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What are some of your most essential items? by ILikeASMR on 18 Jun, 2013 23:20
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I've had short hair for a long time (dandruff sucks) but I decided to try shaving it smooth a couple of months ago and I really liked the result. All I did was use the exact same stuff that I use on my face (a new triple blade razor and some Barbasol.)
I'm overwhelmed with all the products I've seen on here and I can't really afford to go buying one of everything just to try. I've never used a pre-shave scrub, alum, a shaving brush, witch hazel?, after shave balm, lotion, moisturizer, exfoliates, special head/face soap, etc.
Over time, I'm sure I'll try all sorts of products but in the meantime, is there any way you can help me narrow down my shopping list a bit? -
#1 by buddha on 19 Jun, 2013 00:06
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The pre-shave scrub can get pricey. You can get a different form of it by buying it in bar form. Some of the natural food markets carry it in that form. Probably $5-6 a bar which is the same as the paste but it lasts a lot longer. I got mine at a place called Trader Joe's in Illinois.
As far as the alum bar I read somewhere (in here, I think) that if you buy one of these things called a Thai Deodorant Stick you can rub that on a cut with the same effect. You can use styptic pencils, too, but they burn and leave a white residue.
I don't use a shaving brush so I can't really comment. Some of the guys in here are absolute believers. I might be, too, if I tried one for a while but I haven't done it.
Witch Hazel.....accept no substitutes. It's the real deal. I mix aloe gel and tea tree oil in mine in case I shave a little too close and get some razor burn. That's one thing I won't do without.
I don't use after shave balms or lotions except for a thing called Osage Rub. I get it on Amazon and I think it's great. I sometimes get an itchy scalp after shaving and the Osage Rub shuts it down quick. It has a menthol chill to it that feels great.
The other stuff, special soaps, moisturizers, etc, well, you just have to run an occasional experiment and let us know how it goes. -
#2 by Cave Dweller on 19 Jun, 2013 15:13
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There are a lot of products out there, but I use a basic shaving cream (right now it is Barbasol) and a Gillette Fusion. My head gets shaved at the same time as my face.
Then a shower.
After, a once over with an astringent like Sea Breeze. When I first started, I applied an after shave balm until my skin got accustomed to it. Now, however, that's it for me.
Oh, and welcome, ILikeASMR. I did not see this was your first post. -
#3 by Mikekoz13 on 19 Jun, 2013 18:04
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For you guys using shaving stuff out of a can.... do yourself a favor and get some GOOD shave soap. I recommend Cella, Proraso, and RazoRock products but there are other great shave soaps out there.
Also, once you use a brush you will never be without one again. You can get a NICE brush for about $30.
As for products..... I love the Bee Bald products. It's a great line.
For an after shave I LOVE .... Clubman Pinaud. It's a classic old school scent that only costs about $8 for a bottle. Don't be put off by how inexpensive it is, it is great. -
#4 by xabydaddy on 19 Jun, 2013 19:37
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Shave soap and brush, witch hazel and St. Ive's Apricot Scrub
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#5 by Plano on 19 Jun, 2013 21:21
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I definitely second the St Ives Apricot Scrub (or a store brand similar).
Nivea Shave Gel (never cream as I have sensitive skin), triple blade Gillette Fusion Razor, Kiehl's Matte Finish Face Lotion (however I put it on my head, too, EXCELLENT stuff), I also use the Nivea cream in a tin on my face.
My skin is extremely nice and always get compliments on it, but it's because I take good care of it, and I do pay a little more at times.
I also use the Kiehl's "wake up" face wash in the shower. It's called "Facial Fuel", it's EXCELLENT.
Kiehl's is leaps and bounds better than most lines that I have experimented with, at least.
Semi expensive, but worth it. -
#6 by Sir Harry on 19 Jun, 2013 22:18
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Welcome! I'm going to give you a short list of my sly essential items:
1. Shave Secret ($3.85 at WalMart)
2. Pack of Wilkinson DE blades ($1.76 at WalMart)
3. Witch Hazel (about $6)
4. Head Rub(free depending on how lucky you get
)
Aside from number four, Sly can get pretty expensive if you keep experimenting....but it will be worth it once you find the right combination...Good luck! -
#7 by JustDoIt on 19 Jun, 2013 23:19
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I used to get bad dandruff and it was really because I didn't know certain things. This led to my hair thinning a lot on top.
Do not wash your hair with hot water! Wash your head and hair with cold water and massage the scalp. When I started using cold water then my scalp felt so much better. I used to blast my head with hot water thinking I'd get rid of the dandruff. I had no idea. Once I asked a barber and that's when I finally got some helpful advice to only use cold water on your head. I wish I knew it sooner. -
#8 by buddha on 20 Jun, 2013 00:26
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#9 by Plano on 20 Jun, 2013 08:15
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1. Shave Secret ($3.85 at WalMart)
+1
Can you guys let me in on the "Shave secret"?
Kinda curious. Looking it up now, just wanted some user feedback -
#10 by mahaw90 on 20 Jun, 2013 09:21
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Badger brush, headslick, shave secret, headblade sport, Nivea post shave balm. Dollop of headslick on the brush, 7 drops of shave secret, add abit of water. Apply to head and then shave away. Awesome
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#11 by mahaw90 on 20 Jun, 2013 09:23
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#12 by xabydaddy on 20 Jun, 2013 13:53
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Oops, forgot about Shave Secret! I mix a few drops in with my shave soap.
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#13 by geeman on 20 Jun, 2013 16:08
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alum bloc....awesome
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#14 by mahaw90 on 20 Jun, 2013 16:38
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Never used an alum block, what are the advantages of using one? I might get myself one.