So I've been seeing this girl recently, and after our first heavy makeout session she had a big rash on her chin from my chin stubble. It went away fairly quickly but still... And last week I tried shaving my face a couple of hours before she was going to come over so it would be smooth, I guess my hair grows at a reasonable pace though because the same thing appeared the next day. What can I do to stop it happening? I am thinking of leaving the chin hair a bit longer next time so it will be a bit smoother, but if that doesn't work I don't know how else I can stop it happening. Or is it something that will just go away with time as her skin gets used to it?
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 03:54
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Problem with chins
Her skin will become a bit tougher with time...she should moisturize well.
Try shaving twice...one stroke downward and one stroke upward, that way it will cut the hair flush to the skin.
Also if your hair is longer, it will help because she is getting a rash cuz your stubble is sharp.
Stop leading with your chin. Modify your technique of making out.
Yes, check your shaving technique. Wet shave instead of electric if you aren't. Google shaving technique, I'm sure there are many sites with the 'perfect' technique well described.
I'd be careful with Ducy's suggestion, it may work well, but it may also give you wicked razor burn if you shave against the grain. Try it on a day when you aren't going to see her first.
Been there, just be glad it's during the make out phase and not giving her oral....trust me, that kills the mood....Hard to do business when she's either laughing from the whisker tickle or being sliced from stubble, lol.
Actually guru, that depends, if done properly, no razor burn. Most people like to shave with like 10 strokes each...well they like to go over the same place excessively. If you shave wet, with a good razor, (aloe strip or a good shaving gel) you should be perfect.
Pubes are a different story. Since generally they dont all grow the same direction.
One stroke down, one stroke up. Rinse in cool water apply some after shave lotion. PAT dry to prevent irritation.
Everybody has a different face. Razor's and all sorts of techniques never helped me, but switching to a more expensive electric has worked wonders. It also cuts the hair of bits at a time, so they're much softer when there is stubble without sharp angles.
I use a sugar scrub in the shower before shaving and then apply some pre-electric shave lotion on. Afterwards I use some some aftershave balm and I rarely have harsh stubble or razor burn now. Took a few yrs to find a method and type of razor that worked for me.
I had many cheaper (<50) electric razors that prevented razor burn but didn't give a very close shave. Biting the bullet and getting an expensive one was one of the best investments I've made.
I think modifying the way your heads align should solve the issue, too. Try tilting your head to the side so your chin isn't rubbing against her.
Ok thanks for the suggestions. I've started tilting her head down a bit rather than up as she was doing and getting our noses and foreheads to touch instead, its helping a fair bit. She still gets a bit of a rash occasionally, but nowhere near as bad. I'm leaving my chin hair a bit longer so it isn't sharp as well, that also seems to help but again doesn't get rid of the problem.
[quote=Guru]I'd be careful with Ducy's suggestion, it may work well, but it may also give you wicked razor burn if you shave against the grain. Try it on a day when you aren't going to see her first[/quote]
Odd. I always shave against the grain, otherwise it doesn't really shave properly and leaves heaps of hairs. Can make my face a little bit red but it doesn't last longer than a few hours.
Well you will always get red puffyness around the lips unless you have a "perfect" make out. (where you get no saliva anywhere on the lips)
But if it is still stubble burn, then try adding a conditioner to your "beard" to soften hair even more