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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Brettzky on August 23, 2017, 12:55:59 PM

Title: Head color after first shave
Post by: Brettzky on August 23, 2017, 12:55:59 PM

Hey Sly-fam,

So I just did my first shave this past Friday after positing about my struggle with folliculitis. We will see how it goes, but about 5 days in and I feel like my head still looks pretty red/yellow. Attached is a picture with flash, which amplifies it. I might have seb dermatitis too. Anyways, reaching out for any tips and suggestions.

Thanks all!

(https://s2.postimg.org/kquvy5hh5/IMG_0594.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h78y8cer9/)

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: Tyler on August 23, 2017, 01:11:52 PM

Are you getting much sun? (If you are, make sure you're using sunscreen.) 

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: Brettzky on August 23, 2017, 01:21:46 PM

I did try this weekend--my head wasn't pretty pale around the sides and back. No surprise there. YOu think it's just from sun exposure?

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: Tyler on August 24, 2017, 12:10:46 AM

I'm thinking your skin needs get used to shaving and get some more sun exposure, though, not too quickly.

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: Magoo on August 24, 2017, 07:23:37 AM

After shaving try using som e witch hazel. Seems to work great for me.

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: Brettzky on August 24, 2017, 11:53:09 AM

I've been using the witch hazel. I honestly think it's some sort of skin condition. I dunno, you only notice it up close. Any other thoughts fellas? Appreciate you all

Title: Re: Head color after first shave
Post by: reddog on August 24, 2017, 01:04:52 PM

The one thing that worked for me after my first headshave was Bump Patrol. Got it at Wal-Mart. Only had to use it for a few weeks. Looks pretty similar to what I had at the beginning.