Damn Bumps...

[davetrostle]

I've been shaving my head for a while using a Mach3 and I decided recently to try going against the grain. Well, now my head looks like a golf ball because of all the razor bumps. I have to say this really sucks because I LOVED the feeling of being completly smooth like glass. Do these bumps go away on their own? If so, how long does it take? Should I not shave until they leave? Thanks.

[Paul]

Dave, what is your shaving routine?  Has anything else changed beside the direction of shave?  Do you use a cold water rinse afterwards and Clearhead or alcohol following the rinse?  BTW, welcome to the Forum, Dave!

[Tyler]

Dave, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!

Are you shaving with the grain first and then against the grain afterward?  If so, are you applying more shaving cream in between?  Paul's suggestions are great ones also.

The bumps should go away soon.

[davetrostle]

Dave, what is your shaving routine?  Has anything else changed beside the direction of shave?  Do you use a cold water rinse afterwards and Clearhead or alcohol following the rinse?

Shower shaver with hot water, gel, shave with the grain, more gel, then against the grain, cold water rinse, then alcohol.

[wpruitt]

Welcome Dave - I like to golf ball analogy!

[Leigh_12play]

Hey Dave, I have the problem with shaving against the grain, due to the way my hair grows back in, also for me, I have to shave the way my hair would grow, front forward, back, backwards, and sides, somewhat like combing hair forward,so I have to shave with the grain in order not to get the bumps, if I do go against the grain, I would have to shave twice a day to prevent hair bumps or irritation, I love shaving, but not that much...Hope that helps some

[davetrostle]

Thanks for the help and nice welcome everybody...

Leigh_12play, it sounds like our hair growth patterns are exactly the same. I guess I'm stuck with the sly look but the VELCRO feel.

Does anyone know if a nice new electric shaver will give me these issues?

[Leigh_12play]

Yea, I know about those bumps, lol, I saw the Phillips bodygroom today in the Men's Health magazine, their website is www.shaveeverywhere.com, looks pretty good...give the bumps a few days to go away and vitamin E can help with the healing process I have used shea butter for years now, and use HeadLube after shaving...

[davetrostle]

I think my problem is I have very thick strong hair. I used a brand new Mach3 and it still felt dull lol. I guess I need something heavy duty. Maybe a weed wacker? 

[Leigh_12play]

LOL, make sure to tape your ears so they wont get wacked, yea, thicker hair is a bummer, but it can be managed, you may have to try another type of razor, the gillette power fusion is good, 5 blades, 4 to shave with and 1 to trim around ears, etc, it has been the best for me so far...

[davetrostle]

It's funny that you mention the Fusion. I have one on the way but now I'm a little paranoid about going against the grain again and damn those replacement blade costs.

I currently shave my face with a double edge 1961 Gillette adjustable and a straight razor. Maybe I'll gave that a try as well. I just don't like looking like a golfball but I LOVED that smooth glass feeling.

[PigPen]

If your noggin looks like a golf ball, then in theory you should be more aerodynamic, yes?

Just a thought. Everyone already took my suggestions but I still wanted to chime in.

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If your noggin looks like a golf ball, then in theory you should be more aerodynamic, yes?

Just a thought. Everyone already took my suggestions but I still wanted to chime in.

 

[YOSP]

I have really sensitive skin as well, my head gets irritated easily as well, but has not deterred me from going sly. I recently ordered TENDSKIN, and also use Nivea aftershave balm and my head has never been clearer. I don't know what it is, but I am have seen a 100% improvement.

[jusbnme]

Welcome and sorry to hear about the bumps.  Wish I could give more advice but I would only be echoing what the other bros have said.