Shaving Coarse Hair [SHAVING TIPS]

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For those with coarse, curly or thick hair, the chances of getting razor bumps or ingrown hair is increased.

You should take extra care and allow more time for shaving this type of hair.

Some tips for shaving coarse hair:

  • Make sure the hair or head is completely wet and already shaved to a stubble.
  • Always us a clean and new blade.
  • Use a good shaving oil or gel.
  • Do not stretch your skin while shaving, let the skin stay relaxed and smooth.
  • Shave with the grain for a low cut, shave against the grain for a close cut.
  • Do not make more than two passes over the same area. This has always been the golden rule to shaving, however, its also dependent on your skin and hair type.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

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Does shaving cause hair to grow back faster? [F.A.Q.]

Shaving your head or any other part of your body for the matter does not cause your hair to grow back faster or thicker. This is nothing more than an myth.

However, the appearance of a hair cut or shave can portray faster and thicker growth.

Thicker Growth

When shaving, a razor will cut the hair at an flat angle. When the hair actually starts to grow back, there is an illusion of darkness and thickness. Many people mistake this for thicker hair growth.Once the hair grows back, the angled look will smooth out and the hair will appear to be normal as before it was cut.

Faster Growth

Natural hair growth is approximately half an inch per month. When hair is cleanly shaven, the appearance of a bald or cleanly shaven head is what is seen. Once the hair starts to grow back, the initial appearance of stubble leads people to think that hair is growing back faster, even if its shorter than it was at the time of the shave or haircut.

Although shaving does not cause your hair to grow back any faster, its atleast worth mentioning that some medical conditions do cause hair growth in men and women. Hirsutism is a condition that causes male hair growth in women. If your noticing unusually faster than normal hair growth, consult your physician.

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Shaving sensitive skin [SHAVING TIPS]

Shaving a head with sensitive skin can be painful and uncomfortable.

Typically, after shaving a few times the scalp will “toughen” up and shaving is not as painful and/or uncomfortable.

However, for first time shavers with sensitive skin, this is almost a right of passage of suffering the uncomfortable pain of a newly shaven head.

If your a first time shaver, you’ve perhaps already read through The Basics of Shaving your head bald. In conjunction with those basics, you will want to further prepare yourself with the proper shaving items.

HB_classicYou should consider investing is a good razor. Determining what type of razor you will need is vital for sensitive skin. A single blade is perhaps the best as it reduces the times the blade goes over your head. Some prefer multi-blade razors for a closer shave.

Choosing a shaving gel or lotion instead of the foam cream is vital. Most foam creams have chemicals that can lead to further irritation. A shaving gel or lotion will not dry up as fast a foam cream, resulting in a more soothe strokes.

Lastly, limit your shaving. You may want to consider using electric clippers on the days that you do not use bladed razor. Using an electric razor could further increase irritation.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

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Male Pattern Baldness [F.A.Q.]

Your hairstyle often announces you…for some it often symbolizes who they are.

For men, losing their hair from a genetic cause can be the most emasculating occurrence they will suffer through. Regardless of how the baldness occurs, slowly starting with a receding hair line or rapidly falling out in chunks, dealing with male pattern baldness is not easy for everyone. I was surprised at how many men suffer from depression or have grave concerns over male pattern baldness.

Some men choose to turn to artificial means of preserving what little hair they have left through costly hair pieces, while others are willing to suffer through painful and expensive hair plugs that can cause permanent scarring.

Suffering from hair loss can often take you through the same stages of divorce – Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Depression and finally Acceptance. In the end, your still left with a bald head…a rather beautiful bald head.

Male pattern baldness is not the end of the world, going through and taking it all off with a razor often lifts the spirit and gives you a new attitude along with a new look.

Michael Jordan took the bald head to new heights with the black guys, while Bruce Willis played it well for the white guys and Vin Diesel came in and made it official for the tough guys.

So for all those who are struggling with the effects of male pattern baldness, don’t get to down. Pick up a razor and shave all those fears and negative thoughts away. After a few weeks, your confidence in your new found look will be one of gratitude and style.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

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The basics of shaving your head [SHAVING TIPS]

A clean shaven head is perhaps the most basic of hair styles available to men and women.

However, in order to successfully get a clean shave that is nick free, some very basic techniques need to be adhered to. If you’re a first time shaver, once you have shaved a few times, you will quickly develop and learn a routine that works best for you and your particular hair and scalp.

If your just getting started though, here are some very basic tips that works for both new head shavers and long time head shavers.

Before you get started, ensure that you have the proper shaving items to include a new and suitable razor/blade, a good shaving oil or gel and luke warm water.

HB_classicTo make the process easy and less time consuming, what remaining hair you currently have, make sure it is trimmed down to its lowest point. A pair of hair clippers without the guard should work well for this. At this point do not worry about a perfect trim, you just want to get the hair as short as possible at this point.

Now you are ready to get wet. If you prefer to shower first, the hair will be softer and easier to cut. Softer an wet hair reduces the chances of razor bumps. If you prefer to shave and shower afterwards, then get your head wet as possible. Do not use hot water, you will want to use luke warm water. This preserves the natural oil you have on your scalp. Hot water will dry your scalp out.

Perhaps the most important step is applying your shaving lubricant. When applying your shaving gel or oil, be sure to massage it deeply into your scalp. This softens the skin as well as the stubble hair.

You are all set at this point and ready to take it all off.

A good starting point is to start with hair that is softer and less dense, usually the sides of the head and then the top. By saving the back of the head for last, this gives the stiffer and more coarse hair often found on the back of the head more time to soften and results in a more comfortable shave.

Use slow strokes with moderate pressure ensuring that the skin does not fold up with the direction of the razor/blade. This will result in nicks.

Shaving against the grain will result in the closest shave, while going with the grain will not result in a close shave but will yield the least irritation. Depending on the type of hair and your skin sensitivity, going over the same area twice may cause irritation and discomfort. If you’re a first time shaver, its recommended that you do not go over the same area twice or three times at the most.

Your post shave routine is just as important as your preparation. Once again, this will be totally dependent on what routine you develop.

But no matter what your routing, you are going to want to clean yourself up, particularly if you have nicks.

If you prepared properly as described above, your scalp should feel comfortable with little to no irritation. A simple wash with luke warm water and towel dry should suffice.

Now you can reach for the aftershave. Your aftershave should contain a Aloe Vera or Vitamin E complex in it, this should soothe and protect the cleanly shaven head. At all costs, avoid aftershaves with alcohol in them, this dries out the skin and will burn like a fire immediately after shaving.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

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