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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: ottawamale on January 21, 2007, 04:15:02 PM
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I often use shaving gel (Edge) for my dome, but when deployed to Afghanistan, space in the rucksack is at premium. In order to save space, I ditch the regular can of shaving gel and use Shaving Oil. The most common brand is Cromwell & Cruthers. Just wet you hands and add 5 drops of the oil and apply to the head. Shave away. The oil bottle is made of plastic (no breakage) and it is the same size of most eye drop bottles. A huge space saver, and a small bottle lasts longer than a can of gel.
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Welcome Ottawa
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welcome ottawa
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Welcome Ottawa!! Thanks for the tip on the shaving oil! I didn't realize that the container was so small. That could be very useful for travel.
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Welcome.
I use hot six oil as a shaving oil, bottle is bigger, you get more for your $2 or $3 it costs. I find it in the ethnic section of most drug stores. I love using it under my lather.
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I'll have to try that when I'm out camping. I usually just don't shave or those 4 or 5 days I'm out in the back country.
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Thanks for the tip, Ottawamale. Godspeed, should you be re-deployed.
Schro
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Welcome to the group, Bald Eagle!
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I agree with the convenience of shaving oil as well as how long a 1/2 oz bottle lasts. But one of the best features, is the virtual lack of nicks. I don't know about other folks, but I use to nick my face all the time, and prior to my head shave I was using an electric primarily to prevent the cuts. I used shaving oil a few times on my face, but now I use it all the time on my head. It works really well in the shower, and you do need water, but you could just splash it on, so it might work well camping. I use Pacific Shaving Co. oil, and just ordered a three pack which should last close to 6 months. It certainly is work checking out.
Andy
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Thinkin I'm gonna try the KOS Shaving Oil in the next month or so
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Tried the KOS alpha oil about an hour ago. pretty good stuff. only thing was that to keep the head wet, it seemed like it made the oil less effective. did half the head with just oil and half with HB Headslick over oil. worked VERY well with the combo. think i have another staple in the shaving process. over all, it seems worth the three bucks. it only takes a little bit to cover the nogin. just my thoughts. PAUL
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If paul does it, i'm going to try it too. That cat is sly.
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thanks.
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Yup, Paulie is the coolest cat in town yo
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So much stuff going on ON the noggin. Robmeister provided some links to shaving tips and they were talking about tea tree oil.
I just got all my headblade stuff today and was astounded by all the goop I'm putting on my head now. It seemed a little crazy so I stopped short of putting the Olay Touch of Sun on.
My scalp does feel really nice and smooth and soft though. I wish there were a female here to give it a gentle rub :@` (I guess it would have to be my wife right?) 8)
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I was curious enough about the tea tree oil to give it a shot. Expensive stuff man! $12 CAD for a 25 ml bottle! So I got home (to the motel) and decided to shave. I applied 10 drops evenly smeared across my head and boy did it sting... and stink! HOLY CRAP! It was way too dry to shave with so I applied another 10 drops. The smell was horrible and there was no way I was gonna put anymore of that stinging, stinking crap on my head. So I dipped my HB in mineral oil and that worked out not too bad. It got nice and close.... really close.
Has anyone else tried the tea tree oil? Any suggestions?
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The Shave Secret oil says "don't add more oil, add more water." Maybe its the same with other oils as well. I don't use the oil much, once in a while I'll get a bottle and use it under Headslick. I didn't care for it by itself.
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hmmm, sounds reasonable. I'll give it another try with water and see how it goes. Hopefully it'll toned the smell down a little too.
Thanks Medic.
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Ya I tried the tea tree oil again using the rationale of more water, not more oil and it did seem to work. 2nd time around, I didn't get the stinging sensation but the smell was still there. I think 1/2 the problem I'm experiencing with the tt oil is the blades I am using on the HB. I bought the attra dbls but I don't like them at all. 1/2 way throught this morning's shave I switched to the mach III and found it much better. Once I get some decent blades for the HB, I'll try again.
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I was curious enough about the tea tree oil to give it a shot. Expensive stuff man! $12 CAD for a 25 ml bottle! So I got home (to the motel) and decided to shave. I applied 10 drops evenly smeared across my head and boy did it sting... and stink! HOLY CRAP! It was way too dry to shave with so I applied another 10 drops. The smell was horrible and there was no way I was gonna put anymore of that stinging, stinking crap on my head. So I dipped my HB in mineral oil and that worked out not too bad. It got nice and close.... really close.
Has anyone else tried the tea tree oil? Any suggestions?
Tea Tree oil isn't meant to be used by itself but it is amazing stuff. Try mixing it with another oil like Olive Oil or Eucalyptus Oil. Olive Oil is cheap and found most anywhere. I am serious about the Olive Oil. It is one of the first ingredients listed on Hot Six Oil.
