how many times a week do you shave? and why?

[Darren67]

Im pretty new to scracing the grape so i shave every two days atg of course my head is slowly getting used to it. so im wondering how often do my sly brothers shave and why?

Darren

[TheBreeze]

I’ve been sly for a bit under 2 months.  I shave with, then against the grain 3-4 times a week, depending on my schedule.

I do this because shaving every day in the beginning would most likely have brought on some irritation and the day in between shaves seems to be enough for my skin to recover.  I may switch to daily at one point, but right now this is working well.  Every other day seems to be a good mix between having a smooth dome and not spending a lot of time shaving. 

[Noodles]

TWICE A DAY for me!!

Once in the morning, then again in the evening/night (regardless if it's a family night out with the wife and kids, or just lounging around the house)!!

Each session involves shaving the melon twice each time, first time with my fav razor #1 (Schick Quattro Titanium),
the second time with fav razor #2, the HB. First WTG, then ATG, each time!!

I've learned to keep my head so well-lubricated when shaving that the razor GLIDES across my scalp like a polar bear on ice!!  (I found that the more lubricated the scalp, the less likely a nick or irritation)!!

                                                    
  
OVERKILL? Maybe to some...but it's the ONLY way I can keep the stubble/shadow down to a bare (pun intended) minimum!!

 - Cap'n Noodles -

[tomgallagher]

Every 2 or 3 days as the spirit moves me.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

With rare exceptions, daily.

[Darren67]

wow! noodles twice a day? now that is real commitment wtg and atg do you still enjoy shaving your head that often? and does your head ever flare up or did it flare up much?

Darren

[Arnie]

Usually everyday here...

[Ming the Merciless]

MWF and Sat a.m. if "something social" is on the agenda for the evening.

BUT, I have relatively fine, white hair on the dome, so it takes a while before stubble becomes patent.  I can go two or three days w/o much noticeable "problem."  Circumstances determine cases.

[Magoo]

Every 3 or 4 days in winter, daily during summer months.

[glockmeister]

Every day for me

[TheSlyBear]

I'd prefer to shave every day, but I get irritation on the back of my head if I do.

So my general schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

If any special occasion is coming up, I'll sure to prep by sly-ing up!

[Noodles]

wow! noodles twice a day? now that is real commitment wtg and atg do you still enjoy shaving your head that often? and does your head ever flare up or did it flare up much?

Darren

Actually Darren, I really look forward to it. I like to think of it as that little part of day that I can call "mine"!! -  

Now I didn't always enjoy it so much, until I crossed over that "learning curve" using methods, techniques, and products I was reading both here and also through my own experimentation.

When I finally found the "RIGHT" formula, from the RIGHT combination of products, to give me the end result I was searching for, I was a pretty happy camper!!
                                                              

It's really a somewhat inexpensive method that produces spectacular results (for me, at least).

1) My two fav razors to use: Schick Quattro Titanium and the HBlade. (Schick-$10-$11, HBlade - around $8)
2) A bottle of OLIVE OIL (the cheap kind, from the $$ stores - about $3 for an 8-10 oz bottle)
3) A bottle of moisturizing ALOE VERA (or VITAMIN E W/LANOLIN) liquid soap (around $5 - HUGE bottle from the $$ store)
4) A tube of St Ives Aprict Scrub (around $3-$5)
5) A can of Schick Hydro Gel (around $5)
6) A bottle of Witch Hazel (around $1-$2 - again from the $$ store)

My Routine for the Ideal Shower Shave:

First, I pre-wash/pre-scrub w/the St Ives. Rinse. Combine a few drops of Olive Oil, the Aloe Vera cleanser, and a dime size dollop of the hydra gel in the palm of my hand.

Mix together to form a nice, rich creme-gel like consistenecy. Apply to scalp (and/or face too). Using the Quattro,  first shave WTG, then ATG, rinising blade often.

Re-lather (need only a tiny bit more - head still very lubricated from first application. Reshave using the HBlade, WTG then ATG. Rinse.

OPTIONAL STEP: Cleanse w/the Aloe Vera Cleanser again.

Rinse with very cold water and pat dry.

Finish off with a few drops of Witch Hazel to close pores and prevent infection.

This routine gives me an EXTREMELY close shave, whereby my scalp stays very slick, sleek, and very well moisturized (yet non-greasy) the entire day.

This routine somehow seems to delay the appearance of stubble growth and that "velcro" feel when the scalp is rubbed, all day long. If head does start to feel too slick to the touch, a quick rinse under the bathroon faucet, or with a HeadWipe from HBlade will set you back on the right path again within seconds.

Scalp will once again stay moisturized and extremely soft to the touch.

Then it's time to say "Good Morning World!!", and go out and seize the day!!

That's all there is to it!!

Feel free to give the routine a try, if you like!!

- Cap'n Noodles -

[buddha]

Every 2 or 3 days as the spirit moves me.

Same here.

[joergHH]

Each day in the morning  .

J

[BaldHeeb]

Every 3-4 days.  Sometimes every other, but there usually isn't enough stubble to shave.