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I received some samples the other day from KoS.  Of the four that I received, this is the only one that I haven't used before.

Here's the review:

I shave in the shower, so sink results may be different.  I also started with a new blade on the HeadBlade and Fusion.  I also used HeadShed before applying the oil.  The shave occured at approximately 7:30 pm while getting ready to head out for the evening.

Appearance:
(sorry for the bad pic... camera phone sucks!)


Cool little bottle with a pump on top.  It also has a snap closeable lid which makes it great for traveling.

First Impression:

Following the directions, I doubled the amount of pumps to six since it was for a full head and face shave.  The first thing I noticed was the smell... it's a nice light fragrance, but I can't quite place it.  The oil is clear.

Six drops was just the right amount for my head and face.  As with any shaving oil, a little goes a long way.  I let it sit on my head and face for about 45 seconds before starting to shave.

The Shave:

With oil, one key is to keep your skin wet.  Shaving in the shower helps immensely with this.  After slapping some water on the side of my head, I took my first pass with the headblade.  VERY smooth and slick.  After rinsing the blade, I continued with the rest of my head, making sure to keep the skin wet.  Each pass was as smooth as the first... I always shave against the grain and with this product, I had no irritation at all.

Switching to the Fusion for the face, the shave was one of the most comfortable and close shaves that I have had.

The Aftermath:

Some oils will dry my skin out, but I did not experience any dryness at all with Kinexium Shaving Oil.  When I woke up the next morning, my scalp and face were still very smooth with a minimum of stubble.

I shaved the next evening also (approximately 24 hours later) and the results were the same... another great shave with no irritation or razor burn.

The Pros:

Small bottle (ease of traveling) 
Nice light fragrance 
A little goes a long way 
Can feel after each pass without wiping the oil off 
Ability to shave every day with no irritation (for me) 
Seems like a longer "smooth" time 
The head feels very nice after shaving (had three head rubs that first evening with lots of ooooo's and wow's) 

The Cons:

Very hard to rinse the blade clean
Availability (not sure where to buy in the states or if it can only be ordered online) 
Not really a con, but the shave experience was enjoyable, it took a few extra minutes

As with any product, each person will have different opinions.  Kinexium Shaving Oil in my eyes is a top notch product that will become part of my normal shave gear.

A big 

This review was done by BaldRob

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....to the call of the tanning bed!

I'm a proud Sly Guy, but my day job as a cancerbuster compels me to strongly discourage anyone from going out and deliberately trying to tan the dome at a tanning salon. 

Moreover....with Spring and Summer just around the corner...if you're going to be out in the full-strength sun, ALWAYS wear sunscreen; at least SPF 30-45, applied liberally and often.   However, I should advise you that the ONLY PROVEN way of preventing skin cancer is SUN AVOIDANCE, so don't forget to wear a hat as well.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to escalate, and the naked scalp is one of the most vulnerable regions for UV-induced skin damage, which can lead to malignancy. This is especially dangerous if you already have some pigmented lesions (moles) up there.

Don't forget: a "suntan" is the body's way of telling you that you're overdosing on UV. By the time you have a "sunburn", the damage has already been done.

Skin cancer is very preventable. Don't take any chances; life is too short as it is - you don't want to do anything to end it prematurely.  And believe me, malignant melanoma is BAD news. By the time it's diagnosed, it's often already metastasized.  And the cure rate for that stage is virtually ZERO.

Be Sly, but be smart.

I'm sure none of the below has gone unsaid, but I thought I'd gather it here in one place since a lot of guys cite the subject of this thread as a reason not to go sly.

While I was just shaving my head in the shower, I was thinking about how I used to tell myself the same thing. But an idea hit me - most guys think that they can't pull it off because of the SLY mystique, as I call it. A sly guy is not only a bald guy, but a bald guy with confidence about being bald. No one really notices anyone without confidence, but a confident person attracts attention. And a SLY guy attracts even more. Hence, the sly mystique. Sly guys would look good with or without a bald head! The liberating act of going bald brings about the confidence that truly makes a man sly.

So, if you're sitting on the fence, jump to our side.

