how long for scalp to toughen

• how long for scalp to toughen by agentfortyseven on 15 Sep, 2014 13:16
• 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
• #1 by reddog on 15 Sep, 2014 13:49
• Took mine about 3 weeks. I used my Remington electric and finished with a razor.
• #2 by nick2401 on 15 Sep, 2014 16:55
• 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.
• #3 by Hieu Tran on 16 Sep, 2014 03:38
• yeah, i'm in my first week too, i'm shaving daily but not atg, maybe i have to wait more.
• #4 by agentfortyseven on 16 Sep, 2014 09:15
• Quote from: reddog on 15 Sep, 2014 13:49

  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
• #5 by gwsmallwood on 16 Sep, 2014 10:10
• 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.
• #6 by Magoo on 16 Sep, 2014 17:50
• 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.
• #7 by buddha on 17 Sep, 2014 04:59
• 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.
• #8 by agentfortyseven on 17 Sep, 2014 14:48
• 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.
• #9 by greatnessinc on 17 Sep, 2014 17:53
• If I recall correctly, it took me about 3 weeks.