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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: zuckermania on November 07, 2007, 07:04:48 PM
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I remember reading a post a couple of days ago where somebody said they added Barbarsol to Headlube to make it not dissapear from the head so quickly. Anybody have any tricks like that? Seems like 4 minutes after applying Headlube it has mysteriously vanished. For the record, whoever it was that suggested using rubbing alcohol on the blades afterwards is a bonafide genius. It has doubled my blades lives.
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That's a good question. I'll see if I can think of any others.
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I remember reading a post a couple of days ago where somebody said they added Barbarsol to Headlube to make it not dissapear from the head so quickly. Anybody have any tricks like that? Seems like 4 minutes after applying Headlube it has mysteriously vanished. For the record, whoever it was that suggested using rubbing alcohol on the blades afterwards is a bonafide genius. It has doubled my blades lives.
haha! that was me, bro--glad you applied the theory.
i agree on the headslick. everyone here is so gung-ho on it, i just don't see it. it dissipates so quickly; i find myself rushing to shave in time (and because of that i cut myself twice today--i NEVER cut myself, knock on wood). what i've been doing is putting some baby oil on my head, rubbing that in, then the headslick. it's better, i think. i did notice someone in another thread say they put oil, headslick, and shave gel in a bowl and mixed it all up then applied it to the dome--sounds like a good idea.
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WHOAAA! You are all making it too much work. The HEADSLICK, are you using it on a dry scalp? If so....the best way to use headslick is in the shower. Your noggin has to be wet. If you are trying to rub in the headslick without water....you aint gonna get very good results. I use headslick everyday along with my headblade.....in the shower..and it only takes me approx. 2.5 minutes to get the a super smooth dome. I tried shaving with a reg fusion blade and razor the other day...Im just so use to the headblade...i couldnt manuever it very well. I cut my ear...yes my ear..just at the top...i also got a cut on top of my head. And it took me twice as long to shave. I guess I am just a true believer of headblade SP. I guess there really is no wrong way to shave....and we all have our own techniques...but my advice on headslick....SHOWER,WATER, HEADBLADE and 3 minutes tops.
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I agree with TimmJ - Headslick in the shower is the only way to go. Use it at the end of my shower after my head has had time to get warm and really wet. I use a Quattro. Mach 3 seems to cut my head for some reason. A wet, warm head is the best way to go with Headslick.
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TimmJ and GASly have it right. HeadLube and a wet dome are the way to go. I shave it in the shower as well. That helps a TON.
I still can't get under the 5 minute mark, but that is not the HeadLube or HeadBlade's fault. :*))
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I'm going to echo Tim, GA, and Doug, the way to go is in the shower, after your head has had time to get good and wet. Save the shaving until you are done with your washing. Put about a nickel size dollop of Headslick on your hand and rub in. Most of us find it works very well, and if you need to go over a spot, just rub around the scalp to spread more to the spot.
I don't believe any shaving product, gel, cream or oil is meant to be used without wetting the head first. That would be very uncomfortable.
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I will jump in line with Tim, GA, Doug and xnewyawka to say shaving in the shower is the only way to go. Get one of those fogless mirrors with the suction cups and your there.
Not only with the headblade but with face shaving as well, I have recruited almost all of my friends to shaving their face in the shower.
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Same here...why shower...then dry off...then have to stand at the sink and shave...????? I mean come on ....I like to get messy! LOL I would have to get back in the shower to rinse off. Besides that....being that it is winter time..its much warmer standing in the shower then it is at the sink. Think about it guys.....
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Gotta jump on the bandwagon with you other shower shavers. I do the dome last after a good steam has built. I hang my noggin' under the shower and get it nice and warm and then do my shaving. When I am complete, I turn off the hot water and go straight for the cold rinse. IMHO, it's the only way to go. :)
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Sorry to be redundant, but you are all right about headslick & shaving in the shower... the only way to go IMO.
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I'm shaving at the sink, but after a long hot shower. I let my head wet and so Headslick works very good.
