Hi. I've searched and searched the internet and can't find a solution to my problem. I'm 20 years old, biracial (black and white), and have a medium chocolate complexion. I've used both safety razors and straight razors and I'm still stuck in the same dilemma. Whenever I shave, I'm left with a smooth and soft face. If I was to run my hand over it, I wouldn't feel any stubble at all. But the problem lies in the appearance of the shave. There seems to be a greenish tint leftover. I've seen this on a lot of people and I'm wondering if there is anything to do about this. It really bothers me because I feel great after a shave in the morning or evening, but looking at my face, it appears that I haven't even shaved that well at all. I've tried to use lotions, creams, and nothing has helped. It's gotten to the point where I'm starting to think the only fix is make up or something. Is there a solution to this? Anyone else have this problem? I've seen this greenish tint on different shades of color, from white men to black men, and I'd like to cease this problem if there's any way possible. Thanks in advance for any information.
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Welcome to B&B. This could have gone in Shave Clinic & Newbie Check-In Forum but no harm. You seem to have been shaving the right way for quite some time. You gat a BS shave and haven't mentioned any irritation from shaving or ingrowns. You have a greenish tint. It sounds like a shadow below skin level. Some men, no matter how close the shave, will always show the trace of their beard. Witness the bright blue face of Keanu Reeves. Have you taken your concerns to a dermatologist? That would be a good starting point. Again, welcome to B&B I hope you will continue to contribute.
Here's a thread where this is discussed:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1730
And another off-site:
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Doesnt_look_like_shaved_____even_after_shaving_t102936.html
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1730
And another off-site:
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Doesnt_look_like_shaved_____even_after_shaving_t102936.html
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gone down south
As with most such things, I'm sure nobody notices but you 
We tend to fixate on our appearance and sometimes get carried away a bit. I wouldn't sweat it, you have a beard growth and skin color combination that's actually pretty common.
We tend to fixate on our appearance and sometimes get carried away a bit. I wouldn't sweat it, you have a beard growth and skin color combination that's actually pretty common.
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Lo'Tek
Have you considered that you may be a Klingon.
Seriously, welcome to B&B hope you get all your answers.
Seriously, welcome to B&B hope you get all your answers.
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Sorry. Can a mod move this?
And yeah, no one else really comments on it. It's just a personal problem I have because when I'm going for a photo shoot or something of that nature, I never like the end result of the pictures for that exact reason. In my opinion, it just makes my skin look "dirty" and like I don't look after it, and I hate that. But I guess it's just something that you learn to live with as you get older.
And yeah, no one else really comments on it. It's just a personal problem I have because when I'm going for a photo shoot or something of that nature, I never like the end result of the pictures for that exact reason. In my opinion, it just makes my skin look "dirty" and like I don't look after it, and I hate that. But I guess it's just something that you learn to live with as you get older.
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I wouldn't worry too much about it as other said, you are notice it, a lot! I have the same type of bread, dark and turns greenish but it's still descent. I guess if you want it to disappear completely, you will need to apply some kind of make-up.
I wouldn't worry too much about it as other said, you are notice it, a lot! I have the same type of bread, dark and turns greenish but it's still descent. I guess if you want it to disappear completely, you will need to apply some kind of make-up.
I believe the problem comes from the thickness of your beard hair and its density. You might want to checkout types of hair removal that will suit your needs so after 2 or more treatments, your hair will be thin and less dense to eliminate much of the tint.
OP: It sounds like its because the hair is being cut right on the surface so the 'stumps' of hair are having a pixel-like effect on the look of your face causing the tint.
Theres really not much you can do about it, though like others have said, theres no need to do anything about it. These things are always way more noticable to ourselves than anyone else.
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