Question For BBC Guys

• Question For BBC Guys by Da_Rev_Juggalo on 08 May, 2008 12:26
• Ive Noticed The Last Few Weeks My Hair Is Getting Thicker When I Go to Shave It. Its Gooten To The Point I Have To Use 2 fresh Blades To Get Completely Smooth And Its Starting to Get Expensive I  Have To Use My Mach 3 First Then My Headblade Second to Get A Completely Smooth Head And Was Wondering If Anybody Else Had That Problem Or Has Any Siggestions For Me. All Help Would Be Appreciated.
• #1 by PigPen on 08 May, 2008 12:28
• Are you a daily shaver Rev?
• #2 by Da_Rev_Juggalo on 08 May, 2008 12:32
• Yes I Shave Every Day And Sumtimes I Have To Shave Twice When Im Going Out At Night Cause Of The Stubble
• #3 by Tyler on 08 May, 2008 12:48
• Do you shave both with and against the grain?  What type of shaving cream/oil/gel are you using?
• #4 by PigPen on 08 May, 2008 12:52
• I'll add to Tyler's, do you shave at the sink or in the shower?
• #5 by Da_Rev_Juggalo on 08 May, 2008 12:56
• I Shave Against The Grain With The Mach 3 First Then Against The Grain With The Headblade Tyler And I Use HeadSlick As My Cream I Also Run My Head Under Ice Cold Water for Like A Minute To Close The Pours Then Use Bald Guys Moisture Gel Its The Same Routine I Been Using The Only Diff Is I Have to Use The Mach 3 Now First Cause Its Getting Courser And I Shave Over A Sink
• #6 by D.A.L.U.I. on 08 May, 2008 13:06
• Do you shower before you shave to generally hydrate and soften the hair, or just "head" into the blade stuff dry?
  
  
• #7 by Tyler on 08 May, 2008 13:15
• Have you tried HeadShed or St. Ives before shaving?  It could help break down the hair a bit before shaving.
• #8 by Paul on 08 May, 2008 13:36
• Are you shaving as soon as you get up Rev, or are you allowing at least an hour?   Also try Warhawks addition of the alcohol, sure seems to give me a smoother, longer lasting shave.
• #9 by BALDANDRE on 08 May, 2008 13:51
• Naw, haven't experience that one...
  
  man, twice a day YOU are the ultimate BBC dude!
• #10 by Da_Rev_Juggalo on 08 May, 2008 13:52
• I  Never Tried The Alcohol But I Was My Head Then I Shave  And Ill Try The Head Shed That Might Work If It Softens It Up
   Thanks For Da Tips
• #11 by baldbiker on 08 May, 2008 14:05
• I have (had) really thick coarse hair... At this point I am using a fresh blade EVERY time I shave - which is getting expensive.
  
  I am very new to the sly guy style, so my technique is very young at this point..
  
  It takes me at least 15-20 minutes to shave my head to get it smooth. I make several passes against the grain. Rinse head, dry, feel all over for hair that I missed - and touch up a few areas to make sure ALL is smooth.
  
  I will keep tuned in to your thread to see what other tactics are given as I know I will need to find an alternate method before Gillette takes me to the bank...
  
  
  
• #12 by tomgallagher on 08 May, 2008 14:05
• Never had that problem.
• #13 by nomad on 11 May, 2008 18:14
• try using a blade a couple of times not a new one each time some of us have discussed that the first cut and the last cuts are the worst for blades its the cuts in the middle that seem to do the best.
• #14 by Da_Rev_Juggalo on 14 May, 2008 10:15
• Thanks Tyler, The Head Shed Worked Great Its Making It Alot Easier To Shave It Seems To Have Made My Hair Has Started Getting Softer And Easier To Cut. Its Helped Thanx