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    Registered User seasparrow's Avatar
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    Cool Shaving?

    HaHa,this is to the boys mostly.Are you going to shave you Head before you leave>? My hear has been short ever since i got out of the service. seems like a good idea to shave it at start to help identify ticks. Thought about a GA-ME logo or maby a WB. on the side)

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    err hair^^^^^^^^^^^

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    im going to let mine go completely with the beard to boot, but figure in the summer heat i may break down and shave my head.

    never had a tick on my head though. usually around the belt line or below.

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    Closely cutting your hair isn't a bad idea. Yeah, your head too.

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    Cutting your head is not a good idea. .

    When (or if) you shave your head, make sure you wear a hat to minimize sunburn (you will probably get some, anyhow).

    Don't use sunscreen on the front of your shaved head or you will end up sweating it into your eyes.

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    Skin head no, shave it real short yup. I am gonna buzz it to about a quarter inch or so the day before I leave. This will allow me to keep it short and not need to cut it again until after I am done with the trail.

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    Im going with Tomp on this one,short 1/4 inch cut should be enuff
    We can stop here,or we can keeep going...

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    For the boys? I'm buzzing mine, and I'm a girl.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maren View Post
    For the boys? I'm buzzing mine, and I'm a girl.
    Cool!

    Why not?
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    last time i shaved was 12/24/93. cut off pony tail, beard and mustache. my head is not where i worry about ticks (others can help check and eazy to find). as for shaving or trimming other areas, i do.
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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