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Switch:
I use a headblade and i love it. but no matter what razor i ude, shaving the sides and back of my head is always harder than the top, sometimes causing irritation or cuts. any tips?

happyharry:
Switch, it's quite the opposite with me: the back is quite easy for me to shave and I never get any cuts there, but
I too have trouble with the sides, though.

Anyway, one tip I could give you is:


* before you start shaving rinse your head with warm water for a minute or two (or use a wet hot towel), this will soften the stubble and you'll have less irritation and nicks.
* be extra careful when you shave those sensitive areas, i.e. apply as little pressure as possible with the razor
* shave those areas with the grain, not against it
* shave these sensitive areas last, not first. This will give the shaving cream/foam/gel time to better soften the
stubble and make the shave easier
These were four tips, actually...now you owe me. ;D

Hope this helps...

Switch:
thanks man, i'll let you know how it turns out

KrasH:
I have to second the Shave those areas with the grain and not against, it makes a huge difference.

You can always make a second pass going against the grain to get closer shave.

Tyler:
Harry - I've been using your tip regarding the hot, wet towell while I've been travelling.  Since I don't have a mirror in the hotel showers to help me shave my head, I'll use a hot towel for a minute or two and then shave in front of the sink.  It's been working well.

Switch - I've noticed that it's a bit difficult to shave the sides of my head with the Headblade now that I'm using one.  I do what I can and then just get the rest when I shave my face with my other razor.  To avoid nicks, I always make sure to reapply lotion around my ears when I'm putting on those final touches.  I usually rest the head in the crease between the top of my ear and my scalp and then shave upwards toward the top of my head.  Like the Headblade, I try not to use too much pressure as the skin there seems more prone to nicks than other areas.

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