Shavers - ever tried conditioner?

[dixiedragon]

I know we've got some hard-core devotees to good shaving soap. I actually wax so I haven't shaved anything in years. (TMI, maybe?) My sister swears by shaving with conditioner. Every tried it? My thought is that for shaving you don't need the cleansing properties of soap - just the slippery properties.

 

[Obsidian]

I have and it works pretty good but it doesn't work as well as a good shave soap. My daughter used coconut oil, she likes my shave soap but its too much work for her since mine is designed to lather with a brush.

 

[kchaystack]

I actually wax so I haven't shaved anything in years. (TMI, maybe?)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKfe2LDc5A


:shock:

 

[dixiedragon]

I have and it works pretty good but it doesn't work as well as a good shave soap. My daughter used coconut oil, she likes my shave soap but its too much work for her since mine is designed to lather with a brush.

In what way is the soap better?

 

[dixiedragon]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKfe2LDc5A


:shock:

LOL. The first time is bad, but after doing it regularly it gets better. I used to get awful razor rash and in-grown hairs, so that's why I switched to waxing.

 

[galaxyMLP]

I used conditioner for a bit but it has to be water soluble. I prefer a soap bar that lathers well. I tried lush's shaving lotion (a long while ago) and it was a HORRIBLE experience. It clogged up my razor, got my tub a mess and didn't wash off easily... It was not water soluble.

 

[Obsidian]

In what way is the soap better?

My soap is slicker and has better cushion so the shave is closer. It also doesn't clog up my razor no matter how long I have neglected my legs. I don't care for how condition makes my skin feel, its icky and has to be washed off with soap.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

You CAN shave with many things. There are videos on YouTube where a chap shaves with different things that the viewers suggest including peanut butter. Possible, of course, but as good as a soap.........? Not likely