Hello Family,
I don't know if there is a thread about this already, seems i might have started one, as its been a topic on my mind for a very long time. Anyway, if i have, please forgive, 'cause i'm doing it again.
I'd like to be privy to a discussion regarding Black Men and Shaving ... the shaving of your faces. I think many Sisters, and probably young Brothers as well, could benefit from such a discussion.
I remember when my son first shaved his face! Oh My Gosh! The child woke up the next day screaming in horror, at the bumps that were on his face. He was devastated and traumatized! Being the single Mother that i am, i didn't have a clue as to what to tell him! I didn't even know that i needed to know special stuff about the shaving of a Black Man's face. If i had known, i surely would have led him in the right direction ... but it was too late for all of that! I don't remember what he used, but it wasn't the right stuff. After that, i remember asking around, and getting him some of that Magic Shave stuff ... the stinky stuff ... is that the right name ... and we (he) never had another situation exactly like the one above.
Well, that was many years ago, and he has since learned to manage all of this, but i think it would be good if we (you all) can inform others on how to avoid situations like i've described above.
As i said, i don't know much about the shaving of a Black Man's face, but i understand that you can't just go and buy one of the many electric razors advertised on television. Is this true? Are those razors made for white men? Is there a particular brand / type of electric razor that works better / best for a Black Man's face?
As i think on this, i remember buying my favorite Uncle an electric razor years ago, when i was a child. He never returned the gift to me, but i'm now wondering if he ever used it, not wanting to tell me to take it back, for fear of hurting his favorite Niece's feelings!
My Uncle probably never used that thing, did he? It's been so long ago now, since i gave it to him, i'm sure he doesn't even remember.
Anyway ... Brothers ... and Sisters that are knowledgeable in this area ... can you enlighten us?
Thanks in advance.
Destee