Shaving shouldn't be feared

For many ethnic men and women, a condition called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) can be hard to deal with. It’s when you get ingrown hairs after shaving too close with a razor. As a solution, some men just grow out their beards while women result to heavy makeup. PFB is a “splinter” reaction in the skin. This condition is caused because ethnic hair is coarse and usually grows curly. When shaved too closed the hair is cut below the skin and instead of growing straight out of the hair follicle, the curly hair begins to coil and grow into neighboring skin. The skin reacts to the invading hair by becoming irritated and bumpy, which results in dark spots and skin discoloration. For women, the areas that may be affected by PFB are the bikini line, stomach area and armpits.

Treatment: AM – follow the Steps below:

1. Wash Face
2. Apply Shaving Relief Oil to shave area (Art of Shaving, Nieva, Zirh,etc)
3. Apply Shaving Gel to shave area

• ALWAYS shave in a downward direction, using light pressure.
• NEVER use up and down strokes.
• Replace shave cartridge after 3-4 shaves.
• Shave EVERYDAY at the same time to catch hair before the hair repenetration process starts:

4. Rinse shaved area with cool water, and re-apply Shaving Relief Oil for all day moisturizing.

PM

1. Wash Face
2. Apply Shaving Bump Astringent to shave areas
3. Apply Shaving Bump Treatment on top of Shaving Bump Astringent on shave areas
4. Leave on overnight
5. Reduce frequency of Treatment products based on tolerance and shaving bumps severity.

When condition improves decrease frequency to every other night or as needed

Bumps on the back of the Neck : We all want to look good and that cool hair style with the close shave and fade at the back of the neck would really look nice, right? Not if it causes acne keloidalis - infections at the back of the neck around the hair follicles, which result in scarring, skin thickening, skin discoloration and hair loss. Skin irritation from shave hair cuts, not dirty clippers are the main culprit of this condition. A tight cap, certain products or profuse brushing can start the condition. Acne keloidalis hurts, itches and bleeds and it makes skin uncomfortable and unattractive.

Acne keloidalis doesn't happen overnight. It is the result of constant irritation, scratching or rubbing and the first sign is tiny acne-like lesions. Not all irritations will result in acne keloidalis. To stop acne keloidalis from forming, the skin must not be irritated any longer. Consider getting a gentler haircut or stop using the irritating product. The treatment depends on the stage of the infection and scar formation.

Treatment: AM – follow the Steps below:

1. Wash affected area on the Back of the Neck
2. Apply Shaving Relief Oil to shave area
3. Shave using the same technique described for face, as needed

PM - Apply treatment products 1 hour before bed time

1. Wash affected area on the Back of the Neck
2. Apply Shaving Bump Astringent to shave areas
3. Apply Shaving Bump Treatment on top of Shaving Bump Astringent on shave areas
4. Leave on overnight
5. When condition improves , decrease frequency to every other night or as needed.

Some grooming lines to try:
The Lucky Tiger Premium Men’s Grooming Line
The Art of Shaving
TheMetroMan.com
http://egentlemen.com/
Origins
Every Man Jack Beginner's Luck Kit
http://www.groominglounge.com/shave.html