Get Rid of Razor Burn
If you want to get rid of razor burn, you've got to shave
correctly
- but that's not all: You have to maintain your preferred razor, too.
Proper
maintenance of your razor is essential to ensuring you get the best
shave possible. Not only does a poorly maintained razor not cut hair as
well, it irritates your skin more. When you are shaving, it is
not just hair that’s coming off. A very thin layer of skin
comes of as well, and that’s okay, but it’s
important that it comes of cleanly. A sharp blade is the only way to
ensure that while shaving, you’re doing as little damage as
possible to your skin.
How Often Should I Change My Razor's Blades?
You should replace your razor’s blades as soon as they start to dull. Depending on the roughness of the hair being shaved, the blades should be replaced after as few as 2 shaves to as many as 8 shaves, and no more. Also, use common sense: throw away those used razors that have been sitting in the bathroom cabinet for more than a month!
Sharp Blades and Razor Burn
Not changing your razors blade when it starts to dull is a
problem that contributes to many people’s constant razor
burn. They were simply never taught that just because the razor still
cuts hair doesn’t mean it’s still good. For many
people who suffer from recurring razor burn, simply replacing their
blade more often severely reduces the problem that they have.
Lastly, it should be mentioned that while not all blades are created
equal, a fresh generic disposable razor with one blade will treat your
skin much better than an expensive triple-blade razor that’s
been used for a month. Rightshave.com will always recommend a
name-brand cartridge razor over disposable razors, but if you're on a
super-tight budget, opt for a fresh disposable over a dull cartridge.
Remember, if you really want to get rid of razor burn, be sure to
change your blades as soon as they show the first sign of dulling.