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How to Shave Your Head With a Straight Razor

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By Lindsay Champion
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Shave your head the old-fashioned way.
Shave your head the old-fashioned way.

Straight razors were once the primary way for men and women to shave. Today, there are far more options on the market, but some still use a straight razor in order to get an old fashioned, close shave. Most shaving aficionados will tell you that the only way to get a shave that lasts, with no nicks or bumps, is to use a straight razor. However, if you are not practiced in using a straight razor, it may be difficult to get a close, nick-free shave on your first try. Practice makes perfect with this straight razor technique, and you will get better at it with time.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Electric razor or scissors
  • Towel
  • Shampoo
  • Shaving cream
  • Shaving brush
  • Barber's hone
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  1. Step 1

    Shave or cut your hair with an electric razor or scissors to about 1/2 inch from your scalp.

  2. Step 2

    Prepare your scalp. Take a hot shower and rub your hair vigorously with shampoo. Rinse your head with warm water and towel dry your hair.

  3. Step 3

    Apply shaving cream to your scalp. Consider heating up the shaving cream by running the bottle under hot water. Use your fingers or a shaving brush to apply the shaving cream in a circular motion.

  4. Step 4

    Run the straight razor across your scalp at a 20-degree angle. Be careful not to cut your skin, but get as close a shave as possible. Shave with-the-grain of your hair. Re-apply shaving cream and shave again.

  5. Step 5

    Rinse your scalp with cold water. If you have any cuts, dab them with hydrogen peroxide.

Tips & Warnings
  • Sharpen your straight razor with a barber's hone before every use.
  • Ask someone to help shave the back of your head the first few times--it is very easy to nick yourself, even if you're careful.

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