Shave Your Head

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−	== Steps ==	+	==Steps==
	===Using Electric Clippers===		===Using Electric Clippers===
−	#Remove the guard from your clippers for the closest possible shave. Although your shave won’t be as close as a razor shave, it will give you a bald result with less friction. This means you’re less likely to experience irritation and redness post-shave.<ref>https://www.allure.com/story/what-i-learned-from-shaving-my-head</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 1.jpeg|center]]	+	#Remove the guard from your clippers for the closest possible shave. Though your shave will not be as close as a razor shave, it will give you a bald result with less friction. This means you are less likely to experience irritation and redness post-shave.<ref>https://www.allure.com/story/what-i-learned-from-shaving-my-head</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 1.jpeg|center]]
−	#*If you’d like a little bit of hair left, you can use a 1 guard.	+	#*If you would like a little bit of hair left, you can use a 1 guard.
	#*You may want to lay down newspapers before you shave your head to collect the excess hair.		#*You may want to lay down newspapers before you shave your head to collect the excess hair.
−	#Clip your hair in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Normally, you'd shave your hair in the direction of the grain. However, this isn't necessary with clipping because you won't get as close of a shave as with a razor. Additionally, clipping hair with the grain is really difficult, as it's hard to clip the hair if you're moving the clippers over the top of your hair.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 2.jpeg|center]]	+	#Clip your hair in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Normally, you would shave your hair in the direction of the grain. However, this is not necessary with clipping because you will not get as close of a shave as with a razor. Additionally, clipping hair with the grain is really difficult, as it's hard to clip the hair if you are moving the clippers over the top of your hair.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 2.jpeg|center]]
	#Start at the sides of your head where your sideburns begin. This is usually level with the middle of your ear. Place your clippers against your skin and move them upwards toward the crown of your head. Make several passes until you reach the area behind your ear.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 3.jpeg|center]]		#Start at the sides of your head where your sideburns begin. This is usually level with the middle of your ear. Place your clippers against your skin and move them upwards toward the crown of your head. Make several passes until you reach the area behind your ear.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 3.jpeg|center]]
	#*If you feel more comfortable starting on a different section of your head, that’s okay. Do what’s easiest for you.		#*If you feel more comfortable starting on a different section of your head, that’s okay. Do what’s easiest for you.
	#Move from top to bottom when shaving the top of your head. Position the clippers at the top of your forehead. Then, slowly glide them back toward the crown of your head. Stop shaving when you reach the back of your crown.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 4 Version 2.jpeg|center]]		#Move from top to bottom when shaving the top of your head. Position the clippers at the top of your forehead. Then, slowly glide them back toward the crown of your head. Stop shaving when you reach the back of your crown.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 4 Version 2.jpeg|center]]
−	#Shave from bottom to top when finishing up the back. Place your clippers at the nape of your neck. Next, slowly bring the razor up toward your crown. Continue working your way across the back of your hair until you’ve shaved your entire head.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 5.jpeg|center]]	+	#Shave from bottom to top when finishing up the back. Place your clippers at the nape of your neck. Next, slowly bring the razor up toward your crown. Continue working your way across the back of your hair until you have shaved your entire head.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/how-to-shave-your-own-head-w486800/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 5.jpeg|center]]
	===Shaving with a Razor===		===Shaving with a Razor===
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	#Slide your razor in the direction of the grain of your hair. Make firm, steady strokes from front to back. Do your best to make just one pass over each section of your scalp, as multiple passes will cause skin irritation.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 10.jpeg|center]]		#Slide your razor in the direction of the grain of your hair. Make firm, steady strokes from front to back. Do your best to make just one pass over each section of your scalp, as multiple passes will cause skin irritation.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 10.jpeg|center]]
	#*Going with the grain will reduce irritation and lower your risk of ingrown hairs.		#*Going with the grain will reduce irritation and lower your risk of ingrown hairs.
−	#Start with the top of your head. The hair on the top of your head is usually thinner, so it's easier to shave. Place your razor at the back of your crown, then pull it forward toward your forehead. Continue making even strokes until the top of your head is clean-shaven.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 11.jpeg|center]]	+	#Start with the top of your head. The hair on the top of your head is usually thinner, so it is easier to shave. Place your razor at the back of your crown, then pull it forward toward your forehead. Continue making even strokes until the top of your head is clean-shaven.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 11.jpeg|center]]
	#*In addition to your hair being thinner on top, you also can see the top of your head more easily than you can see the back. It's best to work from the easiest section to the hardest section because you'll develop a rhythm as you shave.		#*In addition to your hair being thinner on top, you also can see the top of your head more easily than you can see the back. It's best to work from the easiest section to the hardest section because you'll develop a rhythm as you shave.
	#*Use a handheld mirror to check your work, as necessary.		#*Use a handheld mirror to check your work, as necessary.
−	#Do the sides of your head next. Place your blade just above the side patch of hair. Then, pull your razor down in an even stroke, stopping once you reach the top of your sideburns. Once you finish the first side, switch to the other side and repeat.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 12.jpeg|center]]	+	#Do the sides of your head next. Place your blade just above the side patch of hair. Then pull your razor down in an even stroke, stopping once you reach the top of your sideburns. Once you finish the first side, switch to the other side and repeat.<ref>https://www.mensjournal.com/style/everything-you-need-know-about-shaving-your-head/</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 12.jpeg|center]]
	#*The hair on the sides of your head is thicker than the hair on the top, but it's also still visible when you look in the mirror.		#*The hair on the sides of your head is thicker than the hair on the top, but it's also still visible when you look in the mirror.
	#*Check your work in your handheld mirror as necessary.		#*Check your work in your handheld mirror as necessary.

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