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Article #256: Heads Up - Ten Techniques For Safely Shaving Your Head

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Head shaving done by females as well as lubricant with warm water.
males is seen and accepted much more 8) Then rinse with cold water. If you
these days. But history tells us it's think you can handle it, rub your head
nothing new. Both ancient male and female with an ice cube. This will go a long way
Egyptians used to shave their heads bald. to close and calm the follicles, (the
Females always wore wigs. The modern skin depressions from which hairs
female who is shaving her head often has emerge), and generally tone your scalp
fun doing so as well. skin.
Many people find bald heads very sexy. 9) Pat the area dry, making sure not to
And if you didn't know - The entire scalp rub.
is an erogenous zone after shaving. 10) Many veteran head shavers believe
If you're certain you're ready to go bald applying witch hazel, after shave or
for the first time, here are techniques another alcohol based product works well
to help you: to further close the follicles and also
1) Start by cutting and then trimming act as an astringent to kill any germs
your head hair to a short stubble before and bacteria. But beware - Alcohol dries
shaving. out the skin and dry skin is a major
2) Next, take a hot shower. The steam culprit in creating skin irritations.
will relax the skin and soften the hairs, Tip:One way to kill bacteria, prevent
which will make head shaving easier. infection and obtain moisture is to use
Allow your skin and stubble to be wet for the popular natural remedy Tea Tree Oil.
five to ten minutes. It will deeply condition your scalp and
3) Then apply a rich lubricant and allow provide your pate with a healthy sheen.
it to sit for a short while. You might There are many creams, lotions and oils
want to use a little Tea Tree or mineral specifically formulated to limit
oil. This will help the razor glide more irritations and itching from shaving.
easily while shaving your head, which Used regularly, these will soften the
will help prevent cuts. skin and hair follicles and even reduce
4) ALWAYS use a fresh, new blade in your the stiffness of the stubble when hairs
razor. And if it starts to feel like the start growing in between shaves.
razor is dragging, put in a new blade. After you rub a goodly amount into your
Especially because people will be skin, go ahead and put on some more -
noticing your bald pate, the last thing Only this time don't rub it in but allow
you want is scraped, scabby skin. You your skin to absorb it.
want smooth and shiny skin after shaving. These guidelines are based upon
Obviously, you can't see the back of your generations of people's experiences head
head to shave it, so if you don't want to shaving with a wet razor, so if you
end up looking patchy ... follow them, you should receive the most
5) Use a mirror. Also, regularly use your pleasing results.
fingers to feel for areas you've missed. Depending on how much hair you want
Note:The direction of head shaving showing between shaves, you can shave
doesn't matter because the hair grows in your head every day, once a week, or only
different directions. Whatever feels best once a month.
to you. If you decide you do really enjoy having
6) Try not to apply too much pressure or a bald head, do some research. There is
repeat strokes in the same area as you're an alternative to shaving your head with
shaving as both of these actions will a wet razor that will remove your hair
certainly irritate the skin. closely, cleanly and most importantly,
After you're finished shaving your head - safely.
7) Thoroughly wash off any remaining






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