Sly Bald Guys Forum

Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: udflyer on May 05, 2014, 07:25:24 AM

Title: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: udflyer on May 05, 2014, 07:25:24 AM

OK.

Just joined the club!

Shaved it all yesterday, I'm 47 with MPB.

I used head blade.


Worked well I think except I have like a ridge/flap on the back of my head that runs side to side.

Any tips for getting "in there".


TIA.!!!!

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: Sir Harry on May 05, 2014, 07:40:03 AM

Welcome to the group! I'm guessing you're referring to the "roll" right above the nape of the neck....Most guys with this (I don't have one) usually have to stretch it a little bit and use a razor other than headblade to get in there. If possible maybe you could post a picture of it and someone in a similar situation could offer some (additional) tips. Good luck!

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 05, 2014, 08:33:41 AM

Hey, Udflyer! Glad you joined us.

The best way for me to shave that part of my neck is to stretch the skin as tightly as I can. I either use my free hand to pull the skin up or I bend my head forward so that my chin is on my chest. Both methods work well. Keeping the skin tight also reduces the opportunity for it to get caught in the blade.

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: udflyer on May 05, 2014, 09:03:46 AM

Cave & Sir.

Thank You!


Dumb question, how do I upload my pic?

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: udflyer on May 05, 2014, 09:07:22 AM

OK, got it.

Pic attached for feedback both on ridge and my overall attempt  :)

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: AgentBald on May 05, 2014, 09:45:22 AM

Yup.  Agree with Cave Dweller.  I pull my skin up with my free hand and then shave with and then against the grain with the skin pulled as tight as possible.

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: Laser Man on May 05, 2014, 09:46:07 AM

If you bend your head forward with your chin touching your chest, the skin should be taut enough to give you a smooth shave.

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: udflyer on May 05, 2014, 10:24:15 AM

Thanks everyone.

I will give it a go.

Title: Re: Ridge/Skin Fold back of head - tips ?
Post by: Sir Harry on May 05, 2014, 11:26:44 AM

No problem, welcome to the club....Looks great, BTW!

Title: Re:
Post by: slyest on May 05, 2014, 04:06:44 PM

I have the same. The biggest issue for me us to make sure hair I shaved off doesn't get caught in there