How To Stop Bleeding From a Shaving Nick

We've all done it. It's the painful moment when the razor sweeps across the skin in the most awkward of ways, causing an unbelievable amount of bleeding. While most of us are careful to prevent major cuts from happening, sometimes the nicks can get the best of us.

Since my "scrap of toilet paper" method on the nick just wasn't giving me the results I wanted (or any results, for that matter), I decided to do some research on the topic, and I've gathered together my findings here. Some are pretty common, and others are a little more unconventional. Check them out when you read more.

• Clear eyes, clear legs: Apply eye drops like Visine ($8) to the nick, which will help constrict the blood vessels.
• Be a witch: Using a Q-tip or a cotton ball, apply witch hazel to the irritation. This astringent will help slow the bleeding.
• Write it off: For a good old-fashioned remedy, consider purchasing a Clubman Styptic Pencil ($3), which contains Aluminum Sulfate. Alum is a hemostat, which is an agent that helps stop bleeding. Or, if you prefer a product that won't touch your skin, try HemoXR ($5), a spray-on formula.
• Wax on: Break out the ChapStick ($2), which will help clot the blood and act as a temporary sealant.
• Tea party: Apply a cooled-off tea bag to the cut. The tannic acid in the tea helps put a halt to the bleeding.
• Ice, ice baby: Listen to bad '90s rap. Kidding! But seriously folks: Just like witch hazel and Visine, ice will also help constrict the blood vessels to help stop the bleeding. Bonus? Applying ice on the legs after shaving makes them smoother and less irritated.
• That's hot: And on an opposite note, try sprinkling some powdered cayenne pepper for a natural remedy. It sounds weird, but people swear by it.

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