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[sae3]

 Hello all making sure that I am doing this right?   My name is lasae from milwaukee wisconsin.  I have been reading this site forever before I decided to join.  I am bald by choice but have a huge problem no matter what razor I use i bump up I have tried everything but my head is so sensitive any advice fellas?  I have been using clippers lately but they do not give me that shine that I want.    I DO NOT WANT TO GROW MY HAIR BACK AT ALL THE BALD LOOK IS GREAT BUT i WANT IT TO TRULY LOOK BALD!!

[PigPen]

Welcome Lasae!! Post up your shave routine when you get a chance and we'll let you know what we think.

[tomgallagher]

Welcome to the group dude.

[SLYinKC]

Welcome, Lasae to SBG's.  Glad you finally decided to join in.  Let us know what you're doing and this is definitely the place for great shaving advice.

[REF311]

Welcome Sae3

[X The Hierophant]

Welcome aboard.

Here is what I recommend:

(1) Get a headblade
(2) Experiment with different razors (try HB double, HB triple, Sensor Double, Atra Double for starters) ... I prefer Sensor Doubles
(3) Get some Headslick and shaving oil (KoS is a good brand ... so is Pacific) ... use oil and then use slick on top of oil for extra protection
(4) expiriment/practice - don't press down on blade, etc.
(5) try using ice afterwards or a cold water rinse
(6) try clear head if still having problems

Good luck 

[sae3]

 well my shave routine is I would usually start with my clippers and go as short as they allow.  then I would get in the shower get my head wet put the shaving cream on and go to work.  Everything would be cool until like the third day my head will get sore and start to bump up.  So after that I would wait until the hair grows back and then cut it off with the clippers.  I have been using the clippers because im scared to use a razor again.  Do most of you guys shave everyday?  Or every other day what routine should I follow?  I want that mr. clean look.

[BALDANDRE]

Welcome bro..I feel your pain and the need to have a completely bald head..

How long was the longest time you were consistantly shaved smooth? What you need to do is almost get your head "toughened" up with daily shaves...I think you can get into trouble with every other day shaving or the clipper route used to torture on my head...

shaving it with a razor was the kindest route for me...biggest thing pre-moisturize before you shave and soften your skin?

Try different things bro..one day you'll be the bald dude you were meant to be

[JDog]

Welcome to the forum Lasae.

If I were I would heed the great advice found on the Techniques part of this site.

[joergHH]

Welcome here!
X gave you the best advices. Be patient, keep on shaving and you will succeed!!

J

[Rob]

Hi and welcome.

Yeah: the more you shave the better you'll become at it and the tougher your scalp will get.  keep trying.

[X The Hierophant]

well my shave routine is I would usually start with my clippers and go as short as they allow.  then I would get in the shower get my head wet put the shaving cream on and go to work.  Everything would be cool until like the third day my head will get sore and start to bump up.  So after that I would wait until the hair grows back and then cut it off with the clippers.  I have been using the clippers because im scared to use a razor again.  Do most of you guys shave everyday?  Or every other day what routine should I follow?  I want that mr. clean look.

I agree with BaldAndre.  You are waiting too long between shaves.  It may seem counterintuitive, but shaving more frequently is less hard on the scalp than once a week or something along that line.  At the minimum shave every 48 hours, and shave once a day at the maximum.  Do it any more frequently (from my experience) and you will irritate the scalp.  Wait much longer than 48 hours and you'll have to clipper your head then try and plow down all that long stubble (which is also irritating) and the time between your scalp is not being conditioned for shaves.  Try shaving every day or every other day and you'll see an imporvement.  You should never have to use clippers after the very first shave.

Good luck 

[warhawk]

lasae...welcome 2 the sly fraternity. i say scrape that noggin' daily with a quality razor (in the shower).  oh...and ditch the clippers.  keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness & jump in & join the fun by posting often & being an active member of the best site on the internet.

WARHAWK

[Marz]

Welcome sae3.

Maybe try different razors and what the others have said.

[xnewyawka]

Welcome to SBG's sae3, and I agree with all the advice so far. The best thing to do is experiment and see what works best for you.
Follow X's recommendation and let us know how it goes for you. You may also want to try an exfoliant. Most guys use either HB headshed or St. Ives apricot scrub. Use it a couple of times a week.