Even tho the hb stuff hasn't come yet I think I have a pretty good routine going, this is day 5 I think:
Wash head w/ gentle exfoliant (I use Aveeno facewash)
Warm up some lather, let it sit for a few
Shave WTG, then check for rough spots
Cold water rinse
Rub down with dimethicone (basically diaper rash) lotion to prevent bumps
Shine up with pomade I had for my hair
My skin is generally very sensitive but I've had almost no bumps so far. I think us gals have the advantage in improvising with grooming products already on hand than the guys might
It's already soooo much smoother. I'm way more confident as I get used to it, I felt a little like an alien at first but now I feel like my normal pretty self with a new hairdo is all
My dog likes it Lots of head kisses... eeeww!
Good point about the dimethicone. I am guessing HB has an antibump product? Recommendations? Everything I saw at the drug store seemed aimed for bikini areas and that feels weird to put on my head.
It's not really pomade, it's this hair/skin moisturizer http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=nourish+and+shine&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3855934011&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1631543071870743447&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&ref=pd_sl_322g7nwg8k_e so it's meant for anywhere on the body, really. I'd put it pretty much anywhere that needed moisturizer.
I just used "pomade" as shorthand cos "hair skin moisture shine stuff" is a mouthful
Not bossy at all, I need guidance! After all I would have shaved like 10 times my first day and been in hospital from massive blood loss if I didn't listen to you lot!
So....
Best shave yet! I'm shocked at how smooth it feels. Wonderful. Results in new avatar pic.
But I ended up not using the HB after fumbling around like an idiot for ten minutes. I used my usual razor and got much better results. I think I'm just getting more adept.
Re: the razor, I think it's a case of me being really used to shaving diverse areas of the body for years and years using the current razor (whatever the latest Gillette for Girls version is), I'm way more comfortable with it.
New area of body + completely new razor format = hot mess.
No nicks or anything yet tho. Just felt like the HB was doing absolutely nothing, WTG or ATG. I'll keep it for later, as I get more used to it, but I'll stick with the familiar for now.
So....
Best shave yet! I'm shocked at how smooth it feels. Wonderful. Results in new avatar pic.
Just felt like the HB was doing absolutely nothing, WTG or ATG. I'll keep it for later, as I get more used :
So....
Best shave yet! I'm shocked at how smooth it feels. Wonderful. Results in new avatar pic.
Just felt like the HB was doing absolutely nothing, WTG or ATG. I'll keep it for later, as I get more used :
It feels great doesn't it! Glad you are keeping up the look!
Did you have the blade in backwards? I just can't fathom how it wouldn't cut lol, mine can take off skin :p
Anyway use whatever works for you!