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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Aussie Sly Guy on December 10, 2013, 10:48:56 AM

Title: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
Post by: Aussie Sly Guy on December 10, 2013, 10:48:56 AM
Do you just use it after you shave or a couple times a day?
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 10, 2013, 11:16:09 AM
Usually after shaving, although sometimes after the occasional breakout.
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Post by: tomgallagher on December 10, 2013, 01:30:29 PM
I just use it after shaving.
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Post by: Slyest on December 10, 2013, 03:43:24 PM
What is it? ****Hangs head in shame.....
Title: Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 10, 2013, 03:54:08 PM
Quote from: Slyest on December 10, 2013, 03:43:24 PM
What is it?

A mild astringent.

(Also one of my favorite characters in the Warner Brothers cartoons.)

Title: Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
Post by: Roger on December 11, 2013, 07:51:05 PM
Okay, so I Googled this witch hazel of which you speak.  Does it burn?  I'm a big pussy. :D
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Post by: mrzed on December 11, 2013, 08:04:43 PM
No, it does not burn.
Used it this morning.
I nicked my head on some spots that were poking up almost like pimples. The blade caught the raised skin and made a minor nick.  Small amount of blood. Put on some witch hazel. Helped. It's an astringent. 

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Post by: Roger on December 11, 2013, 08:08:41 PM
OUCH!!!!!

I think I'll give it a try.
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Post by: slymyke on December 11, 2013, 10:02:28 PM
I never have tried it for shaving.  I remember my Mom having some and when I was a teenager, I used it on any acne spots that would appear... (I'm not sure if it was a good idea, but luckily I never had much acne). 
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Post by: Roger on December 11, 2013, 10:05:54 PM
When I Googled "Witch Hazel", all of the picture results were for 'roid pads.   :o
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 12, 2013, 06:55:17 AM
Witch Hazel does not burn and works well...My only complaint is that it smells like stale vinegar, but given my line of work, I've smelled worse things!
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Post by: Fsteve65 on December 25, 2013, 02:11:24 AM
I use it after every shave and sometimes in between shaves to cut the gloss
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Post by: Blitzed on December 25, 2013, 07:30:25 AM
Witch Hazel is one of those old fashioned lotions that has a myriad of applicatons. Beyond part of my shaving ritual, I use it as a body "splash" in the shower. Closes the pores and just feels good, bracing.

(And, yes, Witch Hazel is on of the best minor Warner Brothers cartoon characters.)
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Post by: baldjoeg on December 26, 2013, 09:49:04 PM
I try to use it everyday after a shave. I love the soothing feeling that it gives you. It is great stuff and very inexpensive.
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Post by: slane on December 27, 2013, 12:06:31 AM
I use witch hazel after every shave.  It's the main ingredient in branded aftershaves.  I mainly use it because it feels refreshing and tightens up the skin.

It will burn a small amount if you manage to cut yourself during the shave; this is because it is partially made up of an alcohol.  It should not burn at all if there are no fresh cuts on the skin.
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Post by: greatnessinc on December 27, 2013, 03:44:20 PM
I use it every night as part of my end of the day routine.
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Post by: kalva76 on December 27, 2013, 09:17:39 PM
I use it after every shave. Good stuff.
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Post by: clarinetguy on January 03, 2014, 11:56:53 AM
Use it each time I shave. Feels cool and helps any nicks. Then finish off with Headlube.
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Post by: xabydaddy on January 03, 2014, 07:43:39 PM
Every other day after I shave.
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Post by: restless bald guy on February 03, 2014, 06:48:07 PM
I use it every day after shaving .If I don't shave in the morning  I put it on after I wash my head and face.Then I  put on  Aloe Vera gel.Some times I shave at night still use it then .Love it.
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Post by: -Doug- on February 03, 2014, 08:07:39 PM
Another vote for everyday here. It helps to tighten up my scalp.