How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps

Most curly haired men who shave on a regular basis are familiar with the the annoying presence of razor bumps. Concentrated clusters of these bumps often resemble bad acne. You may feel that razor bumps are a curse that you'll have to live with forever. However, you can get rid of razor bumps by following a few simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Mild facial cleanser
• Small face towel
• Moisturizing shaving cream
• Razor
• With Hazel or rubbing alcohol
• Soft cotton pad

1. Let your skin rest two or three days between shaves with a razor. Your skin needs time to recover from the effects of a razor blade. Use an electric shaver or trimmer between razor shaves if necessary.
2. Wash your face with a mild facial cleanser. A standard daily face wash will do.
3. Use warm water to soften your hair before and after shaving. The warmer the water the better. Apply the water to a towel and wrap the warm towel around the area to be shaved. Just be sure to avoid making the water so hot that you burn yourself.
4. Apply a moisturizing shaving cream while your face is still warm and wet. Let the cream sit on your face for a few minutes to soften your skin and hair even more.
5. Shave in the direction of your hair's growth. Use smooth, even strokes.
6. Rinse your face with warm water. Be sure to remove all traces of shaving cream.
7. Apply with hazel astringent or rubbing alcohol to your face with a soft cotton pad to kill bacteria and prevent infection.

Tips & Warnings

• When using a razor, don't shave the same area more than once.
• Don't pop or squeeze bumps. This will only worsen outbreaks and sabotage your efforts to get rid of razor bumps.
• Don't shave against the grain of your hair. This can increase your chances of developing razor bumps.
• Avoid using razors with multiple blades. They often lift the hair and cause it to snap back which makes the shave close enough to cause razor bumps.