razor burn

[Shane.G]

hey guys just wondering. i have razor burn on my left side of my head and was just wondering should i carry on shaving and leave it to clear up or have a rest??

[Baldstu]

hey guys just wondering. i have razor burn on my left side of my head and was just wondering should i carry on shaving and leave it to clear up or have a rest??

I think  I have had this  best thing is use a moisturiser or one of the hosts  of creams avaailiable , I assume it is sore  feeling and red  ?

[Shane.G]

i cant really feel it until i put my aftershave/lotion on then it stings alittle. but yer its pretty red

[Baldstu]

ah you  use a alcohol  based aftershave  that must sting  , no dont use that  use  a cream nivea , cocoa butter if your other half does not mind chocolate  or  even olive  oil , almond oil  or  somthing of that nature  . I got a  iol stuff that you get from  african barbers  that works  a treat  . Alcohol will only irritate an  already  irritated skin . .simple cream  from boots or  moisturising  cream  thinly . it looks naff if it is still white on your  head  before you go out  . I get a  telling off  from my other half  if its not rubbed in enuf

[Shane.G]

well i have E45 lotion and cocoa butter i prefer cocoa butter but i believe the E45 would work better thank you for reply ill give them both a try

[tomgallagher]

Have you tried using Witch Hazel as an after shave. I use Thayers Rose scented.

[Shane.G]

its witch hazel im using at the minute with a nice dollop of aloe vera lotion after but the witch hazel has a 100% alcohol base witch could be causing the burning sensation

[Mr Jules]

hey guys just wondering. i have razor burn on my left side of my head and was just wondering should i carry on shaving and leave it to clear up or have a rest??

Witch hazel helps. It's an 'astringent', which means it'll reduce razor burn - amongst other uses. You can get a bottle from your local chemist for about £2.00 - and it should last a month or more. I use it, too.

[Shane.G]

yer i acquired a pretty huge bottle of witch hazel and a tube of aloe lotion for a fiver

[Mr Jules]

At work, in the men's bathroom, there's a tub of alcohol foam hand sanitiser. When I go to the office and the coast is clear, I put some of that on my head, too. It stings (in a good way) for about 30 seconds. Then leaves your head so smooth and gentle. It's joy to use. I wonder if I smell like an alcoholic when I sit at my desk.

[Shane.G]

hahaahaha thats an amazing idea!! you my friend are a genius!! 

[tomgallagher]

its witch hazel im using at the minute with a nice dollop of aloe vera lotion after but the witch hazel has a 100% alcohol base witch could be causing the burning sensation

By all means buy a bottle of alcohol free.

[Mr Jules]

hahaahaha thats an amazing idea!! you my friend are a genius!! 

When you go bald, you get those ideas !

[kalbo]

Hi Shane, have you tried rubbing ice cube after rinsing your freshly shaven head? Helps a lot in relieving razor burn.

[BaldHDbiker]

If you can find Thayers witch hazel i'd recommend it. It's alcohol free too.