DarrenEff
01-05-2010, 06:28 PM
Hi all,
Apologies as this may be quite long-winded. You can skip the history, it mostly reads "I have ingrown hairs and experience razor burn".
I read the first 3-4 pages worth of threads here. I've read numerous reviews online. I've watched all of mantic's youtube videos, etc.
History
I had never had any issue with shaving (in-grown hairs, razor bump, etc) from ages 15-22 or so (I'm now 25). Then out of nowhere, I started having problems. Very painful ingrown hairs and the like.
I had googled the topic to death and read the numerous things online (unfortunately I never came across B&B). I had tried everything possible (shaving in the shower, dry shaving, rinsing my face with cold water, hot water, etc, etc, etc).
I finally went to Walmart and spent $6 on a cheap brush, and $3 on a little container of shaving soap. I began taking hotter than normal showers, and instead of washing my face last, I began to wash it first (giving the pores more time to open). After I showered, I lathered up the brush and applied to my face. I shaved top-down in all areas, no more than 3-4 inches per stroke, no more than one stroke per rinse. My neck began to clear up a little.
However, the biggest change came from TendSkin (my lady got electrolysis done and mentioned my problem to the one who does it, she gave her several samples of this stuff). I applied it after every shave. It stung like hell, but it worked. My ingrown hairs and razor bump had mostly disappeared.. I ended up buying a bottle and have since gone through it all.
Somewhere in there, I purchased a beginner Vulfix brush, proraso pre-post shave, and proraso soap. I use an exfoliant two or three times a week, I still only shave after a hot shower. I get a sub-par lather with my current brush and soap. And I'm still using a mach 3 (yikes!). My shave's arent *that* bad but I still end up with razor burn and ingrown hairs most of the time.
Current
I shave every morning after a shower, and I spend about 9-10 minutes. I plan to start shaving at night so I can give myself adequate time.
I think it's about time I invest in a DE and along with it, shaving cream and a new brush.
I'm looking at the following:
Brush: Semogue 730 Silvertip (http://www.fendrihan.com/semogue-silvertip-shaving-brush-p-821.html)
DE: Merkur Progress (http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-progress-adjustable-safety-razor-p-70.html)
Cream: Proraso shaving cream (http://www.fendrihan.com/proraso-shaving-cream-eucalyptus-menthol-p-365.html)
Razors: Sampler pack (http://www.fendrihan.com/razor-blades-sampler-feather-astra-merkur-derby-p-230.html)
I am open to any feedback/suggestions, as that's going to cost me a little over $200CAD (shipping+taxes) and I want to make sure I'm not making any huge mistakes.
**EDIT** Posted below but in case it gets overlooked:
Is there any product that anyone can suggest that I can apply to my neck post shave that actually helps with not only razor burn/bump, but ingrown hairs? It is suggested that whatever it is, it's NOT alcohol based, correct?
Apologies as this may be quite long-winded. You can skip the history, it mostly reads "I have ingrown hairs and experience razor burn".
I read the first 3-4 pages worth of threads here. I've read numerous reviews online. I've watched all of mantic's youtube videos, etc.
History
I had never had any issue with shaving (in-grown hairs, razor bump, etc) from ages 15-22 or so (I'm now 25). Then out of nowhere, I started having problems. Very painful ingrown hairs and the like.
I had googled the topic to death and read the numerous things online (unfortunately I never came across B&B). I had tried everything possible (shaving in the shower, dry shaving, rinsing my face with cold water, hot water, etc, etc, etc).
I finally went to Walmart and spent $6 on a cheap brush, and $3 on a little container of shaving soap. I began taking hotter than normal showers, and instead of washing my face last, I began to wash it first (giving the pores more time to open). After I showered, I lathered up the brush and applied to my face. I shaved top-down in all areas, no more than 3-4 inches per stroke, no more than one stroke per rinse. My neck began to clear up a little.
However, the biggest change came from TendSkin (my lady got electrolysis done and mentioned my problem to the one who does it, she gave her several samples of this stuff). I applied it after every shave. It stung like hell, but it worked. My ingrown hairs and razor bump had mostly disappeared.. I ended up buying a bottle and have since gone through it all.
Somewhere in there, I purchased a beginner Vulfix brush, proraso pre-post shave, and proraso soap. I use an exfoliant two or three times a week, I still only shave after a hot shower. I get a sub-par lather with my current brush and soap. And I'm still using a mach 3 (yikes!). My shave's arent *that* bad but I still end up with razor burn and ingrown hairs most of the time.
Current
I shave every morning after a shower, and I spend about 9-10 minutes. I plan to start shaving at night so I can give myself adequate time.
I think it's about time I invest in a DE and along with it, shaving cream and a new brush.
I'm looking at the following:
Brush: Semogue 730 Silvertip (http://www.fendrihan.com/semogue-silvertip-shaving-brush-p-821.html)
DE: Merkur Progress (http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-progress-adjustable-safety-razor-p-70.html)
Cream: Proraso shaving cream (http://www.fendrihan.com/proraso-shaving-cream-eucalyptus-menthol-p-365.html)
Razors: Sampler pack (http://www.fendrihan.com/razor-blades-sampler-feather-astra-merkur-derby-p-230.html)
I am open to any feedback/suggestions, as that's going to cost me a little over $200CAD (shipping+taxes) and I want to make sure I'm not making any huge mistakes.
**EDIT** Posted below but in case it gets overlooked:
Is there any product that anyone can suggest that I can apply to my neck post shave that actually helps with not only razor burn/bump, but ingrown hairs? It is suggested that whatever it is, it's NOT alcohol based, correct?