I'm 50 years old and have grey coarse hair. Been having trouble getting a smooth shave with no pulling. Not sure what I can do to prep besides standard hot water. Didn't know if many guys shave in the shower or if that would help. Thank you.
Been having trouble getting a smooth shave with no pulling. Not sure what I can do to prep besides standard hot water.
I'm 50 years old and have grey coarse hair. Been having trouble getting a smooth shave with no pulling. Not sure what I can do to prep besides standard hot water. Didn't know if many guys shave in the shower or if that would help. Thank you.
in this case do not use feathers, start with something more like derbys, preshave will still help but yes, ditch barbasol and get yourself some good cream and basic brush.Ok so I'm new to DE shaving. Been using carts my whole life until a month ago. I'm using Barbasol which is probably part of my problem from what I'm reading.
Ok so I'm new to DE shaving. Been using carts my whole life until a month ago. I'm using Barbasol which is probably part of my problem from what I'm reading.
I've been using a Viking razor with Astra blades. It's all I have.There are several versions of Barbasol. I consider the Extra Moisturizing be to fairly decent, but it will not come close to performing like a high quality shaving soap lathered with a good brush.
You are 50 now and your beard has started turning grey. As you age even more and your hair begins to turn white, it will be even harder to shave. Thus, now is the time to improve your shaving skills so you will be ready later.
What razor blade and razor are you using? With a coarse beard, you need a blade that is on the sharper side. I have a white beard and need super-sharp blades. @vegrat suggested using Derby blades, but if your beard is coarse, they might not be sharp enough. If I try to use them, they tug terribly and cause pain.
I do not recommend Feather blades for those with coarse beards as the edge on a Feather blade is not very durable. They are super-sharp on the first shave, but they are noticeably less sharp on the second shave. I cannot get through a third shave without the blade feeling harsh on my face. Many shavers have reported a similar experience with Feather blades. The blades are too expensive to discard after two shaves when there are less expensive blades that will work just as well and last longer.
When you take a shower, be sure to use shampoo and conditioner on your face as well as your hair. That will clean your beard hair, hydrate it fully to make it softer, and make your skin slicker so you will get a better shave.