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People can help prevent razor bumps and barber's rash by:
using warm water to soften the skin and hairs before shaving; shaving right after a shower.
applying shaving cream, foam, or soap in the opposite direction of hair growth (usually upward), moisturizing your skin as well as hair.
shaving the easier areas first: the jawline, cheeks, and neck.
shaving in the direction of hair growth (usually downward).
not stretching your skin taut.
rinsing your razor thoroughly after each use and replacing your blades every week or more often if necessary.
Shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth and stretching the skin taut are two methods of getting the closest shave, which unfortunately increase the likelihood of razor bumps and barber's rash. These techniques, as well as using razors with two or three blades, attempt to cut the hair underneath the actual skin line, inadvertently making it easier for those hairs to then poke back into the skin. Using an electric razor gently against the skin is another option to help prevent razor bumps or barber's rash. |