Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Tyler on March 01, 2010, 11:23:29 PM
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https://youtu.be/OhrSyl2s2Vs
As mentioned in the video, the 30 Day Rule is simple, yet powerful. Many of the guys here have gone through the process of shaving their head for 30 days straight and have loved how they feel when they get through those 30 days. If you're struggling with your hair loss, do yourself a favor and follow the 30 Day Rule!
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I think this would be a great addition to a "beginners" section.
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YEP.... the "30 day rule"... the unwritten rule here at www.slybaldguys.com. since... i have passed the "30 day rule", i have been "scraping" my dome smooooooth 4 over 2 1/2 years. the sly life gets better each and every day. O0
WARHAWK O0
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For me, it was difficult to do the first 30 days rule. I felt out of place everywhere I went. I could feel it in my ears that people were staring at my bald head and making fun of it. I felt uncomfortable at church being the only bald guy. The most comfortable place it work. My coworkers are all former military men and bald by choice. It was important to keep the bald look just like everybody else. So getting used to a complete shaved head was agonizing because I couldn’t stand the rigors of daily shaving. No matter what products or methods I used, the dreaded nicks and irritation was difficult to overcome. It took me about a week before my scalp got used to the daily shaving routine. I already knew the water in our area was not the healthiest, and so I found water filter that can filter out the harmful effects of chlorine in the water. I also found Smooth Citizen Natural products that have help tremendously with my daily shaving routine.
So one of the most essential things to do first to protect and keep your bald head in good clean health is to get a shower filter that will filter out the chlorine in the water. Removing chlorine, bleaching and drying agent from your water is not only going to be good for your health, but it will rejuvenates and moisturizes your skin, reducing skin dryness, flakiness and rashes. Imagine what it will do for our bald heads.
The first thing I do before shaving my head, is take a warm shower followed by cleansing my head with Smooth Citizen head cleaner. It invigorates the scalp without striping away any vital oil and moisture from you bald head. It leaves your skin smoother and healthy looking. Then I apply Smooth Citizen Natural Shaving cream for a smooth, clean, skin tight bald head. It provides lubrication for a very close shave and reduces the risk of nicks and irritation. Natural Shaving Cream leaves your scalp and your face feeling fresh and smooth. With these products I can press firmly against the skin for a tighter looking head shave. With other products, I would noticed and feel the stubble by noon. Not with Smooth Citizen products. I can still feel that smooth closed shave when I get home at 6 o’clock in the evening. They make the next morning shave more comfortable and easier since there is very like stubble in the morning.
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YEP.... the "30 day rule"... the unwritten rule here at www.slybaldguys.com. since... i have passed the "30 day rule", i have been "scraping" my dome smooooooth 4 over 2 1/2 years. the sly life gets better each and every day. O0
WARHAWK O0
I'm with Warhawk , Tyler pretty much nailed it and most importantly how if you follow that 30 day rule that it can be that light at the end of the tunnel for anyone that is having turmoil or going through all those issues that relate to hair loss....and it can also be not to sound cheesy or cliche, a right of passage for some people as well.
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Nice job Tyler...... as usual. That should give some guys something to think about.
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Only one way to describe the video O0 O0 O0
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So Tyler that's you in the video? Here all these months I thought you were the guy on the left in your avatar :)
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Very well said O0
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Hey all my bald brothers I have been shaving my head for about 3 years now and loving it so walk it and talk it with pride. On a side note go suns
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Good vodeo and Tyler is 100% right... don't stop short once you've started. In 30 days you'll be glad you stuck it out! O:O
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I have been shaving my head of and on since 2006, but always seem to let my hair come back in for a while before shaving it off again.
Today marks a new day for me. I am going to go through the 30-day process of shaving my head daily. I cann't seem to get used to the idea of letting my hair grow back in again.
Should I shave my head twice a day to help me get into a routine ?
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Once a day should be training enough. Don't overdo it. The skin has to adapt to be scraped daily.
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I've no idea, but does head hair grow that rapidly that you need to shave daily in order to keep a good "skin" look?
What if I did every other day?
