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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: Cerebus on July 07, 2007, 06:45:08 PM

Title: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Cerebus on July 07, 2007, 06:45:08 PM: I finally gathered the nerve to shave my head after contemplating the idea for the last year or two. So about an hour ago I had the GF take the clippers to my mopp and I finished it up with a blade shave. Now I need the basics for head/scalp care.

Should I just clean it with my regular soap in the shower? ...or use a specialized product? Do most of you guys use a moisturizer of some type to keep your scalp from drying? Anything special I need/should do to keep my noggin from breaking out? Now that it's summer time, I plan to use a sunscreen of some type, any suggestion?

BTW, here are some pics:

Before, made it a mess to show how long it was:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankaintskinny.com%2Fpics%2Fhair%2Fhairb4.jpg&hash=b4b7a12dff1a3ef3297e1b974ca84958d02c8547)

Half way thru, just for S&G's:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankaintskinny.com%2Fpics%2Fhair%2Fhairhalf.jpg&hash=9f7469bfccbf9c21f783d0ca9e2ec8bf0a5bc122)

After the clipper work was done:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankaintskinny.com%2Fpics%2Fhair%2Fhairalmost.jpg&hash=bda51c3aeeda2030d89367dac96f37277ea34d2a)

And finally after a blade shave and shower:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankaintskinny.com%2Fpics%2Fhair%2Fhairgone.jpg&hash=6b6851ad1de255bbdb73dc66acaddf1323a6b399)

I'm actually liking it way more than I thought. O0
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Paul on July 07, 2007, 06:52:56 PM: Welcome Cerebus to SBG's glad to have you with us. While everyone has to develop a routine with products that work for them here is mine. When showering use an exfoliant such as HeadShed or St.Ives Apricot scrub
Then apply HeadSlick for your razor, I use a Headblade and Fusion for the tough spots. Avoid disposable razors if possible. Follow that up with a cold water rinse and either ClearHead or Bald Guyz moisturizer to avoid bumps and irritation. Again, this is just what I use. If you check other threads you may find other sly guy routines that are a good fit for you.
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: wpruitt on July 07, 2007, 08:21:30 PM: Welcome Cerebus - helluva improvement! Look through some of the old post and you will learn all you ever need to know - in fact more than you need to know! - about being sly!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: SLYinKC on July 07, 2007, 08:34:09 PM: Welcome, Glad you're here. Looks great. Paul gave some great advice. Just experiment and find what works best for you. O0
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: warhawk on July 07, 2007, 09:04:17 PM: cerebus.... welcome 2 the sly fraternity. u might want 2 check the threads titled "headshaving". there are numerous posts on razors and shaving routines. make sure u use a good razor: mach 3, fusion, headblade. stay away from the power razors because there are numerous comments that the regular mach 3 and regular fusion blades are actually better than the power. AVOID CHEAPO RAZORS.... remember a cheap razor= bad shave. anyways... glad that u found us. keep us posted as u slowly develop a routine.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Scott on July 07, 2007, 10:02:27 PM: Welcome aboard! Paul basically covered what you were inquiring about. I'd just add that I use Nivea Daily Face Wash for my head/face in between using an exfoliator. I personally prefer a Fusion or Mach 3 and I swear by using ice cubes after shaving! It's very refreshing! Read through several of the forums and I'm sure you'll pick up some great tips - that's the best part of slyness - getting tips from your sly brothers & sisters.
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Sgt. Pate on July 07, 2007, 10:44:24 PM: Welcome Cerebus!

Great improvement bro! You rock the look! O:O
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Tyler on July 08, 2007, 12:00:21 AM: Cerebrus, I love the progression pics! Like the other guys said, check out the Head Shaving (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?board=2.0) section of the site for many of our routines and tips on after care. If you have any specific questions, we'll be sure to get you the answers.

Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: OzPete on July 08, 2007, 01:01:50 AM: Welcome to SBGs, Cerebus! Going sly is a big improvement! O0
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Tom McGarry. on July 08, 2007, 05:58:23 AM: Welcome to the SBG family Cerebus, the Sly look suits you well. I concour with the others, check out the other threads for product usage, also there is a product review thread that may be helpful. But I wouldn't use regular soap on your head, it may dry it out too much, and sun block can be used year round.
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: rex on July 08, 2007, 08:26:20 AM: Hey welcome to SBG, I have been shaving fully for a week now and it is great i am sure you will enjoy the smoothness too way to go
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: RichardN. on July 08, 2007, 08:46:05 AM: Welcome. A vast improvement, if I don't say so myself!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: tomgallagher on July 08, 2007, 08:47:16 AM: Welcome aboard dude. I have been shaving my head since '95 and I shave at the sink instead of the shower. I use a Fusion razor and Foamy shaving cream. I then use a Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner as an aftershave and am off to the races. About 15 minutes all told.
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: jp_bald on July 08, 2007, 12:29:37 PM: hi men!!!
really cool change!!!

wellcome to sly bald guys!!!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Robmeister on July 08, 2007, 01:39:48 PM: Welcome, bro!

Way better bald, man
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: PBurke on July 08, 2007, 02:14:15 PM: welcome brother. looks cooler. the progression photos are funny.
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Cerebus on July 09, 2007, 06:00:10 AM: Thanks for the welcome guys. I've been reading a ton of threads so far and soaking it all in.

I have to say I'm digging this bald thing. :)
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: danyroo on July 09, 2007, 07:07:59 AM: Welcome to the site.. you will see theirs allot of experience on here.

people are friendly and will give some good advice
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: PigPen on July 09, 2007, 07:47:07 AM: Welcome Cerebus, you're rockin the SLY bro!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 09, 2007, 09:00:07 AM: Welcome Cerebus....dude, killer transformation!

Glad you dig the new bald head...I bet it was such a cool thing to finally just shave the dome smooth!

You wear the sly look well!

Keep it smooth brutha!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: Kady on July 10, 2007, 07:45:41 AM: You can use sunscreen, because your head will sunburn, or if you want alot of protection, use a dew rag or hat. That's just a suggestion, and that is a good picture!

:D Kady
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: herronm on July 10, 2007, 01:18:38 PM: Wow man. That is some transformation!! Welcome to the SLY world.

Max
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: skinhead002 on July 11, 2007, 03:28:02 AM: i can't express my love of the traditional cattlemens creased cowboy hat with a 4 inch brim to not only protect our slick shaved heads but also the nosen cheeks, and top of ears. i was stationd at fort huachuca, AZ for many years and almost all the cases of skin cancer i saw were on the ears, nose, and cheeks. Most of the cases i saw were career dept of Army civilians who worked in the field doing equipment and systems testing and dev. Most told me they never cared about covering up when they were younger and wound up paying the price. i'm a cop in TX and I go through tubes of sunscreen. i think i did ok when i was younger but now wish i would have paid more attention(same thing with hearing protection when i was on the farm....)
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: PBurke on July 11, 2007, 03:31:22 AM: Quote from: skinhead002 on July 11, 2007, 03:28:02 AM
i think i did ok when i was younger but now wish i would have paid more attention(same thing with hearing protection when i was on the farm....)

huh? what did ya say? i like my cattleman's crease too. what part of texas?
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: bonomel on July 22, 2007, 08:26:26 PM: Nice pictures! A job well done! Looks much better indeed!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: ice4life on July 23, 2007, 05:38:38 AM: Welcome Cerebus! Awesome change man, you're gonna like it more and more! You tha man!
Title: Re: Freshly shorn ...need the basics
Post by: R o b 6 on July 26, 2007, 06:22:57 AM: Quote from: skinhead002 on July 11, 2007, 03:28:02 AM
i can't express my love of the traditional cattlemens creased cowboy hat with a 4 inch brim to not only protect our slick shaved heads but also the nosen cheeks, and top of ears. i was stationd at fort huachuca, AZ for many years and almost all the cases of skin cancer i saw were on the ears, nose, and cheeks.

i'll second that. i have a couple of these...one straw Atwood (a plam leaf Hereford Low Crown) and one straw Stetson (cattleman's crease George Strait). Much better protection than a ballcap out in the blazing sun. Only problem is they're loose on my head now that it's buzzed down.