The Best Electric Shaver
The best electric shaver for you would be the one that gives you a close shave without any irritation, right? We’ve all seen them in the stores and on television commercials. A lot of them look pretty darn cool, and some even boast such conveniences as a self-cleaning mechanism and a pop-up sideburn trimmer. If you’re wondering whether or not to invest in a costly electric shaver that would replace the old razor and cream way, you’re at the right place.
How Electric Shavers Work
Many people who suffer from razor burn have taken the plunge
into the electric shaver world, sometimes dishing out over $200 for a
top of the line shaver only to find that it irritates their skin more
than a razor does.
The reason for increased irritation is due to how the hair is cut. You
see, with normal razors the hair is sliced off cleanly with a
super-sharp blade. This leaves the end of that hair nice and clean. On
the other hand, electric shavers rely on hairs to enter metal cavities
whereupon a spinning collection of blades inside the cavity shears off
the hair rather brutally. The result is a more mangled and sharp end to
each individual hair.
After hair is cut by either method, it sometimes has a natural tendency
to curl toward the skin. If you have sensitive skin, that sharp,
mangled hair an electric shaver made has a pretty good chance of
digging into your skin causing irritation or even ingrown hairs.
They Can't Be That Bad, Can They?
Electric shavers aren’t without their merits. They are quicker, easier to use, and you’d be hard pressed to cut yourself using one. If you’ve got naturally tough skin and can’t seem to find the time to do the old-fashioned cream and razor shave, an electric shaver would be just perfect for you.
Also, electric shavers are continually improving as new technology and
ideas are introduced, perhaps someday they will unequivocally provide a
better shave than razors, but it isn’t quite yet. Keep in
mind too that an electric shaver’s upkeep is just as costly,
if not more so, than regular razors; the spinning heads need to be
replaced as soon as they start to dull to maintain the
shaver’s performance, and they don’t come cheap.
There still is a bit of a debate as to weather or not the top of the
line electric shavers might do a better job. However, we here at
Rightshave.com are all but certain that if you incorporate all of the
razor shaving techniques and product suggestions into your shaving
routine, you’ll be able to clear up any skin irritation
issues you may have. So, as it stands, the best electric shaver still
rates second best to a good quality razor.
Remember to read our Shaving
Properly With An Electric Shaver article if you already own
one and want some general tips on how to use it just right.