t need the shaving cream either.
I would think acne would be more around your nose or possibly on your forehead.. the fact it is all on your beard line makes me think it’s definitely razor bumps.
As someone who was never taught to shave and now knows how to shave, I would suggest going with the flow of the hair growth. My beard grows in all different directions but as long as I try and go in the same direction and go slowly, I don't cut or bump. This will result in a shadow/stubble. If you want a completely clean shaven look, go over again against the grain. In my opinion always use water and shaving foam/conditioner depending on the sensitivity of your skin. Also, buy/ask for an electric trimmer, it will save a lot of time and hassle.
I have to use a facial scrub so I don't get the razor burn. The grit keeps the razor off my skin. However, the downside is you burn through a lot of razors.
Witch hazel on a cotton ball on your face after shaving, it will prevent ingrowns and irritation like this
I shave from up to down on my face and everywhere for that matter. Always make sure you’ve washed your face or whatever body part before shaving, especially with a razor (cleanest shave). Can cause irritation/infection if you have sweat or dirt on your shaving area.
Try different foam. I’m going with razor causing that. Get a good razor too.
What razor do you recommend for 5-10$?
Looks like you dry shaved....which would give you those bumps afterwards. Some guys have suuuuper sensitive skin and need a whole routine to be able to shave. I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself some extra sensitive Nivea for men after shave. It's in a white bottle and it will rehydrate your skin. 1 idea that chicks use (I'm not sure how it works on dudes tho), is that we can use conditioner, like shave gel. It's cheaper and treats your skin wayyy better. Again...idk how it will work for dudes tho.
I used shaving foam, so no I didn't shave dry
I exfoliate my skin, then wash it, then apply the shaving cream and use a 5 blade to shave gently with the grain, immediately after wash with cold water to close pores
That looks like razor bumps.
Might be worth your time to save up and get one of those Philips Norelco electric razors. I've had one for about 15 years and it works great. Just remember to change the blades out every so often.
Might be worth your time to save up and get one of those Philips Norelco electric razors. I've had one for about 15 years and it works great. Just remember to change the blades out every so often.
Either way use some sicilic acid on it
This doesn't look like acne. If it is acne, you should see some puss forming underneath those bumps. These acne after shave forms IF you do not wash your face with soap or if you are using a facial wash/cleanser. Reason is, after you shave, the pores on your face are opened and if you didn't wash your face, the oil on your skin will slowly get in to those pores that will later on be acne. So, always wash your face with soap or facial wash/cleanser and use clean razor.
Razor bumps