Just about at that 30 day mark. - page 1 -

• Just about at that 30 day mark. by Y2KOTA on 12 Jan, 2014 04:35
• I must say I do enjoy the sly side of life 
  
  One concern is when I shave no matter what blades I use, there are patches that I can not get smooth. Still a short stubbly areas. Tried coming at them from all directions. Tried 2 brands of shaving creams and even just Ivory bar soap.  Some spots are cue ball smooth while some are not. I shave while in the shower. Nicks, cuts and bumps are decreasing with time, hopefully to disappear completely soon. Might going to the electric side solve this? Just looking for guidance . Thanks in advance
• #1 by Frontier Guy on 12 Jan, 2014 04:43
• Not to worry.  I have three spots which I cannot get absolutely smooth simply because of the contour of the scalp surface. They are not obvious to anyone and only I know where they are. I accept it and move on.
• #2 by Y2KOTA on 12 Jan, 2014 05:10
• Can not "accept it and move on"   At least for now. Wondering if its something I'm doing wrong or what 
• #3 by Cave Dweller on 12 Jan, 2014 07:34
• I have to use my free hand to pull the skin taught in order to get a smooth shave. It also decreased the cut/nicks I was getting when the skin folded into the blade.
  
  
• #4 by EarlBald on 12 Jan, 2014 17:09
• I also use my hand to feel the scalp as I shave.  If there is a stubbly patch, I go over it again (sometimes more than once).  I usually think that my entire scalp is completely smooth when I finish shaving, but, oddly, I'll usually find a small patch with a trace of stubble.  At that point, I just let it go.  I have found that the Head Blade gives me the closest shave of all the options (and razor blade with lather is much more effective than an electric shaver).
• #5 by Sir Harry on 12 Jan, 2014 19:06
• Y2KOTA, Welcome and congrats on the 30 days! One thing that can help you get smoother shaves even in those hard spots is a small bottle of Shave Secret at Walmart. It can be used alone or mixed in with whatever shaving cream that you use. The best part is you only need about 5 drops, a small bottle lasts me about nine months to a year. That said, as you become more proficient at head shaving, you may want to invest in a shaving brush and some shaving soap. Razors tend to cut better over a heavy lather as opposed to gel and foam, IMO. Good luck and feel free to ask questions if you have any!
• #6 by Tyler on 12 Jan, 2014 23:39
• Like others have said, use your off hand to stretch out that area and let the blade to the work for you, meaning don't press too hard.
• #7 by Y2KOTA on 13 Jan, 2014 04:29
• Thanks for the info and using my other hand stretch out that hard to get patches. I'll try the Shave Secret. Any tips for this newbie is always appreciated!
• #8 by slybeard on 13 Jan, 2014 08:39
• I use shave secret, followed by Head Slick, and a multiblade razor (magnum M5).  There area few spots that give me problems and I just have to accept it.  Witgh practice I now can get most of the problem areas.  It will improve with time.
  
  No electic razor and can get as close as a blade.
• #9 by Y2KOTA on 14 Jan, 2014 06:40
• Well must say that this morning, got me the closes shave yet  Used the pulling of the skin taught method and it seemed to work. Did end up with one bleeder and a small amount of red rash, but less then what I have been getting.  Gave the dome a splash of witch hazel after wards. Yea it sting that bleeder big time   After the WH dried I tried the HeadBlade ClearHead Bump Treatment. A while later right before heading out to work, a fine coating of HeadLube Glossy was massaged in. Dam I look smooth and so shiny 
• #10 by Y2KOTA on 14 Jan, 2014 07:39
• Just had to share this. Had guy here at work that hasn't seen me since I went to the SLY side of life. Complemented me on the shine. And Then as I was typing this a fellow co worker said that this is the best shine he seen on me yet   Dam life is good!
  
  P.S Its my last day then I'm on 9 days of vacation
• #11 by reddog on 14 Jan, 2014 09:07
• Congrats Y2K, you look great! Wondering, are you BBC like me?
• #12 by Y2KOTA on 14 Jan, 2014 14:30
• BBC? New to me.
• #13 by Ming the Merciless on 14 Jan, 2014 15:38
• British Broadcasting Corporation.
  
  or, maybe, "Bald By Choice."
• #14 by Y2KOTA on 14 Jan, 2014 20:37
• Yea, I'm BBC.