Sly Bald Guys' Blog

Hey everyone, this is a picture of a hole in one of Sly Bald Guys' member's head! The hole got there because a doctor had to dig skin cancer out of his scalp.

The reason that I post this up here is that I want to warn all the readers as to what can happen when you don't protect your bald dome with sunscreen. Spring is upon us and Summer is just around the corner. Please don't be another victim of skin cancer. It's easy, put on sunscreen every day, regardless if you think you're going to be outside or not.

Worried you won't get a tan? Trust me, you can still get a tan with sunscreen on. I wear sunscreen every day, even in the winter, and I have a very nice tan going on and it's not even summer yet. Here's a link to all of the reviews I've done regarding sunscreen - http://www.slybaldguys.com/serendipity/plugin/tag/sunscreen

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Ok people, I know that BaldRob already did a review on this (BaldRob's Review), but I felt I should get my own word in also. Unlike BaldRob, I'm a shower shaver. So, I'll give you my perspective as it relates to shower shaving.

I was a little nervous as I squirted the 3 drops of oil into my head; I mean, this little amount is supposed to protect my precious dome from the razor blade? So, I added a 4th drop for good luck. I then rubbed the oil all over my head and grabbed my blade. In the first couple of strokes I was very impressed with how slick the shave was. I kept Rob's tip in mind of keeping the skin and blade very wet while shaving - this really helped. As I got done with my first pass from front to back, I noticed that my head was still very lubricated and went for the back to front pass without adding any extra oil. My head was still as slick in that pass as well. After shaving my head, I moved onto my face. I have to say, that I enjoyed the experience with my face even more.

So, what are the pros?

- Very small container (.68 oz) which makes it great if you are a traveler as myself.
- You get up to 100 shaves per bottle!!!
- The oil provides a great coat to protect your head - which seemed to cause less irritation to my dome.
- The price - at only $6.99 at Drugstore.com, you can't beat that for 100 shaves!
- Great face shave!

Any cons? Yep...

- Unlike BaldRob, I wasn't a big fan of the smell. I found it to be a strong menthol smell.
- Though the oil was slick and provided a great coat, I didn't get as close of a shave as I do with other gels and creams. This may have to do with the fact that it clogs up the blades pretty good. The oil is deceiving though. Right after your shave your head feels very smooth, but once you wash most of the oil off, you can feel the stubble.

Overall, this is a great value for the shave as it relates to price per cost.

I recently received a package from Sharps asking me to review their Bald Head Balm and I jumped at the chance to.  As many of you know, I'm a big fan of sunscreen and products that have SPF.  I'm even a bigger fan of moisturizers that contain SPF.



The Bald Head Balm by Sharps is very light when applied to the skin.  I really liked that aspect of it.  It also provides a medium shine relative to other moisturizers that provide a glossy look.  And the best part, it has an SPF of 15!!  It's a bit pricey at $24, but it seems like one puck will last a long time. If you're interested in trying it out, Sharps has provided SBG with a 20% discount through Sept. 7th, 2007. 

Here are the details on the discount:

Valid Dates - August 7th, 2007 - September 7th, 2007

 Valid On - Sharpsusa.com ONLY

 Offer Code -  SlyBaldGuys2007

 Disclaimer- 20% discount will be applied to the total order when a Mission: Control Bald Head Balm is purchased.  Each order must include a BHB.



Here's some more product info from Sharps:

Prevent sun damage while promoting an even-toned dome with this lightweight, fragrance-free baldy balm. Whether you’re losing it naturally or shaving it off by choice, you’ll boost chrome-dome envy far beyond unprotected helmet heads. Bald Head Balm treats and protects the skin where it’s closest to the sun with diacetyl boldine to fade age spots, balm mint extract to help soothe the skin and sodium hyaluronate to provide moisture.

HOW TO:
1.    Wash/Shave
2.   Smooth on an even layer
3.   Wait 20 minutes before sun exposure.
4.   Lift off!