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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: DaleBlankenship on January 12, 2009, 07:35:12 AM

Title: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DaleBlankenship on January 12, 2009, 07:35:12 AM: I've been shaving daily for about a week now, using a mach 3 and a store brand gillette shaving gel knock off. The first couple of days I shaved, I put some gillette after shave gel on my head, which felt wonderful, but really dried my skin out. So I started using some Suave hand lotion on my head after I shave, which kept my head from drying out, but it tends to make my head feel oily. Also, I've started getting some bumps on the back of my head... nothing to bad, but it is annoying. I've tried a Vitamin E gel that I picked up at the store, but it smells kinda funky, so I probably would only use it before bed.

So even though I'm sticking with my mach 3, I'm thinking of getting Head Slick, Head Lube, and Clear Head (for the bumps) from the headblade company. Can I use the headlube and the clear head together? Or should I keep the headlube off the back of the head, where I'll be putting the clear head when the red bumps show up? Or are there other products I should consider?

And thanks to all the veteran sly guys that have made this sly noob feel welcome.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DuffRyder17 on January 12, 2009, 08:20:47 AM: I shave with Gillette Fusion:clear skin gel... afterwards I either use regular after shave balm or sunless tanner lotion... probably not quite the answer you were looking for...

I have been researching Matte products, that are supposed to give use and dull porcelain look... but I haven't tried any yet
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on January 12, 2009, 09:15:25 AM: I use shave oil on my head, under the Headslick, after shaving use Headclear, then Head lube glossy. Have no bumps. Its a bit of an outlay initially but worth every penny (cent to you guys) O0
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DaithiSean on January 12, 2009, 10:31:54 AM: I use either Headslick or shaving soap to shave and then put a tiny drop of baby oil on my head, rub it well in and then finish off with Headlube shiny. I find that's the best way for me to keep the shine and moisturise at the same time
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on January 12, 2009, 11:44:34 AM: I use Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm on my head as a last step after shaving.

Love it and it's easy to find.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Brkeatr on January 12, 2009, 02:20:35 PM: Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm !! O0
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DaleBlankenship on January 12, 2009, 02:43:46 PM: Does the Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm have fragrance in it? I remember when I was a teenager with acne, a dermatologist told me to avoid breakouts, don't use anything on my face with fragrance in it, especially after I shave. To this day I wash my face with fragrance free soap, and am thinking I should perhaps be doing the same thing with my head. It seems the Head Slick and Head Lube don't have fragrance, so that's why I'm gonna give them a shot to see how well they work.

I went with the grain on the back of my head today, and while it's not as smooth as the rest of my head, there's no red bumps or breakout, so that may be a compromise I have to live with. We shall see.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: SBG Math Guy on January 12, 2009, 04:09:39 PM: Quote from: CactusRuss on January 12, 2009, 02:43:46 PM
Does the Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm have fragrance in it? I remember when I was a teenager with acne, a dermatologist told me to avoid breakouts, don't use anything on my face with fragrance in it, especially after I shave. To this day I wash my face with fragrance free soap, and am thinking I should perhaps be doing the same thing with my head. It seems the Head Slick and Head Lube don't have fragrance, so that's why I'm gonna give them a shot to see how well they work.

I went with the grain on the back of my head today, and while it's not as smooth as the rest of my head, there's no red bumps or breakout, so that may be a compromise I have to live with. We shall see.

I have been shaving for 4 months and for me it still is not easy to shave against the grain on the back of my head. What I do is shave with the grain and then shave sideways. It still doesn't make it as smooth as going against the grain but I will live with that.
After I shave (Mach 3 with bald guyz shave gel), I put on some Bald Guyz Moisture Gel. You might want to give it a try, I think you will like it.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Brkeatr on January 12, 2009, 05:18:54 PM: Quote from: CactusRuss on January 12, 2009, 02:43:46 PM
Does the Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm have fragrance in it? I remember when I was a teenager with acne, a dermatologist told me to avoid breakouts, don't use anything on my face with fragrance in it, especially after I shave. To this day I wash my face with fragrance free soap, and am thinking I should perhaps be doing the same thing with my head. It seems the Head Slick and Head Lube don't have fragrance, so that's why I'm gonna give them a shot to see how well they work.

I went with the grain on the back of my head today, and while it's not as smooth as the rest of my head, there's no red bumps or breakout, so that may be a compromise I have to live with. We shall see.

It does have a small amount but it's not overpowering...
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Paul on January 12, 2009, 06:28:38 PM: Fruit of the Earth, Aloe Vera gel is great for the skin after shaving and gives a great shine too.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DaleBlankenship on January 12, 2009, 07:16:11 PM: Quote from: Brkeatr on January 12, 2009, 05:18:54 PM

It does have a small amount but it's not overpowering...

It's not the smell that bothers me, it's that fragrance can irritate my skin.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Cam on January 12, 2009, 08:41:44 PM: You can't go wrong with Headlube glossy. No dyes. No perfumes. It's awesome.

The matte makes my head burn like hell though.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: R o b 6 on January 12, 2009, 10:25:54 PM: Quote from: Paul on January 12, 2009, 06:28:38 PM
Fruit of the Earth, Aloe Vera gel is great for the skin after shaving and gives a great shine too.
Yup, Paul, this works great. Or slap on some Gillette Afta lotion and watch it shine. That's what I have working here.
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Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: xnewyawka on January 13, 2009, 10:34:07 AM: I would say try the Headblade products first. As Cam stated, they are dye and perfume free.
You can try either the Glossy or Matte, depending on how you want the noggin' to look.

