I've written a few times over the past several months about a very persistent and annoying problem with bumps on my scalp. I've tried a number of things, some of which seemed to work for a while, only to have the problem come back with a vengeance. Through trial and error, I think I have finally determined the cause. I seem to be allergic to something in Headslick. I noticed some improvement when I switched to Aveeno earlier in the year, and the problem gradually re-emerged when I switched back to Headslick. Looking back, I'm kicking myself for not figuring this out sooner, but some factors made it hard to diagnose:
1. The problem didn't appear suddenly upon using Headslick, rather it gradually but steadily got worse
2. Some of the worst bumps were on my forehead and temple regions, where I don't shave. But I finally realized that the Headslick tends to run down my forehead while I'm shaving
3. I've also been using Headslick on my face with no problems there at all.
I was blaming the problem on excessive perspiration during the warmer months, and while I'm sure that contributed to the problem, things didn't clear up the way I expected when the weather turned cooler. Things got so bad that if growing back hair had been an option, I may well have done it just to cover up the damn bumps. Whatver confidence you gain from being sly quickly evaporates when your dome is full of blemishes.
I've been a little reluctant to post this, afraid that I'd jinx myself by speaking too soon, but in the five days or so since I discontinued the Headslick, my scalp has improved by about 80%. It's been many months since it's looked this good. I've got a few minor blemishes that continue to heal and my scalp is much less oily than it had been.
I used Headslick for a long time with no problems, but allergies can develop over a period of long exposure to a particular item. Headslick is a fine product that works well for a lot of people, but no product is right for everybody. If you've developed any kind of skin issue, please take a careful look at the shaving products you're using, even if you've used them for a long time with no problems. I'd also recommend keeping the number of products used to a minimum, to avoid irritating the skin and to make it easier to identify the offending agent if a problem does occur.
Great advice in that last paragraph Razor. I had reached the point where the number of different shaving products I had was a burden. So I forced myself to use them up one by one...... no alternating...... that way I would empty each one and dispose of the packaging.
Just before Christmas I used up the last of many products....... and I'm starting the new year with a nice new bottle of HeadSlick.
Thanks Razor,
I started shaving Sly about a few weeks ago from a very thick head of uncontrolled hair, I hated it and just could not go any longer with it. Since I started I have purchased just about everything from HeadBlade and still have the bumps on the back of my neck, I'm not sure if it is just due to the new way of life for the dome or something more serious but I have read quite a few of your posts and am going to give the Aveeno a try. Thank you for being very active on this site, it really helps we who are new to the Sly world
Razor - - -I have had the same problem on the area of my dome that does not grow hair (the back panel) - -I use Bald Guyz moisture that burns when applied to the back panel - - - - -Thanks for the information -I will try another product
Richard
Mike, I like your style and being a minimalist at the root I can't stand or do I find any benefit of using 3 things before you shave and then 3 other things for post shave, right now I'm pretty much out of everything ( including blades for my HB ) except for pacific shave oil and a 4 pack of fusion razors....I'm that broke right now.
Thanks Razor,
I started shaving Sly about a few weeks ago from a very thick head of uncontrolled hair, I hated it and just could not go any longer with it. Since I started I have purchased just about everything from HeadBlade and still have the bumps on the back of my neck, I'm not sure if it is just due to the new way of life for the dome or something more serious but I have read quite a few of your posts and am going to give the Aveeno a try. Thank you for being very active on this site, it really helps we who are new to the Sly world
Thank you for the kind words. Glad I was able to help.