Even though the cutters are covered by a protective foil or comb, they can still cause irritation, pain and even tiny cuts. The fact that some of them get hot during prolonged use doesn't help either (you can solve that by regularly lubricating your shaver).
Protects skin from nicks and cuts – When using an electric razor to dry shave, the razor creates a barrier between the skin and the blade, making it less likely that nicks and cuts will occur.
Electric shavers can be painful on longer hair, and they don't give anywhere near as close a shave. Often, you have to go over one patch of hair multiple times, and you'll still look like you have 5:00 shadow. They also are more prone to making small nicks on your skin, leading to razor bumps and acne.
If skin gets caught between the blades it can be cut, yes- usually happens around the ears. If the blade gets too hot it can burn you. If the blade is dull it can pull hair and irritate skin. The guards can pop off and leave a bald spot, too. Practice.
Hold the shaver at a right angle (90°) to your skin and shave against the direction of beard growth. Also, remember not to shave the same areas repeatedly to reduce the risk of skin irritation. Keep the pressure even to get the best possible shave. You don't have to press as hard as you would with a manual razor.
Make sure the blade is sharp; dull blades will tug at your skin and acne. Shave with the grain. Shaving in the direction your hair grows will help prevent ingrown hairs that could contribute to acne and skin irritation, which in turn make it harder to shave without cutting yourself. When you shave, do it lightly.
- Electric shavers rarely give as close a shave as regular razors, so if you're looking for a truly smooth shave, you might want to stick to the classics. You'll also probably have to shave a lot more regularly to keep the stubble at bay if you're going electric.
A Philips electric shaver is designed to be kind to your skin but, as with any shaving method, cuts or abrasions can happen from time to time. This risk can be minimized by adapting your shaving technique and ensuring your shaver is assembled correctly.
Be careful around small skin tags or fine folds of skin, though. Having the cutter teeth stick beyond the slope will cause the cutter's back-and-forth motion to cut the skin. This is the most common reason that blades will cut the skin, some others are that the points of the teeth may be too sharp.
Another downside of using an electric razor is that it may require more passes to cut the hair since the blades are not exposed; this means you might not get as close of a shave as you would with a manual razor, and you may need to shave more frequently to maintain smoothness.
Dry shaving with an electric shaver isn't ideal for everyone. Wet shaving may be your best option for sensitive skin or coarse hair. Experiment to see if your skin or hair type can take a dry shave. I remember dry shaving with my rotary shaver, and the back of my neck started burning up after shaving.
The butterfly safety razor utilizes a twist-to-open mechanism head to make changing the blade easy and convenient.
Modern foils allow the head to flex in multiple directions. The foil shaver design ensures that your skin is protected from the cutting blades, which eliminates the risk of cuts and razor burn. Keep in mind that you can't shave in circular motions using your foil shaver since it can cause irritation.
If you are looking for speed, efficiency and versatility with less overall skin irritation and are not concerned with a very close shave, then the electric shaver is the way to go. It is important to note that it might take your skin about a month to adjust to a new shaving routine.
A cold compress will offer instant relief and natural substances like aloe vera will moisturise the skin and speed up the healing process. If you can bare a 5'o'clock shadow, try to avoid shaving until the affected area has healed to prevent further inflammation.
1. Applying too much pressure. An electric shaver will never shave as close as a blade; there is a physical barrier between your skin and the cutting blades in the form of a foil or guard/comb.
Gillette® SkinGuard is our first razor specifically designed for men with sensitive skin and razor bumps. The razor shaves hair and the protects the skin, thanks to its unique SkinGuard positioned between the blades. It works to minimize tug and pull and cut hair at skin level, helping to prevent irritation.
Trimmers do not cause any sort of skin damage.
Some disadvantages of electric shavers include potential skin irritation, difficulty achieving a close shave compared to manual razors, and regular maintenance, such as cleaning and replacing blades or foils.
Electric shavers help capture hair without pulling and tugging at the skin, which reduces skin irritation. Newer technologies in the shaving industry also mean that common problems — skin discomfort or irritation associated with shaving — are reduced.
We've covered this one off on our article 'How to shave your balls' but it's all about taking your time and using the right tools. We tend to go for an electric hair trimmer to shorten the length of pubic hair. For those of that go to the skin, we use a pre-shave oil, shaving cream and a fresh disposable razor.
Unless you're using one of the new breed of wet and dry shavers – which can be used with or without water – you'll get much better results from an electric shaver if your stubble is bone dry and stiff. To make sure it's free of dirt and sebum (the skin's natural oil) use an alcohol-based pre-electric shave product.