Ask Aaron Q/A: Bumps & spots after shaving & oily skin
Aaron is asked a question about preventing razor bumps, spots and ingrowing hairs
Raj Bisht, from the UK, asks:
“Hi my name is Raj and I have a few questions I would like to ask:
Question 1.) Sometimes I get bumps on my face which you can’t see. What’s the cause of this?
Question 2.) When I start to grow a 3-4 day stubble at times I get ingrowing spots. What’s the cause of this?
Question 3.) After my shave I want a product which won’t leave my face looking oily, and when I touch it, it won’t be slippery. What do you recommend?
Question 4.) Finally, what’s the best way to shave. On the neck I shave upwards and on the cheek area I stroke downwards and also at an angle.”
A smooth shave
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Bisht,
I cannot say for certain what is causing your bumps, or in grown hairs, but have a few ideas which may help! First, map which way your hair is growing and follow the pattern of growth as much as you can, this should eliminate going against the direction of growth which can cause bumps. Your growth pattern will most likely be different than a simple N.S.E.W. shaving pattern.
Second, you should consider using a facial scrub 2-3 times a week to help eliminate and relieve bumps and the trapped hairs that cause them.
Third, use a single edge razor such as the Merkur 34c, Bluebeard’s Scimitar, or Edwin Jagger DE89. Using multiple blade contraptions increase the chance of getting in grown hairs significantly.
Lastly, for your post shave routine use a light balm such as Proraso, Bluebeard’s Revenge, Taylor of Old Bond Street, or an alcohol based splash/lotion. A toner or simple witch hazel solution may be a better route for you. Experiment a little and find out what best works for you skin. Following these steps should send you in the right direction for a much more comfortable shave!
Happy Shaving!
Aaron”
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Ask Aaron Q/A: Beard shaping with a double edge razor
Aaron is asked a question about beard shaping with a double edge safety razor
Bhavin, from the UK, asks:
“I shape a beard along my jawline. Currently use a Mach 3 and a disposable razor to shape closer. Would it be easier to use a double edge razor to get the shaping? Which razor would you recommend? Is the Merkur Slant good? Also with the slant do you only need one pass due to the blade angle? I only use do one pass at the moment.”
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Morjaria,
A DE razor is a most excellent way to shape your beard. It’s single edge gets you right to the edge of the hair line, almost, if not just as close as a straight razor. I sport a Van Dyke and have no problem shaping it how it needs to be with a DE razor. The Merkur Slant is an excellent razor but is very aggressive and if you are not familiar shaving with a double edge can lead to nicks and cuts. Try the Merkur 34c (aka HD or heavy duty), the Bluebeard’s Revenge Scimitar, or the Edwin Jagger DE89 to begin shaving with. Welcome to DE shaving and thanks for your question!
Smooth Shaving!
Aaron”
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Ask Aaron Q/A: How do you get a great lather with a shaving soap?
Aaron is asked a question about the best way to lather a shaving soap
Richard Allison, from the UK, asks:
“Hi Aaron, as a recent convert to double edge shaving (and really enjoying it!), I’m interested in trying out shaving soaps instead of creams. I’ve read they are much slicker, which I’d like to experience. At the moment I put a drop of cream in a warm ceramic bowl and work up the lather with my slightly damp brush. How do I use a puck of soap? Do I put it in the bowl and create the lather on top, or do I cover the brush in soap then lather in a bowl? What happens to the left-behind soap if I just leave it on the puck after?”
Using a puck of soap is not altogether very different than a cream.
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Allison,
Thanks for a thoughtful question! Using a puck of soap is not altogether very different than a cream. The best method of using soap seems to be loading the damp brush with soap, the building a lather either on your face or in the bowl. Building a lather on top of the puck with continue to use more product which wastes the soap and makes the lather not as effective.
Wet shaving evangelist Mantic59 uses several great techniques in this video which will be very useful as you learn to use soap. http://youtu.be/_MGLi_m9n_s. If you leave the lather on top of the soap it will just dry out and become a film. I’m honestly not sure if it will help with building a lather the next time you shave however my guess is it would not make much of a noticeable help. Thank you. Again for your question!
Smooth Shaving!
Aaron”
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Ask Aaron Q/A: What’s the best way to shave the corners of the mouth?
Aaron is asked a question about the best way to shave around the corners of the mouth
Alan Bates, from the UK, asks:
“I cannot get a smooth finish in the area to my right and left side of mouth - I have tried a new blade, plenty of quality product but no luck - any help would appreciated.”
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Bates,
It may be that the hairs at the corners of your mouth grow at a slightly different angle than on your cheeks causing the roughness. I would suggest, if you can, not shaving for 2-3 days and then analyze the growth pattern in that area. When you have determined which way it grows, go perpendicular to the growth, and if that is not as smooth as you would like, go against the direction of growth. That should give you the detail of a smooth shave! Many thanks for your question!
Cheers!
Aaron”
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