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Razor

A razor is a constant guest of most mens hairstyles. A bald head is no exception. Despite all possible dangers and drawbacks, a manual razor has one huge advantage that makes a lot of men resort to it. No electric shaver offers you such clean and close shaving as a razor does. Still, pick up the one that has a flexible head because of the same reasons. In addition, make sure that the blades are sharp to prevent irritation.

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Mirror

Without a hand mirror, it’s easy to get a half shaved head because you can miss some hair patches trying to shave them blindly. Thus, you’ll need two mirrors: a big bathroom one with good light and a medium size hand one, which will help you to see what’s happening in the back. Also, in this way, you’ll be able to answer the painful question “How would I look bald to onlookers?”

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Skin Care Products

Besides tools, you might need some skin care products, like a pre-shave oil, shaving soap or cream and aftershave. Using a pre-shave oil is essential as it creates a barrier between your head and a blade. It allows a razor to glide smoothly across your skin without razor burns and excessive removal of the top skin layer. A shaving soap or cream is much more preferable than your normal soap, as they soften and moisturize the skin while providing a good blade glide. As an aftershave product, better go with a balm, not a lotion because the latter is usually high in alcohol, which causes your skin dryness. With all these tips in mind and all the products on the scalp, everyone will be able to pull off any, even the most daring look, from a shaved head with beard white man to a clean shaved bald black man.

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Preparation Process

Now, when the question “Should I shave my head?” doesn’t bother you anymore, it’s time to get ready to a really nice and smooth shave. First preparation step is to ensure that your mens hair isn’t longer than stubble, especially if you haven’t shaved your scalp before. Hence, a pre-trim with hair clippers won’t hurt at all. Next step is to exfoliate your head to prevent the buildup of grease and dead skin cells. This will minimize the appearance of pimples and ingrown hairs. Finally, take a hot shower before a shave, as it makes the skin soft and the pores open. As a result, you get an easy and smooth glide.