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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: Dome of Steele on November 09, 2008, 03:16:33 PM

Title: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Dome of Steele on November 09, 2008, 03:16:33 PM
I was shaving yesterday when I got a nice cut above my ear.  I don't cut my head as nearly as much as when I started shaving but it's inevitable to get one every now and then. 

I have found that if I take care of it it doesn't look as bad and it'll heal quicker. 

Here's my cut repair:
If I'm in the shower I wash the blood out. 
I rinse with cold water on the area, then I hold ice on it for a minute or two.
Apply pressure. 
Put Neosporin or something anti-bacterial on it. 
I frequently apply neosporin and lotion to the area and rinse it gently to prevent a scab from forming. 

If I take these steps then it's just a red spot, and I can usually shave over it within a day or two, and it'll be gone in a week. 

Does anybody have a post-cut routine like this?  Or a better one?
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: SBG Math Guy on November 09, 2008, 03:39:17 PM
Thanks for the tips Dome of Steele!!!
For a beginner (been shaving for 2 months and 9 days now)  I have a better
way to take care of cuts just don't get any !!! lol..  Shaving only with the grain
helps get no cuts at all, but of course then there's the dark shadow  :Xo!

When I get cuts I usually scream a bit and don't do anything to the region that's cut.
Maybe grab a kleenex to clean the blood.

The next time I get a cut I will try your tips!! Thanks again.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: time2shine on November 10, 2008, 10:52:16 AM
Dome - this morning, i had the worst cut i've had in a while.  Wish i had read this post earlier!
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: The Zook on November 10, 2008, 10:59:54 AM
Although it can sting with nicks and cuts, I always do an alum rub after each shave. It has antiseptic properties and helps heal even minor skin irritations, also closes pores tighter than a drum lol.

Feels great and helps me know where I need to work on my shaving skills.

If I have a good bleeder I'll grab the styptic pencil and rub it around until the bleeding stops, get ready, then re-check.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: HeadbladerBob on November 10, 2008, 05:53:08 PM
I still cut myself every now and then.  This is what I do.   First of all, I let the cold water run for a minute to close the pores.  I then get out and apply those white nick sticks which i recommend because they do work well and lastly, I apply moisturizer.  If the cut is bad, I skip a day or two to help with the healing process
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Timmay on November 10, 2008, 06:12:59 PM
I think as time goes on the likelihood of getting a cut lessens.  Cross my fingers as I say this, but I havent cut myself in a long time now.  You sorta get the hang of  it and know the do's and dont's.  Just take yoru time and becareful.  I also use the styptic pencil if I get a cut.  It burns...but it works almost instantly. 
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Brkeatr on November 10, 2008, 06:14:49 PM
I use a fusion and have never cut myself in 3 years..... :D
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Alexander215 on November 11, 2008, 05:07:52 PM
If it's bad I put cayenne pepper on it, coagulates it instantly.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Mikekoz13 on November 12, 2008, 04:43:03 AM
I cut myself very badly yesterday............ it bled for over an hour. So no shave today. My mostly grey stubble looks like an early season snowstorm hit my head.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Alexander215 on November 12, 2008, 04:45:54 AM
Have you guys ever gone to work bleeding profusely from the noggin and not notice it? I have, I was wondering why people were avoiding me lol
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Tor on November 12, 2008, 06:56:23 AM
Haven't cut my noggin up yet. I'm sure it will happen sooner or later. Thanks for all the advice.  O0
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: time2shine on November 12, 2008, 05:24:49 PM
Have you guys ever gone to work bleeding profusely from the noggin and not notice it? I have, I was wondering why people were avoiding me lol

lol.. no, but i have left toilet paper on a face cut before.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Shaf on November 23, 2008, 09:16:15 AM
Have you guys ever gone to work bleeding profusely from the noggin and not notice it? I have, I was wondering why people were avoiding me lol

lol.. no, but i have left toilet paper on a face cut before.

Don't forget the residue of shaving lather around the ears  :(
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: hammerdrill376 on November 23, 2008, 09:50:06 AM
I cut myself very badly yesterday............ it bled for over an hour. So no shave today. My mostly grey stubble looks like an early season snowstorm hit my head.

LOL Now that I would like to see :*))
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Alexander215 on November 23, 2008, 01:07:43 PM
Have you guys ever gone to work bleeding profusely from the noggin and not notice it? I have, I was wondering why people were avoiding me lol

lol.. no, but i have left toilet paper on a face cut before.

Don't forget the residue of shaving lather around the ears  :(

Oh man I've been there, I'm very careful about that now lol
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on December 02, 2008, 11:52:07 AM
Have you guys ever gone to work bleeding profusely from the noggin and not notice it? I have, I was wondering why people were avoiding me lol

lol.. no, but i have left toilet paper on a face cut before.

Don't forget the residue of shaving lather around the ears  :(

Oh man I've been there, I'm very careful about that now lol

When I was still clipping i went to work oneday witha large chunk of the back of my head unclipped. What a twat I felt
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Michael on January 22, 2009, 10:52:26 PM
I too have missed the hair on the neck meat trench.  Usually where I end up nicking myself in that same area.   Cayenne pepper....  I will try it and report back to ya'll.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: joergHH on January 23, 2009, 04:16:45 AM
I made the experience, there are some blades which cut my skin instead of my hair.  >:(

I never use a blade which has cut me, I change it if it's new or not.

J
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: hammerdrill376 on January 24, 2009, 02:33:15 PM
One of the problems I have is nicking a couple of Cherry Angiomas I have. They bleed like crazy when I do. Would love to have them removed but getting a dermetologist appointment here takes about six months. If any of you have ever removed one naturally I would be glad to hear how you did it.
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Ringside on January 24, 2009, 03:43:38 PM
Scottish Ambassador said:
When I was still clipping i went to work oneday witha large chunk of the back of my head unclipped. What a twat I felt

I want to know more about that twat you felt.  (in USA that means something totally different than in Europe)  Ah the joy of the internet and being able to have friends from around the world .  Love you bro   :@`
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: miserable_soul on February 01, 2009, 03:30:29 PM
try duct tape
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: gardner179 on February 07, 2009, 02:12:02 PM
i use the white nick sticks to, the work well, i use the headblade and i have noticed that the worst time for cuts and nicks is when i have used a new blade adapter O0 O0
Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: Dome of Steele on February 24, 2009, 07:30:13 PM
I discovered the styptic pencil after hearing about it on here.  It works great to stop the bleeding.  I'm surprised I've never heard of one til now.  It's about two bucks and it'll last forever. 

Title: Re: Best way to repair head nicks/cuts
Post by: baldy46 on February 25, 2009, 05:37:48 AM
I always go for the styptic pencil too.  Cheap.  And it works great!  I cut myself pretty badly yesterday, used the styptic pencil on it, and the bleeding stopped immediately.  Shaved again this morning over the same spot and it was healed already.  No blood.