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Why electric OP?
I find they leave my skin dry.
I'd choose 'wet' and a supermarket brand as Gillette are expensive.
I only use a disposable blade once before binning it.
Gillette Gel are good as they help with the burn. Make sure the water is hot as it will help reduce the rash. |
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By *isaB45 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Why electric OP?
I find they leave my skin dry.
I'd choose 'wet' and a supermarket brand as Gillette are expensive.
I only use a disposable blade once before binning it.
Gillette Gel are good as they help with the burn. Make sure the water is hot as it will help reduce the rash."
He will likely cut the top off of a lot of spots, bleed everywhere, and end up wearing half a loo roll on his face |
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"Why electric OP?
I find they leave my skin dry.
I'd choose 'wet' and a supermarket brand as Gillette are expensive.
I only use a disposable blade once before binning it.
Gillette Gel are good as they help with the burn. Make sure the water is hot as it will help reduce the rash.
He will likely cut the top off of a lot of spots, bleed everywhere, and end up wearing half a loo roll on his face "
Poor lad I bet he can't wait to grow out of them |
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Trial an error but obviously due to cost try a £3.50 razor with a few blades first.
If it's bad, electric is the next step and I can't help there at all sorry.
I did use to use King Shave Oil (tiny bottle) if that helps. |
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I could never get on with a wet shave. Partly due to irritation & the amount of faffing around it takes.
In terms of electric shavers, I've always liked the Panasonic range. They also do a wet/dry one so gives your son change to experiment a bit too. |
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Personally I have wet shaved most of my life. Including when I first started, though I was not too spotty...
I find it just does a better job, though with those first few years getting a cat to lick your face is probably all that's required!
Electric shavers seem to either hurt me, make my skin dry, or do a rubbish job. |
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"I could never get on with a wet shave. Partly due to irritation & the amount of faffing around it takes.
In terms of electric shavers, I've always liked the Panasonic range. They also do a wet/dry one so gives your son change to experiment a bit too. "
I've never used an electric wet/dry but this could be such a good option. |
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over a year ago
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Plenty of pre shave oils, and make sure that when he's lathering the cream on its thick on, the thicker the better. If he's going wet shave. It might actually help his skin if the spots get lanced and cleaned at the same time which a blade will do.
Spot wise, what really helped me is when I went to sleep I'd put a fresh towel on my pillow.
But as said before, it's experimentation, whatever works best for your son.
I might actually not be the best person to speak to though, I've not shaved in 3-4 years now. |
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You can get small battery operated shavers in a starter pack from wilkinson sword. They have a small electrical shaver at one end and a blade at the other. Would be a good way to try options out and not too expensive. As others have said either hot water or even better is to shower first and then the pores are open and it makes it a gentler experience. |
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"Plenty of pre shave oils, and make sure that when he's lathering the cream on its thick on, the thicker the better. If he's going wet shave. It might actually help his skin if the spots get lanced and cleaned at the same time which a blade will do.
Spot wise, what really helped me is when I went to sleep I'd put a fresh towel on my pillow.
But as said before, it's experimentation, whatever works best for your son.
I might actually not be the best person to speak to though, I've not shaved in 3-4 years now. "
Oh and make sure you use moisturising balm afterwards, like it just leaves the skin feeling and looking better.
And preferably shave right after a hot shower, the hairs soften and it clears away any bacteria. And keep the shaving brush clean, like thorough wash right after he uses it.
And shave with the grain, not against it, otherwise your son will start getting ingrown hairs on the go as well and they're a nightmare. |
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"This has been useful, thanks. My 12 yo son shaved for the first time 2 weeks ago, I didn't know about the really hot water.
It's hard being a mum and trying to be a dad too!"
Took me years how to do a 'bobble' or 'pony tail' only for my Daughter to go and have her hair cut. Thankfully I never have to go through that again. |
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Wet shave.
Gillette Mach 3, Gillette sensitive gel, hot shower or bath 1st leaves skin soft and easy to shave, red hot water in sink and just go for it, don't worry about spots, it actually massively improved my skin when I started as a 13 year old.
Always use after shave. Painful on bleeding spots but will help seal then and disappear |
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"Plenty of pre shave oils, and make sure that when he's lathering the cream on its thick on, the thicker the better. If he's going wet shave. It might actually help his skin if the spots get lanced and cleaned at the same time which a blade will do.
Spot wise, what really helped me is when I went to sleep I'd put a fresh towel on my pillow.
But as said before, it's experimentation, whatever works best for your son.
I might actually not be the best person to speak to though, I've not shaved in 3-4 years now.
Oh and make sure you use moisturising balm afterwards, like it just leaves the skin feeling and looking better.
And preferably shave right after a hot shower, the hairs soften and it clears away any bacteria. And keep the shaving brush clean, like thorough wash right after he uses it.
And shave with the grain, not against it, otherwise your son will start getting ingrown hairs on the go as well and they're a nightmare.
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If not a shower, do it "barber" style and prepare for the shave by holding a hot flannel on the stubble.
+1 on the direction, especially I found, on the neck. |
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Shave after a shower or after washing your face in good hot water to soften the bristles. Use an antibacterial shaving soap/cream/oil. King of shaves do a good one. If spots are a problem then single use is best.
Oh and remind him to moisture afterwards.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wet, using wilkinson sword (4 blades cant remember name) and sensitive shaving gel.
However when I was on basic training we were told we had to use shaving soap, brush and bic razors. They were horrid! |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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Have a look at diet. I found pork and cheese caused a fair few acne probs that were sorted out once I cut back eating them.
I use Bulldog shaving products (both their shave gel and moisturiser are brilliant), though I do use a more expensive aftershave balm. Shaving with the grain avoids rashes. |
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"This has been useful, thanks. My 12 yo son shaved for the first time 2 weeks ago, I didn't know about the really hot water.
It's hard being a mum and trying to be a dad too!"
Shower first, the water softens the skin and hair and stops the blade juddering causing cuts. Don't press on hard it isn't necessary. Use soap and water to clean spotty areas before shaving and try a moisturiser after to avoid razor burn. Keep the razor clean to avoid transferring bacteria into the pores. Warm to hot water helps to soften the skin more than cold water because the facial muscles contract tightening the skin when they get cold.
My 2 pennerth! Hope it helps. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have both. Electric is easy and quick but doesn't get as close. The Philips ones seem the best and have gel but that can be a hassle to keep replacing, like electric toothbrush heads.
For really close, I have a Gillette Fusion and a Venus. Both have five blades but the Venus also has a swivel head. |
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By *omaMan
over a year ago
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"Definitely a wet shave would be best for a young man's skin."
Wet shave all the way but I personally wouldn't recommend the cheap end of the razor market . . those disposable ones are like using a broken bottle. . . He'll have a face like a butcher's table. . try him with a good blade first. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My 15 year old uses a battery operated shaver, it's very gentle and seems to do the job. Bless him he only needs to do it once a fortnight at the moment. Awwwwww "
Wish I could get away with once a fortnight.
Wow your legs are amazing, think I said that to you before. |
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Wet shave, Gillette gel, the best razor you can get (Try one of the multiple blade Gillette ones) really hot water. Don't worry about the spots, his face will get used to it. If you can afford it make sure he replaces the blade weekly.
Good luck, god I hated being that age!x |
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I have a Braun wet/dry s3 electric cordless razor which I would heartily recommend but it was pretty expensive,as the name suggests it can be used with shave foam and water or just dry and both methods work fine.
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