Advice For Shaving Without Cut

[vilecoyote]

Hy guy, and Happy New Year

Since August, with yours great advice, i shave my head every 3 days.

But actually, with the Gillette Mach 3 or The Fusion, on the back of my head, during every shave, it appears lot of cuts.

I would like to know if with an electric shaver like this http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/mens-shaving/arcitec-with-jet-clean-system-with-led-display-rq1095_22/prd/gb/, i will have a great shave, without cut ?

[Grr8 Franzini]

I can tell you from personal experience with that exact razor ( the earlier model 1050...which has not self cleaning thing thats all) that it cuts like a dream. I have used it on my face for months on months and it cuts it baby butt smooth. There is no worry for cuts...it is impossible with that thing. Just glide it on and it cuts like a dream. The first time I shaved my head I used that on there and it cut perfectly fine.  A razor does go a tad bit closer on my head obviously but I just went over ita  few times with the arcitec and that worked fine. I still shave my face with the arcitec tho and love it. havent had to change the blades yet and its been a long time. Just a fyi

[Razor X]

Hy guy, and Happy New Year

Since August, with yours great advice, i shave my head every 3 days.

But actually, with the Gillette Mach 3 or The Fusion, on the back of my head, during every shave, it appears lot of cuts.

Three days' growth may be a bit much to expect your razor to remove all at once, depending on how fast your hair grows.  Have you considered shaving more often -- every two days, perhaps?  Or better yet, daily?

Just a thought.

[buddha]

I'll try not to sound like a schill for Head Blade here. When I started shaving I was using the Sensor and cut myself periodically. When I made the change to the HB for the skull it felt to me like I had a little more control over lateral movement of the razor. With the Sensor there was always a little bit of side-to-side movement especially when moving the razor more slowly. For me that went away with the HB.
Something like Shave Secret Shaving Oil (Walmart) helps a lot, too. Some of the slys use it as their only shave lubricant(?). I put it on and then put shave cream or gel over it.
Cautionary note: I've been scraping the skull for about 10 years. I still cut myself.

[Mikekoz13]

You're going to occasionally get nicks or cuts.....it's part of shaving. I too love the HeadBlade and would recommend it BUT if you decide to try it be very careful at first and apply no pressure. As you learn to handle it you will get the feel of how to use it best for your needs. I actually DO apply a small amount of pressure on the middle area of the HB to maximize the closeness of the shave....BUT I was a long time HB user before I started doing that.

[Tyler]

I also get less cuts with the HeadBlade.  I'd also recommend shaving more often, start with every other day. 

[Stevo]

Since I live in the middle of the Iowa cornfields, I always try to remember that shaving your head is like harvesting corn.  You keep the plow *or, in this case, razor* in a straight line and try to overlap your rows.  The main way anyone gets cut shaving is from the blade moving laterally, so if you keep things in as straight a line as possible, you should be fine.

[vilecoyote]

Last night, i shave my head, and i cut my head 10 times, little cut on the back of my head.

I used the Gilette Mach 3. Fortunately that I shaved my head in the evening rather than in the morning before going to work

[ozzie]

Last night, i shave my head, and i cut my head 10 times, little cut on the back of my head.

I used the Gilette Mach 3. Fortunately that I shaved my head in the evening rather than in the morning before going to work

Some of my best and closest (cut-free) shaves have been with the Mach 3. It's not the razor. You are probably either:

1. Going too fast. In which case you need to slow down and just enjoy the process.
2. Using badly angled short strokes. Start your stroke at the very front or back of your head. Adjust the angle until you feel the blade lifting the hairs. Then maintain that angle for the duration of the stroke ... in a straight line, all the way to the opposite side of your head. For awkward spots that don't respond to the long strokes, and where you have to change angles and direction to get a close shave, start with very light pressure and gradually increase the pressure until the blade lifts the hair. Take your time!!
3. Using a dull blade. If you feel the blade pulling, use a fresh blade.
4. Not prepping your head properly prior to shaving. Review the numerous threads and posts that outline the guys various routines for adequately getting the noggin ready for a blade.

Another recommendation. Check out some of the headshaving videos on YouTube.

Keep at it! You'll get the hang of it. 

[Razor X]

It looks great.  Practice makes perfect; just take your time and do all the necessary prep work and you'll cut yourself much less frequently.