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Offline agentfortyseven

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how long for scalp to toughen
« on: September 15, 2014, 01:16:14 PM »
Can anyone please tell me approximately how long the scalp might take to toughen up and get used to being shaved?, i would much rather shave atg however at this point it only wreaks havoc on my soft newly exposed melon
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Offline reddog

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 01:49:06 PM »
Took mine about 3 weeks. I used my Remington electric and finished with a razor.
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Offline nick2401

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 04:55:48 PM »
I was going ATG within a week of going sly. As soon as I start seeing irritation I pop in a new blade and problem solved. That being said I don't have very sensitive skin so take what I say with a grain of salt.
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Offline Hieu Tran

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2014, 03:38:40 AM »
yeah, i'm in my first week too, i'm shaving daily but not atg, maybe i have to wait more.
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Offline agentfortyseven

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 09:15:20 AM »
Quote from: reddog on September 15, 2014, 01:49:06 PM
Took mine about 3 weeks. I used my Remington electric and finished with a razor.
So there's Hope for me yet, i might give the electric a try and finish with the razor next time. Thank  you
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Offline gwsmallwood

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2014, 10:10:39 AM »
Experiment.  See what works.  You may never find a way to shave ATG daily comfortably.  I can't.  I compromised and settle for XTG passes that have just a touch of ATG direction to them.
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Offline Magoo

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2014, 05:50:40 PM »
If you are prone to get ingrown hairs,you may best not to shave ATG.Many barbers advise not to shave ATG  for this reason.
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Offline buddha

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2014, 04:59:41 AM »
I don't know that it is always specifically a question of how long it will take. The question might be whether I am using the right razor. I started off using Sensor, moved to Head Blade, and for the last several years I have been shaving with the M5 Magnum by Personna. If I were to try to go back to the HB I think I might end up investing in a whole bunch of styptic pencils. So maybe experiment with some different razors and blades and maybe some shaving oil and different creams. It might take a while but once you find your  combination you're set.
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Offline agentfortyseven

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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2014, 02:48:36 PM »
Thank you guys for all of the great advice! I have picked up a head blade and clean up around ears with a mach 3, i think i willtry to experiment with some different blades, shave creams ect.
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Re: how long for scalp to toughen
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2014, 05:53:02 PM »
If I recall correctly, it took me about 3 weeks.
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