If you are an African American male, there is a big chance that you may get hair bumps, neck bumps, or ingrown hairs. Although you may feel that you are the only one who has them or feel slightly embarrassed, you are not alone. The statistics are staggering. Over 70% of African American men suffer […]
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There was a time in my life when I was urgently praying to God to bless me with hair on my face, especially when most of my friends were growing beards, and my face looked like a desert! However, for some 10 years running, when I didn’t have a prayer in my gut, I secretly […]
Have you ever had razor burn bumps on your face or neck? Ingrown hairs that grow under the skin are also common. I definitely have a problem with fire. Every skin is different, but I think you should give this a try. The first thing you should try is to use tweezers to get these […]
Shaving can be a great experience, who doesn’t like a clean face, even bikini line, or perfect tape up? However, for many individuals, specifically those of African American and African-Caribbean descent, shaving is a dreaded experience because it often leads to the development of razor bumps. Razor bumps come in a variety of forms, from […]
Contrary to popular belief, there is very little about African American skin that can be safely assumed, which is why African American skin care is a combination of general skin care, individual skin care, and a few things that may be specific to olive skin. brown skin or darker skin tones. While African American skin […]
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As someone who shaves not only his face, but also his chest, I’ve had the experience of battling miserable razor bumps almost every day. Investigating the actual cause of this stinky phenomenon allowed me to suggest some additional steps that can greatly reduce its occurrence. A note on the razor’s choice When choosing a razor, […]
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We have about 5 million hairs on our body. Many post-menopausal women will swear that half of them have sprouted on their faces! These unwanted hairs are just one more curse we baby boomers face as we age. Women view their face as an important part of their self image and unwanted facial hair growth […]
Pseudofolliculitis barbae, facial hair bumps, Psuedofolliculitis pubis, pubic hairs bumps, and Folliculitis, or barber’s rash, is a common skin woe among many men, especially men of African descent. Approximately 30 to 40% of black men have some form of hair bumps or ingrown hairs. Yet, women also have hair bumps, especially women of African descent […]