Not saying much for "low maintenance" .. :XX
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The look is almost the same on the second day, but it feels like sandpaper or velcro, that's why many prefer to shave everyday, as a part of the daily routine. Others shave every other day or even less often because of sensitive skin or other reasons. I think there are some threads about this issue in the Head Shaving section.
It's a personal preference, you will find out what is best for you.
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I've no idea, but does head hair grow that rapidly that you need to shave daily in order to keep a good "skin" look?
What if I did every other day?
Not saying much for "low maintenance" .. :XX
"low maintenance" really doesn't have any signifcant relationship to daily shaving. Most of us have found that the shave time is our time, personal--not shared--a totally great "man" time. You may find it so yourself.
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I've no idea, but does head hair grow that rapidly that you need to shave daily in order to keep a good "skin" look?
What if I did every other day?
Not saying much for "low maintenance" .. :XX
Depends on if you want it to stay smooth. If it doesn't matter your probably OK. If you get in the habit of daily shaving it's not that big of a hassle. I don't always have the time to do it daily (though I try). Skipping a day or two will not void your membership ;D
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I've no idea, but does head hair grow that rapidly that you need to shave daily in order to keep a good "skin" look?
What if I did every other day?
Not saying much for "low maintenance" .. :XX
Every head is different. if I want it smooth (and I definitely do) I shave every morning in the shower. Come on now, and extra 4-5 minutes a day is hardly "high maintenance"! ;)
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Heh.. true, though I imagined it'd be something of a walk in the park, I guess. That is, at least, compared to what I do now. My hair is actually pretty long. I have to blow dry it, then apply the toppik, then use gel on the sides to "thin" them out and feather them back. It's a lotta work, so.. I guess I'll break even, timewise - as I'd rather keep it all smooth. But at least going sly is a lot less messy than toppik and gel! 8)
Here's a thought: maybe do the sides daily, the top every other day? Anyone do that? I'm pretty thin on top as it is, so that might be a decent compromise if I find myself short on time some mornings.
Anyway, I'm probably derailing the thread, as this is about the 30 day rule.. so I'll move on to another section of the forum with my other questions.
Thanks everyone.
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I have never actually tried doing the thirty-day rule....... I have always kinda shaved off and on & mostly only ever shaved on weekends. Last Monday I made the decision that I wanted to stay bald shaved on a more permanent basis, so I started the process last Monday by shaving smooth. I am now at day 6 & completely smooth. It's a bit of a challenge for me as I have to get up at least an hour earlier in the morning so I can have a good shave before going to work.
On embarking on this 30-day challenge, I have noticed that I am more focussed & more confident. Is this "normal" ?
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for me as I have to get up at least an hour earlier in the morning so I can have a good shave before going to work
Your time will get better, and every day as you finish up the scrape of the grape you'll get a positive feeling that will make you want to keep it smooth. In the final analysis of your life, isn't it better to lose 15 minutes of sleep, to have a smooth great scalp to rub when times get tough at the office? Yeah, our smooth scalps are a tension relaxer that not everyone notices but us. I couldn't go to work without my "Linus" smooth dome.
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Great video. I will definitely recommend it to any beginner. Confidence yes. Amazing.
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I've no idea, but does head hair grow that rapidly that you need to shave daily in order to keep a good "skin" look?
What if I did every other day?
There are periods when I shave every day, there are others where I shave MWF only. Lately it's been every day because I've just recently gone back to sly after a three year experiment with longer hair after retiring from the Air Force and I really do enjoy the practically meditative state I get into when I shave the noggin.
My son in law only shaves it sly once a week to save on blades.
Another guy I know, shaves it once a month. Clips it down then wet shaves it. He says keeping it shaved daily is too much work.
To me and others, it's not work, it's really a pleasure. I quit drinking, I quit smoking, I really don't have any other vices. Besides...I make this look GOOD.
But for the daily shaves...don't obsess on a "rough patch." A lot of the guys here can tell you that 1) No one really notices but you, and 2) Obsess on it enough and you WILL give yourself one hellacious burn.
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It didn't take me 30 days to be comfortable being sly, but now that the time has passed, I am positive I like it. Don't always get it done daily, but I try, and miss it when I can't.
