The Perfect Bald Head: Step 1-Prepping

If you have never shaved your head, or it has been a while, a little planning goes a long way for a clean, smooth shave.

1. The first step in shaving your head is to remove as much of the hair as possible.

• Using a hair clipper with no guard, buzz the hair off as close to the scalp as possible.

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1. Second step in in prepping is to prep the scale for shaving

• Always shave your head after or at the end of a shower, to soften the hair, open the pores, and cleanse the skin. Your shower should last at least 10 minutes. During the shower, lightly soap a washcloth and with a slight pressure glide the cloth all over your head against the grain. This will lift the hair for easier shaving. Rinse your head and the washcloth remain in the shower for few additional minutes.

• First time shavers should exfoliate the scalp before applying the shaving cream (veteran baldies, should exfoliate twice weekly). Removing dull, dead skin cells, excess oil, product build-up and other impurities. Creates a noticeably smoother, healthier-looking and feeling scalp.

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Ground walnut shell removes hardened scalp oil, dead skin cells and product buildup, which can clog hair follicles . Astringent sage extract tones the scalp, while licorice, boswellia (a tree resin), and seaweed soothe and reduce irritation. Hydrogenated castor seed and jojoba oils add moisture without weight. Use once or twice a week.

Never skimp on the preparation. This is essential to a good head shave!
Stay tuned for the rest of our 4 part series The Perfect Bald Head