Grooming Tips?

Anyone have good advice on eczema? I developed it a couple of years ago, about 6 months before I was diagnosed with diabetes (I have NO idea if they're correlated, or if 18 is a strange age to get eczema), and it's still going strong. It's on my hands, and they're very dry because I wash them so much... I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe. So aside from the whole "don't wash your hands as much" and "use lotion" advice, whaddaya got?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by blue

Anyone have good advice on eczema? I developed it a couple of years ago, about 6 months before I was diagnosed with diabetes (I have NO idea if they're correlated, or if 18 is a strange age to get eczema), and it's still going strong. It's on my hands, and they're very dry because I wash them so much... I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe. So aside from the whole "don't wash your hands as much" and "use lotion" advice, whaddaya got?

Get a Cortisone cream. I think you need a prescription to get it, so go to your doctor and ask him/her about it. It helps a lot. I used to get it on my ankles and feet when I was little, and I get it on my hands now if I use anti-bacterial soaps. That might be part of your problem, too. I use Ivory soap for everything now.

Most amazing jew boots

The best razors are the old safety - one blade razors. The shave the closest and if you do it right, cut the least and cause the least irritation. Together with a good lather and a wet face, it's incredible. Don't push down though.

Also, Hi everyone. Some kid named Lukage told me to come here.

How ya doing, buddy?

The best way to have a perfectly shaped head of hair all the time is to shave it all off.

When I did used to have hair though, I can say that VO5 Sculpting Wax is just about the best option for any sort of gravity defying styling. It holds pretty solid without the horrible stickiness you get with gel.

Also, always, always iron a shirt before you wear it. Even ones that claim to be non-iron need ironing. Especially be sure to iron a shirt before you wear it the first time otherwise you'll likely have stupid horizontal creases across your chest. People in scrumpled shirts look like twats, simple as that.

Oh yeah, one more thing. Never tuck a t-shirt or shirt into your trousers unless you have on a jacket or a tie. Not only do you look like a fucking tool with it tucked in, it also accentuates your belly.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by How Unfortunate

Question 2: Some people advocate "peacocking" when going out to pick up at bars, malls, etc. Wearing something distinctive, like a crazy hat, glasses, boots, to call attention to yourself and stand out. Yes/no?

Generally yes, however if you have to ask, then probably no. It's only good if you really know what you're doing and have a good sense of your own style, otherwise you'll just look like a tool.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Shin

The best way to have a perfectly shaped head of hair all the time is to shave it all off.

When I did used to have hair though, I can say that VO5 Sculpting Wax is just about the best option for any sort of gravity defying styling. It holds pretty solid without the horrible stickiness you get with gel.

Also, always, always iron a shirt before you wear it. Even ones that claim to be non-iron need ironing. Especially be sure to iron a shirt before you wear it the first time otherwise you'll likely have stupid horizontal creases across your chest. People in scrumpled shirts look like twats, simple as that.

Oh yeah, one more thing. Never tuck a t-shirt or shirt into your trousers unless you have on a jacket or a tie. Not only do you look like a fucking tool with it tucked in, it also accentuates your belly.

I second everything said here, especially the part about tucking in your shirt. Even if you don't have a belly, just don't do it.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Devo

Random factoid: If you happen to get blood on an article of clothing, apply Dawn to the bloodied area, and soak the shirt in water.

Random retort: The best thing in the world to get blood out of clothes is your own spit. Your body produces enzimes or whatever to disolve your own blood much more effectively. (I tend to do this when I get a new razor)

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I have never ironed a single piece of clothing I own. I'm comfortable, and I don't have to put any effort into being comfortable. I even got a really, really good job in a wrinkled pair of pants. *shrug*

Jam it back in, in the dark.

If you think you might get bad breath, go buy a tongue scraper. We bought one for my dad a long while back and the improvement was instant. Shortly afterwards I bought one for myself since my best friend had really rough bad breath and I started to become really self conscious about it worrying that maybe mine was bad and I just didn't notice. Used the same guy for at least four years now, and it just broke the other day (noooooo ;_; ). Gotta buy a new one at the supermarket as soon as possible since I'm constantly worried that I stink now.

Also, I totally agree with BM. I don't know why any guy would wear a shirt without an undershirt. When it's cold out, you get an extra layer for warmth. When it's hot out, your undershirt will stick to you, but your other one won't (at least, not as noticably). It's also good if you get pit stains because they're on cheap undershirts instead of your normal shirts.

And for whoever it was above that was asking about glasses, bring a person or two whose sense of style either agrees with your own or you can trust to do a good guess at what kind of glasses you'd like instead of what they like. When I go shopping for new glasses I can't really see myself in them (have to be within 4" of the mirror to get a good view, so I can't really see how I look overall), so I really need someone else's help to do it. Also, don't worry about lenses being too small; I've had really big lenses as well as tiny ones and you get used to it either way. The only problem is if they aren't wide enough and you can't see out your passenger-side mirror in your car. I hated having to constantly turn my head to look out that one.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

The best tip I can give to my fellow hairy men is that shaving cream is a scam. It just makes your skin mushy and weak. If you were handed a can of shaving cream the day you hit puberty, you may not even know that you can shave without it. Try it, I guarantee your skin will thank you.

Most amazing jew boots

:eyebrow: Will, that is terrible advice.

Unless you feel the need to have horrible red bumps all over your skin, a rough face, and buy new razor blades every week, I don't suggest taking it.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

No, if the razor is sharp enough, there's really no need to use cream. Maybe it just takes some time to get used to it.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Maybe it's different for women, but dry-shaving is HORRIBLE for my skin. I've done it many times when I've been in too much of a hurry to bother with shaving cream or soap (which works just as well, at least for me) and the results are always really, really bad.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Devo

I thought bumps were more the result of not applying proper aftershave.

