Some basic questions

[Tricon7]

So how often do most of you shave your heads? Every few days? Daily? It can be a time-consuming thing - considerably longer than shaving one's face. I think I'll have to do mine in the evening, as I'm in too much of a hurry in the mornings before work to get it done (whenever I decide to do it).

Also, I'm used to shampooing my hair in the shower, but I now feel I need to do something for my scalp, and I'm not sure rubbing shampoo on it is what it needs. Should I just rub some good lotion on it or what?

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

Well, first let's deal with the time issue--as you learn your scalp and manuvering around with your shaving tool it will get faster a whole lot faster.  And while that's going on, if you're at all like many of us you'll get to liking it smooth, no stubble.  So for a large number it's everyday--and you will begin to look forward to that! 
I shampoo the face fuzz everyday, so while that's on, I rub it into the scalp too to help soften the stubble.  After shaving I and a lot of guys wipe down with an astringent like witch hazel or hydrogen peroxide, followed by some shaving balm and sunscreen--then out to show the world! 

[Razor X]

As you become more skilled at shaving, you'll be able to do your entire dome in about five minutes.  A little bit of shampoo on the bare scalp is fine.

[Laser Man]

At first it does take a while to shave, but like anything, with practice it will go much faster.  I shave daily and it takes less than ten minutes at this point.  The daily shave is necessary because I can't stand the stubble.

I shave in the shower, so at first I wash my scalp with either HeadWash or body wash (Dove Men Care works pretty well).  Avoid using a deodorant soap on your scalp because they dry out your skin.

After shaving, rinse with cold water to close the pores and apply a mild astringent.  I've been using Nivea Sensitive Skin Shaving Balm which is alcohol-free.

[warhawk]

hey tricon:  the sly brahs gave u some gr8 advice.  i wanted 2 also say that u never ever ever want 2 rush a head shave.  if u don't have the time in the morning... i would definitely do it at bedtime.   your dome will "thank you" 4 not rushing.

WARHAWK

[Baldstu]

Absolutely warhawk , a mantra i repeat even to myself , dont rush

[Mr Jules]

hey tricon:  the sly brahs gave u some gr8 advice.  i wanted 2 also say that u never ever ever want 2 rush a head shave.  if u don't have the time in the morning... i would definitely do it at bedtime.   your dome will "thank you" 4 not rushing.

WARHAWK

Agreed. Reckon shaving my head in the morning adds about 10 mins to my morning routine. Time well spent.

[BaldHDbiker]

I shave every morning in the shower. I like it smooth.

[Paul the Headblader]

I shave it every morning.
I do not use any sampoo for my head.

[R3Capt]

I shave every morning and sometimes in the evening if I have somewhere important to go. I use shampoo on my head and a couple of times a week I also use an apricot scrub. After the shave I use witch hazel and aloe vera or lotion followed by some all important sunscreen as I spend quite a bit of time outdoors as part of my job. Total time for this is about 10 - 15 minutes.

[RoWilJr]

Shave every morinng after a shower. Wash the dome w/Nivea, lather up w/HeadSlick, and go to work w/the HeadBlade Sport....about 10 more minutes added to the morning routine but well spent! 

[Mikekoz13]

Almost daily.

I like St. Ives Apricot Scrub in the shower after I shave. Nivea makes some nice after shave balms that I like too (for after the shower!).

[balddaniel]

I also shave every morning in the shower.  The guys are right, once you get used to it it takes not time at all, my time is about 4 minutes.  I have a fogless mirror in the shower, which makes shaving alot easier.  I wash my head with body soap, no need for shampoo.  You look great by the way.

[Sir Harry]

In my case, because of breakouts, every three to five days....though with the help of this forum I hope to get it down to every other day....razor shaving is on hiatus for another week and a half due to stitches but when I start again, my goal is every other day...