Mo Advice - FAQ's
How do I know what Mo style will suit me?
To help you visualise what Mo style suits you, upload your photo and select from a range of Mo styles. If you can't decide what's right for you, our Style Help will match you to the perfect Mo, based on your individual facial shape, features and average hair growth.
I don't grow very much hair, what styles can I get away with?
Light hair growth does not mean you can't grow a Mo! If you have trouble growing facial hair there are styles that may work for you.
View our gallery for different styles
How do I avoid nicks and cuts when shaving?
Make sure you exfoliate before you shave, use warm water and a sharp blade. Don't apply too much pressure on your skin.
How often do I need to change the blades?
The frequency that you will need to change your blade depends on your hair structure and how quickly it re-grows. Change them when you feel you have to apply more pressure on the skin, as this is an indication they are starting to go blunt.
Will shaved hair grow back darker and thicker?
No. Since shaving removes hair on the surface of the skin, it doesn't affect the colour or the thickness of the hair. After an area has been shaved, the hair shafts start to emerge from the follicle, so your hair looks and feels coarse and bristly. If you allow the hair to grow out, it will take on its original appearance and texture.
Is shaving bad for my skin?
Not if done properly. Make sure you prepare and moisturise properly. See the shaving tips on how to do this.
Quattro Titanium Precision razors have lubricating strips with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and ProB-5 for improved razor glide to minimise nicks and cuts.
How do I avoid ingrown hairs?
Exfoliate and moisturise regularly. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and releases trapped hairs, whilst moisturising keeps skin soft and allows hairs to grow through the surface more easily. Always shave after a hot shower with a sharp razor in the direction of the hair growth so you don't distort the follicles. Don't stretch the skin tight while shaving to avoid too close a shave.
I always get a really bad rash after shaving - especially on my neck. What can I do?
There are two types of shaving rash:
- Caused by ingrown hairs (read tips above)
- Due to a persistent infection in the follicles themselves. Some key ways to avoid this are:
- always wait at least ten minutes or so after you have woken up so the 'puffiness' in your face can go down.
- have a hot shower and then prepare your beard with a good quality foam or gel to soften the hair and make sure bristles can be cut without pulling and irritating the skin.
- use a sharp razor - blunt or dull blades can increase irritation.
- shave in the direction of the hair growth - shaving against the grain of the beard causes friction when the razor passes over the skin.
- apply a soothing balm afterwards to calm the area and help control any irritation.
If your skin is really bad, you should stop shaving for a while to give it a chance to heal itself before trying shaving again. If it still doesn't settle then it's worth asking your doctor for treatment.
