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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: jzac on January 20, 2007, 12:29:31 PM
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Hello,
I'm new to shaving my head and a first time poster. I've read a lot on the problems many have with irritation and bumps after shaving. I have tried just about all the remedies and suggestions, but I still get this irritation on both sides of my head right at the temples. It's annoying! I use a headblade and love it. I've tried shaving oils, creams, after shaves like tea tree oil, no bump, witch hazel...and still I get irritation. I like to shave everyday, but have settled on shaving everyother day. Any suggestions from the veterans would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
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First off welcome to the group, Jzac! If cold water after shaving the head and products like ClearHead are not working you mightt want to try using something like a Mach3 or Fusion to shave just the spots that have irritation. ???
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Thanks for the response. I have not used ClearHead yet, but always do a cold rinse. I'd hate to have to change razors as the headblade works so well...I might have to try it though.
Thanks again!
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I have a same issue on the back of my neck from shaving, I received my clear head on Friday once I give it a chance I'll let you know.
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Thanks Augie.
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I'd hate to have to change razors as the headblade works so well...I might have to try it though.
Jzac, still use your HeadBlade for shaving your head everywhere but the two spots. I use the HeadBlade, as well, but right above my ears I have two spots that are difficult with the HeadBlade and use to get irritated when I used only the HeadBlade. I started to use my face shaving Mach3 just to "touch up" those spots and problem solved.
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ar3inc,
Thanks, I'll try that and let you know. One more thing...since I kind of new at this, these spots will get itchy and kind of bubble up after a day or two...is that commonly what is known as irritation? The reason I ask is that a couple of months ago, before I got the headblade, I tried one of those chemical hair removers...It burned like hell and I wonder if I keep getting irritated (in the same exact spots and nowhere else) because of that. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to give advice!
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If i were you i'd see a dermatolagist, could be an allergy or somethin' (though don't know why it would just show in those spots)
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Blagadan,
If the problem doesn't go away, I'll have to do that although I was hoping it wouldn't come to that. We'll see.
Thanks for the advice.
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Jzac, the little red bumbs or a red rash is what I was thinking as irritation. What you just decribed may be more allergic then anything else. As you run out of other possibiilities you think about calling the DR. :(
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ar3inc,
If it persists, that's what I'll do. I think I'll take a couple of weeks off of shaving and let it totally heal and then shave again...and if it happens again...I'll check out a doctor.
Thanks for the advice! You guys are great.
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jzac, first of all I would also like to welcome you to the group. From what you are describing I would also recommend seeing a Dr. See if there is anything in particular that causes a flare up of these spots, ie heat, aftershaves, shaving creams, that sort of thing. It could help the doc with a proper diagnosis
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Thanks for the welcoming PigPen. This is a good site. I gave shaving a break for a week and decided to try an electric shaver. I bought a high end Remington...problem solved! No irritation or red bumps and I'm able to shave everyday. I really like the headblade...best razor I have used, but the problem was I couldn't shave everyday because of the irritation. And if I shaved only 3 times a week, I would get ingrown hairs and thus red bumps. The electric, with patience, get almost as close as a blade...almost. Looks wise, my head looks as smooth. To the touch, about 90% I'm guesing. Thanks to all who gave advice!
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That's great Jzac! I used an electric razor for several years.
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Thanks for the welcoming PigPen. This is a good site. I gave shaving a break for a week and decided to try an electric shaver. I bought a high end Remington...problem solved! No irritation or red bumps and I'm able to shave everyday. I really like the headblade...best razor I have used, but the problem was I couldn't shave everyday because of the irritation. And if I shaved only 3 times a week, I would get ingrown hairs and thus red bumps. The electric, with patience, get almost as close as a blade...almost. Looks wise, my head looks as smooth. To the touch, about 90% I'm guesing. Thanks to all who gave advice!
Success!!!
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That's great Jzac! I used an electric razor for several years.
I agree, good for you Jzac.
Thing I like about the electric is with my coordination not being the greatest I can hit trouble spots easier, and don't have to worry about gripping the hair too hard.
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I read that Tyler...the electric is working fine. Not quite as close, but close enough without the previously mentioned problems.
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Robmeister,
Success at last!
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
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i still use a norelco wet and dry sometimes..but it is a couple years old sure there or better out there now...
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
;D
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
norelco 7735 cool skin electric wet/dry shaver.
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
Is that considered a bad thing? I'm alive today because of food like that, and Romen and Mac 'n' Cheese
)-m
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
Rumor is you use a sander to make yours smooth. Does it hurt? 8)
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Is that considered a bad thing? I'm alive today because of food like that
)-m
Had Cajun on Friday night...
mmmmmMMMMMMmmmmmmMMMMMMmmmmmmMMM
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
Rumor is you use a sander to make yours smooth. Does it hurt? 8)
??? ??? D#tG3t
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
Rumor is you use a sander to make yours smooth. Does it hurt? 8)
Wowsers Batman! The kid's busting on your noggin Paulie... :x!
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
Rumor is you use a sander to make yours smooth. Does it hurt? 8)
??? ??? D#tG3t
let's see we often refer to one form of the shave as "sandpaper smooth". You suggested my electric razor of choice was the weedeater, a tool. So with that in mind, I used both references together.
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David,
What electric do you use? Just curious.
weedeater
well at least at my house beanie weenies aren't considered a fine delicacy. $@y
is that the best you got little boy? when your b*&&s drop you can come play with the big boys. >:D >:D
Rumor is you use a sander to make yours smooth. Does it hurt? 8)
Wowsers Batman! The kid's busting on your noggin Paulie... :x!
I will dish out as much as I take, doesn't bother me. ;D Age has nothing to do with being able to bust on people. 8) And he did start it.
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let me go get my 13 year old so you will have someone on your level. i have forgotten all the 8th grade crap. so i am done with this 0~~
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let me go get my 13 year old so you will have someone on your level. i have forgotten all the 8th grade crap. so i am done with this 0~~
:@` :@` :@` :@` :@`
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let me go get my 13 year old so you will have someone on your level. i have forgotten all the 8th grade crap. so i am done with this 0~~
touche. we have a winner.
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Can't we all just get along.... O:O
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5t*mp #i&@ ^^*d 0~~
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just had to ruff the little brother up a bit. we made up. all is cool.
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just had to ruff the little brother up a bit. we made up. all is cool.
aahhhh.....sibling pulvery
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First off welcome to the group, Jzac! If cold water after shaving the head and products like ClearHead are not working you mightt want to try using something like a Mach3 or Fusion to shave just the spots that have irritation. ???
Where can you get clearhead at?
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headblade.com