Head Shaving as a Preference

If you're into head shaving, here are some tried and true techniques to help you -

First, cut and then trim your hair to a short stubble before head shaving.

Next, take a long, hot shower. The steam will relax the skin and soften the hairs, which will make head shaving easier. Allow your skin and stubble to be wet for 5 - 10 minutes.

Then, apply a rich moisturizing lubricant and allow it to sit on your scalp for several minutes. Many people prefer a little Tea Tree or mineral oil. These oils will help condition the skin and make the razor glide more easily while head shaving, which will help prevent cuts.

ALWAYS use a fresh, new blade/razor when head shaving. And if your razor starts to feel like it's dragging, put in a new blade.

People always notice bald heads, so the last thing you want is scraped, scabby skin. You want smooth and shiny skin after head shaving.

Since you can't see the back of your head while shaving, use a mirror. Also, regularly use your fingers to feel for areas you've missed. You don't want to end up looking patchy.

The direction of head shaving doesn't matter because the hair grows in different directions. Whatever feels best to you.

Don't apply too much pressure or repeat strokes in the same area as you're head shaving because both of these things will scrape your scalp.

After you're finished head shaving -

Thoroughly rinse with warm water to wash off any remaining lubricant.

Then - If you think you can handle it, rub your head with an ice cube. Or at least rinse with cold water. This will go a long way to close the pores and calm and tone your scalp.

Pat, don't rub, your scalp dry.

Applying witch hazel, after shave or another alcohol based product will further close the pores and also act as an astringent to kill any germs and bacteria. But the truth is, alcohol dries out the skin and dry skin contributes to skin irritations.

Many veteran head shavers use Tea Tree oil to kill bacteria, prevent infection and obtain moisture after head shaving. It also gives your scalp that shiny glow.

These suggestions are based upon generations of people's experiences head shaving with a wet razor.

Although you should definitely find out what today's new breed of head shaver like Darrell Kenston of Eerie, Pennsylvania are using for head shaving that takes less time and causes less side effects than the more usual methods, such as using a wet razor.

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