Q&A for How to Shave Your Head

If you shave your head 1-2 times a week it will keep stubble to a minimum, but depending on the texture, color, and density of your hair it may not be possible to prevent a shadow. Conditioning the scalp with oils will help the hair feel softer and appear less noticeable.

This depends on the desired result and your particular texture and density of hair but to maintain a smooth shaved look I recommend once or twice a week.

The steps are the same for people of any gender, you don't need to do anything differently.

Yes. Lice can only live on hair. If you have no hair, the lice will have nowhere to live. You have to shave it completely, though.

Yes, if she has experience shaving and you trust her. Though shaving is easy, it is also easy to get cut, so make sure she knows what she is doing.

Not a good idea. It's easy to nick yourself with clippers, especially if inexperienced with them, and an infected cut doesn't look good on a shaved head.

You won't have to worry about washing, combing, and styling your hair (though you may want to put sunscreen on your head). And you'll swim faster!

No, it will clog the drain. If you're doing it above a bathroom sink, line the sink with a couple of paper towels before you begin, and dispose of the hair in the rubbish once you're complete.

No, because it won't remove all the hair from your scalp. Only clippers can do it and then use razor and shaving cream.

Use a styptic pen, for cuts. Rub on aloe vera, to soften so you can prevent razor burn. If razor burn already occurred rub a thin layer of aloe vera onto the area that it occurred. (if aloe vera isn't available use coconut oil or lotion.) If you need more info, scroll up to #6 on "How to get rid of razor burn fast."

Yes. It is always best to get your hair as short as possible with scissors before shaving to the scalp.

Of course, if you like it, then do it. The smooth shiny look is lovely.

Yes, you can shave your head with any razor that's meant for body hair. Just make sure that the razor has 3 to 5 blades for the smoothest shave.

You can keep your head shaved all the way down if you take the guard off of an electric clipper. However, you'll get a much closer shave if you use a razor and shaving cream.