Razor bumps even with Andis?

[Balla]

I used magic shave and it was good at first, but it wasn’t working, left it on for a while then it worked, did it another time, broke my skin out so fukkin bad for days, never again!!

 

[Dr. Acula]

I’ve never had a issue with razor bumps & andis before. I just changed my blade, cleaned the inside down real good, oiled everything up and I’ve noticed I’m getting razor bumps like crazy

did I adjust something wrong or put something back together wrong? I hate having the crunch bar neck

Are you still trying to get a really close shave? What angle are you holding the blades at? I got andis for the same reason and I would nick my face by holding the blades almost perpendicular to my face resulting in scratching and irritation. At a certain point, if you're still trying to get a close shave and cutting too close, you'll have to give that up if your skin is too sensitive. Don't zero-gap the blades either and just accept you're not going to get an extremely close shave. Also don't hold the clippers at too high an angle. Try to keep the same angle a barber does which is usually like 30 degrees or so.

Also Tend Skin is the best aftershave I've used and helps a lot. Don't use it just right after the shave but also at least a day following to minimize chances of ingrown hairs.

 

[Swaggatron]

Get a safety razor...started 2 years ago and has not had Nestle Crunch face since :BrutusAhh:

 

[Dr. Acula]

Adjust your blade the correct way and use a bump treatment if your having issues.
Both can be found on amazon.

Yeah if you have to zero-gap though sounds like OP should avoid it, get this. I tried using the "mirror method" to zero-gap them and it felt off. This on the money tool is legit and gets it just right.

 

[Badda_Bing]

You get used to the odor which dissipates after a couple minutes, and if it doesn't remove ALL the hair evenly, you didn't follow the directions and used the wrong strength......

Ah hell no, that will have you looking like Charlamagne's old leathery raggedy ass

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

Sounds like you not cleaning your skin properly before and after using them. I switched over to Andi's last year after using razors for years but kept my cleaning habits from razor use, I have no issues with bumps ever bruh. Soap and water about 10 minutes before and alcohol immediately after... The take a shower and wash ya face again.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Ah hell no, that will have you looking like Charlamagne's old leathery raggedy ass

No, it won't.

My face is smooth like Gary Coleman.

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[That1guy]

Understand the source of the problem... the hair and the skin.

For those with curly hair, razor bumps happen when the hair either curls back into the skin OR the hair is unable to get through the skin and thus curls underneath, either of these cause the 'razor bumps'. This is why it takes 24-48 hours before you start to see and feel the razor bumps as the hair needs time to grow.

If you already have razor bumps, you need to get the hair from out of the skin. Get some GOOD high quality tweezers, a bright light, some paper towels and some witch hazel/alcohol/tend skin (any of them). Hopefully you have a cool significant other that will help you out as it can be difficult to see the hair to pick out.

I found tend skin to be the best for if you already have razor bumps, no bump stopper 2 also is good. Once you have had a few days and things are clearing up then you can start to find a process that works for you.

Exfoliate. Clean. Prep. Shave. Aftercare.

Exfoliate.
I do this in the shower. Get all that dead skin gone, this will make it easier for a proper shave AND easier for the hair to come through and thus less razor bumps. Go to Amazon and search 'exfoliate razor bumps' there is plenty of options.

Clean.
Get a good facewash, use it. Again go to amazon, search 'razor bump face wash' you want something that is not harsh (sensative skin) and wont dry out your skin.

You can also get an exfoliating facewash for a two-in-one.

Prep.
Take a hot shower. The heat will open the pores making it easier for the hair to free itself.

Once out of the shower I get a towel as hot as I can stand and wrap it around my face while I get the shaving ready.

Shave.
The razor you chose is going to make or break your situation here. Normal multi blade cartridges (mach 3, fusion, etc) are not for black people. Multi blade razors lift the hair so that it is able to CUT BELOW THE HAIR LINE, this is setting you up

Spend some money and buy a Double edge safety razor. It uses a single sharp blade to cut the hair, once you get the technique down your face will be smooth. If you haven't used one, watch a few youtube videos BEFORE shaving with one, it's not that hard or scary, just remember not to apply pressure, let the razor do the work.

There are also bump fighter razors, which are probably fine, they have a guard on them so they don't shave as close, but the DE razor is going to be cheaper in the long run as a good DE handle is $20-$150 (they go up a lot more than that) and the blades are about $0.13 each AND you get a few shaves per blade. I like the personna comfort coated.

I go a bit overboard with the next parts but this has worked for me:
Apply secret shave oil (or any other shave oil). Then apply Cremo cooling shave cream.

Shave WITH the grain of your hair and face. I do once pass, just know the more passes you do, the higher the chances of razor irritation and razor bumps. Water rinse.

Then take some witch hazel from the fridge and apply. This makes the witch hazel cold which will close up the pores now that you are done.

Apply moisturizer of some sort (that wont clog your pores). Bevel, magic shave, Nivea, Neutrogena all have one. You can search mens face moisturizer. You want your skin soft enough that the hair can come through as it should.

I will apply either Tend Skin and/or bump stopper 2 as needed or nightly there after.

There you have it, I probably over do it... but all it takes is one or two good Crunch razor neck sessions and you will do whatever it takes to do it right going forward.

If in a rush or you don't care about a close shave, an electric will work without all the above steps, just make sure that you use a sanitizing spray or some alcohol on the clippers every once in a while.

TL;dr
If you have thick and/or curly hair, it's going to take more than some water and a 5+ cartridge razor.

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[Rell Lauren]

You're going against the grain. I only use Andis because my face is too sensitive for a razor and have never had this issue.