African American

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• Coarse, Curly Facial Hair? These Beards Are For You

  Maintaining a good-looking beard is more challenging for those with curly hair. But it can be done, to eye-catching effect. Craig the Barber tells you how.

• 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.

• Stop Shaping and Start Styling

  If you’ve spent the last decade sporting the same cut, cut loose and try one of these alternative styles for African-American men.

ExpertQA

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

• 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?

• I'm African-American, and my hair is frequently brittle and dry. Other than using good products, what can I do to keep my hair from drying out?

Blog

• Multiple Blades: Multiple Functions

  Razors with multiple blades have been shown to give a smoother, closer shave and result in fewer missed hairs than do razors without multiple blades.

• How Clean Is Too Clean?

  Are you washing your face too frequently?

• Will Your Halloween Treats Make You Break out?

  Get the facts on how your diet affects your skin.

• Avoid Halloween Skin Horrors

  Get through the holiday of costumes, masks and makeup with your skin unscathed.

• Masks: They Aren't Just for Halloween …

  And they aren’t just for women! Find out how your skin can benefit from the other kind of face mask.