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Head Shaving Blade Reviews Part 2: Iridium Super, Parker Premium Platinum, Dorco Titan
Part 2 of 2 | Read Part 1 This post completes my two-part post series of double-edge razor blade comparisons. In this post I’ll review how the remaining three brands of sample blades performed for me, using the same technique and starting point in terms of growth. Test Considerations To ensure the comparisons were fair,…
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The Mindful Art of Head Shaving
Head shaving can be transformed from a mundane grooming task into a ritual of mindfulness and self-care. By approaching this simple act with intention and awareness, you can create a moment of peace in your busy day. Here’s how to turn your head shaving routine into a mindful practice. Creating the Setting Begin by preparing…
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How to Handle a Bad Head-Shaving Cut: A First Aid Guide
It’s happened to all of us. While rinsing your head after shaving, you notice the water in the sink is turning a definite shade of red! If you’ve ever taken a razor to your scalp, you know that head shaving can occasionally lead to some nasty nicks and cuts. When you find yourself dealing with…
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Best Ways to Soothe Irritation and Nicks After Shaving Your Head
Shaving your head is liberating and can result in a sleek and stylish look, but it requires good technique and attention to detail if you want to avoid the dreaded irritation and nicks that can come with it. Knowing how to take care of your scalp post-shave is crucial. I don’t claim to be an…
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Head Shaving Blade Reviews Part 1: Derby Premium, Wilkinson Sword, Shark Platinum
Part 1 of 2 | Read Part 2 In my last post about head shaving, in which I reviewed the Henson AL13 razor, I talked about how I’d ordered six sample packs of blades to try in the AL13, after being disappointed with the Henson-branded RK-stainless blades that shipped with the razor. In this two-part…
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Review: Head Shaving with the Henson AL13
In my post about how I was upgrading from foil to blades for head shaving, I mentioned I had just ordered a Henson AL13 aluminium safety razor, and that I would write about it soon. In this post I will reflect on my first impressions and initial experiences. The Henson AL13 is a nice piece…
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Upgrading from Foil to Blades for Head Shaving
For over four years, I’ve been shaving my head daily, starting off with a rotary shaver (Remington RX5) for the first year, before switching to a foil shaver (Babyliss Pro Titanium) for the last three years. The Babyliss was great, but I was starting to get frustrated with the cleaning process after each shave, which…
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How I Discovered I was Losing My Hair
It first occured to me that I might be losing my hair when I visited a barber in the village I would soon be moving to. He was proper old school, with the striped pole outside, nicotine-stained walls, fifties black-and-white prints in the windows, a white coat, and a direct manner of speaking that only…