dan:  check out the HEADSHAVING section of the forum on ROUTINES & do some research on what the other brothers R using.  i'm a fusion (manual) man & it gets me the smoooothest. 

as far as products:  keep the st. ives apricot scrub on your list... however only use it 2-3 times a week on your noggin' because if U do it everyday it may cause your dome 2 have an irritated scalp.

buy the shave secret oil (only $3), headslick (7.99), and rubbing alcohol ($1) bottle, and a small travel sized spray bottle (2oz) (50cents)...all at wal-mart.

1.  jump in the shower

2.  apply hot water on noggin

3.  shave secret oil on noggin" 6-8 drops (or more)

4.  headslick on noggin'

5.  alcohol spray noggin'

6.  shave with fusion (manual)

7.  spray alcohol on razor after a few passes (do this several times) it cuts down on irritation

8.  cold water rinse

9.  ice cube rub

10.  pat dome dry

11.  apply TN DICKINSON'S witch hazel (can't remember price) or aloe vera gel

12.  ENJOY a slick, smooooth noggin.

extra>>> U might want 2 place the witch hazel or clear alow vera gel in fridge because it leaves a comfortin, cool feeling on the nogg'

hope this helps ya...

WARHAWK

Yep, I've been through the routine thread and a lot of reviews and stuff but there is just no consensus on the best way. Which makes sense but I do have a limited income so I can't try it all   

Thanks for the tips. I have read quite a few people recommending headslick. Guess I'm not gonna find that in rightaid, huh 

Dan

Can't go wrong with Shave Secret shaving oil under the HeadSlick, too.

Hey guys!

Back from right aid and heres what I got:

Apricot scrub
baby oil
Vaseline aloe fresh (BTW this stuff stings, but my head feels so much softer and smoother)
Sheer Lotion sunscreen spf 45

And finally: I was incredibly surprised to find this little rightaid in Maine carrying: Headblades and Headblade products! I was tempted to pick up the headblade, but decided against it. I did get the headslick and the Headblade preshave gel. Forgot to pick up the spray bottle though. Also meant to look for fog-free mirrors. Oh well.

Dan

Dan, you should have picked up that Headblade bro. It's the best tool for the job.

Just like anything else, you have to experiment and see what works for you. Take some pointers from the headshaving and routine sections and apply them to yourself.
 
Headslick cream is one of the best around as many guys can attest.

It's harder to find, but if you can try Bald Guyz shave gel, this works just as well as Headslick.

You will eventually find a routine and rotation that works for you.

Good luck, and enjoy your "slydom".

Yeah, I used the stuff this morning. Here's what I came up with

1. get in shower and wash up with hot water, make sure water is hot and washes over head alot
2. Use HB preshave gel.
3. Use rubbing alcohol and wait a few mins
4. quick rinse
5. Take a few drops of baby oil and rub it in
6. Apply HB headslick
7. Shave with the grain all the way around
8. reapply headslick if necessary and use short choppy strokes against grain
9. Cold water rinse
10. Dry razor and spray rubbing alcohol on
11. Get dressed and other normal stuff.
12. ice cube on head
13. apply lotion
14. Apply spf 45 sunscreen
15. ? ? ? ? ?
16 PROFIT!

Plan to use apricot scrub once a week on saturdays.

I think I may pick up the headblade next time I'm there. Also gonna get some HB headshine glossy cause I'm liking the shiny chrome dome 

Dan

Dan here is my routine, shower, apply headshed,rinse, apply king of shaves kintexium shave oil[the best oil on the market bar none], shave using the headblade, cold rinse, finishing with a application of nivia extreme comfort after shave balm or headshed lube[ matte].hope this helps.