advice on shaving head - page 1 -

• advice on shaving head by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 12:19
• new member looking for advice:
  
  I have been cutting my hair bald for the past six months or so. I use Andis T-outliner II and walh electric shaver to smooth it out. I want to use a razor one day soon. I dont know if I should go to the barber or do it myself for my first time. After several posts about the safety razor I chose to buy a Microtouch one today.
• #1 by -Doug- on 17 Jun, 2014 15:03
• Welcome aboard! I would definitely recommend that you DIY it. I had a barber shave my head once and unless you have have a few days of growth, it won't be that close. There is also something enjoyable about doing the deed yourself. Enjoy the new level of smoothness.
  
  Also, post often and become an active contributor to site.
• #2 by slymyke on 17 Jun, 2014 16:28
• Welcome!   Another vote for doing it yourself here.  I can't imagine paying for a haircut ever again   
• #3 by warhawk on 17 Jun, 2014 19:24
• Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.  Nothing to it but to do it.  If you are a little "scared" to shave your dome there is nothing wrong with hiring a barber to "do the deed".  However, there is nothing more rewarding then shaving it your self.  Keep us posted to your road to slyness.
  
  WARHAWK
• #4 by warhawk on 17 Jun, 2014 19:28
• BTW. . . when you "do the deed"; kindly post a pic so we can officially put a face to your name.  Remember the sooner the better;  the more you "wait" or postpone "the deed" the tougher it will get.
  
  WARHAWK
• #5 by Sir Harry on 17 Jun, 2014 19:39
• Welcome! I suggest that you take it slowly at first when using a DE razor. Down the road,  you may want to invest in a shaving brush to apply a better lather and to get a closer  shave.  Good luck
• #6 by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 20:14
• Quote from: -Doug- on 17 Jun, 2014 15:03

  Welcome aboard! I would definitely recommend that you DIY it. I had a barber shave my head once and unless you have have a few days of growth, it won't be that close. There is also something enjoyable about doing the deed yourself. Enjoy the new level of smoothness.
  
  Also, post often and become an active contributor to site.
  

  
  Thanks for the advice. Im going do it myself
• #7 by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 20:15
• Quote from: slymyke on 17 Jun, 2014 16:28

  Welcome!   Another vote for doing it yourself here.  I can't imagine paying for a haircut ever again   
  

  
  I just told myself that I havent been to barber in over six months lol. Im going to do it myself
• #8 by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 20:16
• Quote from: warhawk on 17 Jun, 2014 19:24

  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.  Nothing to it but to do it.  If you are a little "scared" to shave your dome there is nothing wrong with hiring a barber to "do the deed".  However, there is nothing more rewarding then shaving it your self.  Keep us posted to your road to slyness.
  
  WARHAWK
  

  
  Thanks for the advice. I will keep you posted
• #9 by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 20:23
• Thanks. Should I have bought a different type of razor like Fusion instead of the DE razor first time head shave. What is the best cream or soap to lather with the brush? Also, best blades for the Microtouch one? I will probably buy one from Walgreen or online somewhere
• #10 by Sir Harry on 17 Jun, 2014 20:58
• You can get a starter shaving kit at Walmart for about 25 dollars. It comes with a brush, soap and a shaving mug. I forgot the name brand,  but you'll find it in the shaving aisle
• #11 by jwalker23 on 17 Jun, 2014 22:04
• Quote from: Sir Harry on 17 Jun, 2014 20:58

  You can get a starter shaving kit at Walmart for about 25 dollars. It comes with a brush, soap and a shaving mug. I forgot the name brand,  but you'll find it in the shaving aisle
  

  thanks for the info
• #12 by K5mow on 18 Jun, 2014 04:38
• Welcome to the forum.
  
  Roger
  
• #13 by baldjoeg on 18 Jun, 2014 12:13
• Welcome to the forum. You will get a closer shave if You do it yourself. You will like the smooth feeling of a super sly dome.
• #14 by jwalker23 on 18 Jun, 2014 14:55
• Quote from: Sir Harry on 17 Jun, 2014 20:58

  You can get a starter shaving kit at Walmart for about 25 dollars. It comes with a brush, soap and a shaving mug. I forgot the name brand,  but you'll find it in the shaving aisle
  

  thanks for the information. I probably need to invest in shave secret I know you mentioned it in a few posts. also should use the blades that come with it?