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My 30 day rule was back in 2006, when I was bald only during the summer months. When I first started shaving my head I razor burned really easily and broke out. I'd stop shaving it for about 2 weeks and let my wife's beautician clipper it all off. Then I would try it again and razor burn it all over again and need to let it grow for another 2 weeks. By the of 2006 when fall was coming, I perfected the way to shave my head. I went to Sally Beauty Supply and bought a shaving cream that wouldn't razor burning me. I started using women's razor's too and a special balm that they used to carry. They also used to carry headblades and accerories for them, but i didn't purchase one. They no longer carry them there.
I shaved my head every summer since 2006 and the summers after that, I would start shaving my head again. I continued to experiment with other products because the products I used were expensive. My wife eventually bought a Gillette Venus and I started using that with a store brand women's gel, or Satin Care shaving cream made by Gillette, which was relatively expensive. The Gillette Venus are not the cheapest cartridges eiither, so we started buying 10 packs of Personna Women's razors. They worked for my face, but my head it was a different story. They caused me to break out and razor burn.
I found another Women's razor at the Dollar Tree that were 3 for $1. They had three blades and decided to give them a try. They worked great. I didn't break out or razor burn. I used them until I recieved my headblade as a birthday gift from my sister-in-law. I the first time I used it I broke out, razor burned, and cuts all over my head. I used it again and had the same result. I was about to not use it anymore, until I put the blade on backwards. I used it with very few cuts and little razor burn. When the cartridge that came with the blade wore out, I purchased store brand Women's Gillette Sensor cartridges. It worked perfectly. No razor burn, no cuts, or irritation.
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If that is not confidence then what is? I took the challenge and as Warhawk mentioned and our moderator just mentioned and I have never went back to hair
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This is a video of me shaving my head. This video was actually taken around the time near my 30 day mark this year .I have changed the way I shave it. I now shave the exact opposite since the recording the video. This was also before I had the headblade and was using a pretty blue and pink razor. I still occasionally use these razors, because do not get irritation an get a great smooth a close shave. No video, just audio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPW_ZDl-d_M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPW_ZDl-d_M)
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I fell out of the routine a bit, but now you will be glad to hear that I have now been shaving my head twice a day for the last 26 days. 4 days to go and I think then that I will be used to being a smooth-head for good. Thanks to all you guys for all the tips & useful advice.
You guy's rock !!
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Fell off the 30-day routine again for which I profusely apologise, guys !
Starting over this week. Day 1 will be tomorrow (Wednesday).
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As you can easily tell I have been REALLY bad lately. First there was a lazy vacation and now too darn tired from being back at work.
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Thanks to the encouragement of all you guy's & the encouraging video I've been smooth bald for the last month & a half.
I shave twice a day, almost every day now.
It's become a habit I think !
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Woops, I missed day 6 but I'm smooth right now.
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great vid man!
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I'm happy to report that I am still shaving smooth every day now, sometimes twice a day even !! Been a smooth-head for almost four months continuously. This is a record for me.
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I'm seven weeks in and have only missed two days of shaving. I'm a complete convert to the smooth dome and have on a few occasions shaved twice a day to stay smooth and sly.
The 30 day rule is a must. Early on, it was easy to get discouraged because of razor burn, bumps, strays, etc., but I found myself trying different ways to shave to get smoother and with less irritation. 30 days gives time to try methods and get used to the look and feel. At first my scalp was really sensitive to cool air (like from A/C) and even felt different to the touch. Now, it's far less so - in fact, it feels like the rest of the skin on my head.
I don't know of other sly guys have had this experience, but I now have a hard time recalling what I looked like with hair and what it was like to have a head of hair. It's only seven weeks of sly versus decades of hair, but now in my mind's eye, I'm a bald guy. It looks natural to me and when I look at pictures of me with hair, they look strange! Has anyone else had this same kind of experience?
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I'm in! I'm so nervous about losing the hair I worked so hard for over the years, but time to become a sly bald guy. :) Works perfectly with the fact my frat bro/best friend are going out next weekend. Might get some girl(s) to rub my head. :P
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Tyler can you post the 30 day rule? I need detail for a friend whose loosing his hair.
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Tyler can you post the 30 day rule? I need detail for a friend whose loosing his hair.
The 30 day rule is simple - Shave your head to the skin for 30 days straight. After 30 days then you can make a decision if you like or not.
