You’ve been shaving your face forever,
and now it might be time to shave your thinning hair clean off, too (or
your still-thick hair, if you’re just opting for smoothness). The
process seems intuitive enough—how can it be any different from the chin
and cheeks?Truth is, it’s pretty similar. But what works best on your face may
not work as smoothly on your head. On top of that, your head isn’t used
to being shaved clean with a blade, and it’s likely more susceptible to
irritation as it adjusts to the new regimen. So, it’s important to
understand all your options, whether you want to try something new or
just have it in your back pocket, should you need to switch it up.Here are three key ways to do the task, depending on which tools you prefer, with expertise from Sanford Rodriguez, barber at No Club Barbershop in Brooklyn.
Electric Clippers and Shavers
The electric trim is as
straightforward as it gets: Take the guard off your clippers and mow it
over the head using the shortest possible setting. This will snip the
hair all the way to the scalp (leaving roughly 1/16 in., or 1.5 mm of
hair).While an electric-clipper “shave” won’t last as long as a razor-blade
one, it will give you far less grief. The clipper will give you roughly
one week before you need to clear the canvas again, says Rodriguez.
“These are relatively quick, and you don’t have to worry about razor
burn or skin irritation,” he says.Traditional Razors
Chances are you’re used to shaving your face with a traditional
cartridge razor, and that’s how you graduated into shaving your head,
too. Given that your head has all sorts of rounded angles and contours, a
flexible-head razor can deliver a smooth, no-strain shave. (That's
especially true given all the weird angles you have to do while shaving
the back of your head.)With this kind of shave, Rodriguez notes that skin preparation and
hydration are the most important things to keep in mind. "Make sure the
skin and hair follicles are nice and warm by first showering in warm or
hot water,” he says. You can also shave in the shower and then spot
check it when you’re out. As with your facial hair, follow the hot
shower with a pre-shave gel to improve razor glide, says Rodriguez.He then suggests using a shave brush to apply the cream, using a
circular motion. "This will help lift and suspend the hair follicles,
allowing for a closer shave at the root,” he says.Safety Razor
A safety razor has a single blade, as opposed to three or more on the
“everyday” options. A pack of safety blades, like this double-edge variety pack of 100 blades, should last two years if you replace each blade with your weekly shave.If you have sensitive skin—as is common with scalps—a safety razor and
its fewer blades might be a good option for you because there's less
friction and dragging along the skin, thus less irritation. If you give
this method a try, then review the pre- and post-shave tips in the
“traditional razor” section above; it should match the regimen in this
case, too.
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