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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Razor X on October 22, 2007, 07:20:51 PM

Title: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Razor X on October 22, 2007, 07:20:51 PM
My shaving schedule usually goes out the window on the weekends.  On Saturdays, I sleep in a little later, then sit around and enjoy my breakfast before getting started on chores around the house and yard.  I usually don't get around to shaving until late morning or early afternoon.  Or if I'm going out on Saturday night, I'll postpone the shave until evening.  As a result, I usually don't shave at all on Sundays.  By Sunday night, I'm feeling pretty scruffy, but the payoff is that near-perfect shave that I get on Monday mornings.  After I shaved with a fresh blade this morning, my head felt like it had never had any hair on it.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: warhawk on October 22, 2007, 07:33:41 PM
razorx.....i get like that also on my days off as well.  i agree when u let it grow for more than a day that next morning shave is extra smooooth. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: SLYinKC on October 22, 2007, 08:08:41 PM
I have really noticed that my weekend shaves are twice as good as my weekdays.  I believe that the reason is that i shave later in the morning and probably take a little more time with it.  My week day shaves barely carry me through mid-day. :(
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: BALDANDRE on October 22, 2007, 08:11:33 PM
Nope, never will happen with this bald boy..

If I can ever help it, no one will see THIS head with anyhair on it..

I must always represent, you know! O:O
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Razor X on October 22, 2007, 08:19:30 PM
Nope, never will happen with this bald boy..

If I can ever help it, no one will see THIS head with anyhair on it..

I must always represent, you know! O:O

I knew I'd be taken out to the woodshed for that  ;D  I do know what you mean -- when I was still on the fence, I used to notice certain sly guys that I'd see on the train every morning.  And if anyone ever showed up with any stubble on their domes, I'd be so disappointed in them.   >:(

I'm fair-haired so I can get away with occasionally skipping a shave.  No one really notices, except me, of course.  Won't do it on a weekday or if I have to be somewhere on the weekend where I need to look my best.  Must be a good sly ambassador.  But on a Sunday when all I'm doing is going to the gym, walking the dogs and doing grocery shopping, it's worth skipping a day to get that extra smooth Monday morning shave. 
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Asher on October 22, 2007, 08:51:18 PM
yeah if i've got nothing on the docket for the day i'll skip it, too.  or just wear my favorite brewers baseball cap to the grocery store.  i do find that shaving every day is nicer on my skin but doesn't provide the closer shave i get skipping days.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: nomad on October 22, 2007, 09:14:42 PM
I never go without a shave but I wait longer in the day on my off days and like KC said I seem to take longer and get into it more.

I have much better shaves on the off days
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Razor X on October 22, 2007, 09:20:03 PM
I never go without a shave but I wait longer in the day on my off days and like KC said I seem to take longer and get into it more.

I have much better shaves on the off days

I know some people shave twice a day to stay extra-smooth, but the few times I tried to do that, I couldn't get my scalp any smoother with the second shave -- probably because the hair hadn't grown out enough to be grabbed by the blade.  What's more, I'd always get a lousy shave the next morning.  But if I shave later in the day or skip a day entirely, the next shave is always perfectly smooth.  I shaved at 6:30 this morning.  It's now 11:18 pm and I am just beginning to get a few rough spots.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: andrew on October 22, 2007, 09:25:50 PM
Being rather new to slyness, I've only skipped a Saturday and part of a Sunday once.  It made me crazy when I felt that stubble Sunday night, so I motored upstairs and shaved it right off, unable to make it until Monday morning.

I definitely shave later on Saturdays and Sundays, though, and do take my time as opposed to playing beat the clock during the week.  I actually look forward to a nice leasurely shave on the weekend ...
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: nomad on October 22, 2007, 09:30:03 PM
Being rather new to slyness, I've only skipped a Saturday and part of a Sunday once.  It made me crazy when I felt that stubble Sunday night, so I motored upstairs and shaved it right off, unable to make it until Monday morning.

