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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: DSCSK on December 26, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
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I have always wanted to shave my head. I'm in high-school and i finally got the permission to shave it off clean. I got it done by a barber. He did it with a straight razor. Unfortunately my scalp has turned a bit red and i have a few cuts here and there.
I desperately need to find a way to keep it baby smooth without ending up with a bleeding scalp. :'(
Being bald is really cool. My hand is always attracted to it like a magnet. It feels awesome in bed when i rest it against my pillow. I don't think i would mind being bald for the rest of my life !! And im only in day 1 LOL ;D
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Oh yeah. No one in my family, even my grand parents have hair loss. So i guess I'm bald by choice.
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Sounds like you don't have to wait out the 30 day rule.
On shaving your head the first week or two, take it easy. It's not used to being shaved.
Recommend a multi blade razor like Gillette fusion or Schick hydro 5. Head blade, etc. All are easy on your head.
Go with the grain the first week. Then gradually move into against the grain for a smooth head.
Use a good shave gel or cream like head slick. Standard foam shave cream, no.
You'll be a pro before you know it.
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It's a good feeling isn't it? Welcome to the club.
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Thank you for your valuable advice mrzed.
I have a gillete fusion already which is the one that i used to shave my face. And I have decent shaving gel.
Unfortunately i don't think i can get my hands on a head blade :'(. I'm from India and you don't get them here.But I would love to get my hands on one.
Yes, it is very liberating Hingatao. But I will still have some problems dealing with some narrow minded people in my society. My family and a few close friends don't really give a damn, but you never know. The others don't know about it yet. And I'm pretty sure that I will find help in this forum if I run into some sort of trouble :)
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Welcome to the community, and congratulations.
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Thank You Frontier guy :)
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Congratulations, sir!
I am just a year into shaving, and I still catch myself rubbing my dome absent mindedly.
The red will go away as your scalp toughens up and becomes more accustomed go the blade.
Welcome!
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I still rub my head frequently. Love the feel. And I'm almost 2 years in, less than a month to go.
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I never want that feeling to get old.
I actually went to a dermatologist and she gave me a lotion which contains clindamycin. She said that i have small acne like things on my head. She also said that it would reduce the redness.
I shaved my head 1/2 an hour ago again after leaving a hot towel on my head. I think it kinda helped but i still managed to nick my sides a bit. But that clindamycin lotion thing works like magic. I put that on my red scalp, and after a few minutes, it went back to normal colour again O0 .
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Okay guys, I took some pictures of myself just now. Tell me what you think. I shaved against the grain. Do you think i should shave with the grain for sometime ? Because your scalp feels smooth in all ways when you shave against. I guess my first self done head shave is a success.
Pls comment 8)
https://plus.google.com/photos/102801873594011993114/albums/5962017692906011297?authkey=CP2kueaq0caw9gE
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I think it looks great.
With time your scalp will become tougher, your skill will improve, and the whole process will become more natural. You just have to be patient.
In the meantime, enjoy the new experience of no longer having to worry about hair.
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Thank you once again for your kind comments :)
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Welcome, DSCSK! Glad to have you, it looks natural....When you finish shaving, another way to prevent razor bumps and redness is to rub an ice cube across your head after shaving. Closes the pores and feels good. Good luck and enjoy the forum!
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It looks excellent on you, I hope you keep it
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I never want that feeling to get old.
There is some initial charm which will moderate over time, however, after two years, I still enjoy a good personal head rub. The enjoyment of rubbing a bald head changes over time. At first it is a novelty. Later it becomes a part of who you are and an affirmation that being bald is still a really good thing.
Enjoy it. You look good in the various pictures you've posted.
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Welcome DSCSK! Glad to hear that you're enjoying the new look.
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Congrats on the new look. I struggled with really bad bumps and razor burn when I first started shaving over 2 years ago. I can promise you that it will get better as your skin gets used to the razor.
Welcome to the club.
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Welcome to SBG ! Looks like your routine is produces great final product ! Congrats !
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The pictures are great. You look terrific sly!
