Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > How To Protect Your Bald Head
sly bros help!
Razor X:
I get that problem from time to time. Not sure why. Through trial and error, I found that exfoliating helps tremendously. It seems like the total opposite of what you should do, but when I get those bumps, I exfoliate every day until they start to clear up. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.
I agree with the advice not to use too many products on your scalp. I use Headslick and St. Ives Apricot Scrub when I exfoliate. In the winter time when my skin gets dry, I use a small amount of Headlube to moisturize it.
JDog:
Nick I too have experienced the bumps from time to time and like the other guys have said, it could be attributed to a number if different things. Using all those products may tend to irritate the skin a bit.
Using the Witch Hazel is a good idea.
R o b 6:
Nick:
I agree with the others. Less is probably more here. I just made it past the six-week mark and I had a few bumps in the beginning, too. I'd take a 2-3 shave-free days off and give your dome a chance to recuperate from all the scraping, drying agents, exfoliants, moisturizers, etc. Then only add back the essentials: lather of your choice, and a light lotion with SPF. The Witch Hazel's a good one to have on hand.
I've had good luck with a simple routine of Edge gel, Mach 3 Turbo (sorry guys, not a HB convert yet) and some of the same L'Oreal stuff with SPF Schro mentioned. Might exfoliate with the scrub twice a week. I'm still trying to master the awesome shine factor, though.
Good luck!
Tyler:
Hey Nick, I think these guys have given some good advice. One thing I should add is to check the pressure you're using on the blade and how often you are changing the blades. I got bumps like that for about 3 days and on the fourth day I realized I was putting a ton of pressure on my blade according to what I normally do. I guess I just got comfortable in my routine.
Robmeister:
Nickmeister:
I concur with the aformentioned comments of my sly bros as far as the number of products you use. Also, the baby oil immediately caught my attention. Might be clogging yer pores.
Now, everyone's different, but over the year that I've been scrapin' the bean, I've never purchased ANYTHING (besides my FUSION) to use up there. Just now finishing this big ol' can of some shaving cream I've had forever. Sometimes I'll use some expholiator stuff my wife has in the shower.
I do end with a cold water rinse followed by some sort of after shave balm (100% Aloe is awesome) but it's stuff that's been around the bathroom forever.
Make sure you're patting dry your freshly shorn egg, rather than "rubbing" ... other than that, don't know.
Maybe try just the minimum for a while. Hot water wash (no scrubbing, etc.), shave cream, cold water rinse (I get back in the shower and lean just my head under the coldest water I can stand for about 30 seconds) and then a mild moisturizing balm for sensitive skin and that's it.
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