Aloe Vera gel is also very good, as our man Paul mentioned.

Good luck, and keep it smooth! O0
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: TANK25 on January 13, 2009, 01:45:08 PM: I use BaldGuyz moisture gel
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Shaf on January 13, 2009, 04:38:15 PM: U may know this but before anything after u shave, have a really cold water rinse or even an ice cube rub on the scalp. Works great to tighten the skin.

+ on the aloe vera gel. Mainly because it's cheap. If u like it I'm sure you'll like Bald Guyz Moisture gel which uses aloe amongst other things.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: GASlick on January 14, 2009, 05:24:38 PM: BaldGuyz Moisture Gel like Tank.

I have some aloe as well.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Michael on January 21, 2009, 02:02:22 PM: A witch hazel spritz, throw on the undies while it dries, followed by Bald Guyz Moisture gel and or some Lube Glossy!
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: JamesCT on January 30, 2009, 09:33:35 PM: Lots of good recommendations, guys.

I primarily use Head Lube Glossy but only a small amount, about the size of my pinky fingernail.

For those days when I don't want a shine, I use Gillette Skin Conditioning After Shave Moisturizer lotion (Sensitive Skin). It does the job, has a nice light fragrance, it's inexpensive (about $2.50 a bottle), and it's easy to find.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: HeadbladerBob on February 01, 2009, 10:11:26 PM: I put some Afta on my dome to cool my head then follow it up with BaldGuys moisturizer. It gets great results and keeps my head from drying out so bad

;D
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: DCdome on February 02, 2009, 07:35:47 PM: Just recently started the cold rinse (as cold as I can get the shower water) and it closes the pores really well. Somehow it seems to make the skin ready for the next step.

And that is to moisturize the skin. May be a good idea to start with Bald Guyz Moisturizer Gel. It is good stuff and keeps the dome from drying out. I suspect it is the one least likely to cause someone an irritation. But no one knows what will happen to a particular guy...its nobody's noggin but yours and nobody's allergic reaction but yours.

Right now I am using Headlube matte instead of the Bald Guyz gel because I like the glow (but not shine) it leaves on my head. I certainly don't find it painful, but I do feel an occasional tinge of "awareness" when I rub it in. I think it contains menthol and that may be what causes it.

Some trial and error may be necessary on your part. You definitely need to moisturize, but some products may cause an allergic irritation. That should be apparent pretty quickly so you won't need to go the course with a particular product and get a really bad reaction. The worst is that you'll just have invested in a product that you won't be able to use all of. It's part of the natural initiation into slydom.

Bean
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Head Bald Guy on February 03, 2009, 01:32:27 PM: If you are using Aloe vera gel make sure its 100% aloe and not 100% pure Aloe which means that in addition to the pure Aloe there are chemicals in there as well which cause the skin to be tacky.
HBG
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: BlackJamesRackham on February 03, 2009, 01:59:13 PM: i usually shave, rinse in the shower and wash my head, then rinse with cold water, run an ice cube over the dome, throw on some aftershave, and then some moisturizer O0
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: rward086 on February 19, 2009, 08:23:45 PM: Thayer's Witch Hazel is great. I've used the Rose Petal and Lavender scents; both great. I'll be trying the Lemon scent next.
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Also, Bald Guyz Moisture Gel is great. I keep mine in the fridge. By far the best 'after-shave' product I've ever used. Can't beat it! O0
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Ghost1988 on February 19, 2009, 08:38:26 PM: Quote from: Head Bald Guy on February 03, 2009, 01:32:27 PM
If you are using Aloe vera gel make sure its 100% aloe and not 100% pure Aloe which means that in addition to the pure Aloe there are chemicals in there as well which cause the skin to be tacky.
HBG

i have aloe vera but it doesnt say anywhere on it what percent it is. im assuming its 100% since it says "all natural" and all this stuff. i dunno though.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Sean25 on February 19, 2009, 08:40:36 PM: I've been using this stuff called Bump Patrol and it seems to work pretty well. Just randomly picked it out at walgreens
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: rward086 on February 20, 2009, 06:23:39 AM: Quote from: Sean25 on February 19, 2009, 08:40:36 PM
I've been using this stuff called Bump Patrol and it seems to work pretty well. Just randomly picked it out at walgreens

I've seen that also. What does it smell like? I'd like to try it also.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: ldrider51 on March 04, 2009, 08:24:37 AM: I go for simple. I use pure glycerin soap to shave my head after giving it a good scrubbing with a washcloth. The glycerin is very slick and works well with my HeadBlade.

After shaving I use plain old witch hazel and while my head is wet with it, I use a dab of generic moisturizing lotion. The wet of the witch hazel helps the lotion spread around nicely without having to use much of it.

Works for me.

*** UPDATE ***:

Got some of the "Fruit of the Earth" Aloe Gel at Walmart. Use that now after the witch hazel and really like it.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: Magoo on May 28, 2017, 11:19:37 AM: I tried Shave Secret oil for shaving ,but found it made the razor to hard to clean. Tried using it after shaving , 2 drops on wet hands made a great post shave find. Also smells great per my wife. Give it a try.
Title: Re: What should I be putting on my head after I shave?
Post by: gymguy66 on October 05, 2017, 06:54:45 PM: Aloe gel.....feels great and the shine...incredible