How To Shave Your Head – Step By Step Guide!

There is little doubt that a well groomed man gains a lot of attention, which may be why many men today are choosing to go with the shaved head look. It’s not easy to learn how to shave your head.

For men with thinning or less than great hair, but who have a nicely shaped head, shaving their head, will not only keep them looking neat and tidy, and presents an eye catching sight that gets them notices, particularly by the opposite sex.

However, many men feel slightly nervous about actually going through the process of shaving their own head, particularly the very first time.

Hopefully these step by step directions on how to shave your head will show you that shaving your head doesn’t have to be traumatic and really isn’t much more difficult than cutting your own hair or shaving.

How To Shave Your Head – Step By Step Guide!

What You Will Need

Like anything else, shaving your head is all about having the right tools to get the job done.

Here is  a look at what you are going to need to shave your head properly.

• Hair Trimmers – To trim the hair you have as close to the scalp as possible before actually shaving it.
• One of the Many Available Head Shavers for Men – Head shavers that use a blade usually give you a closer shave.
• Lubricant – Shaving soap, gel, or foam to lubricate your head, soften the remaining hair, and help the head shaver glide more smoothly.
• Hot Water or Hot Damp Towel – To open up pores, and help to soften the hair, making it easy to cut.
• After Shave Product of Choice – Some men choose a cooling Aloe Vera moisturizing cream, others a nicely scented after shave and still others nothing at all.

Step One: Trimming Your Hair

Before you actually shave your head for the first time, it is best to trim your hair as close to the scalp as possible.

This not only keeps that longer hair from clogging your head shaver, it also helps to eliminate the need for repeated passes over the same area, which can result in irritation, bumps and even ingrown hair.

Step Two: Go Soak Your Head

That’s right in order to get the closest shave possible, soaking your head is a must.

You can either soak your head using the hot spray from the shower, or dampen a towel in extremely warm water and place it on your head for a couple of minutes.

This actually helps to soften the hair that is remaining and opens the pores in your scalp, making the hair easier to cut.

Step Three: Lubricate

A good lubricant used on your skull serves the same purpose as those face shaving lubricants do.

They soften up the hair and help them stand at attention where they can be cut off close to the skin, leaving your scalp as smooth as a baby’s bottom.

By working the lubricant into your scalp well, you reduce the need for repeated passes with head shaver and reduce the risk of irritation.

Step Four: Take it Off, Take it All Off

Now it’s time to actually start shaving off that remaining hair.

It is best to start your shaving where your hair is softest, leaving the back where hair tends to be coarsest for last.

• Shave against the grain (the way your hair grows) as this gives you the closest shave.
• Use slow even strokes, and rinse your head shaving blade after each stroke to remove the shaved hair and the lubricant before your next pass.
• Try to make only one pass per area.
• If using a safety razor or bladed head shaver, don’t apply pressure to the shaver, rather simply guide it along letting the weight of the shaver do the work for you (this will help to avoid the nicks.)
• If you have difficulty reaching the back of your head, or are nervous about trying to reach, get the assistance of someone you trust to help you with that part of your head.

Step Five: Perform Your After Shave Head Care

Rinse off your head with warm water, check to make sure that you didn’t miss any spots and then rinse your head again using cool water.
Apply moisturizer or after shave if desired.

However, remember that many after shaves contain alcohol, which can dry out your scalp, which is the last think you want to do if you want a great looking bald pate.

Step Six: Clean Up Your Mess

All that is left is to clean and dry up your equipment, rinse out the sink and put everything away and then off you go to receive all those compliments your new no hair style will earn you.

Head Shavers to Consider

 

Remington HC4250 Shortcut Pro Self-Haircut Kit, Hair Clippers, Hair Trimmers, Clippers, (13 pieces)Wet Dry Men’s Shaver Bald Head Shaver,2 in 1 Professional Cordless HeadBlade MOTO Head Razor – LE Military