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Tyler can you post the 30 day rule? I need detail for a friend whose loosing his hair.
The 30 day rule is simple - Shave your head to the skin for 30 days straight. After 30 days then you can make a decision if you like or not.
I made the decision since the very first day, lol:D
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When I first started using the razor, for the first 15 days or so I shaved with the grain (I may have missed a day or two in that stretch)...It looked different, but I still felt some stubble...so I tried against the grain for the next seven days and it felt smoother, but I broke out with razor bumps in a few spots...Although I think the video is good, in my case after the 30 days were up, I started shaving every third or fourth day and got better results. I usually wait till I get just enough visible stubble so I can get a smoother shave every time. Do any of you guys still do the everyday thing or do you wait a couple of days, just curious?
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When I first started using the razor, for the first 15 days or so I shaved with the grain (I may have missed a day or two in that stretch)...It looked different, but I still felt some stubble...so I tried against the grain for the next seven days and it felt smoother, but I broke out with razor bumps in a few spots...Although I think the video is good, in my case after the 30 days were up, I started shaving every third or fourth day and got better results. I usually wait till I get just enough visible stubble so I can get a smoother shave every time? Do any of you guys still do the everyday thing or do you wait a couple of days, just curious?
I shave with the grain, re-lather, then shave against the grain and then I feel for missed spots and clean it up. I shave every day (although may skip or miss the occasional Saturday or Sunday). Someone on the board advised me to re-lather between the with and without grain passes and it is the key for me to avoid any irritation.
For me, just doing with the grain isn't smooth enough and just against the grain seems to make the razor pull.
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I shave everyday against the grain to get a smooth shave. The key is to prepare your scalp well and keep it moist while you shave. Wash wellan use a mild scrub / exfoliant, lather up and shave. If you make multiple passes, re-lather to keep the skin lubricated. It's normal to get a little irritation at first, but the skin on your scalp will toughen up as it becomes accustomed to being shaved and the irritation will diminish. Also, use a sharp blade - you'll need to replace the blade more frequently than when you just shaved your face.
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Hey Tyler,
That was a great video on the 30 day rule. I enjoyed it and the message is so true.
Take care and Happy New Year. Hope that you had a great Christmas Holiday.
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Thanks Joe!! I hope you had a great Christmas and have a fantastic New Years!
Hey Tyler,
That was a great video on the 30 day rule. I enjoyed it and the message is so true.
Take care and Happy New Year. Hope that you had a great Christmas Holiday.
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Three days in. I haven't told anyone about the 30 day sly look test - expect here !
Went to the pub this evening to see my pals. I really expected them to say something about the new bald look. I didn't say anything and I got no comments from them either. Just a regular night. They keep no secrets from me. So I guess they just didn't notice. Perhaps the new look just looks normal to everyone.
In fact, no one as said anything at all ... yet.
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Good info Ty...... Ready to follow these rules for the transition.... This is day two for me and feeling more and more comfortable....
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Good info Ty...... Ready to follow these rules for the transition.... This is day two for me and feeling more and more comfortable....
Excellent. You'll be pleasantly surprised just how quickly you adjust and then enjoy the new look.
30 days later and I'm willing to guess you won't want to go back.
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The 30 day thing is harder then i thought. I am on my fourth attempt. Usually I last a week or 2 then grow back my hair. This time around though I am gonna make a real effort. Hope it sticks.
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Why haven't you succeeded in the past?
I'm curious as this is my first time and I'm at day #11. That smoooooth feeling each morning reinforces my resolve that this is my new way of life.
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Why haven't you succeeded in the past?
I'm curious as this is my first time and I'm at day #11. That smoooooth feeling each morning reinforces my resolve that this is my new way of life.
Work pressure, mostly. Just got tired of the jokes. But today I told my boss he didn't pay me enough to pick my hairstyle
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Welcome quiet storm.
