Choosing the Right Razor to Avoid Shaving Cuts

Series Summary

Shaving is the removal of body hair using a sharp blade known as a razor, or with any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down to the level of the skin. Shaving can have numerous side effects, including cuts, abrasions, and irritation. Cuts from shaving can bleed for about fifteen minutes and can be caused by blade movement which is parallel to the blade, or to the presence of bumps on the skin which are sliced by the blade. Razor burn is an irritation of the skin caused by shaving either at sensitive areas or not using proper technique.

So, how do you avoid razor cuts, razor burn, and other unsightly side effects of improper shaving technique? In this free video series, our expert will show you how! From choosing a razor and shaving cream to treating your skin before and after you shave, this video has it all. You'll be able to heal your cuts and nicks faster, and learn how to avoid them all together. A cleaner, smoother look is right around the corner. What are you waiting for?

Video Transcript

"Hi! This is Kevin for Expert Village talking about how to avoid razor burns and cuts. A big choice is what razor to use. Starting with do you want an electric razor or a wet razor. If you have a problem with razor burn, if you have sensitive skin, I really recommend going with the wet razor. With the wet razor it's easy to control the direction once the razor contacts the skin. Also with the wet razor, you can better control the pressure of the razor hitting the skin. If you want to get an electric razor, at least get a modern one that you can use shaving cream with. Really I recommend wet razors for better control. There are choices. Everything from 1 blade to 4 blades on a single head. There are disposable razors and there are razors with replaceable cartridges. I feel that the disposable razors are not necessarily the best choice because they can take a very rough angle against the face. It's too easy to shave too deeply and irritate the skin. On the other hand, the heads with 3 or 4 blades, that's a lot of razor contact against the skin, so that can cause a lot of problems too. It's a well designed razor with maybe 2 blades and a moisturizing strip. It gives a smooth shave, yet it helps to protect to the skin. It makes it easier not to shave too deeply. Try different razors. See which one gives you the most general shave."