They are. That's why it's important to always change the blades on your razor and apply aftershave, preferably one with skin moisturizers, so that your face doesn't start feeling like a freshly plucked chicken.

FELIPE NO

I find shaving cream to be effective for reducing irritation and conditioning the hair as well as providing a slicker and more lubricated surface for your razor. I don't think it has an effect on the actual shaving of hair or how well of a shave you get. My face feels less irritated afterwards when I use some type of cream or gel, I guess because not as much raw skin comes up with the razor and the razor cut through the hair much more neatly because the hair was softer.

I don't know if it weakens the face. In seven to eight years of shaving I've drawn blood precisely two times, and purely by accident, so cutting myself is the least of my worries.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Razor bumps occur when a hair has been cut too close and falls below the surface of the skin. When it begins to grow back, it grows into the skin rather than out. Its most common with people who have curly hair.

I use shaving gel becuase I find it helps soften my particuarlly tough facial hair. Hot water and shaving gel means I get a shave the feels like I'm actually cutting the hairs off rather than ripping them out of my skin.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by AliceNWondrland

Maybe it's different for women, but dry-shaving is HORRIBLE for my skin. I've done it many times when I've been in too much of a hurry to bother with shaving cream or soap (which works just as well, at least for me) and the results are always really, really bad.

Dry shaving is terrible for my skin as well. I normally just use soap and water and I get a nice, smooth shave.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

All you people and your shaving abilities. I'm convinced that my skin just sucks. I've tried everything... various after-stuff, various gels, soaps, shampoos, razors, dry/wet... BOSH. If anyone out there SERIOUSLY had HORRIBLE razorburn every time they shaved and found something to magically make it disappear... let me know.

Most amazing jew boots

No clue if they do, but are there electric razors for women? I've found that my electric can give me a pretty darned close shave and there's no need for any sort of shaving gel or special treatment with it.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Devo

I hate ingrown hairs, I get them a lot when I shave my legs . Usually when I find them I take a pair of tweezers and pull the hair out, then apply some alcohol.

I've got a bad case of razor bumps on the side of my neck, just under the curve of the jawline. It's fucking terrible. Been there for years. I CAN'T GET RID OF THEM. Yes, my hair is a bit curly. It really bothers me. It makes people think that I have acne.

Originally Posted by blue

All you people and your shaving abilities. I'm convinced that my skin just sucks. I've tried everything... various after-stuff, various gels, soaps, shampoos, razors, dry/wet... BOSH. If anyone out there SERIOUSLY had HORRIBLE razorburn every time they shaved and found something to magically make it disappear... let me know.

I've been noticing an improvement with my razor bumps. I started using a battery operated Gillette Fusion. It somehow feels like the shave isn't as close as with my Mach 3 Turbo... I also bought Neutrogena Razor Defense Moisturizer and I apply that after I've shaved and washed my face with one of their facial cleansing bars. Oh, and I ONLY shave after getting out of the shower.

Important Question: Where can I find aftershave scented like Calvin Klein's Eternity for Men? I want to start using it for some anti-razor bumpness, but I don't want it to clash with my cologne. If that doesn't exist, does anybody know of a decent aftershave with an easily maskable scent?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Devo

I hate ingrown hairs, I get them a lot when I shave my legs . Usually when I find them I take a pair of tweezers and pull the hair out, then apply some alcohol.

Ouch. That sounds ungoldy painful.


I think alot of you would benefit from reading this:

htt
p://ww
w.ms
nbc.m
sn.com/
id/6886845/

oh, I guess I can't post urls. Hmm. I'll do it in code.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

By ingrown hairs, do you mean those little hairs that you keep trying to shave off before you realize they're hiding under a very thin and transparent layer of skin? I've been getting a lot of those, lately... I just peel the skin off of them; mine aren't too bad.

Also, Racin Reaver: I have used electric shavers in the past--for women and for men. I have one right now (a pretty good one), and I've found that it (and electric razors in general) doesn't get a very close shave. My razor burn isn't as bad when I use electric, but it's still painful enough that I have to wait a few days to shave again.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Marl

Ouch. That sounds ungoldy painful.

I think alot of you would benefit from reading this:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845/

oh, I guess I can't post urls. Hmm. I'll do it in code.

I'll toss it into quotes for you since it is a pretty well-written article. I've read a few other people on other forums talk about how much they enjoy shaving themselves in a style smilar to that and i've always thought about taking it up, but I've always wondered exactly how much time it takes to do one of those sorts of shaves. Also, if it's really worth it since my hair tends to grow in super-slow (apparently it's hereditary in my mom's family) and odds are I won't need to shave more than every other day or so. How much does it cost to actually give that whole deal a shot?

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Not too much. You can still get a cheap safety razor. The real cost comes from the brush, which costs around 30 dollars. It's acutally worth it. Unfortunatly, I can't really use one in the dorm. A big perk is that the ladies like it. At least, I hope they do.

I'd like to go straight razor at some point in my life, if only for the badass factor. That's a big step though.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

If you think you might get bad breath, go buy a tongue scraper. We bought one for my dad a long while back and the improvement was instant. Shortly afterwards I bought one for myself since my best friend had really rough bad breath and I started to become really self conscious about it worrying that maybe mine was bad and I just didn't notice. Used the same guy for at least four years now, and it just broke the other day (noooooo ;_; ). Gotta buy a new one at the supermarket as soon as possible since I'm constantly worried that I stink now.

Colgate makes a new toothbrush, I think it's called the 360, that comes with a tongue scraper on the back of the brush. It's cool too, because as you brush the front of your teeth, it can scrub the insides of your cheeks a bit too.

There's nowhere I can't reach.