Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: 20, bald, and loving it on January 28, 2009, 10:34:18 PM
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Now for my first time shaving my head should I do it myself or get it professionally done?
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Most guys on here did it themselves. Use some clippers to get it short as possible. DO NOT use a cheap razor. I personally use a Fusion and HeadSlick. Take your time!!!! Don't get in a hurry or you will pay for that big time!
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like GAslick stated... if U do it yourself 4 the 1st time get some electric clippers & use a quality razor. if U don't feel comfortable at 1st... go 2 a barber & let him/her give U a #0 buzz or whatever # is the closest with the electric clippers. then go home, jump in the shower, & use a quality razor 2 "do the deed". like i stated in your INTRODUCTION... do some research in the HEADSHAVING section of the forum: "your shave routine", "what razor you use", "shaving cream or gel". this section has priceless info 4 the ultimate head shave. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Thanks for all of the great advice. I am getting very close to taking the plunge and as soon as I do I will post pics.
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I did it three days ago. Its easy I used electric first day didnt like it. I used a regular razor wasnt very close and had nicksI went and bought a fusion and headslick no nicks, it is great. Only takes about 5 mins.
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Welcome, shdouble!
Congrats for your new look, looks great! O0
J
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Thanks for all of the great advice. I am getting very close to taking the plunge and as soon as I do I will post pics.
Do the deed, best wishes!
J
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Do it yourself my friend! That's the only way to get the hang of it!!!
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On the other side. I went to my barber. Mostly on a whim. He did the whole thing. I then took it from there. It's a personal preference. But ultimately, just do the deed. It's been about 4 months for me. I can't remember how it feels to have hair.
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Welcome dude. I'd say do it on your own. Majority of guys on here have done it on their own. And a lot of them, including myself, were able to get a good first shave because of all the tips.
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You are gonna have to do it yourself sometime dude... and who do you want taking your head shaving virginity.
just go with it, its kind of a special feeling...
btw I just tried the fusion power blades and I thought it was awesome... and I still haven't made the jump to headslick, still using fusion gel
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contra opinion here: for the lst time; there is nothing wrong with a barber doing it. Its kinda funky.
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All the info you need is right on this great site O0 Go for it!
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If you don't have access to clippers to buzz it down, have a barber clip it with no guard, then go home, and with shaky hand and butterflies in your stomach, take a good quality razor to it yourself.
The nervousness goes away after the first time. (or the second, or the third....)
Good Luck!
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I say go for it yourself. If you don't have clippers, have a barber take it down to a 1 or 0, then go get yourself a Mach III and some good gel or cream, and slowly take it all off.
You will wish you had done it sooner.
Good luck, and post a pic when you can. O0
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Thanks for all of the advice. I decided to do it on my own and it came out great. I love the new look.
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Good for you. It looks great.
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Really, looks good!
J
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Looks good 8)
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looks great!
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Looks good bro. O0 Now keep it to enjoy the full benefits.
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contra opinion here: for the lst time; there is nothing wrong with a barber doing it. Its kinda funky.
The first time I ever went smooth my neighbor did it for me he's a chrome dome too. Nothing wrong with letting a little bit of experience help you out the first time. Or you can do it yourself. This post being for any potential future chrome domes and lurkers.
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Sorry, belated welcome. You look great!