Friday, November 17, 2006
Shaving problem
Pud,
I have a shaving problem.
In the last 6 months, I have been unable to shave once without creating a dozen little pinhole cuts under my chin and around my mouth. I've tried shaving in all directions, regular and electric razors, various cremes and foams.
I have so many cuts that now my face is a mess.
Shaving is scary, and my quality of life has gone down.
Please help,
Robert Dear Robert,
The problem is that 6 months ago, you used a dull razor. This created a bunch of little cuts, which turned into a bunch of little scabs. And the next time you shaved, you re-cut the old scabs, and started new cuts. Repeat this for six months and your injuries have grown at an exponential rate.
Even with a new razor, you've got too much shit on your face now, you're just gonna reopen the cuts.
To fix the problem, here are the tools you'll need
Here's what you do:
- Stop shaving for 7 days and let your face heal
- Turn your shower on HOT, get the bathroom all steamy
- Take a shower, but don't wash your face -- you need the oils
- While in the shower, apply the shaving cream, rub it in, let it hang out for a minute before you start shaving. Touch it to your tongue to see how it numbs you (cool...)
- Shave with the grain. The direction varies for each guy, but for me this means DOWN the face, UP the neck
You'll be fine.
Rock on,
Pud
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