Daily Shaving a thick beard - I can't seem to get it to work.
I must be crazy, or ridiculously unlucky, cause I can't seem to get this to work.
I have a thick-thick-THICK curly beard that just won't give in. I shave once a week, because my skin is SUPER sensitive - and because I have to wait for the irritation to go down; or else it will only be irritated more..
Over the last few months I have used a masterfully sharpened Uthe hair-splitting razor, shavette, and a double-edge feather razor with next to no pressure, at 30 degrees, proper prep, delicate stropping (when using the straight razor), and continual moisturizing. I've even avoided fatty foods, and have been dilligent about cleaning my face more often.
I've gotten a decent shave maybe 1 or 2 times out of 20. That's it.
I keep hearing it's best for your beard if you go over it daily, so I gave it a go tonight (I last shaved 2 days ago with the DE), and using the exact same light technique that got me a decent shave, it ripped my face up completely.
Miserable shave, tons of blood, tons of stubble left over, and tons of red blotchy irritation. I applied next to no pressure, and just about no hair came off, only blood.
I've spoken to my doctor and pharmacist and am taking in-grown hair skin products as they have recommended.
After months of research, dozens of hours reading up on this site about technique and the do's and don'ts, and sure-fire dedication... still no results.
What's next?