Tonight's the night! (DONE)

[PilotJeff]

Well it looks like my Headblade is on the delivery truck today. That means this evening I will be going sly!

Uber excited to get my hair chopped off as I have been a bit lazy with it lately. I forgot just how hot it is having hair.

Any suggestions as to how I should approach the shave?

I have only buzzed my head until this point.

This is also my first attempt at using a real razor.

Thanks,

Jeff

[Paul the Headblader]

hey. I think you should try a barber shop for the first time. ask the guy a few tips while he's doing the  thang.

[bigstosh]

Jeff, I think Paul's advice is sound, but if you decide to do it on your own, good luck and post a picture!

[mahaw90]

Buzz it down to a zero or 0.5
Jump in shower and let the warm water soak and moisten ur hair/head.
Jump out and apply your shaving foam, go with a sensitive one if it's your first time.
Soak razor in warm water for 5 seconds.
Slowly shave the dome WTG just to see how you get on, if it goes ok and you feel comfortable then go ATG.
Wash excess shaving foam off and then rinse head with cold water. ( I use an ice cube!)
Pat dry.
Apply a soothing post shave balm rub in well. Let it dry. Then apply some witch hazel, rub generously into the head.
Then go to the mirror and check out how awesome you look.

Cheers!

[Mr Jules]

I watched this YT video


Be careful - long strokes from front to back. Do not apply any pressure. Let the Headblade do the work for you.

[Natedawg]

Good luck, Jeff! You will do just fine. Looking forward to the results!

Be sure to take your time. Your hands and your scalp have to get used to the whole operation. As with anything in life, do it often enough, it will become second nature.

[warhawk]

Hey Jeff:  Good luck and U will do fine.  Post up a pic of your new super slick dome.

WARHAWK

[Slyfive]

slow and steady wins the race! just take your time to feel your way around and you'll have no problem, better to underdo it this time and then give it more next time when your head is prepared.

[Frontier Guy]

I agree ... take your time (it's an experience which should be enjoyed anyway) ... and most important, don't put any pressure on the HeadBlade (at least until you've been shaving a couple of weeks and your scalp has toughened a bit).

Be prepared to be awestruck.

[Sir Harry]

Good luck with the HB! If you give it time, you will master it (hopefully it won't take you as long as it took me). I can't add anything more to what the guys ahead of me have said. Let us know how it goes!

[PilotJeff]

Done!
Took around an hour for a buzz cut, shower, and shave. Feels great!

Used 2 blades as I have thick hair.

Went with the grain first then started feeling confident and went against the grain.

The only tricky area was around the ears.

Topped it off with the Gloss lotion.


GF has already asked to rub it!

The question now is do I keep it shaved or go stay buzzed only?

 

[kalbo]

Well done Jeff, can't wait to see the smooth you, please post a pic. Try to maintain the shaved look but shave every other day to avoid irritation. Welcome to the wonderful world of smooth.

[Andrei]

Looking great Jeff!
I say the look it's a keeper, but it's up to you.
Give it a try, like the 30 days challenge, and later decide. If 30 days is not enough to make up your mind... just give it enough time.

[Paul the Headblader]

omg! looks stunning! congratz

[warhawk]

Hey Jeff:  Congrats on taking the plunge.  It looks like a keeper.  Now keep it smooth and shaved for the "30 day rule".  Keep us posted on all the reactions of your new look.  That is great that your GF wants 2 rub the dome.

WARHAWK