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About to do it
by
Chevydude
on 02 Jan, 2017 15:31
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Hello Guys,
I'm 52 with a nice horseshoe and I think I've convinced myself to shave it clean. One of my concerns is that I am fair skinned and I am worried about bumps, ingrown hair, etc. after my first shave. Can anyone suggest any products that might help prevent those issues from happening as well as how I should go about my first shave?
Thanks
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#1
by
Tyler
on 02 Jan, 2017 15:52
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Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?
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#2
by
ThePangolin
on 02 Jan, 2017 16:07
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your choice, assuming you take the jump! I'm 21 and did it to face the future now, don't be shy to face changes, embrace them!
If you look around the head care section of the forum you'll find almost any answer youre looking for!
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#3
by
reddog
on 02 Jan, 2017 16:50
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Yes! When I first started shaving, I used Bump Patrol. Got it at Wal-Mart, it worked great. Didn't need it after a while when the skin got toughened up.
Good luck, I hope you like it!
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#4
by
Chevydude
on 02 Jan, 2017 17:14
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your choice, assuming you take the jump! I'm 21 and did it to face the future now, don't be shy to face changes, embrace them!
If you look around the head care section of the forum you'll find almost any answer youre looking for!
I would say 3/4"-1" sides and back. Top is long gone.
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#5
by
Chevydude
on 02 Jan, 2017 17:21
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Yes! When I first started shaving, I used Bump Patrol. Got it at Wal-Mart, it worked great. Didn't need it after a while when the skin got toughened up.
Good luck, I hope you like it!
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Thanks. Which Bump Patrol product did you use?
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#6
by
Chevydude
on 02 Jan, 2017 17:30
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Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?
I would say 3/4" - 1"
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#7
by
nuts
on 02 Jan, 2017 18:47
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Sounds like a good timely decision. Look forward to the photo.
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#8
by
Tyler
on 03 Jan, 2017 00:50
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Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?
I would say 3/4" - 1"
Ok. I would go to a barber or use some clippers to take it down to a 0. Then later that day or the next day take a razor to it.
Use a good shave cream like HeadSlick, Pacific Shaving, Bee Bald, or Cremo Shave Cream. Let the razor do the work for you and don't push down to hard with it. Go with the grain on the first pass and then against the grain.
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#9
by
Chevydude
on 20 Jan, 2017 18:56
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Thanks for the advice. Any razor suggestions? I've always used a Norelco to shave my face, so a razor will be new to me. I did order a Headblade Moto. Wise choice?
Thanks
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#10
by
Sir Harry
on 20 Jan, 2017 19:21
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Welcome!
When I started shaving for good almost nine years ago, I clippered it down first and then I used Bic twin disposable razors. Once I got my technique down, I started using safety razors. The Headblade is a good tool, I would just take my time. Best of luck!