How to Remove a Razor Blade from a Razor

It's not difficult to safely remove a razor blade from your razor. If you're using a safety razor, make sure to change the blade regularly for the smoothest shave. However, if you're struggling with any personal distress, it’s important to reach out to a trusted person or contact the Helpline at 1900599830 – the Youth Counseling Hotline from the Vietnam Psychological Crisis Prevention Center.

Replace the blade when your razor feels less smooth during shaving. Depending on how often and how you use it, it's difficult to determine a general schedule for changing your razor. However, pay attention to the first few strokes when shaving. If it feels like the blade is pulling or tugging at your hair, it’s time to replace the blade.

• If your skin feels irritated, scratched, or itchy after shaving, this is a clear sign you should replace the blade before your next shave.
• Never test the blade with your fingers as this may cause cuts or damage your razor if the blade is dull.

Turn the handle counterclockwise to open the razor head. Hold the razor with your dominant hand, and with the other hand, grip the razor head. Then, rotate the handle left until the razor head begins to separate from the handle, or open up to reveal the blade inside (depending on the type of razor).

• Different safety razors have unique mechanisms for releasing the blade. Pay attention to the razor head as you twist the handle.
• Be cautious not to tilt the razor to one side or turn it upside down. The blade could easily fall out of the razor head at these angles.

Remove the current razor blade from the razor head. Carefully use your finger or a butter knife to lift one side of the razor blade from the head of the razor. Be sure not to touch the sharp edge of the blade when removing it.

• After removing the blade, you can reuse it to reduce waste.

Insert a new razor blade into the slot on the razor head. Take the new blade and carefully place the notch on the blade into the slot on the razor head. Razor blades often have a mark or arrow to indicate the correct direction.

• If you don’t have a blade container, be cautious when handling the blade. Even though it's dull, it can still cause injury.

Twist the handle clockwise to close the razor head and secure the blade. Once the blade is in place, reattach any protective cover over the blade (if applicable), and then twist the handle back to close the razor head. Tilt the razor to the side to check if the blade is securely fixed.

• Some handles will lock into place once the razor head is completely secured.