I imagine most Barbers are shave enthusiasts like ourselves and would have no problem discussing the shave with you. You may find it easier to start with DE shaving rather than a straight razor. The associated prep (brush and proper creams/soaps) are a lot better for your skin as well. The newbie pack will help inform you as to what works for you.
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I'd definitely echo Boycie83's post above. If you're still on a Gillette Fusion or similar, simply switching to a DE razor should cause less irritation by default. Although that sounds simple enough, its not. It takes a lot of patience, determination, positivity, and investment. You have to be aware of your limits too, which could take a while to fully understand. It just takes time for your skin to get conditioned to shaving in a new way.
Also just because some guy on YouTube has a great shave with
this blade and
that razor, it doesn't automatically mean it'll work for you.
That guy on YouTube might be able to shave everyday with broken glass, still get a great shave, and never get cut! Its about their context
i.e. beard type/skin texture. YouTube is helpful if you know what you're looking for, but always keep your own limits in the forefront of your mind during your searches.
I can shave twice a week, in a three to four day cycle. I've come to terms with that. So my razor and blade on the the first pass have to be able mow down the growth in a way that keeps my skin the least irritated as possible, giving it enough time to recover for the next time I shave. When I get it spot on
(I'm still learning too), a day before I shave my bumps if any have receded, so I'm ready to shave the next day.