A cosmetic question
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Good luck! Wash regularly, but keep the beard hydrated. The itch for me comes from dry beard hair. Post some progress pics!
@scooke here we go -> https://photos.luckow.org/share/cT9eoZ0U7NQ7g_qRutoSF3iP6eKRObYiAxxI3pqmseOFP-jQsH0aU6S6nb1TnljYVLs
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I like to grow my beard a bit during the winter, and like others have said, hydration and cleanliness. When you get tired of it though, get a Henson razor (hensonshaving d0tt c0m). I can attest that the company claims are 100% dead-on accurate. Got mine as a Christmas gift and the shaving experience went from having regular razor cuts/burns to almost none. It makes shitty blades cut like premium ones. Love the damn thing.
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I like to grow my beard a bit during the winter, and like others have said, hydration and cleanliness. When you get tired of it though, get a Henson razor (hensonshaving d0tt c0m). I can attest that the company claims are 100% dead-on accurate. Got mine as a Christmas gift and the shaving experience went from having regular razor cuts/burns to almost none. It makes shitty blades cut like premium ones. Love the damn thing.
@humptydumpty said in A cosmetic question:
Henson razor (hensonshaving d0tt c0m)
They look good, and reminded me of this article which I happened to read recently (even though I don't currently ever have a clean shave and so I just use a little electric clippers to trim - after many years of just using a small pair of scissors I lost the ones that were just right - which were actually a pair of disposable hospital scissors used for cutting bandages etc which my friend stole when she had a broken leg)
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My top choices that I use myself every day:
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@humptydumpty said in A cosmetic question:
Henson razor (hensonshaving d0tt c0m)
They look good, and reminded me of this article which I happened to read recently (even though I don't currently ever have a clean shave and so I just use a little electric clippers to trim - after many years of just using a small pair of scissors I lost the ones that were just right - which were actually a pair of disposable hospital scissors used for cutting bandages etc which my friend stole when she had a broken leg)
@jdaviescoates I grew up watching my grandpa use a straight razor. I wouldn't dare to use one myself. It's the most eco-friendly, but it's not for noobs. Not only do you have to learn how to use it (steady hands, right angle, etc.), you also have to keep it wicked sharp so there's maintenance involved which also has it's own learning curve. I went the double-edge safety razor route and switched razor brands over the years before settling on the Bic ones (made in Greece). I get at least 3 shaves per blade if left to grow or +7 shaves if used daily. Oh, the best part is being able to shave against the grain without irritation. Women LOVE a baby butt smooth face
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@jdaviescoates I grew up watching my grandpa use a straight razor. I wouldn't dare to use one myself. It's the most eco-friendly, but it's not for noobs. Not only do you have to learn how to use it (steady hands, right angle, etc.), you also have to keep it wicked sharp so there's maintenance involved which also has it's own learning curve. I went the double-edge safety razor route and switched razor brands over the years before settling on the Bic ones (made in Greece). I get at least 3 shaves per blade if left to grow or +7 shaves if used daily. Oh, the best part is being able to shave against the grain without irritation. Women LOVE a baby butt smooth face
@humptydumpty
Must agree. I also use a double-sided razor but in as a knife like this:
and must say, no 3-4-5 Tri-Quad-Penta Super Extreme Skin Glide Care FooBaar Mach 5 Razor from Brand "I don't have beard but shave perfectly" in the ads is as skin friendly as a clean cut from a fresh razor blade. -
@humptydumpty
Must agree. I also use a double-sided razor but in as a knife like this:
and must say, no 3-4-5 Tri-Quad-Penta Super Extreme Skin Glide Care FooBaar Mach 5 Razor from Brand "I don't have beard but shave perfectly" in the ads is as skin friendly as a clean cut from a fresh razor blade.@BrutalBirdie I get great lather with Barrister & Mann shaving soaps. My favorite is Seville. I've had to dump many products after looking them up using the Yuka app.
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@BrutalBirdie I get great lather with Barrister & Mann shaving soaps. My favorite is Seville. I've had to dump many products after looking them up using the Yuka app.
@humptydumpty thanks that looks like a useful app. I wish https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ had an app. I should write to them and let them know. I think there are apps that would be similar but they they are the OGs (been doing this stuff since the 80s) have most of the best and up to date research (and are themselves a multi stakeholder co-op which I like too)
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@humptydumpty thanks that looks like a useful app. I wish https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ had an app. I should write to them and let them know. I think there are apps that would be similar but they they are the OGs (been doing this stuff since the 80s) have most of the best and up to date research (and are themselves a multi stakeholder co-op which I like too)
@jdaviescoates I didn't even know there were such apps until recently. It's such an eye opener to see the amount of
in daily products. If I read the details section of each product scan, it mentions xx chemical is banned or has a limit or a warning in the EU, but is allowed in the US with no restrictions! WTF! 
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@jdaviescoates I didn't even know there were such apps until recently. It's such an eye opener to see the amount of
in daily products. If I read the details section of each product scan, it mentions xx chemical is banned or has a limit or a warning in the EU, but is allowed in the US with no restrictions! WTF! Can't wait for RFK to get confirmed!@humptydumpty said in A cosmetic question:
Can't wait for RFK to get confirmed!
I hope that's a joke!
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@humptydumpty said in A cosmetic question:
Can't wait for RFK to get confirmed!
I hope that's a joke!
@jdaviescoates Why would it be a joke?
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Please lets not swing from a beard beauty topic into a political one
