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Head Shaving
November 12, 2007
The Shaving Stuff 2007 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is fast approaching and you've got a list with a bunch of question marks on it. What to get for that special man in your life? Well look no further than the 2007 ShavingStuff Holiday Gift Guide. We've got all he'll need, from creams to razors, books, toys, and more. And even a little something for the ladies.
Shaving Cream
Sure, we all start shaving with foamy supermarket shaving cream. But eventually we aspire to the finer things in life. The brands below offer a superior shave which is close, comfortable, and sublime. A gift set is the perfect way to sample new products, as well as introduce someone to the world of better shaving. Gentlemen's Refinery - $199 Billy Jealousy - $50 The Art of Shaving - $38 ZIRH - $59 MenScience - $55 Baxter of California - $60
Still not seeing it? Surf on over to the Details for Men gift kit page and see what strikes your fancy.
Electric Razors
There were a couple of new products released this year from the leaders in electric razor technology. If you want the top of the line traditional electric razor, go for the Pulsonic. If you're interested in a wet/dry electric shave, go for the Moisture Shaving System. Braun Pulsonic - $215 Philips Norelco Moisture Shaving System - $149
Pubic Shaving
Don't even think about shaving downstairs without the proper equipment. Give yourself an extra optical inch with the BodyGroom, or go completely bare with the Cleancut, still the #1 choice in the porn industry. Philips Norelco Bodygroom - $34.99 no!no! - $250 Seiko Cleancut - $75
Head Shaving
Just like you wouldn't shave downstairs without the proper equipment, you don't want to shave the roof without the proper tools. Get the gear designed for your noggin. Headblade - $10.99 Sharps Mission: Control Bald Head Balm SPF 15 - $24
Back Shaving
Yeah, I don't want to talk about it either. If you know a guy who needs one of these, just do him a favor and buy it for him. And give it to him while no one else is in the room. MANGROOMER - $39.95
Toys
Nothing beats a little fun in the tub or a soft foam book. Teach your little squirt how to shave like his papa. Shaving in the Tub from Alex Toys - $6.79 My Shaving Kit foam book from Innovative Kids - $3.32.
Time for another one of these things we call reviews. For the past month or so we've been shaving with Bold For Men, a maverick in the shaving world. How so? With Bold For Men, you don't use any water. Aside from shaving oils, the only other product I've used which didn't call for a base of wet skin was Kiehl's. But while Kiehl's is a drier paste, Bold For Men is a more liquidy gel. Smells vaguely like banana.
Background
Applying Bold For Men couldn't be easier. After a shower just smooth some over your beard. That's it. No pre-shave oil. No warm water. Just squeeze and apply. Obviously Bold For Men wins the no-mess award hands down. If you're annoyed by splashes of water running down your chest and all over your sink, you've just met your savior.
The Shave
Shaving with Bold For Men is no different than other shaving creams. Wait 30 seconds for Bold to sink in, then get your blade hot and wet, stroke, and rinse often. The shave is pretty darn good too. My only complaint with the shave was that Bold For Men wasn't the best at lifting up finicky hairs. You know those hairs that seem to grow parallel instead of perpendicular. (Oh, did I just bust out the geometry?)
I have to admit that I was pretty nervous about using Bold For Men the first time. No water seemed like a recipe for disaster. Also, I've seen a few too many videos on YouTube of bad shaving behavior. But my fears we unfounded. Nicks and cuts were rare, and again, the shave was pretty darn good.
Caveats
There is something in Bold For Men that gives me pause. Immediately after applying Bold my lips felt a little numb. I've had that before with several products - Brave Soldier, Pacific Shaving Oil - and the tingling did go away quickly. Might be me since I seem to have sensitive lips. (My wife agrees.)
Also, sensitive skin - like under the eyes and below the ears - got a little red from Bold For Men. I'm talking about the areas just beyond where you shave, but areas where shaving cream typically ends up as you spread it over your face. The redness went away quickly, so I wasn't concerned, but if you've got especially delicate skin, you might steer clear.
Get Some Bold For Men is $20. Free shipping between now and July 15th. Also recommended for head shaving.
The saga continues!!! A couple weeks ago the country watched in shock and glee as Britney Spears shaved her head. Since then she's checked into rehab and called herself the antichrist, sparking endless speculation about her mental health. And now she's getting support from a most unlikely person - ex hubby K Fed.
That's right. In a show of solidarity, Kevin Federline has also shaved his head. I guess he's trying to distract us with his own crazy antics. It's like "Oh look, K Fed shaved his head. He's crazy! Britney who?" Or maybe it's more like "Well K Fed did it too, so it can't be that nuts. Maybe I should shave my head."
Here's one thing I think is particularly funny about this story. Despite K Fed's attempt at media deflection, his story is mostly being covered by such news sources as The Himalayan Times and the Miami Poetry Review. There's definitely something poetic about all this. Two star-crossed lovers...
So I've been writing this Celebrity Facial Hair column now for about a year, and Kevin Federline has the dubious distinction of being the first repeat profile. Back in November we featured K Fed when he was in the news for Britney and his divorce. Now the two are talking about getting back together. And who knows, maybe headshaving will become the new trend. Life certainly does has a funny way of working itself out.
