How To Shave Your Head
A fully shaved head is a classic and timeless look that never goes out of style. There are various reasons why men opt for a shaved head including simplicity of care, because it is practical for their active lifestyle and as a stylish alternative when their hair starts to thin.
A fully shaved head is a style that appeals to men of all ages. It should not be an impulsive decision, but a carefully thought through plan that you have discussed with your trusted barber. Some men do shave their own head but this can be quite challenging as it is time consuming and difficult to ensure that you have not missed a bit of hair!
Having your head shaved is quite an experience as many people want to reach out and touch your bald head or buzzed head! When your hair starts to re-grow – which it will do at an amazingly fast speed, people will want to stroke the new growth – bizarre! Many people will not ask you why you have shaved your head though as they will presume it is because you have a condition that causes hair loss.
Many people firmly believe that when hair regrows it is a better density and texture but scientific trials have proven this to be a fallacy. Of course as well as having a completely shaven head, many barbers can create a wide bariety of artistic designs on buzzed heads
What Are The Benefits Of Shaving Your Head?
It’s A Great Way To Cope With Hair Loss
Whether you have a receding hairline, thin patches or have a skin condition like alopecia, shaving your head is a great way to hide these problems and far more comfortable than wearing a wig or hat.
Saves Time And Money
If you have your head shaved think how much time and effort you will save as you won’t need to keep your hair looking good. Money will be saved too as you will not have to buy loads of hair products and you can save on barber’s bills if you shave your own head..
Treat Yourself To A New Look!
They say that a change is as good as a rest and bald men are said to be attractive and dominant
The best news is that it is not irreversible and if you decide you do not like your ‘new look’ you can grow it back very quickly. Interestingly, the hair often grows back in a better condition than it was before.
Are There Any Negatives To Head Shaving?
Having a completely shaven head does take some getting used to and some men find that they don’t like the feeling – luckily hair usually grows back quite quickly. There can also be a few minor problems when you shave your hair for the first time.
Dry Skin
When you start shaving your head regularly it can make your skin very dry and irritated. The way to combat this is to apply plenty of
Irritating Skin
Even though you will shave your head as carefully as possible, it is almost impossible not to nick yourself or give yourself ‘razor burn’ which is red inflamed skin. To minimise the chances it is best to prepare your scalp to be shaved in much the same way that you do your face.(see below)
Ingrowing Hairs
This is another problem that men get with shaved faces and it can happen on heads as well. It is important to follow the direction of hair growth when you shave. Interestingly, this problem is a common occurrence for men with tightly curled hair.
A Sensitive Head
Without its usual covering of hair, your head will feel far more sensitive to differences in weather temperatures and you may well have to invest in a woolly hat if you don’t have one!
In hot weather, it is very important to apply sun protection cream regularly – and especially after swimming.
If you want to shave your head yourself, it’s important to give yourself plenty of time as it is not a job to be hurried. You need to do it in a room with really good lighting and mirrors – including a good hand mirror so you can check awkward places.
It is best to use a safety razor with new blades. You can use an electric shaver, which will be quicker, but the finishing result is not as smooth. With an electric shaver, there is no need to use shaving cream or to rinse the blades.
You Will Also Need…
- A good pair of sharp hairdressing scissors and/or clippers
- A razor with a clean new blade (old blades cause nicks and cuts)
- Plenty of good shaving cream
- A good quality moisturiser or aftershave balm
- A soft hand towel
How To Shave Your Head In 10 Easy Steps
- First, cut the bulk of your hair off using the scissors. Then cut the hair a second time as closely to your scalp as possible using the hair clippers.
- Wash your head thoroughly using warm water and then very gently pat dry with the towel.
- Completely cover your head with shaving cream using a quality shaving brush
- Start shaving your head on the top of your head and shaving gently in the direction of the hair growth.
- Rinse the razor blade after every stroke to remove shaving cream and hair
- Next, gently shave the back of your head from the top down towards your neck.
- Shave the sides of your head from top to bottom and take extra care around your ears by gently folding the ear lobe down.
- Use the hand mirror to check if you have missed any patches.
- Gently rinse your head with cool water and gently pat dry with the towel.
- Apply plenty of moisturising lotion or aftershave lotion.
How quickly you have to re-shave your head will depend on how quickly your hair grows and also whether you decide you really like ‘the new you’!