J
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Ah, so I guess I might have to modify the ol' routine. So far it's been:
1) Shower, ending with headshed
2) Dry head
3) Apply headslick
4) Shave... takes approx 14 minutes. I'm a rookie and hate cutting myself :)
5) Clearhead
6) Headlube
7) Spray on some sunscreen
Sounds like the actual order should be:
1) Shower, ending with headshed, headslick, shave (in record breaking time)
2) Dry head
3) Clearhead
4) Headlube
5) Spray on sunscreen
I guess the reason I've never done it that way is because the HB triples gunk up so much that I like having a sink full of water to clean it out in between strokes. Potentially that's why it takes me 14 minutes to shave too. Hmm...
4) Headlube
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My shower rinses the headblade real well, better than sloshing in the sink basin.
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I am a shower shaver 90percent of the time but on the odd occaision I will shave at the sink when I have some time to spare.
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Shaving in the shower is the only way to go. Get one of those fogless mirrors with the suction cups and your there.
I have recruited almost all of my friends to shaving their face in the shower.
Marz, Where can you get one of those fogless mirrors? I'm currently a sink shaver, but it looks like you've got another recruit, if I can find one of those mirrors.
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With the new litle guy in our lives I've had to adopt the 'braille shower shaving route"...I dig it..
but i think I waste too much water :(..
Nice smooth shave though...and no one under foot ;)!
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Darn it, using the shave in the shower/put the headslick on a wet head technique, I just got the smoothest shave to date. One of those shaves where it just sort of gives you the tingles how smooth it is. Now I know I have to trust advice on this forum :) I wonder if it is wasting water though... any Al Gore-esque statistics out there about how many dolphins I killed by taking a 15 minute shower?
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I was a shower shaver as well and used the braille method. I to felt like I was waisting water, however I have a shower head that allows you to turn off the flow, so that's what I do.
Now, I have switched over to a DE for my face, so I've reverted back to the sink shaver.
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The more you do it, the faster you get. I don't have a headblade, I use a Quattro and I can get a baby's bottom shave in about 3-4 minutes. Practice makes perfect.
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Darn it, using the shave in the shower/put the headslick on a wet head technique, I just got the smoothest shave to date. One of those shaves where it just sort of gives you the tingles how smooth it is. Now I know I have to trust advice on this forum :) I wonder if it is wasting water though... any Al Gore-esque statistics out there about how many dolphins I killed by taking a 15 minute shower?
Pretty much everything Al Gore has ever said is a lie.
great to hear you got a great shave there zuckermania. You will find that your techniques and tools of the trade will change depending on your mood or time.
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See GAS has it down....he can get a smooth shave in 3-4 minutes.
GAS...i have read post where guys are taking up to 20 minutes to get a shave?????? I dunno what they are doing but they must be razin off one hair at a time. GAS is right though....the more practice...the quicker it goes. Come on BRO'S....we arent old me yet......cant you move faster than that???
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When I first started a couple of years ago, it took a few minutes sure. Didn't want to bleed out or anything. But now, it's no problem. 3-4 Minutes max. It actually takes me longer to shave in the sink (which I rarely do).
As many of you know, we in Georgia are in a SERIOUS drought. I have thought about not being sly to save water, but fortunately where I live specfically we are in better shape than the rest of the state.
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Shaving in the shower is the only way to go. Get one of those fogless mirrors with the suction cups and your there.
I have recruited almost all of my friends to shaving their face in the shower.
Marz, Where can you get one of those fogless mirrors? I'm currently a sink shaver, but it looks like you've got another recruit, if I can find one of those mirrors.
You will never look back.
Bed Bath and Beyond, Target had them to at one point, I have not looked for awhile.
here are some on the web http://www.shavingdirect.com/Departments/Fog-free-Mirror.aspx?gclid=CKiU4-Ot0I8CFRsFagodWiA_-A
I had the one that pipes into the shower head... not to good, I much prefer the suction cup one I have now.
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http://www.shavingdirect.com/Departments/Fog-free-Mirror.aspx?gclid=CKiU4-Ot0I8CFRsFagodWiA_-A
Awesome, Marz!
I'd like most the mirror with wireless iPod-Connection! Should I send a letter to Santa Claus?
J
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http://www.shavingdirect.com/Departments/Fog-free-Mirror.aspx?gclid=CKiU4-Ot0I8CFRsFagodWiA_-A
Awesome, Marz!
I'd like most the mirror with wireless iPod-Connection! Should I send a letter to Santa Claus?
