The Difference Between Razor Burn and Razor Bumps (and How to Avoid Both)
Anyone who has ever shaved has probably experienced pain or discomfort at some point as a result. Whether it’s a nick, cut, or gash from a razor that likely has…
Please Don’t Clean Your Car Seats With Shaving Cream
Everyone wants quick and efficient ways to clean their most-used items, and shaving cream has been presented as just such a method for cleaning car upholstery—but its use can go…
Please Do Not Try to Sharpen Your Blender Blades With Eggshells
I don’t use my standard blender all that much, unless I need to puree a soup. I use my immersion blender on a weekly basis, mostly to make dressings, sauces,…
8 Surprising Household Uses for Razor Blades
Photo: Maaleenn (Shutterstock) This tip is courtesy of my boyfriend, who swears by it and does it every few weeks: Remove pilling from your sheets using a safety razor. It…
12 of the Best Household Uses for Hair Conditioner
Photo: Dmytro Flisak (Shutterstock) This is a bonus tip I use myself: You can prolong the time between professional toning or glazing appointments by making a DIY hair mask out…
Shaving Should Be a Fancy Ritual
Photo: BGSmith (Shutterstock) Shaving isn’t mere personal hygiene, it’s an art. Or it can be. If you’ve been using an aerosol shaving cream and disposal razor, you’ve certainly left room…
Should You Use Shaving Cream, Gel, or Foam?
Photo: ShotPrime Studio (Shutterstock) When you’re removing hair from your face or legs, all you really need is a razor and something to cut down on friction between your sweet…
15 of the Most Unfortunate (but Hilarious) Beauty Hacks, According to Reddit
In our image-obsessed society, I understand the temptation to at least try some of the weird beauty hacks I hear about, whether those “tips” come from self-proclaimed beauty gurus on…
5 Cliché Father’s Day Gift Ideas Worth Embracing This Year
Photo: MPanchenko (Shutterstock) If you want a gift box that’s jacked up on steroids, consider Man Crates (they currently have a promo for 20% off gifts that cost more than…
We just figured out why shaving soft hair blunts steel razor blades
By Leah Crane Now we know why razor blades get dull so rapidlySujata Jana / EyeEm / Getty Images Razors may start sharp, but even though they only cut soft…