Can't tan the melon

[fencer]

Guys, I'm having a helluva time getting a tan on my melon this year ! I am a pipeline inspector, which is great, because I am outdoors, good pay, good people, exciting work, etc. but I have to wear a hardhat all day. I work 6 - 7 days a week, so there is not much time to let the noggin soak in the rays ! I have tried (and still am) the sunless lotions, but I am less than satisfied with these. I am ALMOST to the point of letting it grow to a #2 buzz again, but I really don't want to. I LOVE being sly and smooth, but at the same time, I HATE the "hardhat tan line" I have going on now. Any advise would be greatly appreciated !!

[baldtribesman]

When you take a lunch break, instead of eating indoors, spend lunchtime outside.  Anyway to much is obviously not good anyway.  Keep the Sly look you rock it!!

Fred Man

[fencer]

Thanks, Fred. Usually, on most days, we have lunch "on the go", meaning, I have to grab something in my truck on the way to the next lowering in, weld, or whatever. I am going to keep trying to "get some rays" when I can. I really can't stand the thought of hair again. Besides, sly and goatee helps in the "bad ass inspector" role !!!!

[Rusty Shackleford]

I'd suggest learning to live with it because it may be too much trouble or flat-out unhealthy to fix the problem.  Tan lines are just a reality of life for caucasians during the sunny months of the year.  I see people all the time with the tan lines from sunglasses, and while it's not a look to strive for it's just one of things you notice and then move on because you know exactly why it happened.

The only fix would be to darken your head or lighten your face.  To darken your head you'd have to miraculously find the perfect sunless tanners that would match the various shades you'll have all summer or expose your skull to the sun to darken it naturally.  That's both dangerous and challenging; after I moved to Florida I got hooked on sleeveless shirts and I noticed it took a full year before the tshirt to sleeveless shirt tan line disappeared.

The only other option might be to use a strong sunscreen on the exposed parts of your face so that they fade.  That would probably be the healthiest option too because darkened skin = above normal UV exposure.


I still remember that sly guy I saw a decade ago that had a sun burnt face and a pasty white head with the taletell half-moon burnt spot right on his forehead which showed that he was wearing a baseball cap backwards in the bright Florida sun!

[aarrggh]

     I`ve got the same problem -- You just have too try and get some sun at the end of the day or weekends . .
  It`s not always easy being Sly . .   

[fencer]

It may not be so easy....but is sure is worth it!!

[D.A.L.U.I.]

It may not be so easy....but is sure is worth it!!

Be careful though, too much--basal cella and squamous cell cancer even melanoma--the big bad boy.  Pale rather than that, anyday of the week.
From a veteran of over 10, count it TEN, skin cancers.

[fencer]

Well Guys, I guess (?) I have found a solution to the tanning (or lack there of) problem. I think the best thing for me at this point is a no-guard buzz. I just can't seem to get enough sun to even it out, and I have used Jergens Natural Glow EVERYDAY for 2 weeks....nothing! The no-guard buzz gives enough shadow that I don't "glow". 

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Then, to avoid the skin cancer issues, use high strength sunscreen on your face--or you will increase the chances of them on your cheeks, lips, nose and chin.  When they take them out, it looks like an acne scar--not much fun.  If your face is less tan, the color of the dome from the weekends and the face will even out.  Take your time--no rush, really.

[Magoo]

Thats my preference at this time also.When completely shaved I try and get a tan to even it all out. But with #0 clipper  it seems  to not be a problem. Also I can go for  two weeks with out cutting again. When the weather gets warmer I'll probably try the razor again.I just find it easier not shaving that often.

[fencer]

You know what guys....ignore my last post. After seeing all the fine lookin' melons on this site, I went in the bathroom, dusted off the trusty Mach 3, and you guessed it; shaved it to the bone! I CAN'T help but prefer the smooth dome! I will just have to find a way to get the tan to even out. I AM A SLY GUY FOR LIFE!!!

[aarrggh]

You`re not alone with that problem ---------     
 We will overcome !

[chgobuzzbald]

Did you try the Jergens Express sunless tan ?  That worked fast for me. The regular one did not do anything at all.

[Razor X]

You know what guys....ignore my last post. After seeing all the fine lookin' melons on this site, I went in the bathroom, dusted off the trusty Mach 3, and you guessed it; shaved it to the bone! I CAN'T help but prefer the smooth dome! I will just have to find a way to get the tan to even out. I AM A SLY GUY FOR LIFE!!!

Just be patient.  It takes a while.  Your face has had your entire lifetime to build up its tan; your dome will need a little while to play catch up.

I agree with you, though.  Stubble in no way compares to a smooth dome.

[mangosink12572]

Just got back from 10 days in the Caribbean and my melon got a great tan

Be careful and do it slowly and make sure you use lotion

Took a hat with me all the time so my dome was not exposed more than an hour at a time