How long until the dome is accustomed to daily shaving? - page 1 -

• How long until the dome is accustomed to daily shaving? by JuniorNA on 14 May, 2012 08:57
• Hey all...new member here (I posted in the new member section as well) but I just wanted to ask you sly guys how long will it take for the dome to get accustomed to daily shaving? For example I'm still getting red bumps here and there and especially in back of neck . I'm using bump stopper and bump patrol for ingrowns, witch hazel and and Nivea after shave for sensitive skin but I still get very red after I shave.
  
  Eventually it dies down but it's right about when I usually shave again. I don't think the products I'm using are the problem, I think it's just the my head getting used to daily shaving. I hope it gets better because I'd really like to start ripping through it in the shower.
  
  I'm on vacation in the Bahamas and I talked to a few sly guys and they mostly use a Mach 3 , crappy shave cream, and a little after shave and they say it gets better with time....but how Much time ? Lol. Months ? Years ?
  
  Thoughts anyone.?  I just dont want this to turn into a huge prob like my face is. I have to go WTG and use a DE razor on the face due to my Italian fuzzy curly Brillo like hair ...even a little bit ATG on my neck and it's a disastrous mess .
  
  Thanks all
• #1 by KDusk on 14 May, 2012 09:53
• For me, sometimes I just get razor burn in my neck for no apparent reason. Most of the time it's no problem and the skin there just feels tight after shaving for about and hour, but sometimes it gets really itchy and painful.
  
  I try to go over the neck part as little as possible, I found that fanatic shaving the neck part just makes it worse.
  After some time you'll know which shaving directions work best, and you'll be able to shave your neck with a minimum amount of strokes.
  
  You could also try putting a little bit of olive oil / coconut oil on there BEFORE putting on the shaving cream/gel. The oil hydrates, puts a protective layer and provides a smooth working surface. (I personally use coconut oil because I find olive oil to be extremely thick and sticky, but both should get the job done).
• #2 by Laser Man on 14 May, 2012 09:56
• The short answer is: it depends!  In my case, it took about a month to six weeks before the red spots stopped. They were mainly on the sides, not the top or back.
  
  Sounds like you shave at the sink. You might find your scalp will adjust faster if you shave in the shower since your skin stays moist longer.  I've been shaving in the shower since last October and have had almost zero red marks since then. Give it a try and see.
• #3 by JuniorNA on 14 May, 2012 12:10
• Thanks for the help so far. I find that it's mostly irritation bumps and not ingrowns.  So I definitely can't wait for the day that my dome gets used to it. I would have had success with my face but since I was 14 I used a beard trimmer on my face for "stubble" and my face never learned the toughness that I wanted it to. So I hope my head learns how to get tough !!
• #4 by Sir Harry on 14 May, 2012 20:11
• Just a suggestion...while not 100% guaranteed, try rubbing your head with ice cubes immediately after shaving..this will give the pores a chance to take away the sting that could lead to razor bumps.
• #5 by Baldstu on 15 May, 2012 01:27
• Difficult one depends on the person and we are all different
• #6 by JuniorNA on 15 May, 2012 10:21
• Yeah it's a bit weird.  Some days the irritation is in the back of neck or sides. Then sometimes I get bumps right above my forehead (where I have very little hair growth anyway). This happens when I use different blades and different cream so it's 100% acclimation really.
  
  I want to start shaving in mornings so my head can stay smooth though out the day but I still am not too fast and I still get really red for an hour or so after shaving and I don't want to look like that when I'm at my desk at work.  Hopefully my big head will get used to all of this
• #7 by Mr Jules on 15 May, 2012 14:59
• I've done different things to reduce irritation. Changed routine, blades, using an electric razor. All sorts.
  
  The one thing which has really made a difference is using a pre-shave oil. Just a few drops makes all the difference.
• #8 by JuniorNA on 16 May, 2012 07:20
• Thanks for the opinions. I'll try the shave oil to see how my head reacts to that. Witch hazel is wonderful also !!
• #9 by Natedawg on 16 May, 2012 08:59
• Quote from: npsbg on 14 May, 2012 09:56

  Sounds like you shave at the sink. You might find your scalp will adjust faster if you shave in the shower since your skin stays moist longer.  I've been shaving in the shower since last October and have had almost zero red marks since then. Give it a try and see.
  

  
  I second this. While I've never been prone to bad skin irritation when shaving my head, doing so in the shower makes it a much smoother process, nonetheless.
  Just keep trying different methods and products 'til you find a setup that works for you. Good luck! 
• #10 by Charles Dietz on 16 May, 2012 13:28
• Steam helps as it opens the pores so in the shower or close the bathroom door and run the hot water.
• #11 by palmerproject on 16 May, 2012 16:06
• [quote author=KDusk link=topic=17080.msg264461#msg264461 date=1337010782
  
  You could also try putting a little bit of olive oil / coconut oil on there BEFORE putting on the shaving cream/gel. The oil hydrates, puts a protective layer and provides a smooth working surface. (I personally use coconut oil because I find olive oil to be extremely thick and sticky, but both should get the job done).
  [/quote]
  really i should try that.
• #12 by Natedawg on 17 May, 2012 07:43
• Quote from: palmerproject on 16 May, 2012 16:06

  really i should try that.
  

  
  Me too. I buy coconut oil in bulk, because I love cooking with it. This is definitely worth a go.
• #13 by mangosink12572 on 17 May, 2012 08:54
• Rub my dome with Gold Bond Cream every night and in the morning  - - -The dome is ready to shave.
  
  It took about a month - - -Have tried using different products and razors   - -
  
  Eventually you will find the ones that work best - - -I am still trying different products and razors after years of shaving  - - -   - -I just want the shave to be easy and smooth - -and it is .
• #14 by JuniorNA on 17 May, 2012 08:55
• I'll have to try the coconut oil.  While on vacation I've been using a remington electric so most of the irritation has died down on the sides and back of the neck.
  
  It doesn't provide as close of a shave but it cuts down on the red spots