Here's one person I never expected to be covering in this shaving blog. Seems pop-phenome-mom Britney Spears may have a little impulse control problem. Apparently this past Friday she had the overwhelming urge to shave her head and get a couple more tattoos.
Salon owner Esther Tognozzi said: "I tried to talk her out of it, but she said, 'No, I absolutely want it shaved off now.' "Afterwards she looked in the mirror and said with tears in her eyes, 'Oh, my God, I shaved it all off. My mom is going to be so upset with me.' I asked her if the buzz cut was a symbol of a new beginning and she said, 'Yeah, something like that.'"
Just got word of a new site - SlyBaldGuys.com. Here's a repost of their mission statement:
Sly Bald Guys was started to create a community to give bald men, balding men, those that are bald by choice an entertaining and informative place to congregate on the web. The mission of Sly Bald Guys is to become the leading site for men to find information regarding being bald, build confidence about being bald, express how proud they are to be bald, and build the best and largest bald community in the world.
Do I need a mission statement?
SlyBaldGuys covers all topics related to being bald, including head-shaving. Plenty of activity in the forums if you're looking for a new crowd to hang with. There's also growing list of product reviews which is mostly about shaving products, although the occasional music review or outdoor footwear piece seems to sneak in. Plus, and this is something near and dear to my heart - a blog. Subscribe to the bald blog and banish your blahs. (Yeah, I know - skip the alliteration and work on your mission statement.)
It's been a while since we checked in with HeadShaver.org, and in that time they've posted several new product reviews, including Ultra Shave, Sharp's Kid Glove shave gel, Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Shave Cream, Gillette Fusion, and plain old Baby Oil. These reviews are all from the head-shaver perspective, so they've got a slightly different set of criteria than we at ShavingStuff look for, however there's great info for beard-shavers too. I especially like that they note the "gunk factor" with each product. Taking extra time to rinse goopy shaving cream out of your razor can get pretty darn annoying. I may have to start incorporating that factor into my reviews.
Prevent sun damage while promoting an even-toned dome. This lightweight, fragrance-free baldy balm will boost chrome-dome envy far beyond unprotected helmut heads.
Now you know after-shave is a great way to protect your skin from irritation, and you also know that your head takes the brunt of the sun's UV rays. So protect that noggin! Mission: Control Bald Head Balm is $28 at Sharp's online store.
Headshaving. It's all the rage. Here's your other option - the DOVO All Stainless Steel "Head Shaver". If you're still shaving your head with a regular razor, it's time for a change. If you want new-fangled modern yellow polymer, you want the HeadBlade. If you want old-school classic stainless steel, you want the DOVO.
Our easy-to-use ergonomic design securely holds on to three fingers, improving control so you don't miss anything. Also incorporates an effective guide to maintain proper blade angle even without looking.
Our clever interchangeable cartridge system allows you to choose from any of the popular Pivoting Twin Blade cartridges made by Merkur, Gillette, or Schick. Use of pivoting cartridges allows the blades to follow the irregular contours of the head providing a closer shave.
If you clicked around headshave.baldlygo.com from the last post you probably ran across the HeadBlade, a razor designed explicitly for shaving your head. If not, this post if for you. Meet the HeadBlade. Kind of looks like a Tonka truck crossed with a snowmobile, but it gets the job done. With attitude. From the HeadBlade FAQ:
Q: I can't read. Do you have an illustration that shows how to use this smart little invention? A: Sure. Here is a sample from the Owner's Manual that comes with each HeadBlade®.
Q: The razor looks really big, like the size of a small to medium size compact car. Can it really be that big? A: ... It's really not that big, unless you're really really small.
Lot's of menacing celebrity endorsements, including Tyrone Booze, Howie Mandel, LuggNuttz. (Ok I had to look that last one up.) The best thing though is that it takes standard razors - Gillette® Atra®, Schick® Ultrex®, or Super II®.
The HeadBlade is $15 at their online store. You can get it for a few bucks cheaper at drugstore.com, but I suggest you buy from the source and help small businesses stay alive.
ShavingStuff reader "Wayne" (or is it Curtis?) wrote in with his head-shaver site - Head-Liner.com. Kindred spirits unite! Here's Curtis's way of life, which includes an awesome typo:
I love being a head shaver. The freedom...the independence...the power that comes with taking control of my life is rivaled by nothing. Head shaving, like other faucets of life, is challenging, encouraging and humorous at times.
Sound like you? Click on over and check them out. Humor and merchandise abound, from "Let the skin proceed when the hair recedes!" T-shirts to the Head Shave 2006 Headquarters Wall Calendar. Have I mentioned that I love Cafepress? Empowers the artist and capitalist in us all. Who wants a pair of ShavingStuff boxers?
The Shaving Stuff 2007 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is fast approaching and you've got a list with a bunch of question marks on it. What to get for that special man in your life? Well look no further than the 2007 ShavingStuff Holiday Gift Guide. We've got all he'll need, from creams to razors, books, toys, and more. And even a little something for the ladies.
The saga continues!!! A couple weeks ago the country watched in shock and glee as 
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