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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: djones on February 03, 2014, 08:03:18 PM

Title: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: djones on February 03, 2014, 08:03:18 PM
 There always seems to be this spot at the crown on the back of my head that feels like stubble.It doesn't matter what direction or how many times I go over it. It feels slick with the grain but I can feel it against the grain...does anyone know how to get rid of this? I'm using fusion with Crabtree and Evelyn soap and a badger brush...I have thought about putting my 69 Gillette black beauty DE on it,but I'm scared it will take the skin with it too lol..
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Razorhead on February 03, 2014, 08:19:08 PM
I have my own spot on the back of my head. I just shave in different directions, but I don't make too much of a big deal out of it. I'm afraid if I go over the spot too much i will end up cutting myself or get razor rash. You can't be too compulsive.  I know I'm getting all the stubble by checking in a mirror.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: greatnessinc on February 03, 2014, 10:05:22 PM
Yeah what I do to get it smooth is make across the grain passes. Right to left then left to right for good measure.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Thebaldnation on February 03, 2014, 10:56:16 PM
Yeah what I do to get it smooth is make across the grain passes. Right to left then left to right for good measure.
same here, I also hate the hair line at the front of my forehead, seems like it takes forever to shave.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Mike E. P. on February 04, 2014, 05:14:42 AM
Yeah what I do to get it smooth is make across the grain passes. Right to left then left to right for good measure.
same here, I also hate the hair line at the front of my forehead, seems like it takes forever to shave.

I don't have to worry about that hairline! ;D
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Thebaldnation on February 04, 2014, 06:54:50 AM
Yeah what I do to get it smooth is make across the grain passes. Right to left then left to right for good measure.
same here, I also hate the hair line at the front of my forehead, seems like it takes forever to shave.

I don't have to worry about that hairline! ;D
Oh man, I'm jealous!
Title: Re:
Post by: geeman on February 04, 2014, 07:05:24 AM
I can get a really smooth shave all over...but 3 hours later I have stubble! Damn annoying
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Thebaldnation on February 04, 2014, 09:45:41 PM
I can get a really smooth shave all over...but 3 hours later I have stubble! Damn annoying
yea, pretty much same here.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Goatee on February 17, 2014, 01:46:07 PM
Thats the thing, we worry about getting a completely smooth finish when in fact a few hours later it starts to get rough again!!!
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: PabloSanDiego on February 17, 2014, 03:36:32 PM
I have a similar spot, it's like a dip or small valley at the back of the crown of my head.  I work the razor every way, mostly back to front ATG.  I try side to side also, but the "valley" there is such that going side to side means the razor does not contact the bottom of that lower part.  I can feel it now and it feels like the stubble is really pronounced, even though I ask my wife and she says she can't see any.  I always use some extra shave gel at the end and shave it probably 3-4x more than anyplace else, without success.  I know I should just not worry about it, but I do!  I'm constantly feeling it to check on the annoying stubble.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Y2KOTA on March 01, 2014, 09:45:42 AM
"that annoying spot on the back of your head " That about 60% of my head  :(
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Thebaldnation on March 01, 2014, 12:49:31 PM
"that annoying spot on the back of your head " That about 60% of my head  :(
LOL! I hear ya!
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Goatee on March 26, 2014, 09:21:57 AM
I have 2 patches on my neck at the back. Whatever I try those patches remain rough!

Would a safety razor be a better choice for that area guys?
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: slybeard on March 26, 2014, 12:18:55 PM
I am convinced that it is due to the fact we are shaving our irregularly shaped bony heads with a flat razor.  Until a razor is designed with enough flexibility to conform to the odd shapes, the valleys will remain rough.  Our faces have enough soft tissue that the skin will conform to the razor, but not so for the scalp.

I have tried a safety razor and it did not improve the results in the valleys for me.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: greatnessinc on March 26, 2014, 08:43:26 PM
I've got some pretty serious scars from brain surgery so there are ample spots for stubble to hide near the crown and the back of my dome. Just make sure you don't over shave, that leads nowhere good. I use a DE now; I was getting too much irritation with multiblade carts unfortunately.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: tobler1 on March 27, 2014, 03:56:09 PM
I envy anyone who has just one annoying hairier spot.  I certainly have multiple areas, and I've just accepted that perfection is unattainable when it comes to my shaves.  We just shoot for the best we can, and enjoy the ride!
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Mike E. P. on March 27, 2014, 04:03:17 PM
I envy anyone who has just one annoying hairier spot.  I certainly have multiple areas, and I've just accepted that perfection is unattainable when it comes to my shaves.  We just shoot for the best we can, and enjoy the ride!

I agree.  I can get so frustrated.  It seems like I can never get completely smooth - like my stubble starts coming in the minute I put the razor away!  It is what it is.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: mrzed on March 27, 2014, 04:38:27 PM
LOL, if you don't touch that spot, you won't know that it always feels like stubble!  Easier said than done.

Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: greatnessinc on March 27, 2014, 09:37:20 PM
I decided to grow my hair out for the winter, but only made it about 3 weeks before I took the blade back to the dome. After that sabbatical I find that I'm less inclined to try for a BBS shave. Since switching to a DE on my head I get a super smooth shave that lasts most of the day.
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: geddyflea on April 04, 2014, 06:56:38 PM
Yep - right there at the crown where the surfaces curve in all directions!   
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: xabydaddy on April 22, 2014, 10:20:15 AM
I fight the good fight every three days and lose every time :D
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: Goatee on April 22, 2014, 10:26:59 AM
It can be annoying. At the back of my head, upper neck is worst place for me. Tried everything except sandpaper and it still remains rough! Daughter said she cant see any hair but we know when stubble is stubborn!! :Xo!
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: wutwutman on April 22, 2014, 10:29:11 AM
The back of my head, right in the "crease", and the sides of my head right above each ear.  No matter what I do, as soon as I do my rinse and dry off... i feel stubble.  Drives me CRAZY!! lol
Title: Re: that annoying spot on the back of your head
Post by: greatnessinc on April 22, 2014, 10:55:00 AM
I have a remmington electric razor that actually gets most of the back of my head smooth. There are a few spots behind my ears that never stay smooth long.