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BRIAN MCRAE - DOMECARE SOLUTIONS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Hometown: Bradenton, Florida
Career History: 15 years of professional baseball, 10 in the Major Leagues with the Royals, Cubs, Mets, Rockies and Blue Jays. Currently a college baseball coach at the University of Missouri.
Favorite Razor: I use my hair clippers
Grooming Tip: Protect your bald head. Always wear sunscreen or a hat!
Favorite Pastimes: Baseball and college football.
Favorite Book: Coaching Wisdom
Music currently in rotation: Phil Collins and Weezer
Secret Talent: I can cook.
Anything else you would like to share with readers: I am bald because I can’t grow hair anymore but DomeCare Solutions products make it easier to take care of my dome!!
Follow Brian on twitter, @kcsluggers.
Follow Brian on twitter, @kcsluggers.
DOMECARE SOLUTIONS EMBRACE YOUR DOME VIDEO
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DOMECARE SOLUTIONS SIGNATURE HEAD SHAVE
DomeCare Solutions Signature Head Shave by Kerry, owner of of She's My Barber Barbershop and creator of She's My Barber Battle.
Head Shaving and Razor Bumps
There is
nothing worse than ingrown hairs and razor bumps on a bald head and neck. They’re
uncomfortable and they look awful. Here are a few tips to help you keep razor
bumps and ingrown hairs at bay.
Shave
with the grain - Shaving with the grain is gentle and ensures hair is cut
above the skin’s surface. Shaving against the grain is a recipe for ingrown
hairs; it causes the razor to pull and lift hair cutting it below the surface of the skin. Hair can become trapped
under the skin’s surface resulting in ingrown hairs and bumpy inflammation.
Exfoliate
- Exfoliating
removes dead skin cells from the surface layers of the skin revealing healthier
smooth skin. Exfoliating can also help to dislodge ingrown hairs. Choose you
exfoliant wisely. Salicylic acid, glycolic acid and sugar are great options.
Be gentle
- Avoid
shaving & skincare products with fragrances, coloring agents and harsh
preservatives. Even some natural ingredients are far too harsh for the skin.
Harsh ingredients trigger inflammation resulting in less-than smooth skin. Spare
your bald head and spray your cologne elsewhere. See our article Aftershave for the Head-Shaver for a helpful
list of ingredients to embrace and avoid.
Shave hydrated - A
moisturizing shave gel or cream will keep your skin and hair soft and pliable.
When the hair is soft less pressure is needed when shaving.
These
tips will have you on your way to a smooth and bump-free bald head.
DOMECARE SOLUTIONS BRAND AMBASSADOR: NOTCH
Barbering Experience:
I’ve been a barber for 13 years; 7 years as the owner of Details Barbershop
Grooming Tip: A
grooming tip specifically for men who shave their heads is to shave consistently.
Shaving on a regular schedule encourages a consistent growth pattern. This
helps reduce irritation because the scalp becomes accustomed to the shaving
routine. When you shave your head, you shouldn't let it grow out too much
because it looks sloppy. I personally shave my head every other day. Another
grooming tip is to use Aloe Vera, preferably directly from the plant. Aloe reduces irritation, treats blemishes,
moisturizes and relieves ingrown hairs, especially for men of color.
Favorite DomeCare Solutions
Product: Dome Shine-Absorbing Anti-Aging Finishing Serum is my favorite
product to use personally and on clients. It makes a shaved head feel satiny
smooth, and you can feel the difference in the health of the scalp. The Dome Shave Gel is another favorite. I like using the Dome Shave Gel on my clients because
it’s clear and I can see exactly where I’m shaving. A small amount of Shave Gel
goes a long way; it doesn’t clog the razor and it’s clean. You can’t see
through traditional shave creams so there is room for error and they can be
messy. Many of my clients work nearby in the Financial District & Union
Square; they come to my shop for shaves and haircuts on their lunch breaks. My
clients need to leave my chair fresh and clean to go back to work.
Favorite Razor for
Use on Clients: MD Dragon Straight Razor with
Dorco blades.
Favorite Razor for
Personal Use: Gillette Fusion
Tips for New Barbers:
Be consistent, considerate and professional. Availability for clients is key.
Favorite Pastime:
Golfing. My favorite golf course in The Bay is Tilden Park in Berkeley.
Favorite Book: 48
Laws of Power
Record on Repeat:
Jay-Z’s Magna Carta. Favorite song is
Somewhereinamerica.
You can catch Notch Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm at Details Barbershop in San Francisco’s
Union Square. 166 Geary St. Suite 1204 San Francisco, 94108. Appointments are recommended and can be made at www.topnotchbarber.com
or 415-994-6699. If you rock a shaved head ask for the DomeCare Solutions Signature Shave!
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