Shaving solutions for Afro-American men

[doctordial]

I met a young man in a Kinko's one day and I don't now how we got on the topic of shaving, but he said his father passed away when he was very young. He said he was getting a lot of irritation and I think he said he was getting razor bumps. I gave him some home made pre-shave oil and home made aftershave balm and I told him what was in it and that I hoped it would help him out. Does any one have any suggestions for him?

 

[Ron Scott]

Use a sharp blade...4-5 uses tops. No carts! DEs only.
Pay extra attention to exfoliation and hydration...take 5 minutes or so
Skip a day between shaves to let the hairs grow straighter
Shave with the grain only and don't go for BBS
Oils may inhibit hydration. Use a quality soap or cream.
Use a quality non-alcohol aftershave.
Never pluck.

White guys with reddish and/or gray wiry beard types have similar issues. It's a process...

 

[Luc]

This might help: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/91337-A-nervous-black-male-seeking-a-solution

 

[Ron Scott]

Use a sharp blade...4-5 uses tops. No carts! DEs only.
Pay extra attention to exfoliation and hydration...take 5 minutes or so
Skip a day between shaves to let the hairs grow straighter
Shave with the grain only and don't go for BBS
Oils may inhibit hydration. Use a quality soap or cream.
Use a quality non-alcohol aftershave.
Never pluck.

White guys with reddish and/or gray wiry beard types have similar issues. It's a process...

One more thing:

Google it. There's a lot out there!