September 29, 2009 12:49 PM BST
When I run out of sandpaper I just use my face LOL
But seriously, my beard is almost all grey now and VERY coarse.
What I do is bath and soak in hot water. I shave after soaking at least 15 minutes. Then when I shave I go both directions as Sarah said. Ok so after this I finish my shower etc etc.
Then I put on moisterizer on my face and let that soak in for half an hour.. Now IF I NEED TO HAVE A CLOSE SHAVE FOR A LONGER TIME THEN USUAL then I shave once more using moisterizer instead of shaving cream.
With this I can be stubble free an extra 2 hours I found.
The moisterizer seems to plump up the hairs just that tiny bit more that I need in order to get an even closer shave.
However I can not do this more then two days in a row as it is VERY hard on my skin. How your mileage goes may vary however,
Hope that helps out someone
Stephenie
July 17, 2008 1:26 PM BST
Hi Wynonna Rose,
I find the best way to get a really close shave for that special night out, is to grow a beard for a week first, then shave it off using a razor. Unfortunately my beard starts to grow fairly quickly so by a few hours later my shaving area looks like Homer Simpson's.
However, I am now saving up to have laser treatment which is quite expensive but effective. Depilatory creams just don't seem to work on male beards and electrolysis hurts, so laser it is.
The laser emits a beam, which is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and within two or three weeks, hair that has been damaged by the laser is shedded. As the follicle is disabled, hair regrowth is significantly reduced.
If this sounds like what you want, just Google for a salon or clinic that offers laser treatment near you, but start saving too 'coz it ain't cheap.
Hope that's useful.
Hugs,
Katie x
July 17, 2008 1:59 PM BST
Unfortunately there just isn't a cheap and effective way to get around this problem if you have a significant beard growth. Sooner or later you will need either laser or electrolysis. Laser salons are more abundant and often cheaper but it is still going to cost quite a lot, however, you can usually pay in installments or per session to ease the burden.
As Katie says, do a search for a salon somewhere in your area and discuss payment options with them.
Nikki