
Originally Posted by
bbud
I raced road bikes for almost 20 years, and shaved my legs for that long too. There were occasions when I'd get those little bumps, but time took care of the problem. They WILL go away!
If you're shaving against the grain, so to speak, there could be minor bits of dirt, or oil that are getting shoved into the follicle, causing an irritation, creating red bumps.
Make sure the area you're shaving, legs, chest, whatever, is clean. Best bet, right after a shower.
Shave with the grain for awhile, until you skin gets used to the action of the razor.
If you want that really close shave that you can only get by going 'against the grain', do it on a small area first, and don't apply alot of pressure.
Cool your skin down with some cool water, which will close the pores, then apply a mild lotion.
Know this also, that shaving against the grain can leave the end of the hair below the surface of the skin. When it grows back, it can actually go under the very thinnest bit of skin, and not actually surface. You may see a hair, but it could be just under a very thin layer of skin. Don't freak out, it happens.
Going with the grain is your best bet.
good luck