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Thanks Medman, I'll try that. Nice beard by the way. O0
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Thanks Medman, I'll try that. Nice beard by the way. O0
No problem and thank you.
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Olive oil is extremely good for the skin as well. My wife uses it in the bathtub all the time.
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Welcome Ottawa. Let's make that Paul squared. Gonna give oil a try instead of my usual gel.
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I went through a phase where all I used was Olive Oil as a pre-shave, shave, and post shave oil. I even bought a nice little jar to store it in for the bathroom. I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It works very well and keeps the skin soft. Only thing is, it doesn't soak in very well, so I would leave it sit on my head for awhile, then wipe off the excess with a paper towel.
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:/OSorry to be so conventional, guys, but Aveeno Therapeutic gel is the best. It diminishes razor burn and irritation. The oil sounds chic, but after trying it, I'll stick with a modern product. The oil, including baby oil, is effective in achieving a nice shine after shaving. Professor Melon
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:/OSorry to be so conventional, guys, but Aveeno Therapeutic gel is the best. It diminishes razor burn and irritation. The oil sounds chic, but after trying it, I'll stick with a modern product. The oil, including baby oil, is effective in achieving a nice shine after shaving. Professor Melon
Au contraire (don't grade my spelling) sly Prof! IMHO, oils that are created especially for shaving are far superior to any gel or cream... Used by itself (keep it wet) or in conjunction with a gel or a cream gives a great shave every time!
If I am traveling or have a reason to shave everyday (I'm a every other day shaver), I use KoS Alpha Shaving Oil because it has never caused irritation or razor burn. Everything else that I've used, including HeadSlick, on a daily basis leaves me with some type of razor burn/irritation...
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Only thing is, it doesn't soak in very well, so I would leave it sit on my head for awhile, then wipe off the excess with a paper towel.
Did you ever try preheating the oil? I bought some extra virgin - how does one be EXTRA virgin anyway? - today and was thinking about heating it up a little before applying it. My thinking was that maybe it would open up the pores a little more and allow for a closer shave. I am on the right track or will I just smell like dinner?
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Only thing is, it doesn't soak in very well, so I would leave it sit on my head for awhile, then wipe off the excess with a paper towel.
- today and was thinking about heating it up a little before applying it. My thinking was that maybe it would open up the pores a little more and allow for a closer shave. I am on the right track or will I just smell like dinner?
I would let the Olive Oil sit in a sinkful of hot water for a little while to warm it up. I thought about warming in in the microwave but then thought that might get it too hot and break it down or possibly burn me. I don't know if it helped open the pores but the warm oil sure feels nice. So, right track you are on young Jedi.
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I just bought some King Of Shaves Alpha Oil and tried it out last night. That stuff is amazing, much better than my old Williams mug soap or the Edge Gel I have been using. The next thing I'm gonna do is try it on my face the next time I get out my old straight razor and do my barbershop shave.
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I got some KOS oil just the other day, I use it in conjunction with the Headslick. On a side note, my local WalMart has apparently quit carrying the HeadLube. There wasn't any there, and no spot on the shelf. Bastards.
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A sidenote to Medic's sidenote, I found HeadLube at a local Sally Beauty Supply store while the wife was looking for hair dye. I asked the clerk if that was all they carried of the HB line, and she didn't even know they had it.
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A sidenote to Medic's sidenote, I found HeadLube at a local Sally Beauty Supply store while the wife was looking for hair dye. I asked the clerk if that was all they carried of the HB line, and she didn't even know they had it.
That's good to know! I'll have to check the Sally Beauty Supply here.
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Is it just me, or should a SBG even be stepping in a store called "Sally Beauty Supply"? ???
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Is it just me, or should a SBG even be stepping in a store called "Sally Beauty Supply"? ???
Only if they carry Head Shaving supplies!!
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Whew! 0#
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Thanks for the HB HeadSlick & KOS combo tip...
I've tried KOS on it's own before on my face, with so-so results, but I never thought to use it on my head.... and in combination with HB HeadSlick.... GREAT IDEA!!!!
I'll DEFINTELY try it tomorrow morning!
Live and learn! Thanks!
All the best,
Tony
Tried the KOS alpha oil about an hour ago. pretty good stuff. only thing was that to keep the head wet, it seemed like it made the oil less effective. did half the head with just oil and half with HB Headslick over oil. worked VERY well with the combo. think i have another staple in the shaving process. over all, it seems worth the three bucks. it only takes a little bit to cover the nogin. just my thoughts. PAUL
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Thanks for the tip guys!!!!!
This morning I had my best shave ever with an HB Sport and an HB Triple blade (not my favorite blade).
I applied 4-5 drops of KOS Alpha and a little water, rubbed it in good, then applied the HeadSlick, and had the SMOOOOOTHEST, COOOOOLEST, CLOOOOSEST shave ever with an HB....
