Ready to Man Up & Just Shave It? Try These Tips

The decision to shave the head is an easy one for some guys. Most guys, though, struggle with the pros and cons for a while before they finally decide to take the plunge. If you’re ready to finally man up & just shave it, these tips and tricks can help you do it right the first time and every time.

Acquire the Right Equipment

You can shave your head with any razor, but the right razor makes it much easier and the right shaving cream guarantees you a smooth, silky scalp. Treat your bad boy bald look right from the very start by investing in the right equipment and having it on hand when you’re ready to take the big step. You’ll need a sharp object and a lubricating cream so the sharp object doesn’t scrape your skin up.

Most experienced Bald Boys swear by the Headblade, a razor with a clever hand-grip that’s designed especially for shaving your head as the perfect sharp object for the job. As far as the cream, you’ll want to avoid that foamy stuff or slick gel you use for your face. Foams will just slide off your head, and gels don’t do much better. Instead, pick up a tube of Bald Boy Mean & Clean Shave it Cream, a shaving cream designed to be kind to your dome. Put them in your medicine cabinet or shave kit and keep them handy so you’ll have them on hand when you’re finally ready to man up & just shave it.

Get a Buzz Cut

Don’t try shaving straight off. Even short hair is going to clog up your razor and make shaving your head harder than it needs to be. If you’ve got a set of clippers, set them to 0 and go for it. You don’t have to worry about getting it all even because you’ll be shaving anything that’s left off anyway. If you’re not comfortable with the clippers or don’t own a set, hit up your barber and let him go to town. The closer you get buzzed, the easier it will be to go the rest of the way.

Take a Long, Steamy Shower

Hot water opens up your pores and softens your hair – okay, stubble at this point – so  that it will shave off mean and clean with the razor. Soap up a washcloth and give your head a good scrub, rubbing against the grain to raise up your hair. Rinse and step out from under the water.

Use a Mirror

Slather up your head with Bald Boy shave cream and let it sit for a few minutes to work on your hair, then follow the instructions with the Headblade to shave down to bare, smooth skin.

Rinse and Moisturize

Don’t forget your scalp needs special care, especially at first. The skin isn’t used to being shaved or to being exposed to the elements. Finish off with moisturizer to keep your scalp smooth, soft and un-flaky.

Check the Dome in the Mirror

Enjoy the view. You are now a proud member of the Bald Boy nation. You’ve earned the right to wear the Bald Boy nation T-shirt and to lord it over all the guys that aren’t ready yet to man up & just shave it.