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Heh 30 days to decide? I shaved my head about a month ago and within 30 SECONDS my mind was made up for sure that it was the right choice. I immediately couldn't believe I didn't do this years ago, it looks and feels so much better
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I think I'm going to give this 30 day rule a try. I am 38 and have been just using clippers with no guard since I was 19 (according to my wife). I tried shaving my head once a very long time ago but I wasn't very smart about it. I turned my friend loose with a bic disposable razor and some gillette foaming gel. I had the worse razor burn I have ever experienced, ever. I sat with a cold cloth on my head for hours after. I was just thinking about this and now that I am picky about which shaving products I use I think it will be a lot better experience this time around. I am long past the self esteem issue with loosing hair but like I said with the better shaving products that I purchase I'm gonna give it a go.
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Welcome gungee ... I suggest you post a "hello" over in INTRODUCTIONS so we'll get to know you.
Look around here, there's lots of great information about products, techniques, issues, solutions, entertainment and all.
Since you're already on board, commit to the 30 days - that'll give you the opportunity to have daily shaves become part of your normal routine. Also, your scalp will adjust (as will your mind).
And if you need anything, just ask. Plenty of great guys here are ready to provide information.
Again, welcome.
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Ummm just curious how the heck do you guys shave the back of your head? I tried and failed miserably. I tried using a hand mirror while looking into another mirror, that was kinda impossible... Tried it blind, just overlapping my strokes but that wasn't too good either. I had to get the wife to finish it for me. Other than that it went ok i guess. No razor burn really, still feels like velcro though.
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I went straight to using the Headblade. With it I do too passes (so I get both with and against the grain) - front to back and then reapply Headslick and then back to front. I make a long stroke from my forehead back to my neck. On the second pass, it's from the back of the neck to the forehead.
The design and that method (there are videos on their site and on youtube that show it well) make it easy to get everywhere. Sometimes miss a few spots, but easy to feel for them and then touch up.
Only need the wall mirror in front of me, and that's really for just around the ears and getting the first pass to overlap nicely. On the second pass, my head is down looking at the sink.
I find I get a very smooth shave with the Headblade and Headslick (better than I can get on my face with anything I've tried there)
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Here's another recommendation for HeadBlade (www.headblade.com (http://www.headblade.com) ) - both the razor and the HeadSlick gel. Often you can find the razor in the large drug stores. If you click on the HeadBlade ads on this site, which will take you there, you'll get a 20% discount on an order.
See some of the other threads - also, you can use several brands of less expensive razor cartridges.
The HeadBlade is a very natural feel ... I can't ever imagine myself using a disposable stick or double-edge razor. I don't have nearly the coordination required.
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I wish there was a store that sold headblade products in BC. I'll have to wait a little while before we need anything across the line. It does sound a lot easier with this toy. I used the Gillette mach 3 turbo so at least it has 3 blades. This is what I used for shaving cream http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/men-product/men-product-bath/for-men-maca-root-shave-cream.aspx
It worked quite well, it sticks quite nicely to the skin and lubricates nicely. This was for the "after shave" http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/men-product/men-product-bath/for-men-maca-root-razor-relief.aspx
relieves any razor burn. Also works for sun burn apparently...
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Here in Nova Scotia, Lawtons Drug carries the razor, blades, headslick and headlube and Shoppers Drug Mart carries the same except for the blades (strange that they don't have the blades). Both of these are Atlantic Canadian companies, so I dont' think they have stores in BC.
You can also order it online from Well.ca. The prices are a little bit higher than Lawtons, but the shipping within Canada is included.
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Ok, I found a store that sells the headblade and headslick but no replacement blades. Pricemart carries the headblade which means I will be starting my 30 days over as of tomorrow. How many uses are people getting per blade roughly?
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I'm 99% certain the HeadBlade razor comes with the yellow adapter installed, and a black adapter as an accessory. With the black adapter you can use other brands of blades - for example, I use Gillette CustomPlus3 which were recommended in another thread (complete with photos showing how to install it with the black adapter). The CustomPlus3 (and the "3" is important because there are CustomPlus blades which are not the "3") I found at Walgreens for $8 for a package of 4. There are other better deals around.
And I change blades Monday morning, so seven shaves per blade.
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I get about a weeks worth. 7shaves. Sometimes a few more. BBC here so I'm cutting a lot of hair each morning. Buy my blades from this site,get20%discount when using the ad li is. And it supports sbg.
