I have trouble when it comes to shaving my face.  I can shave with the grain and against everywhere except for right above my lip/under my nose, and that is the hair I despise most, I really don't want a mustache, or to look like I have one by noon.  When I shave against the grain, it pulls on the hair and skin hard, and it causes bleeding from where the folicles are.  Does anyone have any good answers to my shaving problem?
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Use a triple bladed razor and don't put so much pressure on the skin with the razor (don't push down).\n\nMaybe use a shaving gel instead of a cream.  the gel has more lubricant.\n\ngood luck
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WHAT EVER YOU DO, DON'T USE VEET, IT WILL BURN THE HELL OUT OF YOU. BUY A NORMAL ELECTRIC SHAVER AND USE THAT, FLIP THE BEARD TRIMMER UP AND OFF YOU GO. IT ALSO GETS THE HAIR AROUND YOUR ANUS OFF QUITE NICELY!
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You said it yourself, Aron - "I don't really like it."\n\nSuit yourself. It's your body, your hair, and your comfort.\n\nMe, I can go either way. I had a lover years ago who had extremely little body hair. He was lovely.\n\nMy second ex-husband and my current b/f have more body hair, maybe not as much as you. I like that fine, also.\n\nI agree that this says NOTHING about your sexuality. It simply is not relevant. It's about your own comfort and hygiene.\n\nDon't worry about it too much, though. I'm sure that you are fine the way that you are.\n\nThat's my 2 cents.\n\nP.S. What I don't really care for are mustaches and beards. Just my own preference. I wouldn't dump a man over it, but I might try to talk him out of it.\n\nI agree with the previous poster who advised trimming instead of shaving.
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Shave carefully\n\nShaving is a common and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair. But shaving can cause skin irritations, especially if your skin is thin, dry or very sensitive. For a smooth shave:\n\nPress a warm wash cloth on your skin before shaving to soften the hair. Or shave after a warm bath or shower. \nDon't shave dry skin, which can cause razor burn. Apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving to protect and lubricate your skin. \nUse a clean, sharp razor. If using an electric razor, don't use the closest setting, which can irritate the skin. \nShave in the direction of hair growth, not against it. \nRinse your skin afterwards with warm water. \nIf irritation does occur, apply a lotion that doesn't contain ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Though alcohol and alcohol-based products may feel cooling, they don't really soothe irritated skin because the alcohol evaporates rapidly from the skin.
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Why don't you try Pulsed Light (this is not a laser) Yeh! it seems expensive but look at how much money you would save in the long run with shaving products etc. not to mention the discomfort of your problem. Either that or grow a beard.
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it's better you have a hot shower before you shave, that will help you pores open..or use hot towels to wrap your face for a couple of minutes.....make sure u do not over use your blades...in your case after a few shaves you need to change the blade....and you need styptic pen...a white stick that help stop the bleeding for minor cuts...if all else fail you need to use an electric shaver!!
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It's always good to not have too much facial hair, may it be for men OR women :P People simply look more 'cleaner' and thus BETTER,without hair on their faces (this is indefinitely true for umm women but waiiit we ARE talking about men here so..). Personally, I think MOUSTACHES are worse than beards.. for some reason, I find men with moustache to be the ultimate nightmare (I got stuck in a lift with a man with a moustache a couple of days ago... traumatised the hell out of me). Clean-shaven men are sexier. All that so-called 'raw appeal' when it comes to men with facial hair is bull**** to me.. raw appeal oozes from a mans character and skin.. not hair, for gods sake.
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Don't feel bad girl, alot of us have hair on our butts! If you shave it, it will just come back thicker. My guy has never seemed to mind. Don't worry about it! When you get hair on your face or in your ears, then you can worry!
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I had a friend who had it done on her underarms.  It works for a time but it eventually grows back on most people within like 3 years.  As for your chin have you asked a dermatologist?  Maybe there's another treatment to actually remove the hair follicles since they're giving so much trouble.
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I like guys with a smooth face...it makes you look younger.  A little stubble can be kinda sexy, but I hate kissing you then.  It scratches my face and rubs my skin raw.  besides...we have to shave for you...unless you think us gals should start letting our leg hair and pubs grow out!
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Could be an allergic reaction (you can have a histamine reaction to the blade touching the skin).  Google "shaving allergy"
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Sensitive skin shaving lotion and make sure you shave with the grain, never against. In other words, always handle down.
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It's a genetic trait.  I'm over 1/4 Cherokee, & I go roughly 5 days between shaves.  My uncle, who is over 1/2 Cherokee, takes months to grow a pencil-thin mustache.  My late grandfather, a full-blood, would have probably needed a year to grow one, if he grew facial hair at all.  Unfortunately, he died before I was born, so I'm guessing, but my mom can hardly remember him ever shaving.\n\nOh, as for mrcab13, lighten up!  Yes, there are differences between races besides skin color, & noticing or asking about such differences doesn't make a person a racist.  How else can we learn about one another?  Too many people of limited intellect throw around the racist label indiscrimantly, lumping in nice people like this who are curious with people who are actually racist.  Growth of facial hair is a genetic trait, as are many other features.  This was a reasonable question, & deserved a reasonable answer, which you didn't give.
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Showering 3 times a day? Why in the world would you do that? Don't shave, that could make things worse. Get medical assistance asap.
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You r just 14 and i wonder whats the hurry all about. u started shaving at 11? Your hair roots must be highly provoked and u are definitely gonna get thick hair growth and black damaged skin now. \n\nAnd if u wanna stick to shaving, then follow this.\n\n1) First thing in the morning is not the best time to shave. Your skin will be puffy, making it difficult to get to the bottom of the hair shaft you seek to remove.\n2) Don’t ever shave dry hair. Take your shower or bath before you shave, giving the hair time to become engorged with water and thus an easier target to shave.\n3) For a close shave, scrub your skin with an abrasive sponge to remove dead skin around the hair shaft.\n4) Try using hair conditioner instead of shaving cream; it’ll leave your skin very soft.\n5) Change the razor blade after every third shave to reduce friction. You don’t want to irritate your skin more than necessary.\n6) Shave your underarms after you’ve done your body hair. This will allow more time for your underarm hair to become prepared for a close shave. Move the razor in the same \ndirection as the hair growth.\n8) Use as little pressure as possible on your razor. Use a razor with a hefty handle instead of pressing hard.\n9) Always apply a moisturizer after shaving to prevent flaky skin.\n\nIf all this does not work, go to a doctor , i mean a dermetologist immediately
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Shaving against the grain is shaving up instead of down. The facial hair grows down so sometimes you will miss and the only way to get at it is to shave up. If you are having an irritation under your bottom lip that is normal especially if you just starting shaving. The skin needs time to toughen up and it will. Just give it time. If you are shaving with a blade be sure to use plenty of shaving cream. Switch to shaving cream with aloe. Try an electric razor. There are pre-electric lotions out there that are quite good.
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It is all a personal choice issue.  I think mostly it is one of those things everyone should try and find out for themselves.  As a guy the fur in the mouth hasn't ever bothered me but I know some guys get freaked out by it.  I also try to keep my area shaved because I know some women freak out about it also.  I've also known some women who have found that shaving allows for more sexual stimulation of the area and that they experience a lot more sensation down there when there is no hair in the way.  Regardless I still say go with what makes you feel best about you.