I think the extra lubrication provided by the combo of Water, HeadSlick Shaving Cream, and KOS Alpha Oil will make ANY blade perform much, much better....
I Definitely will try this out tomorrow with my HB Classic and Sensor Excel double (My favorite Blade cart. for HB at the moment).
Hope that his helps guys!
Tony
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Is it just me, or should a SBG even be stepping in a store called "Sally Beauty Supply"? ???
Only if they carry Head Shaving supplies!!
Man law........ :D
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second that. :popo
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Interesting idea, mixing different oils....
Making an emulsion with water and a mix of different viscosity oils will DEFINITELY cut down on the blade friction and improve the shave.
IMHO the important part of the equation is applying a good shaving cream over the oil(s).
I've read that some guys use baby oil... which is usually a very mild mineral oil...
Applying an emulsion of Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, &/or Baby Oil, &/or Olive Oil AND WATER as a base on the old "chrome dome" and then applying a good layer Shaving Cream, like HB HeadSlick, will reduce FRICTION, improve the performance of the blade(s) and give a really CLOOOOSE, SMOOOOOTH, COOOOOL shave...
Hey guys! look what's in King Of Shaves Alpha Oil!
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (Grape), Aloe Barbadensis (Leaf Juice), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil (Tea Tree), Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, CI 61565 (Green 6)
There is also a King of Shaves Kinexium ST Shaving Oil which is supposed to be even better (and more expensive $12.00) than KOS Alpha.
It's ingredients are:
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Pinus Palustris Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Linalool, Limonene.
Anyone want to play "Mad Scientist"!?!
4-5 drops KOS(either grade shaving oil), 4-5 drops baby Oil, 4-5 drops Virgin Oilive Oil + Water
HB HeadSlick Shaving Cream... voila... Perrrrrrrfect, Smoooooth, Cloooooose, Cooool, HeadShave!!!!
All the best,
Tony
I was curious enough about the tea tree oil to give it a shot. Expensive stuff man! $12 CAD for a 25 ml bottle! So I got home (to the motel) and decided to shave. I applied 10 drops evenly smeared across my head and boy did it sting... and stink! HOLY CRAP! It was way too dry to shave with so I applied another 10 drops. The smell was horrible and there was no way I was gonna put anymore of that stinging, stinking crap on my head. So I dipped my HB in mineral oil and that worked out not too bad. It got nice and close.... really close.
Has anyone else tried the tea tree oil? Any suggestions?
Tea Tree oil isn't meant to be used by itself but it is amazing stuff. Try mixing it with another oil like Olive Oil or Eucalyptus Oil. Olive Oil is cheap and found most anywhere. I am serious about the Olive Oil. It is one of the first ingredients listed on Hot Six Oil.
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i mixed the kos with the headslick. worked well. olive oil works as well( plus it attracts women that like italian food) ;) >:D
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i mixed the kos with the headslick. worked well. olive oil works as well( plus it attracts women that like italian food) ;) >:D
I think Paul is looking to get more head licks!
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and what gives you that idea? :*))
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i mixed the kos with the headslick. worked well. olive oil works as well( plus it attracts women that like italian food) ;) >:D
Or better yet, it will attract Italian women... :@`
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even for a bears fan that is one smart dude. >:D
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even for a bears fan that is one smart dude. >:D
Hmmmm... how many shots did you say you didn't want to drink next week? >:D
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you're the one that has to work thursday. i am off to recover, bring it.
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you're the one that has to work thursday. i am off to recover, bring it.
Consider it brung!! >:D
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anyone know any tricks to drink more? sshhhhh.....don't tell rob. :P
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anyone know any tricks to drink more? sshhhhh.....don't tell rob. :P
Yeah....it's called sodium sulphate
Aka....slip him a micky >:D
mums the word, though :-X
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Had my BEST Head shave ever Sunday AM!
Did the Following:
In the shower:
Before the shave, I applied 5-6 drops Baby Oil, 5-6 drops KOS Alpha Oil, WATER & HeadSlick shaving Cream to the old dome....
Using HB Sport and a HB triple blade, I shaved against the grain. Smoooooth, Cloooose, and Cooool.
After the shave I applied 5-6 drops more baby oil. Rinsed throughly under hot water to remove excess baby oil.
I couldn't believe how soft and smooth my scalp felt afterwards! It was great, NO burn, NO irritation, and a really nice close shave... even with the HB triple which is NOT my favorite blade!
I'm still not happy with the quality and closeness of the shave that I'm getting with my Mach 3, and even using an HB Triple Blade on my face.
I'm SERIOUSLY thinking either "old style" STR8 Razor Or "FEATHER" rechargeable STR8 Razor.
Thanks for all the tips, guys!
Tony