Thread: Healing the wreckage of my shave.

Originally Posted by MisterSensitive

Any tips on how to take the best care of my skin so it heals faster?

Don't shave, especially with a straight razor, until it heals is probably the best advice. It almost seems as if you don't have much patience, which is a recipe for pain when it comes to using any kind of sharp tool. For your first few shaves, concentrate on the easy to shave areas like the sideburns, and finish with your usual shaving method. This website is a mine of information with regard to shave preparation and so on, but the most important thing is to use some finesse and care.

Like welsh said, definitely wait for your face to heal before trying again and go slow. Stay with the grain, and by that we mean actually map your whiskers and follow the growth pattern as opposed to just going N-S entirely.

These problems are usually indicative of learning the technique and angle.

While you're waiting for it to heal, think about your preparation. I wouldn't mind betting that you rushed it to get to the "good stuff". Make sure you're using something better than "suds-in-a-can" and take your time getting you skin lubricated, even if you have to apply lather, let it soak in then wash it off and apply fresh stuff when you're about the shave. No matter if you're using a straight or a cartridge, poor preparation can turn a decent shave into a blood bath.

Well, you didn't really destroy your face. It is self repairing. Just wait for that to happen. Then instead of trying to shave your entire face just do a few easy strokes until you get the hang of it. Finish with a DE or whatever else you have. Slowly expand the shave territory as your skill increases.

Good advice from thebigspendur; be patient and let your face recover, then take it slow, just start on the sideburns/cheeks until you get a better feel, when it comes to pressure, think you are trying to remove your lather without touching the razor to your your face!