all in all it takes me about 25 minutes (including the shower) to get that all done.
Quote from: Lynchy on May 02, 2012, 05:45:08 PMall in all it takes me about 25 minutes (including the shower) to get that all done. DAMN!!!!!!!! I think i need a cigarette!!!!(ps: I don't even smoke!)
Dayum... Where's the popcorn? LOL! Whatever it takes to get the perfect Slydome
Awesome routine Lynchy.
Hey all! I have a spare minute here at work so thought I would put down my current routine. It has changed heaps since day one, from reading on here and other random internet sources. I have read all the posts in this thread lol so thought I should contribute! Put shave oil on domeBoil kettlePut shaving mug in bathroom sink, fill sink with boiling water, fill mug with hot (not boiling water) let omega shave brush soak whilst I shower. Shower - exfoliate head first with generic exfoliating pad and antibacterial soap (a tip I picked up from here somewhere). Rinse that off, cover head with conditioner (whatever the wife has in the shower) complete the rest of the shower as normal. Last thing as I get out is wash the conditioner off. Turn the cold completely off and get a small towel under the hot water, get it nice and hot then slap in on my head!Out of the shower, dry arms and face. Head over to the sink to start making the lather. Remove the towel and put some KOS shaving oil on the dome. Replace the towel.Empty the mug of the water and shake the brush out a little. I am currently using Palmolive men lather shave cream. Put a dab of that in and make the lather.Remove the towel and brush the later onto the dome, nice circular motions for about a minute or so. (The lather is usually all warm because of the cup, it feels so good!)Currently using a Mach III Turbo, so bust that out and shave against the grain (because I shave daily with the grain seems pointless), I have been starting at the back of my neck as this is the area most prone to shaving rash.( I thought leaving the shaving cream on for the longest period on the most sensitive areas would be the best. As it would soften the hair and make it easier to cut, however for me it seems the opposite is true? I think it has to do with the benefits of the hot shower and steam being well and truly gone if I wait to do the neck last....anyway whatever works I suppose) Against the grain all over, wipe off shaving cream with hot towel.Re-lather and go against, with, across, diagonally, all over the silly areas that don't follow the conventional grain of the hair!Wet spare hand and check for any missed spots, if there is any shave them.Back into the shower for another exfoliating (another tip i seem on here) with the antibacterial soap. The put the shower on just cold and let that run over my head for a few minutes. Back to the sink for witch hazel (TN Dickions) , slather that all over. Sometimes use a tiny but of rubbing alcohol if there is any nicks or cuts (My god it stings, but it does the trick)Ice rub all over the head. Let the head dry naturally. Then a second witch hazeling!Then before I leave for work I will moisturise with either Nivea with the SPF 15, or my Clineaque for men after shave balm, or lately a tiny bit of Bio-Oil for that extra shine. All depends what I'm in the mood for! :pClean up everything, dry brush, and razor.... Also lately I have been sterilizing the razor, which has seemed to help dramatically with razor burn (again another tip from here!)Typically I shave in the morning, so befor bed I will Witch Hazle again to make sure the dome is nice and clean! So there you go, it's a fairly lengthy routine, all in all it takes me about 25 minutes (including the shower) to get that all done. I know all the steps probably aren't necessary, but for now I am enjoying the ritual of it all. Hoping to move to a DE soon, so the routine will change again! Anyway I am open to comments, suggestions, improvements and critiques? Thanks
Dedication that mate! Great routine, i have picked up a few tips from you, cheers
Does anyone ever use a alum block after shaving? Recommended?
Lynchy u kinda look like the singer from staind
Dude, I cannot believe all that only takes you 25 minutes! It takes me 15 just to shave!
Put shave oil on dome (ran out and haven't bought more yet) Boil kettle (now only do this on weekends or days off, got lazy I guess)Put shaving mug in bathroom sink, fill sink with boiling water, fill mug ( just hot water from the tap now) let omega shave brush soak whilst I shower. Shower - exfoliate head first with generic exfoliating pad and antibacterial soap (a tip I picked up from here somewhere). Rinse that off, cover head with conditioner (whatever the wife has in the shower) complete the rest of the shower as normal. Last thing as I get out is wash the conditioner off. Turn the cold completely off and get a small towel under the hot water, get it nice and hot then slap in on my head!Out of the shower, dry arms and face. Head over to the sink to start making the lather. Remove the towel and put some KOS shaving oil on the dome (as above, ran out). Replace the towel.Empty the mug of the water and shake the brush out a little. I am currently using Palmolive men lather shave cream (now using either TOBS Sandalwood or Cella). Put a dab of that in and make the lather.Remove the towel and brush the later onto the dome, nice circular motions for about a minute or so. (The lather is usually all warm because of the cup, it feels so good!)Currently using a Mach III Turbo, so bust that out and shave against the grain (because I shave daily with the grain seems pointless), I have been starting at the back of my neck as this is the area most prone to shaving rash.Against the grain all over, wipe off shaving cream with hot towel.Re-lather and go against, with, across, diagonally, all over the silly areas that don't follow the conventional grain of the hair!Wet spare hand and check for any missed spots, if there is any shave them.Back into the shower for another exfoliating (another tip i seem on here) with the antibacterial soap. The put the shower on just cold and let that run over my head for a few minutes (now more like seconds as its minus 4 degrees Celsius ). Back to the sink for witch hazel (TN Dickions) , slather that all over. Sometimes use a tiny but of rubbing alcohol if there is any nicks or cuts (again ran out and too lazy to buy more)Ice rub all over the head. Let the head dry naturally. Then a second witch hazeling! (I got a sample of Geo F Trumper skin food, now using this at the end of the shave)Then before I leave for work I will moisturise with either Nivea with the SPF 15, or my Clineaque for men after shave balm, or lately a tiny bit of Bio-Oil for that extra shine. All depends what I'm in the mood for! :p ( the skin food has replaced all this for the moment!)Clean up everything, dry brush, and razor.... Also lately I have been sterilizing the razor, which has seemed to help dramatically with razor burn (ran out of rubbing alcohol, got lazy and didn't buy more) Typically I shave in the morning, so befor bed I will Witch Hazle again to make sure the dome is nice and clean! (Again I'm so very lazy lol)
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