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Why You Keep Getting Razor Bumps

BLK Wax Bar Esthetics TeamApr 10, 20264 min read

Spoiler: it's probably your razor angle. Plus four other surprising causes.

Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae) happen when a freshly cut hair retracts under the skin and grows sideways. The fix is rarely one thing — it's a stack of small changes.

The five fixes

1) Hold the razor at a 30° angle, not flat. 2) Shave WITH the grain on the first pass — across, never against. 3) Replace the blade every 5–7 shaves. 4) Never dry shave. 5) Apply a chemical exfoliant 12 hours after, not immediately.

The product layer

Polish 2x weekly with the Turmeric Honey Ginger Scrub to prevent buildup. Twelve hours post-shave, apply the Ingrown Hair Serum on any inflamed areas. Daily, finish with the Mango Ingrown Oil to keep the skin pliable.

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