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Get a shave brush and some shave soap, that will yield far superior results than canned foams/gels. Even if you prefer the gels still invest in a shave brush. You don't need to get a very expensive brush, I highly recommend starting with a badger brush. Poraso shave soap is a popular choice as is Taylor of Old bond.
Definitely shave with the grain for around 2 weeks before attempting against the grain. Make sure you put lotion on your head every day (even if you're not a daily shaver).
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Get a shave brush and some shave soap
I will definitely buy a brush because it is hard to lather a stubbly head. Thanks greatnessinc, I never thought about it :)
Thank you all for your supportive and nice comments :)
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Not a problem. This site is a very informative one where we learn from each other and pay it forward since many of us had some guidance along the way.
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Yes you are right. And I am glad to be a part of this forum :)
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Hey guys I shaved my head the other day I noticed that I still had stubble,how could I shave it off completely,so it's nice and shiny,and has absolutely no stubble. I want it to look like Steve Austin,the Rock,or Kurt Angle's head.
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Im also looking for that look. But i guess it will take some time. My scalp is definitely lighter in colour than the rest of my face because it has not seen the sun. My hair grows quick, so in about 18 hours i can see and feel the stubble. Does it even out to a point where i cannot see my hair follicles after shaving ? I have brown skin with jet black hair.
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Hey guys I shaved my head the other day I noticed that I still had stubble,how could I shave it off completely,so it's nice and shiny,and has absolutely no stubble. I want it to look like Steve Austin,the Rock,or Kurt Angle's head.
Welcome to the forum!
That is known as the "shadow" where you see the follicles even after shaving bald. The shadow can be seen on a lot of men with the "horseshoe" also where you can tell where they are really bald and where they shaved. Anything short of laser hair removal, it's going to take some time and technique to get that look that you're looking for. Check out some of the other threads and the products that some of the other members use to get that smooth look. Good luck and enjoy!
Im also looking for that look. But i guess it will take some time. My scalp is definitely lighter in colour than the rest of my face because it has not seen the sun. My hair grows quick, so in about 18 hours i can see and feel the stubble. Does it even out to a point where i cannot see my hair follicles after shaving ? I have brown skin with jet black hair.
Getting some tan on your scalp is critical even as a fairly dark man....As a first time shaver you are going to see and feel stubble for a while, but once you get your technique down, you will see less stubble and more smoothness. But getting some sun (not a lot) is a big step in that direction.
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Also, when you start head shaving you are particularly focused on the very smallest details. With time that will pass.
It's like those first few days having a shaved head when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and are taken by surprise. After a while you won't even notice your shaved head. Except, perhaps, to think ... "Wow, that is one incredibly fine looking skull! I was meant to have a shaved head!"
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Okay guys, I took some pictures of myself just now. Tell me what you think. I shaved against the grain. Do you think i should shave with the grain for sometime ? Because your scalp feels smooth in all ways when you shave against. I guess my first self done head shave is a success.
You look great. I wouldn't use the clindamycin lotion routinely for long time. It is an antibiotic.
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Like Sir Harry stated, the more you tan your scalp, the less your shadow will be. It just takes some time.
And remember when you get that brush to get a stand for it as well so that the bristles dry with it hanging down rather than standing on its handle.
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I am aware that clindamycin is an antibiotic. I was actually prescribed with the medicine by a dermatologist who asked me to go back after a few weeks to see the progress. It was because i have had acne on my head and face for a long time. But i understand your concern. A person should be careful when dealing with antibiotics.
I will remember to do that Cave Dweller.Thank you for the advice.
Im not shaving for 2 days to give a break to my scalp. After that I reckon im going to shave daily.
Im also taking the tanning thing very slowly. I usually wear a baseball cap or a hoodie if im going to spend a long time under the sun. If im just taking a stroll or going to a friends place.
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Hey man, you look great! I shaved all my hair off last week and am loving the look and feel too! I naturally have thick dark brown hair but love being bald. My friends say I look bad-ass and don't care if I ever have hair again either! I actually went from having the slick look to a flattop to a horseshoe flattop to now having an extremely smooth bare head! I shave my head with a battery powered Gillette Profussion and it works great! I never cut my face with it so I decided to use it on my head! The razor leaves my scalp super smooth (as it does with my face). You should try that! I think you'll like it!
