The Army is preparing to roll out a new policy that could lead to soldiers diagnosed with a chronic skin condition that causes painful razor bumps and scarring to be kicked out of the service -- an issue that disproportionately affects Black men.
I’m white AF and this happens to me. It sucks. Of course my beard hair is the shape of black hair and the texture of hog bristles so it’s not really surprising.
Best thing I’ve done for it is to use a single blade (safety razor) and shave exclusively in the shower. The steam opens your pours and helps reduce irritation.
Also, shaving “with” the grain. Which is easier said then done since it kinda goes every direction.
But the biggest difference has been shaving in the shower. My skin goes crazy otherwise.
I have a full beard so I avoid shaving most of it. I’m so hairy that I have to shave most of my neck and my upper cheeks though otherwise I’d look like a Yeti. Seriously, some hairs are nearly to my eyes.
My genes are apparently just pure European (almost a flat mix from Ireland to Ukraine). But my hair is extremely curly even on my head. My friends use to say I had a “jew-fro” but I’m not Jewish from what a DNA test said.
I’m white AF and this happens to me. It sucks. Of course my beard hair is the shape of black hair and the texture of hog bristles so it’s not really surprising.
Best thing I’ve done for it is to use a single blade (safety razor) and shave exclusively in the shower. The steam opens your pours and helps reduce irritation.
Also, shaving “with” the grain. Which is easier said then done since it kinda goes every direction.
But the biggest difference has been shaving in the shower. My skin goes crazy otherwise.
I have a full beard so I avoid shaving most of it. I’m so hairy that I have to shave most of my neck and my upper cheeks though otherwise I’d look like a Yeti. Seriously, some hairs are nearly to my eyes.
My genes are apparently just pure European (almost a flat mix from Ireland to Ukraine). But my hair is extremely curly even on my head. My friends use to say I had a “jew-fro” but I’m not Jewish from what a DNA test said.
Shaving in the shower is godsent advice
It really was a game changer. A hot towel can help in a pinch. But it’s definitely the continuous hot steam that really helps.
Irish / Celtic population is known for being curly too
Must be it. My wife’s east asian with super straight hair. Our daughter was born with a full head of curly hair. It must be very dominant.