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There are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of razor burn on your neck from a hair cut. First, make sure the blade is sharp and clean before you start cutting. Second, use a shaving cream or gel to lubricate your skin and help the blade glide over your skin more smoothly. Finally, go slowly and be extra careful around sensitive areas such as the base of your neck where razor burn is more likely to occur.
Make sure the blade is sharp and clean before you start cutting. Use a shaving cream or gel to lubricate your skin and help the blade glide over your skin. Go slowly and be extra careful around sensitive areas such as the base of your neck.
How Do I Prevent Razor Burn And Ingrown Hairs On My Neck?
Make sure to shave along with rather than against the grain by applying a shave gel. You will be less likely to develop ingrown hairs if you shave with the grain. [0]
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How Do I Get Rid Of A Barber Rash On My Neck?
Mild cases of barber’s itch can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal products. An oral antifungal medication is required for some infections. In about 4 to 6 weeks, prescription oral antifungal medications can help treat the conditions. [2]
Why Do I Keep Getting Ingrown Hairs On My Neck?
Most of the time, ingrown hairs are caused by shaving, waxing, and plucking. [4]
Why Do I Get Razor Rash On My Neck?
Compared to the cheek, the neck skin has a different surface with raised skin areas that are at a higher risk of being damaged by the blades. Many men have so-called ‘trapped’ hairs in the neck area because hair grows out of the skin at a lower angle. Aug 5, 2019. [5]
Sources:
- https://www.menshealth.com/grooming/g25775931/how-to-get-rid-of-razor-bumps-men/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/barbers-itch
- https://www.emedicinehealth.com/ingrown_hair/article_em.htm
- https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-avoid-razor-burn-when-shaving-neck-2019-8
Frank Harmenstein is the lead editor of the grooming website Cut Throat Straight Razor, and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. He’s personally tested and reviewed over 200 different straight razors, and has written countless articles on the subject.