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Looking good DSCSK! I've been shaving a little over a month now and am enjoying it. I'm currently using a Fusion Proglide and find that it gives me the smoothest shave. I go AGT from the front to the top of the head and then AGT from the bottom of the neck up to us top of the head. Using Aveeno shave gel and Aveeno after-shave lotion. I find that the Aveeno actually lathers quite well even on 2-day old stubble. Keep it up! You're well on your way to a cool world of the bald and sly.
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Welcome to the brotherhood. You look amazing with the smooth shaved head. We have the same hair and skin type, the dark roots will always show even if you shave really smooth, you just have to accept it unless you make tweezing or laser hair removal an option. There will always be good comments along with a couple of bad ones, we have your back here, us bald brothers support each other. Keep shaving.
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The shadow will mostly only be noticeable to you, it will fade over time.
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Hello everyone,
It has been two weeks since I shaved my head. I took a break for another two days and this time I shaved against the grain. I was pretty happy to see that there were no cuts on my head O0 .
The colour of my skin is changing and the shadow is less noticeable if I shave. But as Kalbo says, jet black hair sort of stands out in your skin.
The only thing that is bothering me are the marks on my head probably from the cuts I got from my 1rst few shaves. I also have Seborrheic Dermatitis (according to my skin doctor) and this has sort of left red marks on my skin. It doesnt get in the way of shaving but the marks are a bit visible. I really want a smooth and uniformly toned dome (even if i cant get rid of the shadow). Any suggestions ?
Thank you for all the help and advice guys :)
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Thanks for the update! If you do have SD, keeping your head shaved may be the fastest way to cure it. Otherwise you may be looking at spending lots and lots of money on expensive shampoos that may not necessarily work.
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I get wicked SD when I don't shave my head completely bald for about a week and a half. I had tried all the possible medications plus lots of natural remedies, none of which works very well. Going sly really has been the best and easiest way for me to get rid of SD.
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Try using witch hazel after a shave or at the end of the day. Also add an exfoliating scrub to your routine. Make sure you keep your head properly moisturized. The shadow depends on the color/thickness of your hair, it does fade over time.
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Hi again :) ,
I dont have any witch hazel, but i did manage to get my hands on some aloe vera. i heard that it also has some medicinal properties.
I really find shaving my head really relieving Sir Harry. So I will continue to shave it for quite some time.
My head starts snowflaking starting from day 2 if you know what i mean gutsygirl :-[ .
Thank You :)
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I too get flakes if i go one week without shaving, is that SD? I dont have that problem when I keep it smooth. Your head will toughen up if you keep shaving, the markss will go away eventually, be patient. :)
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It might be..
because i dont think that im the right person to make the decision. A dermatologist has a better understanding in this topic if you know what i mean :)
And you are right kalbo, the marks are going away O0 .
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Borrowing Warhawk's words of wisdom...."it gets better". Happy shaving. :)
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Don't worry I get flakes if I go about three days after shaving. When I had hair I'd be scratching flakes all the time. I think I might be an SD case.
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You're on to something before I shaved in 2004 I was spending about 15 to 20 dollars for a bottle of medicated shampoo. Shaving my head has been the only cure since I don't flake but I can't get last and go a couple days without shaving.
Thanks for the update! If you do have SD, keeping your head shaved may be the fastest way to cure it. Otherwise you may be looking at spending lots and lots of money on expensive shampoos that may not necessarily work.
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As a shift worker who was shaving in the time frame of every 4-5 days, I started getting excessive itching, (especially at night while in bed after four days), and on my last visit to the dermatologist she said that it was SD but it was only in the area around the ears and the nape of the neck (in the area where my hair would still grow). So I have been shaving every other day now and it is improving.
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Sir Harry,
Sorry to hear about the itching. Glad that You found a way to hopefully make it stop. Take care.
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