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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: azxb2b on July 09, 2010, 06:01:46 PM

Title: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: azxb2b on July 09, 2010, 06:01:46 PM
Hey everyone, newbie here.
So after getting shorter and shorter i decided to shave it all today.
I went over with a Gillette Fusion and it felt quite good actually  ^-^

But, looking in the mirror now i can still see those little "spots" of hair on my head.
When i run my hand over my head it feels smooth, its all skin like.
But it still looks like im not completely bald you know.

Is it because of my hair colour, i do have really dark hair and can see the very
tips of the hairs on my scalp. So is it a colour problem..
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 09, 2010, 07:22:38 PM
"Welcome"  And, there are a lot of suggestions on technique here too.  Remember, you didn't run a mile when you first took a step, and in a like fashion,although you'll always remember the first,"Scrape of the Grape" you'll learn the ins and outs of your head quickly. 
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: Gambrinus on July 09, 2010, 10:15:42 PM
Welcome!  And yes it is a color problem.  Dark hair and (I'm assuming) light skin means a shadow.  It's very common.  Short of painful laser, plucking, or waxing, there is no cure.  After you get some sun on your melon it will tone down some.  I'm really looking forward to going gray!  ;D
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: Sgt. Pate on July 09, 2010, 10:33:12 PM
Welcome aboard!

I'm guessing maybe you still might need some sun on your scalp?  That might help if you do.  Sounds to me like you're doing everything just fine.  O0
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: The Noggin on July 10, 2010, 11:42:15 AM
Welcome!

The shadow is always a surprise. You will get used to it. It's just part of the deal. I guess you're having a beard shadow as well if you're shaving your face.

Some tan and a nice shine on the noggin can help to make it less noticeable.
 
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: mangosink12572 on July 10, 2010, 12:44:31 PM
It is the shadow which we all have  - - - and it  becomes less when you get   a tan and also as you start getting gray  - - -it becomes less and less

I am gray so you see very little of the fringe unless I  skip shaving for a few days  - - - - -
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on July 10, 2010, 12:45:41 PM
Welcome to the Forum! A little color on that freshly shaved dome will make a big difference. There's not much you can do about that shadow from your dark hair... but guess what.... It doesn't matter!!!!!
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 10, 2010, 01:11:02 PM
Oh, and remember, the shadow continues to get smaller even w/o gray, as mpb continues.  Except now you, like me and a lot of the guys, begin to wonder if the mpb has stopped or slowed down. :D
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: Morthen on July 10, 2010, 02:48:58 PM
My guess is dark hair, pale skin. Work on tanning your scalp and those "spots" will become much less evident
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: xnewyawka on July 10, 2010, 03:15:08 PM
The shadow is no big deal, and like Mike said, it doesn't matter.
I actually like it, and it tells me I will be shaving again tomorrow, or whenever I choose to.

Get some gradual sun and it will be much less noticeable.
Title: Re: Am i doing it wrong?
Post by: Mauricio on July 13, 2010, 10:41:19 PM
Will tanning creams help?