Hi all,
Brand new here.
So since a young age I had facial hair. Decided I liked the look so for the past 15 years I had stubble/a beard. Fair to say, in that time a razor blade may have touched my face maybe 5 times.
However 8 months ago I started a new job (firefighter) and now must be clean shaven (at least round the jaw line/cheeks/neck).
So I first of all started with the bog standard cartridge razor and store bought shaving foam. I found that it gave me terrible razor bumps and rash, especially on my neck.
Knowing that I have reasonably sensitive skin and after a bit of reading I bought a Braun Series 9 electric razor on the premise that whilst it won’t give as close shave, it is better for sensitive skin. However after 6 months use, I’m not overly impressed. It does a good job on my cheeks but it’s rubbish on my jaw line and neck. Meaning I have to do multiple passes. I’ve noticed a big increase in ingrown hairs and still get burn.
I’m not entirely sure where to turn to next. Do I try a rotary electric instead of foil or go back to wet shaving? And if I do, go for a DE safety razor?
My hair is pretty coarse and does grow in a few different directions on my neck, which is where I have the majority of issues. I also have a couple of moles that I worry about catching if I wet shave.
Any thoughts or recommendations would be hugely appreciated.
Cheers.
Brand new here.
So since a young age I had facial hair. Decided I liked the look so for the past 15 years I had stubble/a beard. Fair to say, in that time a razor blade may have touched my face maybe 5 times.
However 8 months ago I started a new job (firefighter) and now must be clean shaven (at least round the jaw line/cheeks/neck).
So I first of all started with the bog standard cartridge razor and store bought shaving foam. I found that it gave me terrible razor bumps and rash, especially on my neck.
Knowing that I have reasonably sensitive skin and after a bit of reading I bought a Braun Series 9 electric razor on the premise that whilst it won’t give as close shave, it is better for sensitive skin. However after 6 months use, I’m not overly impressed. It does a good job on my cheeks but it’s rubbish on my jaw line and neck. Meaning I have to do multiple passes. I’ve noticed a big increase in ingrown hairs and still get burn.
I’m not entirely sure where to turn to next. Do I try a rotary electric instead of foil or go back to wet shaving? And if I do, go for a DE safety razor?
My hair is pretty coarse and does grow in a few different directions on my neck, which is where I have the majority of issues. I also have a couple of moles that I worry about catching if I wet shave.
Any thoughts or recommendations would be hugely appreciated.
Cheers.