The Shaving of the scalp requires a slightly different technique than removing your beard stubble. For some men, it doesn't need to be super smooth and trimming is sufficient. But if you want to get the head super smooth, you can't avoid taking a good razor in hand.
Most gentlemen use the well-known Cartridge Razor because they are used to it. But more and more men are discovering the quality of a traditional Safety Razor. With this classic shaving tool, you can very comfortably shave the scalp really smooth.
By the way, we have put together a Head Shave Starter Kit for you to get started right away. More about that below!
Step 1: Trimming
If you want a reasonably bald head, you can obviously also start with a good Trimmer. In the shortest setting, you already achieve a fine result. Not super smooth but just very short stubble. Fine. A Trimmer can also be useful to first remove your slightly longer head hairs before you Shaving them with the razor. Makes the Shaving just a bit easier.
Step 2: Preshave
After a warm shower, we recommend using a good Preshave to optimally prepare your scalp for the shave. A mild Preshave ensures maximum shaving comfort when Shaving your sensitive scalp.
A quality pre-shave contains ingredients that provide an extra layer of protection on your skin. This softens but also ensures that the razor glides more comfortably over your head and prevents shaving irritation.
Step 3: Shaving Cream
When you are going to Shaving your head, you cannot do without the use of a good shaving cream. Just make it easy for yourself. You will Brands that when you start with the right Shaving Cream or Shaving Soap, you immediately feel that your razor glides like a hot knife through butter.
The natural oils and fats in these products give you a safe and comfortable shaving experience. And that's what you want when you take the thin scalp under Hands with a sharp razor.
Step 4: Safety Razor
If you are currently shaving your head bald with a disposable Cartridge Razor but are curious about a next-level shaving experience, we also recommend starting with the use of a classic Safety Razor with Closed Comb.
With a Safety Razor, you need to learn a slightly different technique, but once you have it mastered, you really won't want anything else. It's not difficult. You can read all about it in our blog 'How to use a Safety Razor?'.
Advantages of a Safety Razor:
- More comfortable: for men with a sensitive scalp
- Fewer shaving strokes: 1 to 2 times over your scalp for a smooth result
- Less irritation: less chance of razor burn and skin irritation than with a Cartridge Razor
- Smoother result: a much smoother shaving result than with a Cartridge Razor
- Cheaper: much more affordable and sustainable than Shaving with a disposable Cartridge Razor
Step 5: Aftercare
When you have shaved your scalp smooth, there is one last step you can take to soothe, hydrate, and care for the skin. There are a number of excellent products developed for this such as a good Aftershave Balm, Argan Oil, and an SPF-Day Cream.
Aftershave Balm
For disinfecting and soothing the skin and helps to relieve any shaving irritation. It hydrates optimally and makes the scalp supple and it feels immediately soft. A good aftershave balm absorbs quickly and generally has a pleasantly soft scent.
Argan Oil
A rare and pure oil that hydrates your freshly shaved scalp, nourishes with only natural ingredients, and provides a pleasant calming effect and comfortable feeling. Argan Oil absorbs quickly and does not leave a shiny greasy layer.
Day Cream with SPF
It is important to use a Day Cream with high SPF. It protects your bald scalp against harmful UV rays and prevents skin aging. The present ingredients also ensure perfect protection against air pollution and skin cancer. Additionally, you can nourish the skin with the necessary antioxidants and vitamins using a SPF Day Cream.
In short, if you plan to really shave your head in a classic way, we have all the Tools here for you to do it safely and comfortably!
Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.