SHAVE-UCATION | Your Guide to Smarter, Healthier Shaving

Shave Your Way to Healthier Looking Skin

For many men, the day starts with a shave. Whether you're using a razor or an electric shaver, one thing is certain: facial hair has to go! But have you ever considered that shaving involves removing hair from almost half of your face daily? That’s a significant impact on your skin!

Given the importance of this routine, it's important to know the proper shaving techniques to avoid common issues like razor burn, redness, skin darkening...

September 12, 2024 by Craig the Barber

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How To Stop Ingrown Hairs From Coming Back

Have you ever dealt with the frustration of an ingrown hair reappearing in the same spot weeks after you thought you had dealt with it? This recurring issue is often the result of how you're handling the ingrown hair—specifically, if you're pulling it out completely. Let's ding into why this happens and how to manage it more effectively.

January 15, 2024 by Craig the Barber

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Craig the Barber Tweet about not using the ingredient alcohol on the skin.

Alcohol as a drink. But, definitely not on your face.

Did you know that hikers apply rubbing alcohol to their feet and guitar players to their fingers, to harden their skin? What a great idea if it makes hiking and guitar playing easier!

I’m not convinced; however, that the benefits have the same value when applied to the face. Sure, as a last resort it can disinfect a cut, but there are so many less painful options… right?

Effects of alcohol on the face can include:

Painful burning
Darkened skin

November 25, 2022 by Craig the Barber

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How To Treat Ingrown Hairs For Good!

Chances are that if you shave you have experienced an ingrown hair. Men and women alike suffer from them and we all know they are not fun, not to mention unsightly AND painful. I've seen men in my chair who are afraid to shave for fear of the ingrowns! Today that worrying STOPS… Because I've got the ultimate guide to ingrown hairs for you: what are ingrown hairs, why we get them and most importantly, how to treat and prevent them from coming back.

Ingrown hairs are the result of the hair growing back into the skin. Why do so many men (and women) suffer with this?

Let me help shed some light on this. But first, I need to establish that knowing the correct way to shave is the #1 step to reducing ingrown hairs.

So let's begin.

Two things you MUST stop doing!

October 09, 2017 by Craig the Barber

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