I have never had any issues with Headslick drying out, and I don't use an excessive amount. I never wash it off my hand after application. When I finish front to back shaving, I sprinkle a little extra water on my head and can lather up with what is left on my hand and can easily finish up shaving back to front. You do have a lot of hair, and if you are not shaving every day (you didn't say), maybe that's the issue.