I shave after a hot shower at the sink. I still wrap my head with a hot wash cloth soaked in hot water. I use a Gillette Fusion Razor and rather than lifting the razor from my head after every swipe I mostly keep it in contact with my scalp using a back and forth motion both with and against the grain. I also use cream rinse hair conditioner for shaving. It's very slick, stays wet giving the very closest shaves with absolutely no stubble, nicks or cuts. Leaves your scalp very soft and smooth like a babies bottom and very cheap in cost too.