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Help! First time...and I have red everywhere

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ksshane:
I'll second the aloe gel (generic brand is just as good as any in my opinion).  It will help with any irritation and if you happen to be getting any kind of irritation burn it will sooth that as well.

SincereSoprano:
This is very normal. If I go awhile without shaving my head the same thing happens. You must have sensitive skin like I do.

Fondlheine:
Like it's already been said - it happens to some on a newly shaved scalp.  I had it happen to me (I looked like a pepperoni pizza for a few days).
I got some Gold Bond lotion and rubbed it in - cleared it up.

gwsmallwood:
It sounds like you got some pretty bad razor burn.  I would recommend some wet shaving techniques until your skin adjusts.
-Don't wait more than a couple of days between shaves.  With a cartridge razor, this is important because you'll end up with the razor and the tiny clogged hairs both scraping across your head.  Double the irritation.
-Prep with hot water, and maybe even try some pre-shave oil.
-Only shave WTG for a while.  It won't be as close, but it will give your head time to get used   to having a blade scraped across it.
-Don't put razor to bare skin.  Reapply lather before making a second pass with the blade.

If you try that for a while and still have razor burn issues, come visit the Safety Razor Head Shaving Forum.

happybuddha:
I've been shaving my face in the shower for 30+ years and my head in the shower for 18+ years and highly recommend it.  I have always used disposable razors, though I'm planning to move to DE's.  Don't worry about not being able to see (unless you have a mirror in the shower).  I trim around my chin beard before I get in the shower, then everything else is by feel.

As for how to get a lather, I've always used plain ole bath soap   :Xo!, its worked so far.

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