Razor Burn

Feature

• Don't Fear the Razor: Putting a Stop to Shaving Irritation

  Grooming expert Craig Whitely takes the bite out of shaving with these four practical tips to avoid shaving irritation.

• How to Avoid Razor Bumps

  Don't treat razor bumps. Nip them in the bud before they start.

• Shaving SOS: Your 5 Most Common Problems, Solved

  Stop blaming your hair or skin for chronic shaving issues. Chances are, the problem lies with your tools and technique. Thankfully, so does the solution.

• Shaving: Secrets Dad Never Told You

  Maybe you and Pa never had “the talk.” Or maybe you did, and still your face suffers from razor bumps and irritation. Here’s the shaving primer you never had.

ExpertQA

• I get ingrown hairs. Should I be concerned about shaving my head?

• During the winter, my skin gets really dry. Is there a special way to shave dry skin?

• Are disposable razors more hygienic than razors with disposable cartridges?

• I'm African-American. Why am I more prone to shaving bumps?

• Does shaving daily cause shaving bumps?

• I've got some serious shaving bumps. How do I fix them?

• I think my skin is getting darker from shaving. Why does this happen and how can I prevent it?

• I always get ingrown hairs. Should I swap my razor for one of those depilatories?

• Does the number of blades in my razor have anything to do with getting shaving bumps?

• How long should I wait to shave after getting razor burn?

• How does aftershave work, scientifically speaking?