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Just Tried Head Slick
by
SlyGI
on 15 Jun, 2007 06:13
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Hi All,
I've been trying to figure out the best routine for shaving my head-- I've been sly for about a month now. I'm still not confident enough to shave my head in the shower so I'm still shaving in the sink.
I've tried a few shaving products from the super cheap, Colgate Saving Cream and Barbasol, to the more expensive shaving cream from "The Art of Shaving."
I've been using Head Slick for about a week now. I really like it and it's reasonably priced (I got it from my local Walgreens). I pump one pump in the palm of my hand, then I use a shaving brush (wet with hot water) to foam it up. I just can't believe how rich the lather is.
I still like to use shaving soap (and brush) on my face, Truefitt and Hill, but the head slick is staying on the head.
Also, I've noticed that when I shave my head, after going with and against the grain, I still have some stubble-- ever so slight. But, after my shave when I rinse cool water over my head, 90% of what I though was stubble seems to disappear. Does anyone know what is going on with my head?
Thanks!!!
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#1
by
PigPen
on 15 Jun, 2007 07:10
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Could be that some of the smaller hairs on your noggin are stickin around until you rinse. I have a similar problem sometimes.
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#2
by
Sgt. Pate
on 15 Jun, 2007 07:46
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I never thought of using a brush to lather up.
Using my HeadBlade Sport in my right hand I use the HeadSlick in my left while in the shower. Feeling and re-slicking my noggin with one hand while shaving with the other I get every one of those stubborn sticky uppers! With the shower water pressure, rinsing the HeadBlade super easy, no build-up in the triple blades.
I just close my eyes and enjoy my 3-4 minute shave followed by a cold water rinse!
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#3
by
Jay
on 15 Jun, 2007 10:35
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I never thought of using a brush to lather up.
Using my HeadBlade Sport in my right hand I use the HeadSlick in my left while in the shower. Feeling and re-slicking my noggin with one hand while shaving with the other I get every one of those stubborn sticky uppers!
x 2
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#4
by
Tyler
on 15 Jun, 2007 13:11
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What razor are you using? How many blades?
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#5
by
triumphcorvair
on 15 Jun, 2007 14:04
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Twenty five years ago I bought a shaving brush and mug and I shaved with it for couple of years. But in the interest of saving time I put it aside. I recently got back to using it again when I read about a routine to lather up and shave with the grain, then lather up a second time and shave against the grain. At first I didn't believe it but it is the absolute closest shave I've ever gotten. I attribute primarily to the badger brush. Not only is it good at lathering the shave cream but it does a fantastic job exfoliating the skin. I've been doing it for about two weeks now and my face is nice and tight when I'm finished. I plan on dumping the cheapo safety razors and go to a double edged razor. From what I've read there's a big difference in the two.
I probably won't use the brush on my scalp as I feel the HeadShed is doing a good job.
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#6
by
SlyGI
on 15 Jun, 2007 17:20
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Thanks for the input guys. As for the razor, I'm using the Mach-3, triple blades.
I did try a Shick four bladed razor, but the head didn't swivel enough for my chin or the back of my head.
I think it must just takes practice.
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#7
by
jusbnme
on 15 Jun, 2007 19:39
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Welcome SlyGI. Glad to have you here. One thing I noticed when I use to use the Mach 3 was that I had to make a couple passes to really get a close shave. Maybe you try switching up your razor. Maybe a Shick Extreme 3 blade, Fusion, or HeadBlade. The HeadBlade works for a lot of guys around here and gets very close with, usually, just one pass.
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#8
by
Stu
on 23 Jun, 2007 22:52
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SlyGI, if you're not sure about shaving in the shower, get a cheap fog-free mirror for the shower. I've used mine for going on 3 years with no problems. If you go this route and find that it doesn't always stay fog-free, try spitting on it and smearing it around. Yes, that sounds gross, but it works every time.
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#9
by
Razor X
on 23 Jun, 2007 23:28
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SlyGI, if you're not sure about shaving in the shower, get a cheap fog-free mirror for the shower. I've used mine for going on 3 years with no problems. If you go this route and find that it doesn't always stay fog-free, try spitting on it and smearing it around. Yes, that sounds gross, but it works every time.
I saw on TV once that if you rub shaving cream into a mirror it won't fog up.
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#10
by
wpruitt
on 24 Jun, 2007 00:02
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You really think anyone who hangs on this board has shaving cream !!!
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#11
by
Razor X
on 24 Jun, 2007 07:00
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You really think anyone who hangs on this board has shaving cream !!!
I do. I don't actually use it, but I have it.