Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Tricon7 on April 10, 2012, 07:51:05 AM
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So how often do most of you shave your heads? Every few days? Daily? It can be a time-consuming thing - considerably longer than shaving one's face. I think I'll have to do mine in the evening, as I'm in too much of a hurry in the mornings before work to get it done (whenever I decide to do it).
Also, I'm used to shampooing my hair in the shower, but I now feel I need to do something for my scalp, and I'm not sure rubbing shampoo on it is what it needs. Should I just rub some good lotion on it or what?
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Well, first let's deal with the time issue--as you learn your scalp and manuvering around with your shaving tool it will get faster a whole lot faster. And while that's going on, if you're at all like many of us you'll get to liking it smooth, no stubble. So for a large number it's everyday--and you will begin to look forward to that!
I shampoo the face fuzz everyday, so while that's on, I rub it into the scalp too to help soften the stubble. After shaving I and a lot of guys wipe down with an astringent like witch hazel or hydrogen peroxide, followed by some shaving balm and sunscreen--then out to show the world!
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As you become more skilled at shaving, you'll be able to do your entire dome in about five minutes. A little bit of shampoo on the bare scalp is fine.
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At first it does take a while to shave, but like anything, with practice it will go much faster. I shave daily and it takes less than ten minutes at this point. The daily shave is necessary because I can't stand the stubble.
I shave in the shower, so at first I wash my scalp with either HeadWash or body wash (Dove Men Care works pretty well). Avoid using a deodorant soap on your scalp because they dry out your skin.
After shaving, rinse with cold water to close the pores and apply a mild astringent. I've been using Nivea Sensitive Skin Shaving Balm which is alcohol-free.
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hey tricon: the sly brahs gave u some gr8 advice. i wanted 2 also say that u never ever ever want 2 rush a head shave. if u don't have the time in the morning... i would definitely do it at bedtime. your dome will "thank you" 4 not rushing.
WARHAWK O0
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Absolutely warhawk , a mantra i repeat even to myself , dont rush
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hey tricon: the sly brahs gave u some gr8 advice. i wanted 2 also say that u never ever ever want 2 rush a head shave. if u don't have the time in the morning... i would definitely do it at bedtime. your dome will "thank you" 4 not rushing.
WARHAWK O0
Agreed. Reckon shaving my head in the morning adds about 10 mins to my morning routine. Time well spent.
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I shave every morning in the shower. I like it smooth. 8)
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I shave it every morning.
I do not use any sampoo for my head.
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I shave every morning and sometimes in the evening if I have somewhere important to go. I use shampoo on my head and a couple of times a week I also use an apricot scrub. After the shave I use witch hazel and aloe vera or lotion followed by some all important sunscreen as I spend quite a bit of time outdoors as part of my job. Total time for this is about 10 - 15 minutes.
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Shave every morinng after a shower. Wash the dome w/Nivea, lather up w/HeadSlick, and go to work w/the HeadBlade Sport....about 10 more minutes added to the morning routine but well spent! 8)
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Almost daily.
I like St. Ives Apricot Scrub in the shower after I shave. Nivea makes some nice after shave balms that I like too (for after the shower!).
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I also shave every morning in the shower. The guys are right, once you get used to it it takes not time at all, my time is about 4 minutes. I have a fogless mirror in the shower, which makes shaving alot easier. I wash my head with body soap, no need for shampoo. You look great by the way.
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In my case, because of breakouts, every three to five days....though with the help of this forum I hope to get it down to every other day....razor shaving is on hiatus for another week and a half due to stitches but when I start again, my goal is every other day...