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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: tommyesp on March 07, 2007, 05:58:42 AM

Title: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: tommyesp on March 07, 2007, 05:58:42 AM

Hey guys, im 20 and have shaved my head for the first time, im just wondering if Vaseline intensive care essential moisture stuff is ok for post shavege care??
ive got what you might call razor bumps or a shaving rash type thing on the back of my head wondered how to clear that up

cheers for any help

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: Robmeister on March 07, 2007, 06:43:04 AM

Tommy, Welcome to SlyGuys!!

The Vaseline intesive care is probably pretty good stuff.

When I have irritations of various sorts, I use 100% Aloe Vera from Fruit of the Earth.

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Hope you can stick around.  You will learn a lot about many aspects of being SLY O0

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: tomgallagher on March 07, 2007, 06:54:07 AM

Maybe you could give witch hazel a go. Seems to help a lot of guys. Welcome aboard.

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: tommyesp on March 07, 2007, 06:59:18 AM

hey thanks for advice guys, i think it was that i didnt do it properly the first time, dint rinse with cold water after showering and whacked moisturiser on immediately, this is apparently bad for it. haha. im in england, so ive never heard of those products you suggest, are there other folically challenged people on here from england??

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: Robmeister on March 07, 2007, 07:07:36 AM

Quote from: tommyesp on March 07, 2007, 06:59:18 AM

are there other folically challenged people on here from england??

Yes...."Argyle" is from Holmfirth, UK...

He might be able to steer you toward some helpful UK products

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: schro on March 07, 2007, 08:21:56 AM

Quote from: Robmeister on March 07, 2007, 06:43:04 AM

Tommy, Welcome to SlyGuys!!

The Vaseline intesive care is probably pretty good stuff.

When I have irritations of various sorts, I use 100% Aloe Vera from Fruit of the Earth.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi176.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw166%2Frobmeisterbrau%2Faloe2bottles.jpg&hash=5b55b06c5c7fa769042ca610b25464f0bad530cc)

Hope you can stick around.  You will learn a lot about many aspects of being SLY O0

Fruit of the Earth? Now that explains everything, RM  :*)). Enjoy your Wednesday

Schro , just your average Ordinary American not from New York.

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: ar3inc on March 07, 2007, 01:49:53 PM

Welcome to the group, Tommy!  Aloe is pretty much the cure all.  I have read several guys plug headblade's clearhead.  I don't have any issues with razor burn so I have no need for it.  Also you may look into pretreatment. like using an exfoliator, like Headshed.  ???

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: MR. CLEAN on March 08, 2007, 02:56:46 PM

Welcome Tommy, I recommend that you use the Post-Shave Alcohol Routine, and follow that up with a little HeadLube.  You can find it off the HeadBlade Website.  Great Stuff... Remember, Alcohol dries out your skin, so as it is (usually) essential to use the Post Shave Alcohol to keep down the Razor Burns/Bumps, the HeadLube [Moisturizer designed specifically for your scalp.] becomes essential as well.  Remember also: BE CAREFULL WHAT YOU USE ON YOUR HEAD, AS SOME PRODUCTS ARE NOT MADE FOR THE SENSITIVE SKIN ON YOUR HEAD AND WILL CLOG YOUR PORES  . 

Again, Recommend the HeadBlade Products.  Started using those and my head has been smooth and Clear since.  Peace YR*(k

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: BaldRob on March 08, 2007, 03:09:14 PM

Hi Tommy!  Welcome to SBG...

I would probably stay away from putting hand and body moisturizers on your head... and stick to either head specific moisturizers (HeadLube, Bald Guyz) or facial moisturizers (Niviea Q10 or similar). 

Nothing wrong with putting straight Aloe on though...

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: Tyler on March 08, 2007, 03:34:40 PM

Welcome Tommy!  BaldRob made a good point.  Stick to lotions designed for the face and head.

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: Paul on March 08, 2007, 04:02:27 PM

Welcome Tommy, glad to have you on board. 

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: Kajun on March 08, 2007, 04:22:54 PM

welcome to SBG's Tommy!

Title: Re: FIRST TIME SHAVER
Post by: PigPen on March 08, 2007, 04:29:53 PM

Welcome Tommy, glad to have you with us.