How to Stop Razor Burn From a Straight Razor

A badger brush helps coat each individual hair with shaving cream, thus helping to prevent razor burn.

Shaving can sometimes result in razor burn, a series of red bumps that look like a rash. Razor burn can be unattractive, irritating and painful. All razors can cause razor burn, whether it is a straight razor or a five-blade razor. A series of steps can decrease your chances of getting razor burn so shaving can be a more enjoyable experience.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Shaving cream
• Sharpened straight razor
• Aloe vera
• Rubbing alcohol
• Badger brush
• Facial scrub
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Take a shower. The steam from the shower softens hair so it is easier to shave off.

2. Exfoliate while in the shower. Squeeze a nickel-sized amount of facial scrub into your hands and massage it into wet skin. Rinse it off with water.

3. Use a sharpened straight razor. A dull razor is much more likely to cause razor burn.

4. Disinfect the razor blade with rubbing alcohol. When a razor isn't disinfected, bacteria can get into the skin, causing an irritation.

5. Apply shaving cream with a badger brush. The rounded brush applies shaving cream to each individual hair.

6. Run your razor in the same direction that the hair grows in. Use quick, short strokes, and rinse off the razor after each stroke.

7. Wash any remaining shaving cream off with water, and then apply aloe vera to the area you shaved.

8. Dry off your razor with a soft cloth.

References

• The Art of Manliness: How to Prevent Razor Burn