OP: Shaving Tips

First, see your English teacher and ask about the use of punctuation and capitalization. While there, you could ask her how she shaves but that would probably not be a good idea.

Most "shavers" who get those bumps are going to get them forever and have to ask themselves whether it is worth it.

Perhaps some of the women here who shave their pubic hair will have some good hints.

Brandye

Posted: 23 Sep 23:15

I don't know. Apparently shaving with the grain the first few times then against once your skin is used to it is meant to produce less bumps.

I am a compulsive ingrown-hair picker and my bikini line is a right mess :(

Evian

Posted: 23 Sep 23:16

I found if you use a mans razor like the Gillette triple blade series it works well. Use a good shaving gel. And if you are using his razor change then change the blade before and after...otherwise he will curse you to hell the next time he uses it on his face.

sera300

Posted: 23 Sep 23:16

Lol but all women use their dad's or bf's razor :P It's our job!

How often do u change the blade on your razor between shaves?

Evian

Posted: 23 Sep 23:17

If I shaved every day then usually every 3 days. I switched to waxing instead but I know you said you were allergic.

The men's razors are expensive compared to women's but, if they can get a nice smooth shave, use it on their face, and it goes easily through their re-growth. It's good for the lower area & for legs. I never switched back to women's razors.

sera300

Posted: 23 Sep 23:17

Well, as for me - i do shave down there regularly and as one person mentioned you do get used to the red bumps - but there are ways to help ease the pain of them.
Right after shaving - use a lotion, preferably unscented or one with oatmeal in it (My favorite) this helps it keep smooth for a bit.
Another point to keep the bumps from coming is to use a gentle scrub, especially around the bikini line. I like to use Neutrogena's body scrub and water it down a bit so it's not so rough. This helps slough away dead skin so when your hair grows back, it's not so painful.
And as for keeping it smooth just from shaving all the time - i hate to say it but it doesn't work unless you add a bit of waxing in there - which I did read u are allergic to. But what I do is I don't shave everyday - that's too painful.. I wait at least 3-5 days, until the hair is just long enough to shave and then it's smooth for another day. My bf doesn't care - cause he knows that it is painful (I got him to go bare once XD).
Hopefully this helps!

Webby

Posted: 23 Sep 23:17

I used to get terrible razor burn but I have not had razor burn in a while. Here is my method:

I have the gilette Mach3 razor, and everytime I shave I use a new razor head. I got neutrogena body oil (kind of like baby oil) and I put that on as a shaving cream and I also put it on afterwards. I leave a patch in the middle because I feel a little juvenile when I shave the whole thing, but whatever works! But I swear by that body oil, It keeps me smooth and it also makes me feel clean all day. Cocoa butter has worked very well for me as well when I put it on afterwards.

girl12

Posted: 23 Sep 23:18

coming from a males perspective, I have shaved for over 3 1/2 years now when my girlfried at the time encouraged me to try it (she shaves completetly as well). I haven't gone back. I honestly love the smoothness but like all of you, I have had problems with bumps. I shave about once a week. I have it timed out to shave on a Friday or Saturday, perfect days to do it if there might be fun over the weekend. I find in my once-a-week periods, I rarely get ingrown hairs and not much iritation. I use the new Gillete Fusion blade with 5 blades and it really does create less friction! I also use the Edge Ultra Sensative shaving cream and it does wonders. Sure, I would like to shave more often but yes, I get irritation. I've only tried shaving everyday when I first started when my hair was still VERY coarse so I'm thinkin of trying it again to see what happens. Though the girls who use men's razors but change them every shave....are you kidding me??? Using the new Gillete Fusion it's $12 for 4 razors!! I couldn't imagine shaving everyday cause thats just under 8 packs a month and thats $96 a month to be spening on razors!! Let alone buying shaving cream! They don't need to be changed that much! Rule of thumb...the razor can be changed when the aloe strip on the top of the razor is pretty much gone. That would get you AT LEAST a good week of shaving from one razor, equaling only one pack of razors a month if you shave everyday. I'm savin u money ladies by a man's knowledge of razors...and trust me, it works because chin hair it just as coarse as pubic hair, and there's no way in hell I'd throw out a brand new razor after only using it once on my face! Anyway, it all depends on personal preference and how your body works to determine how often to shave and how to prevent ingrowns and bumps. I've debated for a while to get a wax myself, just to try it...I shave my chest as well so it would be less of a hassel at least...

heiadn27

Posted: 23 Sep 23:18

can i tell you that i read somewhere if you rub vaseline all over your pubic hair the day before you are to shave it (everyday if you shave that often), the vaseline will make the hair soft and much easier to shave. so i tried it and it was like a miracle. it was like shaving a leg. nice and smooth, no bumps ever. i didn't even need shaving cream or soap to lather or anything. it was a beautiful thing. i informed my friend and she said it's the best advise she's ever gotten. thought i'd share with you all. i used to have a lot of trouble. no more! good luck!

smiles4127

Posted: 23 Sep 23:18

I have been epilating for almost 11 years now and I would never go back to shaving or waxing. But, when I did shave all the time there were basically these rules that really worked for me! I rarely had trouble with ingrowns or razor burn.

1.Use a NEW razor head with at least three blades when you are going to shave.

2.Use a shave gel and apply gel to each stroke. This means if you are shaving over one area more than once, re-apply. Also, shave first in the growth direction and after you get it down to where it looks completely smooth, go once in the other direction.

3.Like everyone else said, make it the last thing you do before you finish your shower/bath.

4.Get something that helps reduce bumps and sensitivity. I couldn't live without my TendSkin. I usually bought it off Ebay, it's much cheaper that way. Use after you dry off.

5.Never shave the day after! This will cause extreme irritation. Make sure that you exfoliate in between shaves. I still have to do this and I really like Swiss Ives Apricot Scrub. It is a lifesaver!

Suki2007

Posted: 23 Sep 23:19

It's amazing!!!! All my bumps and ingrown hairs are gone! Only thing is it says you can use it right after shaving, well I assumed this would include epilating, but I have never been in so much pain IN MY LIFE! I exaggerate not! It stang for at least 5 minutes - not the quick sting I was expecting. Apart from that, miracle stuff! And a little bit of peeling but I think that's because I've been using it at least 2x a day

Evian

Posted: 23 Sep 23:19

Yeah, I feel your pain.
I too am sensitive and I can't shave regularly,use removal creams or wax.

I do use a trimmer (it won't cut you) and shave only for special occasions.
I use a mens razor but I also use a deep treatment conditioner instead of shaving cream or gel. I find it dosen't scrape the skin as much.

If the guy's not happy, bite the bullet, get a wax and ask him if he thinks your allergic reaction is sexy. (BTW - he shouldn't)
That should put him in his place.

emilie

Posted: 23 Sep 23:20

I agree with using a mens razor rather then a womens. I usually use a new razor everytime I shave down there, but since my skin is prown to ingrown hairs as well I only shave once a month. If I do it more often it gets really irritated. There are also products you can buy in your local drug store that are supposed to reduce the bumps. I'm not sure how good they work, but it's worth looking into.

adcutey

Posted: 23 Sep 23:20