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How Many Shaves Can One Razor Give Me? - Burke Avenue by Craig the Barber

How Many Shaves Can One Razor Give Me?

With the convenience of subscriptions and personal delivery services like Post Mates, the excuses for not replacing razor blades for new ones have become few and far between. But, there’s one excuse that still gets used quite often— not knowing how many shaves are too many for one razor....

I think it’s safe to say that over 75% - 80% of 

March 07, 2019 by Craig the Barber
Does Shaving Make Your Skin Darker? - Burke Avenue by Craig the Barber

Is Shaving Making Your Skin Appear Darker?

A good shave can reveal a lot. A clean face, the shape of your jaw… and for some darkened skin. If you have noticed darker skin on your face from shaving it isn't just the lighting… it is indeed a "real thing" that may actually be happening to you!

Let's start with WHY it's happening:

The aggressive nature of shaving, whether it's with a razor or...

How To Stop A Shaving Nick In Under A Minute! - Burke Avenue by Craig the Barber

How To Stop A Shaving Nick In Under A Minute!

Guys let's face it, shaving nicks are the worst! No one likes them and they take away tons of time when you're trying to head out the door, So here's a trick I use whenever i'm in this very bad situation.

 Items needed: Cube of ice (1); alum block / or stick; styptic powder

  • Step 1: Apply the ice cube to the nicked area for at least 15 seconds. (This slows down the bleeding.)
October 09, 2017 by Craig the Barber