advice on shaving head

[jwalker23]

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.

[-Doug-]

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.

[slymyke]

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

[warhawk]

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

[warhawk]

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

[Sir Harry]

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

[jwalker23]

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

[jwalker23]

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

[jwalker23]

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

[jwalker23]

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

[Sir Harry]

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

[jwalker23]

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

[K5mow]

Welcome to the forum.

Roger

[baldjoeg]

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.

[jwalker23]

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?