Why do men choose electric shavers over safety or cartridge razors? Are electric shavers better or worse for sensitive male skin?
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on Oct 29, 2011 -
46 answers
hairdressers/surgeons/creative others: I'm going to shave a shape on my head. What can I use to mark the borders of the shape on my hair/scalp to guide me?
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posted by mirileh
on Oct 23, 2010 -
11 answers
I've used the Mach 3 razor on my face for the longest time and I have been very happy with its performance. But Gillette's recent price increases are just not something I can absorb in my current economic situation. What are some good cheap alternatives that would be available in NYC-area stores?
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posted by jason's_planet
on Apr 18, 2010 -
31 answers
Before the sharp steel razor became generally available, what did most people shave with? Fire seems the best choice. Right?
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posted by penciltopper
on Nov 9, 2009 -
35 answers
As a lifelong manual shaver, I'm giving electric shaving a try. What should I expect?
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posted by spamguy
on Jul 15, 2009 -
41 answers
It takes weeks for bikini line hair to grow long enough to wax, so what do you do if you frequently are going to the beach or pool during the summer? What do you do between waxes? Also, how do you manage unsightly bumps?
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posted by metamush
on Jul 7, 2009 -
22 answers
I could use some shaving tips, with regards to two specific questions: (i) how to achieve a much closer facial shave; and (ii) tips, anecdotes, etc. on headshaving.
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posted by WCityMike
on Aug 15, 2007 -
28 answers
I'm a man looking for a better "shave". Have any of you guys ever used an epilator on your face?
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posted by redteam
on Mar 10, 2006 -
41 answers
I'd like to shave my head, but I'm kind of developing a bald spot, and I'm worried about hair retention. Can anyone show me convincing evidence that shaving my head won't contribute to hair loss?
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posted by pornucopia
on Sep 11, 2005 -
19 answers
I'm a 23-year-old guy who's never used a real razor to shave -- I've only ever used electrics. (Why? Because I'm a pussy and can't bear to think about cutting myself.) I've recently started to think that the electric shave is less than ideal, and that proper shaving would be a good life skill to have. Of course, it'd be a little awkward to ask Dad to show me how like everybody else, since I'm not thirteen and he's in another state. How can I teach myself to use a razor without causing myself grievous injury? What kind of razor gives me the smallest chance of cutting myself? Am I ridiculous for even asking about this?
posted by logovisual
on Jul 26, 2005 -
38 answers
[ShavingFilter] Although I shave every morning I always get a 5 o'clock shadow about 7 hours too early. Any tips?
posted by ralawrence
on Sep 30, 2004 -
17 answers