Got a very close, very smooth shave today. This was my fourth day shaving with blades. It is the third day in a row that I have used the Headblade, and then got the rough spots with my  Mach 3. I am opening up the same spot with Headblade every day. Nothing major, but I am getting it every time. Should I shave around that spot with blades for a couple of days and just hit it with the electric? I got my witch hazel this morning. Will using it for a couple of days with out opening that spot help smooth it out a little so maybe I don't nail it next time I shave that spot with blades?
Also, today I got the back of my head super smooth thanks to a couple of tips from Mr Z, and Slyfive. However, a couple of places surrounding the cowlick area are still pretty stingy an hour later...very smooth, no bumps, no nicks, but it feels a kinda scraped...Could that be caused by my mach 3 blades dulling? The gel strip is not completely gone yet, and I wouldn't even consider not using it on my face. I don't have a heavy beard, and blades usually last a very long time for me...even after the strip is white...Should I not be using the same blade I shave my face with to shave my head? Any answers/advice appreciated.

Thx Mr Z,
I used the witch hazel, let it sit for a bit, then Nivea senstive balm, then Nivea sensitve lotion.
You are probably close to the mark with the agressiveness. I am kinda OCD when I take on something new, especially something I am excited about. I might be Gung Hoing it a bit.

I did exactly the same thing as you when I started, including opening up a spot repeatedly, I just hit it with the electric until it healed properly. And leaving it for a while before you put the lotion is a good plan, it prevents any stinging and makes sure your scalp settles down

Thx...I figured that the electric was the way to go with that spot for a couple of days. I'll let it heal a bit so I don't keep nailing it every day.

Never tried witchazel , i like that gillette cooling balm

I found out about it here...I put it on and let it sit for a couple of minutes before the balm and lotion. It's probably an extra step that isn't really necessary, but I tried it, and I like it.

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Keep using it. You'll be glad you did as it really does work. 
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I made it a part of my routine based on recommendations from you and several other sly guys who have been using it.