Besides, have you ever heard a woman say any of the following?
- "I sure love a man with a comb-over"
- "There's nothing sexier than a man with a receding hairline"
- "I love it when a man looks like a slob because he doesn't have time to style his hair"

I doubt you have! Plenty of women dig a smooth head. And those that don't are only waiting to meet a man with one. Ask any woman what she finds sexy in a man, and you'll hear "confidence" a hell of a lot more often than "the hair that the guy in the Rogaine commercial has." Or "a nice toupee" or even just a plain ol' "nice hair."

The day I decided that I would shave my head was the day I saw one of my superiors at a large conference. In my field, you have to be bold and confident. But he spoke meekly, didn't assert himself, and as he stood under a light in the room, his comb-over was fully on display for 200 people to see - to be unable to ignore. I don't mean to shame him. But it was obvious that he wasn't confident in himself and the comb-over was the neon lighting framing it all. Enough neon to make Vegas blush. He's always conveyed himself as a man angry with himself and his personal life, come to think of it. He's a man that could use a HeadBlade, even if he had the hair.

So, to summarize - you WILL look good with a shaved head, because you will be more confident in yourself! You will carry yourself like a man that has nothing to hide, and just to prove it, is willing to put it on display. So go shave it.

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I had been thinking about getting an electric razor to shave my head for quite sometime.  Many of you have seen my posts and seen some of the responses that I had received from the major manufacturers.  The main response was "We dont recommend/have not tested our products for use for shaving the head".

Financially, paying $8-$12 a week to week and a half to buy a brand new pack of blades for my mach 3 started to get me frustrated.  Not too mention the fact that taking 30 minutes to get a clean shave and pulling my wife into it having her help get the back of my head "clean".

So after doing research on foil shavers vs. rotary shavers and price being the #1 factor I decided on the above named razor.

Price = $39.99 at Target

What's Included = Razor, Blade Cover, Charger, Cleaning Brush.

Key Feature = Has three cutting "heads" that rotate and flex to conform to the shape of your head/face.  Washable so you can run it under water to clean it up.

First Impression = I hope this thing works!  I had to use a **** jackhammer to open the box up but once I got it opened I was pleasently surprised at how lightweight the razor was.  I read the manual and it said to fully charge the razor for 8 hours........I charged it for 3 hours then put it to the test.

Shaving = Last night was my normal night to shave anyway so I had a regular bit of "stubble" on my noggin.  I turned the razor on and my first thought was this was a pretty quiet machine.  I started to shave and didnt feel any pulling or tugging of my stubble.  The razor glided smoothly over my head and the three blade heads worked their magic.  The tiliting and rotating heads conformed nicely to the top of my head and around the nape of my neck, behind my ears, etc...  After I was done I ran my hand over my head and it felt remarkable smooth.  Start to finish it took me about 10-15 minutes for a thorough shave.  I did rinse with ice cold water afterward...see below for why.

Clean-Up = Once I was all finished I just clicked open the head unit, ran it under water, shook the excess water off and let it dry.

Pro's = Quiet, Quick, Reliable Shave.  No more having to buy a new pack of blades every week / week and a half.  Smooth Shaver.  Very easy to use.  No nicks, No cuts.  Easy to clean up.

Con's = As with any machine, the unit going over my head and the blades running create friction, which creates heat.  About 5 minutes in the heads started to heat up a little which...I wouldnt say irritated my head but left it hot.

Final Thoughts = I think I got the best for my money and something that suited my needs.  Granted the electric is not as close a shave as my blade but it is definetly a neck and neck race...Harvick and Martin at Daytona close!  I would definetly recomend that if you are thinking of an electric, and cant fork over a $100 for a top of the line one then the 7110x would be the way to go.

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This article is awesome!  Though, there's nothing in it that we haven't already said here, but it's so great to see articles like this on top sites such as About.com.  The article is titled "Some Thoughts on Balding and Hair Loss" and is written by Daniel Billett.  Here's a link to the article: http://mensfashion.about.com/od/goominghair/a/BaldingThoughts.htm

Oh, I forgot to mention that he just happens to link to Sly Bald Guys also!!   

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