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Best to take a break??? by -Doug- on 20 Mar, 2010 20:23
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I have a question for the more experienced shavers on here.....
I have two "spots" on my head. I call them spots because I am not sure if they are acne, ingrown hairs, or minor cuts (though I doubt this last possibility). Since having re-slyed on 3/7 I've only skipped two days (today included) to see if a break in the shave routine would allow the spots time to heal. There doesn't seem to be much of a change in them.
My question is this, is it better to skip a day here and there to give them time to heal or is it better to slick the melon daily to aid in their healing. I would think that having a clean surface would be better, but I wanted to get some advice. Has anyone been through a similar situation? If so, what did you do.
Note: I have tried treating the spots with neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, and a acne treatment cream - none of them seem to make a lick of difference. -
#1 by R o b 6 on 20 Mar, 2010 20:34
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My opinion: best to take a break (despite the 30-day rule) and let your head get "seasoned" a bit. Skipping a Saturday every now and then confirms it...that Sunday morning shave is awesome slick.
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#2 by D.A.L.U.I. on 21 Mar, 2010 11:45
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I'd look at a couple of things, first where are they, in an area that's pretty much skin--just the last few hairs hanging on. Then it could be irritation. If it's in the "shadow" lots of things--astringent helps, as does a break in shaving. If you wear a hat, remember--hat bands can get pretty nasty with sweat and dirt, and with no hair to hold it off, it could be causing trouble. Changing your pillowcase--this all goes to the keep it clean and it will be clear. You may have an allergy to something--it happened to Razor X and some others so they changed to an anti-allergy brand for shave creme. You just have to try stuff out!
But big question, over all, aren't you happier now? It's worth the work to find your way to a clean clear scalp, it really is. -
#3 by -Doug- on 21 Mar, 2010 13:15
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But big question, over all, aren't you happier now? It's worth the work to find your way to a clean clear scalp, it really is.
I am definitely happier and it is worth it!!! I was in no way implying that if I couldn't figure this out I'd stop. Far from it!!!! It's the sly life for me.
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#4 by Razor X on 21 Mar, 2010 14:08
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There's no hard and fast rule as to whether or not you should take a break for a few days to let your skin heal. I've found that my skin gets worse sometimes when I don't shave. It's just trial and error until you find what works.
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#5 by mangosink12572 on 22 Mar, 2010 08:50
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I just took a break and ended with a beautiful "horse-shoe" I could not believe the people that noticed it
Saturday, in the store (my liquor store) guy said to me: "I didn't think you were that bald in the back" - I snapped right back as he is "bald as a BILLY GOAT"
I enjoy it though - -It all part of being BALD and I love it
I think it is good to skip a few days every month and I like to see what I have left that grows (not much) -
#6 by Gambrinus on 10 Apr, 2010 21:25
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I know I can tell if I don't have a clean razor. I will have zits pop up on my head. I only shave every other day, so they usually go away in no time.