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Ingrown Whiskers
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:06 am
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:06 am
Does anyone else have trouble with this? I have tried lots of things from $200 razors to Art of Shaving gear. frick it. 
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Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:12 am to Pigimus Prime
No inbred hair here..
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:14 am to Hardy_Har
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inbred
Maybe that's the problem. Damn uncle frickers.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:15 am to Pigimus Prime
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:16 am to Pigimus Prime
I used to get them every now and then. I switched to using the old school double edged safety razors and the old brush and mug for shaving cream. It has helped tremendously.
Check this site out. Lots of good info, including some on battling ingrown hairs.
LINK
Check this site out. Lots of good info, including some on battling ingrown hairs.
LINK
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:16 am to Pigimus Prime
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:24 am to The Spleen
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the old school double edged safety razors and the old brush and mug for shaving cream
This. Also a splash of cold water before you use aftershave will help.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:30 am to Pigimus Prime
if you dont have to be clean cut, iStubble clippers
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:36 am to Mr.Sinister
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This. Also a splash of cold water before you use aftershave will help.
Yes, a cold water rinse is important. And I used to scoff at using aftershave, but I've learned that stuff actually works. There are plenty out there that are unscented. Witch hazel is also good for ingrown hairs. Use it was an aftershave. Thayer's is my brand of choice. They sell it at Whole Foods.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 10:38 am to The Spleen
Sweet, thanks everyone for these suggestions. 
Posted on 10/7/13 at 1:41 pm to Pigimus Prime
Never have major ingrown hair issues, but get pretty bad razor burn regardless of razor sharpness.
This stuff seems to have helped.
Also just ordered one of these puppies in an effort to make the switch from cartridges. They are supposed to give a closer shave, less razor burn, and buying new blades is a frickton cheaper.
This stuff seems to have helped.
Also just ordered one of these puppies in an effort to make the switch from cartridges. They are supposed to give a closer shave, less razor burn, and buying new blades is a frickton cheaper.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 1:55 pm to GeauxWarTigers
Good luck with that new razor. There is definitely a learning curve to using one, but once you get the hang of it, the results are so much better. It probably took me a couple of weeks to get it down. That first week was some of the worst razor burn I've ever had though.
And yes, buying 50 blades for $15 sure beats $20 for 6 cartridges.
And yes, buying 50 blades for $15 sure beats $20 for 6 cartridges.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 2:42 pm to Pigimus Prime
Do you shave everyday? Ingrown hairs happen a day or two after shaving so skipping days can mess you up.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 3:00 pm to The Spleen
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Good luck with that new razor. There is definitely a learning curve to using one
Got moderate razor burn, but I cut the frick out of myself numerous times the first couple weeks. Well worth the learning curve. The shave is nice, and the blades are way cheaper.
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Posted on 10/7/13 at 3:13 pm to PrivatePublic
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Do you shave everyday? Ingrown hairs happen a day or two after shaving so skipping days can mess you up.
That is definitely probably part of the problem. Lots of laziness around these parts.
Thanks again for the suggestions everyone.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 3:35 pm to The Spleen
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Good luck with that new razor. There is definitely a learning curve to using one, but once you get the hang of it, the results are so much better
That's what I've heard. I also ordered a variety pack of different brand blades so I can figure out which one I like best.
I haven't made the decision to go all in with the brush and soap, but once I get the hang of using the razor I'll probably ditch the canned stuff.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 3:51 pm to GeauxWarTigers
Right on. That's exactly how I progressed into it. I found the Derby blades best for my face and my absolute favorite shaving cream is the Taylor Of Old Bond Street Avocado. It's $15-$20 a tub, but lasts a while and so worth it, especially in the winter.
I still use Barbasol canned stuff if I'm running late in the mornings.
I still use Barbasol canned stuff if I'm running late in the mornings.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 4:15 pm to GeauxWarTigers
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Also just ordered one of these puppies
How much did you pay - i'm pretty interested in this and too much of a wuss to go with a straight razor
Posted on 10/7/13 at 7:07 pm to AubieALUMdvm
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straight razor
The novelty is cool, but maintaining one just isn't worth it in my opinion.
Razor
100 Blade Variety Pack
Razor is a bit pricey at first, but when you can get 100 blades for ~$25 vs 8 cartridges for slightly more, it will quickly pay for itself.
You can get a bit more fancy and pricey if you get a pre-post shave cream, a brush, and a nice lather shaving soap. I'm just planning on using regular old shaving cream for now. It will be faster and likely good enough. Maybe later on, I'll look into getting into the full ensemble.
Posted on 10/7/13 at 7:48 pm to Pigimus Prime
you should move to the mountains.
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