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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 03:31:26 PM

Title: About to do it
Post by: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 03:31:26 PM: Hello Guys,

I'm 52 with a nice horseshoe and I think I've convinced myself to shave it clean. One of my concerns is that I am fair skinned and I am worried about bumps, ingrown hair, etc. after my first shave. Can anyone suggest any products that might help prevent those issues from happening as well as how I should go about my first shave?

Thanks
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Tyler on January 02, 2017, 03:52:46 PM: Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: ThePangolin on January 02, 2017, 04:07:46 PM: Welcome!

Congratulations on your choice, assuming you take the jump! I'm 21 and did it to face the future now, don't be shy to face changes, embrace them!

If you look around the head care section of the forum you'll find almost any answer youre looking for!
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: reddog on January 02, 2017, 04:50:09 PM: Yes! When I first started shaving, I used Bump Patrol. Got it at Wal-Mart, it worked great. Didn't need it after a while when the skin got toughened up.

Good luck, I hope you like it!
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 05:14:54 PM: Quote from: ThePangolin on January 02, 2017, 04:07:46 PM
Welcome!

Congratulations on your choice, assuming you take the jump! I'm 21 and did it to face the future now, don't be shy to face changes, embrace them!

If you look around the head care section of the forum you'll find almost any answer youre looking for!

I would say 3/4"-1" sides and back. Top is long gone.
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 05:21:50 PM: Quote from: reddog on January 02, 2017, 04:50:09 PM
Yes! When I first started shaving, I used Bump Patrol. Got it at Wal-Mart, it worked great. Didn't need it after a while when the skin got toughened up.

Good luck, I hope you like it!
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Thanks. Which Bump Patrol product did you use?
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 05:30:51 PM: Quote from: Tyler on January 02, 2017, 03:52:46 PM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?

I would say 3/4" - 1"
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: nuts on January 02, 2017, 06:47:55 PM: Sounds like a good timely decision. Look forward to the photo.
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Tyler on January 03, 2017, 12:50:53 AM: Quote from: Chevydude on January 02, 2017, 05:30:51 PM
Quote from: Tyler on January 02, 2017, 03:52:46 PM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys! How long is your hair now?

I would say 3/4" - 1"

Ok. I would go to a barber or use some clippers to take it down to a 0. Then later that day or the next day take a razor to it.

Use a good shave cream like HeadSlick, Pacific Shaving, Bee Bald, or Cremo Shave Cream. Let the razor do the work for you and don't push down to hard with it. Go with the grain on the first pass and then against the grain.
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Chevydude on January 20, 2017, 06:56:02 PM: Thanks for the advice. Any razor suggestions? I've always used a Norelco to shave my face, so a razor will be new to me. I did order a Headblade Moto. Wise choice?

Thanks
Title: Re: About to do it
Post by: Sir Harry on January 20, 2017, 07:21:31 PM: Welcome!

When I started shaving for good almost nine years ago, I clippered it down first and then I used Bic twin disposable razors. Once I got my technique down, I started using safety razors. The Headblade is a good tool, I would just take my time. Best of luck!