Whether your hair is getting thinner or you just in the mood for a drastic change, but you’ve decided to go with a bald head. However, you only have experience in shaving the face and you have no idea where to start. Sounds familiar? If this is your situation, you’re in the right place. Here, we have an ultimate guide to shaving your head properly with the best tips and ideas.

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Be Aware Of The Shape Of Your Head

When you are considering such a drastic change as going bald, it is important to take your head shape into account, as this may affect the result hugely. Mind though that it is not about the face shape but the scalp shape. If you have a round even scalp, then it is most likely that a bald head will look good on you. You should also look for such concerns as ridges, divots, flatness and bumps.

However, in case your head is not flawless, it does not mean you can’t shave it. All you need to do is to embrace your natural scalp shape with all its peculiarities. Yet, should you hesitate, do not go reckless on clippers. Buzz your locks short first to see how comfortable you feel with such a length. Then, you will be able to decide whether you want to proceed with shaving all your hair off or instead growing it out.

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Tools For The Job

Before starting off, you need to select the tool you’re going to use for shaving your head. It’s pretty much the same as when you decide on the beard style equipment. You choose between dry shaving with an electric shaver and a wet one with a razor.

Electric Shaver

Arguably, the best way to shave head for beginners is with an electric shaver. It’s fast and convenient while doesn’t require many skills. The marker offers a wide range of shavers: from devices aimed at shaving the head only to multi-purpose ones that are suitable for your face, head and even the whole body. Hence when choosing the shaver, check if you can shave head with it. Also, pay attention to its head flexibility, as you want the blades to embrace your head contours. This will reduce the number of times you go over the same sections thus avoiding irritation. If your scalp is sensitive, opt for an electric shaver that can be used wet.