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For those of you who have been shaving for years with either an electric or cartridge razor, your first venture into wet shaving will likely be an adjustment. One of the first areas wet shavers have a noticeable difference in their morning shave are the nicks, cuts and weepers that occur as a result of your shaving technique.
For your first week or two, or until you get adjusted to the process of shaving with a safety razor or straight razor, it is almost guaranteed that you will experience some form of bleeding weepers. A weeper, unlike a nick or a cut is caused when the blade scrapes off more than just hair. When a layer of skin is shaved, it can scrape the capillaries closest to the skin and cause bleeding.
For first-time wet shavers, bleeding weepers are a common problem that can be caused by a number of factors, including:
Some skin types are much more sensitive to wet shaving than others. Consequently, adjusting your preparation, product and technique will be an important aspect of avoiding the nicks and cuts associated with wet shaving.
Your shave’s preparation is critical to helping avoid the scrapes and nicks inherent with first-time wet shaving. Be sure you are not skipping the following in the wet shaving whisker prep:
Even with a properly-prepared face, your perfect shave may still be elusive if your technique is off. When in the act of shaving, there are a few tips and techniques which will help you to effectively avoid weepers, nicks and cuts:
Even the most experienced wet shavers can still experience the occasional nicks and weepers. When that occurs, you can use pressure, cold water and a good alum block to help stop the bleeding.
Shaving like a man requires the right technique. The right technique requires proper preparation and some practice. With the right practice you will be shaving like a pro in no time.
For those of you who have been shaving for years with either an electric or cartridge razor, your first venture into wet shaving will likely be an adjustment. One of the first areas wet shavers have a noticeable difference in their morning shave are the nicks, cuts and weepers that occur as a result of your shaving technique.
For your first week or two, or until you get adjusted to the process of shaving with a safety razor or straight razor, it is almost guaranteed that you will experience some form of bleeding weepers. A weeper, unlike a nick or a cut is caused when the blade scrapes off more than just hair. When a layer of skin is shaved, it can scrape the capillaries closest to the skin and cause bleeding.
For first-time wet shavers, bleeding weepers are a common problem that can be caused by a number of factors, including:
Some skin types are much more sensitive to wet shaving than others. Consequently, adjusting your preparation, product and technique will be an important aspect of avoiding the nicks and cuts associated with wet shaving.
Your shave’s preparation is critical to helping avoid the scrapes and nicks inherent with first-time wet shaving. Be sure you are not skipping the following in the wet shaving whisker prep:
Even with a properly-prepared face, your perfect shave may still be elusive if your technique is off. When in the act of shaving, there are a few tips and techniques which will help you to effectively avoid weepers, nicks and cuts:
Even the most experienced wet shavers can still experience the occasional nicks and weepers. When that occurs, you can use pressure, cold water and a good alum block to help stop the bleeding.
Shaving like a man requires the right technique. The right technique requires proper preparation and some practice. With the right practice you will be shaving like a pro in no time.
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