Comments on: 10 Tips for a Better Shave on Your Neck

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:39:57 +0000

It is so simple now I used to get red bumps and burns and all the above .1st Hot water I know it is said the opposite 4 me Hot Water some regular Shampoo conditioner not shampoo I suppose that would work but most likely u will have irritation from shampoo so Hot water a little conditioner slow easy strokes or get some straight Aloe plant as a conditioner that is great stuff especially from the source no irritation then if u want add cold water thats it. I use cheap disposable razors over and over I get all the Ladies LOL.

By: Neeley

Neeley — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:17:08 +0000

My beard is so thick that I have to shave against the grain to be presentable. That irritates my skin though. So I found that a hot towel & lather work to shave with the grain, then lather again and shave against. Now it’s smooth and looking good. Also, a good quality razor helps a lot.

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:58:19 +0000

I have an extremely sensitive neck and have tried everything from shave oils to layering my neck with shampoo nothing seemed to work. I have been using a safety razor for years and still got irritation.What I have found to work is do a single pass with the safety razor at the end of your shave apply some aftershave and go over the neck with a disposable razor. Works for me give it a shot.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:40:45 +0000

I have issues with ingrown hairs on my neck. I was using tripple blade razors, tried electric razors, and still had the problems. The only thing that works for me now is to use a beard trimmer and gently use it on my neck. Takes forever and sometimes it pulls a random hair, resulting in a cut. However, my neck looks fantastic. No ingrown hairs since switching over. I would love to get a closer shave or find a better alternative. I just wont accept ingrown hairs in my life again.

By: ryan

ryan — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:45:10 +0000

Ok, I get it—however, I’m 4 weeks into shaving with a straight razor. Everything is fine UNTIL I get to the neck.Then, it looks like a mine field when I’m done. Not lots of cuts, but the razor burn-rash is bright red and doesn’t go away for about 8 hours. So everyone at work thinks I’m a walking disease. Help. I believe I follow all/most of these steps.should I just stop.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:57:33 +0000

I use a DE razor. I’ve found using a gentle moisturizer immediately after shaving has helped with neckline irritation both immediately and long-term. I use Cetaphil, a moisturizer that is odorless, non-mentholated, very very unabrasive. Over time a routine of moisturizing my neckline and my whole shave area has cut down on irritation significantly.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:35:30 +0000

In general, I have sensitive skin. I always take a shower first, wash my face and neck thoroughly, and then shave with a traditional disposable Gillette razor (without the lubricant strip). I have tried just about all razors and these are the only ones I can use. Rinse with cold water and apply aftershave lotion. Perfecto !!

By: Thierry

Thierry — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:15:32 +0000

Do you really need that “baby’s butt smooth” neck? Maybe it’s time to skip that third pass and go for looking “presentable.”

AGREED!!

By: karrjin

karrjin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:47:57 +0000

I don’t understand why you would want to use COLD water while shaving? I use warm and hot water to soften the beard and then use HOT water to warm the blades and clean them between strokes – feels so much nicer.

Also, definitely COLD water when rinsing off because that will close the pores and just makes you feel fresh, doesn’t it?

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:59:45 +0000

My dad gave me a Germania Cutlery Oxford straight razor. It was his dads before that. I honed it real good and stropped it. bought a badger hair shaving brush and Williams mug shaving soap and a styptic pencil. Now I wont ever buy Gillette razors again.Oh, and the shaving soap lasts way longer than a can of shaving cream.I save a ton of money. I love straight razor shaving.