What You Should Know Before You Man Up…Just Shave It!

Chances are, you’ve considered shaving your head. Even though the bald boy look is touted as a great option for guys dealing with hair loss, most guys – even those with a great head of hair – have wondered what they’d look like with that tough guy bald skull making a fashion statement for them. The fact is that being bald by choice is associated with strength, independence and virility, partly thanks to all the pro sports stars who have adopted the shaved head look for themselves. If you’re seriously considering the plunge into baldboy badness, you could man up…just shave it and get it done or you might ease into the whole idea by shaving in stages. Either way, there are a few things to consider before you take a razor to your head for the first time.

If you’re really fashion and appearance cautious, you can get an idea of how you’ll look bald by donning a swim cap. Unless you’re hair is quite long, that will let you get a look at the shape of your skull and help you decide if you like the hairless look. Or you could have a chat with the guy that usually cuts your hair. Barbers and hair stylists have a pretty good idea of the hair styles that look good on particular people – and honestly, “bald” is just another hairstyle.

If this is the first time you’re shaving your head, there are a few serious don’ts.

Don’t do it drunk. Aside from the fact that it’s not the best time to be going at your head with a razor in your hand, you just don’t want to make a decision with such public consequences when you’re under the influence.

Don’t expect it to change your life. Shaving your head won’t change your life, just your hair. You, on the other hand, may find yourself changing as your self-confidence grows.

Don’t shave your head before a big event. The night before your wedding is not the time to adopt the bald boy look for the first time. You might also want to avoid shaving your head the night before a job interview

Now that we’ve got the don’ts out of the way, here’s how to get the best result possible on your first-time head shave.

Open Up Your Pores

Shave your head at the end of a warm shower. Your hair will be softer, your skin will be clean and your pores will be open, which helps lift the hair up for the blade. Rub a soapy washcloth over your head against the grain.

Apply a Good Shave Cream

Shaving cream is essential. It moisturizes and lubes your scalp so the blade glides without irritating and nicking. Something like Baldboy Mean & Clean Shave cream is thick enough to stay on your scalp instead of sliding into your eyes while you’re trying to shave. Let the shaving cream sit there for a few minutes to soften up the hair and get it ready for the razor.

Man Up…Just Shave It

Use a clean, sharp razor for best results. Check out the razors that are designed specifically for shaving your head, which make the job much easier. Shave with the grain, avoid applying pressure and rinse the razor often. The first time, give yourself  half an hour or so to be sure you get all the stubble. Once you get used to it, you’ll be able to shave your head and do touch-ups in five minutes or so.

A bald head makes a bold statement. It makes you part of the Bald boy Nation. Don’t be surprised if co-workers and friends confess to you that they’ve thought about going bald themselves. When they do, you can tell them to man up…just shave it! You’ve earned the right.