text: Razor bumps or ingrown hairs don't have to plague you for the rest of your life. Prevention is key and comes down to proper hair removal techniques. Here's how to reduce razor bumps:
  • Avoid the close shave. The AAD cites shaving too closely as a main cause of razor bumps. Consider settling for the 5 o'clock shadow look, which may mean shaving less often or not using the close setting on your electric shaver.
  • Try shaving powder. The National Medical Association recommends that black men use shaving powders instead of razors to relieve razor bumps. These products easily remove hair, prevent razor burn, and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.