Shaver for teenager

WNBRich

Can anyone recommend an electric or non-electric shaver for my 15 year old son? He has very dark hair and is self-conscious about his moustache, but the hairs are really only growing sporadically on his chin. I'm a bit worried about him using either shaver as his skin is quite soft, due to his age, and is prone to spots.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

edthedead

King of Shaves do an antibacterial or sensative shaving gel if he decides to wet shave... Boots sell it, it is quiet expensive, but lasts for ages!

Networkguy

You may think I am mad but something you can do is actually help him learn how to wet shave properly.

I have been shaving for more years than I can remember and then only 2 years ago I was given a voucher for a learn to shave session. I assumed it would be all hot towels etc so thought why not and now realise I have been doing it wrong for all this time.

Shaving is now something I look forwards to and my skin is in great shape (even if I do say so myself).

So instead of giving him an electric shaver that will just hack at his chin, buy him a nice razor (do a search on google for the English Shaving Company) and a book (or even a lesson if there is one in your area) and let him learn a "skill" he will benefit from for the rest of his life.

I really am not mad.

McAzrael

I wish to endorse both the replies about wet shaves. Electric shavers miss half the hairs and those that they do get they rip out rather than cut. Your son's sensitive teenage skin will not appreciate this. King of Shaves' prices have come down a lot lately. You can buy it in any supermarket. My experience, if you go for an ordinary razor, is that Wilkinson Sword blades last a lot longer than Gillette, and give a better shave.

Avoriaz

WNBRich wrote:

..Shaver for teenager...

Sounds like a fair trade to me.

I need a new shaver and I would happily swap a teenager for one.



I have used Philishave rotary electric shavers for 30 years. I prefer them to wet shaving or foil electric shavers. Your 15 year old could try one of those.

There is a small two cutter battery powered model available for about £12 so if he doesn’t like it, you have not wasted too much money. If he does like it, he could upgrade to a three cutter mains/battery model.

lewt

get the cat to lick it off

flang

when i was 15 and started shaving my skin used to come up in a really big rash not matter how much shaving cream i used!
Ive been using an electric ever since!
You could even buy him a philips Cool skin and have the best of both world! Wet and Dry!

guitaruser

Not shaving as close should help with the skin problem.

Get a set of cordless haircutting clippers (new not used on head hair), take off the plastic length guide.

Adjust the lever so both blades are together.

Shave off the hair, doesnt go as close as a normally razor but smart enough.

There should be minimal rash if you do it this way

edthedead

Forgot to say... if he uses hair conditioner on his facial hair before he shaves (or even leaves it on with the shaving gel) it softens the hair and makes it much more comfortable!