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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:05:04 AM

Title: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:05:04 AM
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??
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Baldstu on April 17, 2012, 10:10:21 AM
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  ?
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:16:55 AM
i cant really feel it until i put my aftershave/lotion on then it stings alittle. but yer its pretty red
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Baldstu on April 17, 2012, 10:25:16 AM
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
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:27:34 AM
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
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: tomgallagher on April 17, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Have you tried using Witch Hazel as an after shave. I use Thayers Rose scented.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:53:50 AM
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
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Mr Jules on April 17, 2012, 10:56:23 AM
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.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 10:57:23 AM
yer i acquired a pretty huge bottle of witch hazel and a tube of aloe lotion for a fiver :)
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Mr Jules on April 17, 2012, 11:02:32 AM
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.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Shane.G on April 17, 2012, 11:04:00 AM
hahaahaha thats an amazing idea!! you my friend are a genius!!  `Dr!n#
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: tomgallagher on April 17, 2012, 11:28:13 AM
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.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Mr Jules on April 17, 2012, 11:34:06 AM
hahaahaha thats an amazing idea!! you my friend are a genius!!  `Dr!n#

When you go bald, you get those ideas !

Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: kalbo on April 17, 2012, 08:13:13 PM
Hi Shane, have you tried rubbing ice cube after rinsing your freshly shaven head? Helps a lot in relieving razor burn.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: BaldHDbiker on April 17, 2012, 08:25:29 PM
If you can find Thayers witch hazel i'd recommend it. It's alcohol free too.  8)
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Razorhead on April 17, 2012, 09:10:04 PM
all good tips. when i shave, i apply King of Shave Oil and then shaving cream on top of that. The KOS makes the razor glide better and elminate razor burns.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Mr Jules on April 18, 2012, 05:16:32 AM
hahaahaha thats an amazing idea!! you my friend are a genius!!  `Dr!n#

This morning, put some of more of that office men's bathroom alcohol on my head. When no one was looking, of course. My head is so smooth. Like I never had hair to shave.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: valldo on April 18, 2012, 05:27:13 AM
I use shaving oil on my wet dome, than apply my shave cream or gel. After I use some alcohol free witch hazel and some pure Aloe Vera Gel (when I say pure i mean it, I have several plants growing at home. A large leaf with lots of juice easily lasts for a week).
No razor burns, no cuts, just a smooth dome
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Sir Harry on April 18, 2012, 07:10:20 AM
I rinse with cold water (or ice)and then apply witch hazel. Then I use alcohol free after shave.
Title: Re: razor burn
Post by: Mr Jules on April 30, 2012, 12:12:55 PM
For the last week, been using pre-shave oil - King of Shaves. It's a made a big difference to the razor burn.