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QuestionHow do I keep my shaved head (my hair's shaved right off to the skin) as close as when I've just shaved it all the time. Also, how do I also get rid of the visible 'hair line' around my head? ThanksLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionHow often should one shave his head? Should I shave every month?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionHow do I shave my head if I am a girl?Community AnswerThe steps are the same for people of any gender, you don't need to do anything differently.
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QuestionWill shaving my head help get rid of lice?Community AnswerYes. 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.
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QuestionCould a girl shave my hair for me?Community AnswerYes, 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.
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QuestionCan I use my pet's clippers?Community AnswerNot 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.
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QuestionAre there any perks to shaving my head?Community AnswerYou 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!
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QuestionWhere does the hair go? Is it OK to send it down the drain?Community AnswerNo, 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.
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QuestionIs it possible to shave my head with scissors?Community AnswerNo, because it won't remove all the hair from your scalp. Only clippers can do it and then use razor and shaving cream.
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QuestionHow do I heal my cuts, razor burn, etc?Community AnswerUse 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."
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QuestionI have 30 inches of hair. Should I cut it off with scissors before shaving it?Community AnswerYes. It is always best to get your hair as short as possible with scissors before shaving to the scalp.
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QuestionI like the smooth shiny head and go against the grain. Is that okay?Community AnswerOf course, if you like it, then do it. The smooth shiny look is lovely.
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QuestionIs it OK to shave my head with the lady's razor for underarms?Hannah MaddenCommunity AnswerYes, 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.
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QuestionCan you keep your head shaved successfully with an electric razor?Hannah MaddenCommunity AnswerYou 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.
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QuestionCan I use an electric device to shave head closely?Community AnswerYes, that's a good way to avoid irritating the scalp. Use a shaver with a beard attachment.
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