What Does a Razor Do?

A razor is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of body hair through the act of shaving. Kinds of razors include straight razors, safety razors, disposable razors, and electric razors.

Is razor cut bad for your hair?

Razor-cutting can have a major downside, though. "Razoring can really wreck hair by causing split ends," says Shin An, owner of Shin hair salon in Santa Monica. "However, the sharper the blade, the less damage it does to the hair.

How does a razor work?

How It Works. A simple straight razor lifts the hair up and pulls it out of the follicle, then shaves the hair closely so that when it is cut off, it slips back under the surface of the skin. ... Multiple-blade systems encourage a close shave, as each successive blade catches what the previous blade did not.