Difference between Matte and Glossy?

[Jemig]

Depending on the occasion, I have been using both Headblade's Matte or Glossy lube, but frankly, I can't say I see much difference.  Especially the glossy one, doesn't really bring the 'shining' look, I'd like.

You guys have other experiences with this or tips to get it really shine?

[Aussie Sly Guy]

Witch hazel and some aloe Vera gel get my head pretty shiny.

[Tyler]

Obviously Matte is designed to reduce the shine and Glossy is designed to enhance the shine.

[mrzed]

A pastor friend who is bald uses matte for sunday mornings. They film the sermon and the matte gives less reflective shine in the video.

But I really like the shine of glossy. I have both. The difference is not as dramatic as one might think, but they lean on wqay or the other.

[baldjoeg]

mrzed,

I agree with you. I prefer using Headblade glossy lube for the shine. I also use some aloe vera gel right after I shave and then apply the glossy. This helps a lot.

[Cave Dweller]

If I want shine, I just leave my head alone. It is glossy enough on its own.

Matte doesn't get me to the point of no shine (sadly), but it cuts the reflectiveness down somewhat.

[Mikekoz13]

You already look pretty glossy to me. I go "natural" and have a pretty good shine.

[gardner179]

jemig, not sure where you live but in the uk dr organics double strengh aloe vera gell gives a brilliant shine, its available at holland and barratts. i dont think its available in the states.

[ksshane]

Ive been using an aloe gel, and Im pretty shiny when I start my day.     Im thinking about trying some matte products and see if anything might dull the finish a bit.

[mrzed]

I can't tell too much difference between matte and glossy either, but I do like the best shine possible, so I use glossy, or coconut oil, or anything that will make a shine.  Being BBC, I don't have the super shine that some of the lucky bald guys have.  But I'll do my best for the shine that I can get.