From Basic Training to Military Deployments, learn how to prevent razor bumps while Serving

No matter if your in basic training, at the motor pool, in the field, or on an extended deployment, you have to make sure that your hair is wet before you even start shaving. It's always a good idea taking a hot shower before you start shaving. If your not able to shower due to your environment then wash your face with warm water for around two minutes. Remember its easier to cut your facial hair while your hair is still wet!

The Razor, listen please ensure that if your shaving for the first time, or have had problems with Razor Bumps in the past, use a single blade razor... I encourage you to try the Bump Fighter Razor, you can find it below on Amazon. You'll have to make sure that the blade you are using is sharp. Don't shave using a dull blade if possible. And if your razor isn't sharp it might cause hair tearing and also hurt your skin a lot.

Now in order for you to be able to reduce the friction and irritation it's very important that you're using a good shaving cream. Work it into your hair for a few minutes first. Also shave the areas that tend to get razor bumps the most for last. That way you'll enable the cream to soften the hair by giving it more time.

When you're in the process of shaving you should also shave with the grain and not against it. It's also one of the main reasons for razor burn in the first place.

Remember not to go over the same area twice. Also you shouldn't be stretching your skin while you are shaving. Stretching is going to increase the chance of hair jumping back into below skin level which will cause razor bumps.

So your like me and you shaved unnecesarily or didn't properly know how to shave. If you already have razor bumps there are certain things that you can do to make sure you ease the suffering part. First off, try not to shave every day. Let your hair grow out for a bit and then let it rest for a few days. The longer you do this, the better. Bumps can get infected without much effort on your side if you don't tend to them. Also if there is a cut you should use an antibiotic or some solution to prevent the infection. The most important advice is that you shouldn't pick, squeeze or stretch the bumps. That is only going to make matters worse for you. You can pick them with a needle, but I advice against that as well.

If the razors don't seem to be working for you and are still causing plenty of pain there are also other ways that you can use to get rid of your hair which will get rid of razor bumps. For example, you can use depilatory instead of razors. Depilatories dissolve the hair but the chemicals being used are strong and they might cause an irritation so remember to be careful when using them. Soft Sheen Carson has a very good product line called Magic Shave.