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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Mikekoz13 on April 11, 2010, 07:38:56 PM

Title: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 11, 2010, 07:38:56 PM
So yesterday I made a slight change to my shave routine sort of on a whim.

First I shaved with my HB and HeadSlick with the grain. Nor mally I would then shave against the grain and then finish up with some Apricot Scrub.
But this time after shaving with the grain I used the Apricot Scrub.... then I shaved against the grain. Whoa! Talk about smooth. Then I applied a little BaldGuyz Moisturinzing Gel. Six hours later I was STILL pretty smooth. My wife even noticed the difference.

So I tried it again today with the same great results.
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Emcee on April 13, 2010, 04:20:18 PM
will have to give this lil changeup a try. . . still getting the same results?
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 13, 2010, 04:47:44 PM
will have to give this lil changeup a try. . . still getting the same results?

Oh yeah.........
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: pdxtodd on April 13, 2010, 05:00:44 PM
Great tip!  I tried it this morning and normally I can feel a lot more growth than what I have now.  Thanks for the tip! 
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Rob on April 13, 2010, 05:28:21 PM
I usually use a scrub first  to bring up the hairs before I shave them.  I'll give your tip a try tomorrow and see how it goes! O0
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: pdxtodd on April 14, 2010, 08:54:20 AM
Day 2 of using Mike's approach.  Definitely a better shave.   Thanks again Mike for the tip!

How's the book coming?   I'm in the final rounds of edits from the publisher.   My book will be on the shelves on May 15th.   
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Emcee on April 14, 2010, 08:08:27 PM
Great tip!  I tried it this morning and normally I can feel a lot more growth than what I have now.  Thanks for the tip! 

me too! it really does make a difference. rubbing side of my head now at 7pm nearly as smooth as it was at 7am! usually rough at this hour. many thanks, Mike for the great suggestion.. this place is full of em 
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Gambrinus on April 14, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
I'm going to try that right now!  Cool  ;D  I'm always up for a change of pace  8)
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Gambrinus on April 17, 2010, 05:55:24 AM
I've tried this my last couple of shaves with some generic face scrub, and I have to say it makes my head feel much cleaner than doing it before my first pass.  O0
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 17, 2010, 01:14:57 PM
This seems to work w/ the loofah pad also, after the first pass, a rubdown w/ the pad, then the second.  Thanks, Mike. O0
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 17, 2010, 03:32:41 PM
This seems to work w/ the loofah pad also, after the first pass, a rubdown w/ the pad, then the second.  Thanks, Mike. O0

The only time anything called "loofah" is touching my skin is if I decide that's my wife's new pet name.......................
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 17, 2010, 07:35:15 PM
This seems to work w/ the loofah pad also, after the first pass, a rubdown w/ the pad, then the second.  Thanks, Mike. O0

The only time anything called "loofah" is touching my skin is if I decide that's my wife's new pet name.......................

I don't know, it's a natural veggie kind of thing, see: luffa, loofah, or lufah (from Arabic لوف) : in google search.  I like it, always have, maybe it's a Southern thing. 
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: CraftyGuy on April 19, 2010, 11:04:28 AM
Hmmm, perhaps it is time to invest in some scrub or a loofah...
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 19, 2010, 12:00:58 PM
Hmmm, perhaps it is time to invest in some scrub or a loofah...
Loofah pad, US$2-3 at WalMart.
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Shaf on April 19, 2010, 12:23:29 PM
Another one for using a loofah here. Works great with which ever regular wash or soap you use in between passes.  I have used headhead in between passes and would definetley agree with what's being said it provides that little bit smoother feel
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: marcx on April 22, 2010, 06:57:20 AM
Gonna give this a shot today with the headshed I think...
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: marcx on April 22, 2010, 12:09:31 PM
Ooo..thsi was nice! Not sure it could be a daily routine as it adds some time to the process but when you have the time for pampering..... :@`
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Gump on April 24, 2010, 10:27:14 AM
Mike,

Sounds like a great idea.

Quick question.  After you do the first pass & then apply the St Ive's scrub, do you apply anything else again?  I assume you would use more headslick.  I use shaving oil the first go around...I'm not sure if I should re-apply oil as well.

Thanks again for the tip  :)
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: -Doug- on April 24, 2010, 01:51:58 PM
I tried this whilst in the shower this morning. Talk about smooth!!!!! Thanks for the tip!! O0
Title: Re: Slight change = better shave
Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 24, 2010, 02:24:10 PM
Mike,

Sounds like a great idea.

Quick question.  After you do the first pass & then apply the St Ive's scrub, do you apply anything else again?  I assume you would use more headslick.  I use shaving oil the first go around...I'm not sure if I should re-apply oil as well.

Thanks again for the tip  :)

Yup... aftre rinsing the scrub off I grab the brush and relather the head.