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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: MLNHD on March 25, 2009, 04:35:56 PM

Title: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: MLNHD on March 25, 2009, 04:35:56 PM: I recently had an inexplicable breakout after shaving for 20 months. I tried all the remedies from the archives here to no avail. :( Finally, I gave up and decided to let things "rest" for a few days.

Frankly, I didn't like it a bit -- the velcro into stubble was annoying. It was interesting to see what changes there've been in the baldscape. Yes, Virginina, there is less up top! And more white. Yikes!

Things have pretty well cleared up and I scraped the dome today -- just couldn't wait any longer. I decided to change up the routine and used a Mach 3 for the first time today and was pretty impressed. (I've used the Headblade since day one.) Low to no irritation. We'll see what the next few shaves bring. Oh, yeah. One other thing -- remember the numbness after your first few shaves? Well, I had it again, fleetingly, after today's shave.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: BlackJamesRackham on March 25, 2009, 05:05:50 PM: the random breakout of nowhere and after so long scares me a bit...i dread the day it happens on the dome
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: schro on March 25, 2009, 05:53:42 PM: Hope the break from shaving gave your dome a chance to "rest".
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: MLNHD on March 25, 2009, 06:56:53 PM: It certainly looks like the "rest" did me some good. And, AHHHHHHH, the pleasure of slick,shiny, SLY after 5 days off is delightful! Here's hopin'!
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: SBG Math Guy on March 25, 2009, 07:54:17 PM: Well I wish I could shave everyday. Sensitive skin prevents me from donig so. It would be nice to have the smooth bald head everyday.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: xnewyawka on April 01, 2009, 05:22:49 PM: I take a 4-5 day every month MLNHD, not only is it good for the skin and scalp, but your next shave is ultra-smooth.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Rob on April 01, 2009, 05:43:55 PM: Quote from: xnewyawka on April 01, 2009, 05:22:49 PM
I take a 4-5 day every month MLNHD, not only is it good for the skin and scalp, but your next shave is ultra-smooth.

I don't think I could...In fact, I'm sure I don't think I could :o
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: xnewyawka on April 01, 2009, 11:30:53 PM: Quote from: Rob on April 01, 2009, 05:43:55 PM
Quote from: xnewyawka on April 01, 2009, 05:22:49 PM
I take a 4-5 day every month MLNHD, not only is it good for the skin and scalp, but your next shave is ultra-smooth.

I don't think I could...In fact, I'm sure I don't think I could :o

It is tough Rob, especially the first day. I don't usually make it to five though, lol.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: MLNHD on April 02, 2009, 11:02:16 AM: Now past a week of shaving daily again (w/ the Mach 3) and my noggin is slick, smooth, shiny AND blemish-free! All this time I've used every weapon in the arsenal to combat the zits, and it seems that the razor was the culprit! Silly me to hang on so long. I do continue to wash twice a day with the Cutacura soap Saintc recommends. I do believe it has been a big help. I'm really lovin' the SLY now.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Rob on April 02, 2009, 06:22:26 PM: Yeah: I've noticed that if ever I start gettin spots its usually the razor needs changin 8)
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: schro on April 02, 2009, 06:30:59 PM: I just skipped 2 days (laziness) and could feel the building up of scalp crap (don't know the technical term) from seborrheic dermatitis. Just went on a run at lunch, then cleaned up the dome. Man, you just can beat the feeling of a smooth, clean scalp! No itch, no flakes, and uber sly. O:O
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Mike on April 04, 2009, 11:56:42 AM: I also went about a week without shaving but it was because I was sick. I dont know what it was but it made me not want to move, I lost alittle weight and felt horrible. I shaved yesterday once I was feeling better and it was great. The odd thing is that my hair was only maybe two or three centimeters when I finally did shave after a week. Like others have said it felt great giving the scalp a rest.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: tomgallagher on April 04, 2009, 04:16:48 PM: I think we all need a break once in a while.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Kratos on April 04, 2009, 06:20:13 PM: Taking a break is the worst, though it is definitely good for the scalp. Personally I just feel dirty when the stubble starts to cover my head, not a good feeling at all.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Alexander215 on April 04, 2009, 09:47:23 PM: I usually skip shaving on Saturday and Sunday, that way on Monday I have a perfect shave to look forward to.

Its just about the only thing to look forward to on a Monday O0
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Kratos on April 05, 2009, 12:56:14 AM: Quote from: shdwwlk on April 04, 2009, 09:47:23 PM
I usually skip shaving on Saturday and Sunday, that way on Monday I have a perfect shave to look forward to.

Its just about the only thing to look forward to on a Monday O0

Now that's something I can agree on. Looks like I'll have to start doing it as well to make my Monday's a little more enjoyable.
Title: Re: 5-day shave hiatus
Post by: Learning2Live on April 08, 2009, 05:37:11 AM: Quote from: shdwwlk on April 04, 2009, 09:47:23 PM
I usually skip shaving on Saturday and Sunday, that way on Monday I have a perfect shave to look forward to.

Its just about the only thing to look forward to on a Monday O0

I usually do the same, I always get a great shave if I don't shave for 2 or 3 days. Pity I don't always get a great shave throughout the week. If I screw up shaving tuesday then I get irritation all the other days as my skins doesn't get a chance to heal until the weekend ;)