I definitely shave later on Saturdays and Sundays, though, and do take my time as opposed to playing beat the clock during the week.  I actually look forward to a nice leasurely shave on the weekend ...

the stubble makes me nuts as well. thats why I like my off day shaves they seem to last longer than the ones on work days, I think its the "beat the clock" shaves before work
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: champ007 on October 22, 2007, 09:38:12 PM
Being a single Sly, I have to keep it smooth. My usual routine is friday after work and dinner, I take the rejuvinating shower and shave the hit a local hot spot, but if I am staying home I still keep the routine. Saturday turns into a double shave as well, in the am when I wake up...or noon if I was out till 5am, then again Saturday evening around 6pm. Sundays are usually a 1 shave day in the am until monday morning.
Gotta keep it Sly for the Lay-Days  8)
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Paul on October 23, 2007, 04:13:01 AM
No skipping days here, just because it's a weekend.  Can't stand to be seen without the total sly going on.  Like some of the other bros, I may shave a little later in the day on weekends if I get involved in some home project, but never leave the house with stubble, no way.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: JDog on October 23, 2007, 04:48:33 AM
I try to be as diligent as I can upon maintaing the Sly look. Usually I was a twice a day headshaver. There is nothing more I hate than stubble and shadow. However with a little boy and working early shifts at work I have been skipping a day here and there which I know is blasphemy

 D@^^.....But I do find that I get a much smoother and better shave as like RazorX says, there is more hair for the blade to grab onto.

Walking out the door with a dome that is smooth as a waxed bowling ball is such a great feeling. Really adds a bounce to my step in the morning. Another joy of being Sly O0 8)
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 23, 2007, 12:38:16 PM
I noticed that shaving immediately after getting up in the morning, i.e., shower then shave, results in more stubble early on in the day than getting up, going to the gym, then shower & shave.  I think it has to do with some minimal water retention during sleep and it takes the body a little while to "trim" down the water.  Also the workout removes some water even with drinking water during exercise.  Just a thought. 
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Marz on October 23, 2007, 12:56:50 PM
I dont shave my head on days I dont shave my face.

Unless I am going out or something I will use the weekend to take a break.

I like to give my head a good scrubbing and let it rest on occasion, keeps my scalp in good repair.

Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 23, 2007, 02:56:18 PM
Nope, never will happen with this bald boy..

If I can ever help it, no one will see THIS head with anyhair on it..

I must always represent, you know! O:O


 B*)
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: herronm on October 23, 2007, 03:00:15 PM
I have fallen into a Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday shave rut and I hate it.  I don't think the closer shave on alternate days is worth the stubble.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: xnewyawka on October 27, 2007, 10:55:52 AM
On the weekend, it's really nice to be able to take your time and enjoy the shave a little more than the regular weekday rush.
I have been getting up very early the past two weeks for my training, and I missed only one day. I have had to speed up my routine and I was able to adjust, albeit slowly, lol.
But I did find that since I was shaving so early, my stubble came on much earlier, of course, but it also seemed that I maybe didn't get as close in some spots, since I had to be quicker.
I will skip a day on weekends every so often depending on our schedule, but I normally will shave both days. I agree with Jesse, Paul and Nomad in that I love leaving the house fresh and cleanly shaven. It seems to give a sort of mental edge, so to speak.
The stubble doesn't bother me later in the day, it just tells me I'll be shaving tomorrow morning.  O0
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: SLYinKC on October 27, 2007, 11:48:58 AM
On the weekend, it's really nice to be able to take your time and enjoy the shave a little more than the regular weekday rush.
I have been getting up very early the past two weeks for my training, and I missed only one day. I have had to speed up my routine and I was able to adjust, albeit slowly, lol.
But I did find that since I was shaving so early, my stubble came on much earlier, of course, but it also seemed that I maybe didn't get as close in some spots, since I had to be quicker.
.  O0



X, you are experiencing the same thing that I have been.  With getting up at 5 am, I am usually feeling the stubble before lunch.  Now weekends are a differenct story.  Like today being a Saturday, I was up for at least an hour or so before I shaved and it almost 1:00 pm  and all is as smooth as glass. 
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Alexander215 on October 27, 2007, 11:57:00 AM
Same, call me a weekend slacker
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Timmay on October 27, 2007, 01:04:01 PM
Xnew....its still funny to hear you say how muchyou enjoy yoru headshaving now.  Like John ...both of you were really bad fence sitters.  But its all good, just glad you are likign it and all.  See I Told Ya ..didnt I?  Gets ya hooked.

