Shave Your Head

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	#*Your shaved head will be very vulnerable to sunburn, which can cause skin damage, pain, and skin cancer.		#*Your shaved head will be very vulnerable to sunburn, which can cause skin damage, pain, and skin cancer.
	#*Follow the recommendations on your particular sunscreen when deciding how often to re-apply it.		#*Follow the recommendations on your particular sunscreen when deciding how often to re-apply it.
−	#Put antiperspirant on your scalp before bed if excessive sweating is an issue. Normally, your hair collects the sweat beads that form on your head from natural perspiration. Unfortunately, sweat has nowhere to go but down if there’s no hair there to catch it. Luckily, antiperspirant offers relief if your sweat is bothering you. Simply apply it to your scalp before bed to allow it time to soak into your skin.<ref>https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-maintain-a-shaved-head</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 22.jpeg|center]]	+	#Put antiperspirant on your scalp before bed if excessive sweating is an issue. Normally, your hair collects the sweat beads that form on your head from natural perspiration. Unfortunately, sweat has nowhere to go but down if there is no hair there to catch it. Luckily, antiperspirant offers relief if your sweat is bothering you. Simply apply it to your scalp before bed to allow it time to soak into your skin.<ref>https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-maintain-a-shaved-head</ref>[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 22.jpeg|center]]
−	#*Spray on antiperspirant is the best option for your scalp, but you can use a stick or roll on if that’s all you have.	+	#*Spray on antiperspirant is the best option for your scalp, but you can use a stick or roll on if that is all you have.
−	#*It’s okay if you shower in the morning. The antiperspirant will still help control sweat because it’s already soaked into your pores.	+	#*It is permitted if you shower in the morning. The antiperspirant will still help control sweat because it is already soaked into your pores.
−	#Shave when re-growth becomes noticeable. It’s easier to shave hair when it’s less than long, so try not to let it grow longer than this. However, you don’t want to shave your head too often, as this can cause irritation.[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 23.jpeg|center]]	+	#Shave when re-growth becomes noticeable. It is easier to shave hair when it’s less than long, so try not to let it grow longer than this. However, you do not want to shave your head too often, as this can cause irritation.[[Image:Shave Your Head Step 23.jpeg|center]]
	#*Try to shave your head no more than once a week. If weekly shaves still cause irritation, try going a little longer between shaves. As an alternative, you could add a shaving oil to your routine or apply moisturizer more often.		#*Try to shave your head no more than once a week. If weekly shaves still cause irritation, try going a little longer between shaves. As an alternative, you could add a shaving oil to your routine or apply moisturizer more often.
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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==
−	*If this is your first time shaving your head, it’s likely your head will be paler than the rest of your face. To prevent this, you can cut your hair very short a few weeks before you shave your head. This allows the skin to get a little more tan.	+	*If this is your first time shaving your head, it is likely your head will be paler than the rest of your face. To prevent this, you can cut your hair very short a few weeks before you shave your head. This allows the skin to get a little more tan.
	*Keep a towel or washcloth nearby so you can wipe away any shaving cream that starts to drip down your face.		*Keep a towel or washcloth nearby so you can wipe away any shaving cream that starts to drip down your face.
	*Exfoliating your head before you shave can reduce the risk of clogged pores on your shaved head. Rub a face or body scrub into your scalp, using circular motions. Then, rinse your head completely.<ref>http://bit.ly/2WNR2MF>		*Exfoliating your head before you shave can reduce the risk of clogged pores on your shaved head. Rub a face or body scrub into your scalp, using circular motions. Then, rinse your head completely.<ref>http://bit.ly/2WNR2MF>
	== Warnings ==		== Warnings ==
−	*Don’t shave your head more than you need to in order to maintain your look. If you shave too often, your scalp may get irritated.	+	*Do not shave your head more than you need to in order to maintain your look. If you shave too often, your scalp may get irritated.
	*Never use chemical depilatories, such as Nair, on your head, as these are extremely harsh on the skin and are dangerous if they come into contact with your eyes.		*Never use chemical depilatories, such as Nair, on your head, as these are extremely harsh on the skin and are dangerous if they come into contact with your eyes.

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