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WOW !!! what a difference !!! The headblade was so much more easy and it did a way better job. 8)
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I agree, for me it is an awesome shaving implement. I don't see myself using anything else.
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I wish there was a store that sold headblade products in BC. I'll have to wait a little while before we need anything across the line. It does sound a lot easier with this toy. I used the Gillette mach 3 turbo so at least it has 3 blades. This is what I used for shaving cream http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/men-product/men-product-bath/for-men-maca-root-shave-cream.aspx
It worked quite well, it sticks quite nicely to the skin and lubricates nicely. This was for the "after shave" http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/men-product/men-product-bath/for-men-maca-root-razor-relief.aspx
relieves any razor burn. Also works for sun burn apparently...
If you are in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, you might try crossing into Washington and try Rite Aid in Bellingham. I think I may have seen some HeadBlade products at Safeway. So maybe the Safeways in BC carry them. Check it out!
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10 more days to go and 30 is up !!!
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10 more days to go and 30 is up !!!
somehow I suspect that shaving the head won't stop at 30 days!
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Dudes, mission accomplished. Now world got another 26 years old bald man. I really now get how criminals get in to the air with this bald style.
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welcome! Looks good,,,
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Jx ... looks great.
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Welcome looking good.
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Welcome mate!
30 down many more to go!
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I'm still working on the 30 days this time. I first shaved in the fall of 2010 but grew it back to raise money for St. Baldricks so they needed something to shave. Now that I am once again bald I will just keep it that way. 30 days don't matter bald is my new permanent perm.
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I'm still working on the 30 days this time. I first shaved in the fall of 2010 but grew it back to raise money for St. Baldricks so they needed something to shave. Now that I am once again bald I will just keep it that way. 30 days don't matter bald is my new permanent perm.
Great job bro., Yes indeed. But I just can't let mine grow anymore. Love the shave and the look ! O0
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I'm new to the forum and the sly look, I think the 30 day rule is a great idea. I had hair halfway down my back and a foot long beard and I was tired of the time it took to keep it looking good. I've been going through some incredibly tough times the last year being a widower and one particularly tough day decided to try the smooth head thing. I've gotten only positive comments, I shaved it all off around Christmas and said screw it for a week but picked up the razor again. I won't be putting it down, it's now a daily ritual. It's my personal time, it's good for the soul!
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Guido. I am with you when you said shaving is personal time and is good for the soul. It is my time to pamper myself.
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Guido. I am with you when you said shaving is personal time and is good for the soul. It is my time to pamper myself.
Thanks, kalbo. Nothin' wrong with that! 8)
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Guido, welcome friend!
I am very sorry for your sad loss. I hope you feel stronger every day & cope a little better every day, too.
Well done on making the decision to shave your head. It musn't have been too easy for you to do that. Quite a change from long hair to smooth bald!
If you follow the 30-day-rule, it will definitely help you make the decision if the bald loook is or isn't for you, but going by what you have said previously, it looks like your decision is already made.
Best wishes.
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I watched Tylers youtube videos '30 Day Rule' and 'I'm losing my hair, what do I do?' while I was thinking about going bald and they gave me the encouragement to just give it a go. Once i got my shaving equipment and got my morning routine sorted I have loved being sly every day since. Great videos Tyler!
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Thank you! I'm glad they helped :)
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The 30 day rule has helped me also. After I decided to try going sly and then found SBG and the video I started to gain confidence with my new look using the 30 day rule. I am at 13 days and as of right now I am never going back. Thank you Tyler for putting up the videos and creating the site.
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Yep, definitely gotta use the 30 day rule. For the first two weeks, I felt self-conscious and thought everyone was staring at me. I'm at 6 weeks now and can't imagine letting my hair grow again. I don't routinely shave but do keep my hair clipped down with a balding clipper ever three days when i don't shave. Being sly is great!
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I've been periodically following this group, but it seems to be getting more active, and I'm moving toward SLY. I have shaved my head dozens of times over the years (this has been a LONG process) but then have grown it back. However, it's getting closer and closer to consistently bald. Last Thursday, I went to the barber only a month after my previous shave (in August, I found a barber that did complete head shaves--really great!--but last week's barber just buzzed it to the scalp). I used a Headblade to clean up my buzzcut. I was going to grow out the stubble for a couple of days, but on Saturday, I listened to Tyler's 30 Day Rule speech. I woke up at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday and suddenly said, "What am I waiting for?" I shaved it clean again. This morning, I shaved--scalp and face--for work. So, this is day five and counting. I think that I'm going to make the 30-day mark this time.