Yeah I have skipped a day a few times...and its not good.  its a No No No No No!
you can not do that....even if you have to stand in the middle of the sidewalk to get it done...then thats what it is gonna take.

Well Im off for now..so I will see you all later
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Bald Jedi on October 31, 2007, 09:10:33 AM
I seem to be getting lazy at times.  I will shave and then shave again two days after the first shaving.  I need to remain Sly and shave everyday!
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: theebaldguy on October 31, 2007, 09:53:10 AM
I've taken slacking to a whole new level. I usually don't shave on weekends, and sometimes I go a whole week without a shave.  :/O
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: warhawk on October 31, 2007, 09:56:15 AM
I've taken slacking to a whole new level. I usually don't shave on weekends, and sometimes I go a whole week without a shave.  :/O
theebaldguy.....u  r  slacking wayyyy 2 much.  a whole week >:( >:(.....man....u gotta get out of that slump & keep that dome smoooooth. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: xnewyawka on October 31, 2007, 10:10:41 AM
I've taken slacking to a whole new level. I usually don't shave on weekends, and sometimes I go a whole week without a shave.  :/O
theebaldguy.....u  r  slacking wayyyy 2 much.  a whole week >:( >:(.....man....u gotta get out of that slump & keep that dome smoooooth. O0

WARHAWK O0

Thee, I agree with the 'Hawk, I have never gone more than two days the most without shaving.
I just can't stand not being smooth, and usually don't go more than a day when I do decide not to shave.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: theebaldguy on October 31, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
Yeah, I know...gotta stop slacking. I hate not being smooth, and the first shave after a week is a b*tch.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: ShavedJoey on October 31, 2007, 02:33:30 PM
I tend to be an every other day shaver, usually in the evening.  However the weekly Sunday morning shave is one of life's little luxuries when I have plenty of time, and no reason to rush.   8)
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: SLYinKC on October 31, 2007, 05:42:10 PM
I've taken slacking to a whole new level. I usually don't shave on weekends, and sometimes I go a whole week without a shave.  :/O




Keep that up, and you'll have to change your name. :*)) :*))
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: warhawk on October 31, 2007, 06:17:42 PM
good one....rick.......HEY....theebaldguy....stick around & hang out with us.  we will give the motivation & encouragement 2 keep it smoooooth. O0  nothing like a smooth, slick noggin'.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: Razor X on October 31, 2007, 07:22:16 PM
I've taken slacking to a whole new level. I usually don't shave on weekends, and sometimes I go a whole week without a shave.  :/O


Totally unacceptable.   :Xo! :Xo!  You'd better mend your ways or you might be asked to leave the group.    ;) ;)

I think we've all gone through lazy spells.  I've never been able to go more than 3 or 4 days, because I just can't stand the MPB look I get after that.  I may skip one day on the weekends, but it's been a long, long time since I went longer than one day without shaving.  I went a week without shaving last December, but only because I was down with the flu and just not up to shaving.  The first thing I did when I started feeling better was shave it smooth again.  What a relief it was to get back to normal!!
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: jasonfieber on October 31, 2007, 07:48:54 PM
Yeah, before my laser hair removal started I used to be kinda lazy on the weekends too, and still am to a point. But because my hair growth, or what little I still have, is so patchy..I really have to shave it extremely often to not be embarrased, even if it's just me at the house.
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: theebaldguy on October 31, 2007, 08:01:54 PM
Keep that up, and you'll have to change your name. :*)) :*))

I guess I had that one coming.  :*))

I'll try to keep on the straight and narrow from now on.  ;)
Title: Re: The Weekend Syndrome
Post by: David on October 31, 2007, 10:20:08 PM
the only day i'm sort of lazy is sunday mornings, because as a children's eader they want us to be there for early service which starts at 8:30 am.