I find nowadays more and more younger men are not shaving on a daily basis, instead electing to allow their facial hair grow and then to groom it
I must say a beard does makes a man look more attractive and generates a higher level of trust and respect
I just started using a Norelco SenoTouch and like it except for irritation on my neck. I didn't think I had sensitive skin as I have never had a irritation problem using a razor and shaving gel.
Anyone else have this problem? It doesn't bother my face, just my lower neck near my chest. They have a 45 day guarantee but I enjoy the convenience of the electric shaver.
Thanks!
Until sometime past 1910 or so, it was perfectly acceptable and common for American men to have beards. Sometime after that it became unacceptable and men were supposed to have their faces shaved at all times so closely that they resembled a woman's face. That actually forced some men to shave twice daily.
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But I don't know why having a beard was unacceptable for so many years and how the burden of shaving was forced upon all men, including those of us for whom shaving is impractical. Perhaps a google search could find articles on the history of shaving.
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Two thoughts occur to me.
1) Do you shave before or after you bathe? Try both...and, remember there's nothing that says you have to do your entire face at one time. I often shave my neck before, and my face after.
2) How long have you been using it? Especially for someone who hasn't used an electric before, the adjustment period can be up to a month, as your skin adjusts, and your technique improves.
Also, a hint. How many times are you passing over an area? The ideal is to shave it in 1 or 2 passes. More *may* result in a slightly closer shave, but will increase your irritation exponentially.
Men's styles changed significantly in the early 20th century, primarily due to the influence of the world wars.
Yes, I'm serious.
I collect watches. Prior to the world wars, it was manly to have a big pocket watch. The wristlet (wristwatch) was a trinket for women. But, they served a function, and actually functioned better than a pocketwatch, when used in what is today considered modern warfare.
Upon returning home, the wristlet, worn by so many manly veterans, was adopted as a very manly accessory.
Similarly, the demise of the beard. It is difficult to seal a gas mask around facial hair. So, beards were shaved, quite literally, for safety's sake. Being baby smooth was an issue of survival. And, consequently, the fashion of wearing a beard became old fashioned, and undesirable.
That's progress fer'ya.
Before I stopped shaving, I was using a Norelco. One or two passes did not do the job; it took almost countless passes.
Different folks, different strokes. I must be on the opposite end of the scale. Norelco shaves me exceedingly well.
Each one of us has to find that perfect match...that's what that 45 day trial period is for.
But, no matter what you use, you shouldn't be using it to "sand" off your beard. The idea is for it to cut the hairs, not grind them away.
I'm not entirely happy with my Conair barber clipper though. It's very heavy and requires frequent adjustment for it to work properly. WalMart has a bewildering variety of clippers and I have no idea which to buy. Does anyone have suggestions?
Wahl makes good ones. Their balding clipper is amazing. Or, if you have a little more to spend, Oster is amazing. I have the classic 76, and there is basically none better. But the 76 is definitely heavy.