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8. Common Shaving Problems - Acne

8. Common Shaving Problems - Acne

From a localized patch to all-over pizza face, shaving is no easy task when you have acne. And needless to say, taking a sharp object to irritated skin can often make matters worse. The only way to cope is with extra special care.

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9. Common Shaving Problems - Uneven Hair Growth

9. Common Shaving Problems - Uneven Hair Growth

Not everyone is blessed with being able to grow a full forest on the face. Some guys, no matter how hard they try, can only get as far as patchy, irregular-looking facial hair. Testosterone levels and enzymes that trigger hair growth are one part of the equation. But before you go cry in a corner...

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10. Common Shaving Problems - Barber's Rash

10. Common Shaving Problems - Barber's Rash

Of all the redness and rashes that can come from taking a sharp piece of metal to the flesh, this one’s the worst. Dirty razors and towels are the culprits. Puss-filled bumps and abscesses can develop as a result of the facial hair follicle becoming infected with a strain of strep or staph.

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Common Shaving Problems - Top 10

Common Shaving Problems - Top 10

Shaving is one of those things in life that you’re expected to know how to do (like taking care of a baby or balancing your checking account). There’s no instruction booklet or summer college course. Judging by the number of men out there with botched facial hair styles and bumpy, razor-burned skin, there should be. But whether you’re a whiz with a razor or bungling beginner, every guy can use a refresher on shaving basics. Here is our list of everyday shaving slip-ups, and more importantly, how to repair them.

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What Men Don't Know About Shaving

What Men Don't Know About Shaving

According to Matt McMillen of WebMD, Basic shaving can be quick and easy. Just pick up a razor and drag it across your face until the stubble’s gone. A really good shave, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and know-how.

Even if you've been shaving for years, you might learn something, from dermatologists and a barber who’s been shaving men for decades, about what you need to do to get the best shave possible.

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Wise man says: The man who moves a mountain begins...

Wise man says: The man who moves a mountain begins...

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." - Confucius

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Barbasol Vintage Shaving Ad

Barbasol Vintage Shaving Ad

Barbasol Vintage Shaving Ad

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Made in England Razor Blades

Made in England Razor Blades

Opened a packet of Wilkinson razor blades last night. Not often you see Made in England on packages these days.

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Oster Hair Trimmer

Oster Hair Trimmer

Here's the business end of the new hair trimmer used here at JanesHardware.com.

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Vintage Shaving Photo

Vintage Shaving Photo

Here's a classic photo of a sharecropper shaving. Most likely from the Southern part of the United States.

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