J
You would probobly be better off sending a check to shavingdirect, but whatever floats your boat. :D
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As I wrote elsewhere, if the Headslick "disappears" you just wet your hands with a little hot water and rework the scalp, beautiful lather comes back up--and you get to rub your head again to boot!
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Is there any other place to shave but the shower. I just started using the shave cream by Headblade, Is is AWESOME my wife likes it also. As for shower and shave time 20 min to shower and shave all the parts I shave.
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Is there any other place to shave but the shower. I just started using the shave cream by Headblade, Is is AWESOME my wife likes it also. As for shower and shave time 20 min to shower and shave all the parts I shave.
OK im gonna get burned on this one but I gotta say it.....it was an open question....."and all the parts I shave"
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Is there any other place to shave but the shower. I just started using the shave cream by Headblade, Is is AWESOME my wife likes it also. As for shower and shave time 20 min to shower and shave all the parts I shave.
OK im gonna get burned on this one but I gotta say it.....it was an open question....."and all the parts I shave"
Yikes. Not a nice visual ...
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Shower user too and I don't use a mirror. Takes me about as long to shave as it did to wash, rinse, and repeat.
Headslick works best when you add just a little water during the shave to relather it up.
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I'm a sink shaver, but I shave right after I get out of the shower, while the noggin is still wet.
I see Headlube in my local Rite-Aid, but I'm really not excited about spending 7 bucks on a bottle of it. :o
They also have the HeadBlade Sport.
I dunno...I'm pretty happy with my Fusion and Aveeno Positively Smooth. :@`
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I'm a sink shaver and it takes me awhile, I have some spots that I have to go over and over again, in different directions to get it smooth. I use both my head blade and my fusion, and KOS gel and oil. I do get it real smooth but it just takes me a long time.
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I'm a sink shaver, but I shave right after I get out of the shower, while the noggin is still wet.
I see Headlube in my local Rite-Aid, but I'm really not excited about spending 7 bucks on a bottle of it. :o
They also have the HeadBlade Sport.
I dunno...I'm pretty happy with my Fusion and Aveeno Positively Smooth. :@`
That 7 bucks you spend is worth it....the bottle should last you for about 50-60 shaves...and thats no joke..you only need like a dime size amount to get a good lather...No kiddin I promise..so go spend it.....best investment you will ever do.
So this is headslick tricks topic...well ya know what...you ever use the headslick to grease up a cake pan? That stuff is awesome............your cake comes right out of the pan with no mess.....
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Well ok, TimmJ. I'm all for trying new things. 7 bucks seems expensive, but if it really lasts that long, it doesn't seem so bad. I'll try the Headlube and see how it goes. :)
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Im tellin ya bro...just try just a small amount at first..i have the type of bottle that has the pump on it..not just the nozzel...so one squirt does it for me. :o :o one squirt...umm ok....that just didnt sound right at all..............
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i use an old fashion shave brush & head slick, it really lathers up. i shave in the shower, nice and hot takes me about 10 minutes.
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I may be a "newbie" here, but I have a few comments or suggestions on this. I love the HeadBlade website and their products (made me feel ok about being bald when I first started shaving my dome), but the HeadLube shaving lotion is a) expensive at ten bucks a pop and b) it evaporates/dries very quickly. So, even if the cost of the little yellow containers doesn't get to you, the drying will if you want to take your time and do a thorough job.
You gotta have a HeadBlade Sport to get shaving, (since the older version has more drag) but:
Try first coating your dome with the scented olive oil or tea tree oil that is sold in the "health and beauty" sections of Wal-Mart or other beauty supply stores. Then you coat your dome with HeadLube or Lubriderm (cheaper) or even the generic Lubriderm (cheaper still); maybe a few drops of water, and we're off to the races.
Obviously, the trick is to keep your dome fairly well lubricated but not so much so that stuff is dripping in your eyes. I've tried baby oil, but it burns my eyes something awful and drips too much. The trick is to use an oil for coating first, then the additional lubricant to protect your dome from too close a shave and then to take your time and not apply too much pressure on the HeadBlade.
If HeadBlade raises their prices or goes out of busines, I've found the Schick Quatro works fairly well but is a little bit more awkward to grip...so hopefully the Sport will be around for a while (or the one I have will continue to work).