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Welcome , Earl.
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Welcome Earl! Yes, funny how you reach the point (I had just reached it the end of July) where you say 'enough is enough' and the razor comes out...
I think, once you get into a comfortable routine, your head shaving will be like anything else you do on a daily basis. I really look forward to it, it's "me" time.
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Hi guys, I'm Jeremy and I've enjoyed the group for a while now as a lurker. I've finally decided to go for it. Over the past two years I've found myself going shorter and shorter on the electric clippers and liking what I see. I'm down to no guard now, and have decided to set a date of December 10th to forge ahead with the 30 Day Rule (changing shifts at work). I figured a similar rule for growing a full beard has worked for me, so this would be (hopefully) a similar experience. Still bearded and loving it. :-). Thanks
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Welcome, Jeremy! If you are already at a zero guard, there should not be much difference at all. If you haven't yet posted in the Introductions, you may want to do that so more people can welcome you. The intro threads get more views for sure. Also, post a pic when you can--- The beard thread would be a good place (no matter what type of beard)...
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Thanks Slymyke, just posted in the intro forum. Still not sure how to get a photo in my profile. I've tried to upload one several times tonight, no luck. Will try again tomorrow.
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I knew that once it was time for me to shave my head completely bald, there was no turning back. My vanity would not allow me to have that horseshoe shaped hairline!
I've since passed my 30 days and it's been awesome! I grew accustomed to the look fairly quickly and got positive responses so that made it easy to accept. Also my best friend and several other friends have been shaving their head for years so that also made it easy as well.
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Great video Tyler! It's all about confidence! And bald guys need to be more confident. Confidence matters a lot. So shave it or cut it short and forget about your baldness to be a flaw. It's a gift. Use it to your advantage bald guys! Seriously, baldness is a gift and bald guys can be the most attractive guys in the world. Shave it, cut it short, raise above it and be confident. That makes you incredibly attractive!
Milan
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OK so hi guys, I have been reading this forum for about two weeks. Great info from some great guys. I have been shaving my head since April now, on and off.
I think it's time for the 30 day rule. I last shaved two days ago so have some stubble. I am going to start a thread of the journey and post every day for the thirty days as motivation. Maybe that will help
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I've been shaving for a couple years now, and mostly keeping a beard/goatee or some variety of facial hair.
When I do let it grow back occasionally, I know pretty quickly why I shave, would love a permanent solution
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New guy here. And for the record, I passed my 30 days & didn't even know it. But for me, it's simple: I intend to shave my head going forward. I don't envision a change in my mindset.
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So this is why I can't stop shaving my head? ;) I honesty didn't know about this until joining this site last month and have already been sly for several months by that point, minus about a month and a half (September to mid October). I shaved from May until the very start of September, decided to take a break and let my hair grow out for a bit. Didn't like the look of it, and it seemed too alien already, not to mention I lost a bit more of it in that time or so it seemed. So the razor came back out mid October and ever since. Much, much happier being bald/shaved that I often now shaved daily or at least every other day. I'm hooked and a convert to the way of the sly.
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Im doing mine every second day with a 2 blade. My head was on fire with everyday shaving .
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Hi I am new here....almost half head bald....I had hair transplant almost 9 years ago. I don't feel very comfortable shaving my head. The scar shows and everyone starts asking what happened. Some people even sympathize on recovering from some brain ailment..
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Screw'm!!!
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Hey Guys,
I believe it is day 24 into the 30 day head shave challenge. Shaved most days but a couple of times left a day of stubble on the top. Clean and smooth feels the best. I think I am hooked. Bald and feeling good. Thanks again to the guys at this site.
Cueball Dave
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Not sure about how to start a new topic. Bald Brotherhood... tonight at at pub three bald guys....two others...after others left Jamison a carpenter...I pointed to my head and said badass bald he laugh and told me his head shaving routine. Ir's cool to be bald.