should I shave?

[Crusher0209]

I am glad to here that you are having so much fun with head shaving it does feel great doesn't it? I have to go and get my head done today I have a lot of stubble to get rid of

[bella]

I put the shave cream on a paper plate and nuked it for 15 sec.  It made such a huge difference! 

You guys are in trouble when my headblade stuff comes, I'm going to be gushing like a lunatic I suspect!

[Crusher0209]

When using a headblade put little to no pressure and don't go fast and you will be fine

[Beardman]

No awkward turns either, nice straight long strokes, and as Crusher said, put as little pressure on the blade at all and take it nice and sly until you get proficient with it. i hope you love your new headblade though, they are one of those tools that someone will either love or hate.

[Slyfive]

Welcome Bella, the look really suits! I agree, heating up the lather makes all the difference, I just chuck my bottle off head slick in the sink full of hot water when I get in the shower, then when I get out to shave the water is no longer boiling hot and the cream is toasty warm. They should make mini microwaves for us baldies!

[baldjoeg]

Looks great Bella. Welcome to Sly Bald Guys.

[Gary~]

Yeah, looks bella Bella.

[bella]

Bought up more razors and some baby oil while I wait for the headblade gear to arrive.  Waiting till AM to shave again but sooo looking forward to shaving and shining up!  Hope I get some better pics from this go round.

[Crusher0209]

Practice makes perfect take your time and enjoy shaving

[slyjoe]

Like Crusher said, the more you practice the more you get better. Eventually there will be less irritation from your head getting used to it. But by now you probably have the headblade?

[bella]

Nah not yet, I am betting it arrives tomorrow. 

[Gary~]

Nah not yet, I am betting it arrives tomorrow. 

You're going to love it. It's a good idea to watch the how to video if you haven't already on the HB site or youtube.

If you're getting the Classic then the Sport video would be applicable:

[bella]

Even tho the hb stuff hasn't come yet I think I have a pretty good routine going, this is day 5 I think:

Wash head w/ gentle exfoliant (I use Aveeno facewash)
Warm up some lather, let it sit for a few
Shave WTG, then check for rough spots
Cold water rinse
Rub down with dimethicone (basically diaper rash) lotion to prevent bumps
Shine up with pomade I had for my hair

My skin is generally very sensitive but I've had almost no bumps so far.  I think us gals have the advantage in improvising with grooming products already on hand than the guys might 

It's already soooo much smoother.  I'm way more confident as I get used to it, I felt a little like an alien at first but now I feel like my normal pretty self with a new hairdo is all

[Crusher0209]

Glad to hear bella and it sounds like you have a great routine going too. Has anyone seen your new hairdo?

[bella]

I think I'll be less persnickety about having some gloss once my head gets a little color.  

My hair is dark dark brown, my skin is fair fair fair, and it's been WAY too cold for me to go out without a hat here in frigid NYC.   The glossiness is kind of fun anyway, though.