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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: biglew71 on January 26, 2010, 10:19:31 PM

Title: Taking the plunge
Post by: biglew71 on January 26, 2010, 10:19:31 PM

I am new here and about to take the plunge (literally in about 10 minutes).  I am nervous about taking the leap, mainly because I'm concerned about my skin revolting and getting lots of razor bumps.  I'm posting my starting routine, experienced shavers please comment and I'll give an update on my results in a couple of days.  I try to use all natural products when I can, so I'm hoping to find a chemical free groove.

Skin type: African American, sensitive
-Starting by cutting low with Andis edgers
-Washing with hot water and natural soap
-Shaving with Head Blade and Head Slick with the grain
-Cold water rinse
-With hazel wipe down
-Raw shea butter rub down

Wish me luck!

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: ozzie on January 26, 2010, 10:31:42 PM

Good luck Lew! Just REALLY take your time and enjoy the process!

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: Sgt. Pate on January 26, 2010, 11:05:33 PM

You'll love it!  Post a pic when you can.  O0

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: jamesh75 on January 27, 2010, 07:56:14 AM

Welcome to the forums.  It looks like you've done your homework on shaving.  Your planned routine looks good, but remember what may work for some, won't work for other, and vise-versa.  Let us know how it goes and if you have a problem, there are plenty of guys on here to help you out.

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: Papa Don on January 27, 2010, 07:58:48 AM

Welcome Lew.  Hope all goes well with your first shave.  It's Awesome!  Remember to take your time.  Haste make waste, you know? 

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: Sooner Steve on January 27, 2010, 08:31:11 AM

You'll love it.  Trust us. O0

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: mangosink12572 on January 27, 2010, 08:59:31 AM

Nothing like a shaved melon   Enjoy  - -we all do

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: xnewyawka on January 27, 2010, 12:36:47 PM

Hey lew, Welcome to the SBG forum. Sounds like you're off to a good start.
Enjoy the shaving experience, and take it slow with the HB, to allow yourself to get used to it .    O0

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: Mikekoz13 on January 27, 2010, 01:09:04 PM

Welcome Lew! Nice and slow with the HeadBlade until you get used to it! It's a great tool.

Post up a photo when you get a chance.

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: pdxtodd on January 27, 2010, 08:07:20 PM

Welcome to the group Lew.   You'll love being sly!

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: coyoteguy on February 03, 2010, 08:50:58 AM

I took the plunge about 5 years ago and haven't looked back!

I see lots of people talk about how girls love a bald guy, sadly, I don't get that :(

You'll love the new look though!!!

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: biglew71 on February 07, 2010, 12:23:00 AM

Okay,

So it's been almost two weeks and things are going okay.  I am about to try the Atras tomorrow.  The HB triples work pretty good, but they clog really easy.  I rinse after every pass and it still clogs, which is limiting the life of the blade.  I have had some dryness issues, but I think it may be the Headslick.  I am going to pick up some shaving oil this week and see if there is a difference.  I am now down to one direction only...front to back everywhere, and that's working pretty well.  I'm also thrilled to have very low razor bumps/irritation issues (as long as I shave every day).

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: sinistas on February 07, 2010, 08:26:39 PM

Glad to hear it's working for you.  Wish I had it planned out that well when I started!

Title: Re: Taking the plunge
Post by: The Noggin on February 08, 2010, 02:08:23 PM

Could it be you're using too much of the headslick? Sure, the triple blades tend to clog more than the doubles but I'm having no problems with cleaning them.

Besides that, congrats on your success so far.  8)