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How to deal with shiny scalp
jk7143:
What's good guys? I just have a question about shiny scalp. I've been going through what I think is called telogen effluvium, or dupa for the passed 5-6 years. I'm not a 100% what it is because I haven't been to the dermatologist, but my entire scalp is thinning out. I went through a traumatic experience in life and I guess that's how my hair started thinning. I don't mind being bald I've been buzzing my head a zero by choice on and off though out my life. I just hate how much my entire scalp shines. Especially when I bick my head with a razor my head shines like a mofo.. my scalp started shinning ever since my hair started yhinning. I know you guys like the shine, but I'm short (5'5) and that shine is not looking good. Any suggestions on how to make my head look more dull? Products? Thanks guys
DOC_OSMC:
It's the natural oils in your head. The same oils that make your hair feel oily when you haven't washed it for a few days is the same oils that give your head the shine. I have a shiny head myself, as I suspect most do. It doesn't really bother me, and I just wipe it every now and again. Haven't really looked into any kind of solution that will give it the matte look. If you search the forum, I'm sure you'll find someone who has.
Good luck to you.
mrzed:
Maybe it's just an attitude change. I really admire the super shiny head bald guys. Being BBC, my head is not as shiny as those who have the genes for being bald. Being bald is really cool, and having a super shine really draws attention. Get some head slick Glossy and enhance the shine. Check out Sir Harry's new shine profile picture.
I guess you could always wear a hat if there was too much shine.
Mike E. P.:
--- Quote from: jkid714 on February 12, 2014, 02:53:29 PM ---but I'm short (5'5) and that shine is not looking good.
--- End quote ---
I'm short, too a little over 5' 6. When I was buzzing my head with no guard, I always hated the shine. But since I've been a member here, I've been razor shaving, been reading about how much many of the members want a good shine, and I have learned to appreciate my shiny head. What I used to think was embarrassing, I now admire!
PabloSanDiego:
I have a super shiny head. My head produces a lot of oils. The good part is that I never get dry skin, on my head or face or even my hands. I've never "needed" to use moisturizers of any kind anywhere on my body, even in super dry conditions.
My issue is finding the right post shave balm. My first try is with Nivea Men Original Replenishing Post Shave Balm, but I don't like it because it seems to leave an oily film right from the start. I also don't like the smell, and it competes with my cologne which I like the smell of. At least the Nivea was cheap so I don't really mind giving up on it.
I might just use what I've been using on my face for about the last 20 years or more, Clinique for Men, Post Shave Soother (used to be called Post Shave Healer). The only thing is its pretty pricy at about $20 for a 2.5 oz bottle. It lasts long enough when I use it on just my face but I figure if it's face + head it'll run out 3x faster. But it doesn't leave that oily sheen that makes for a shiny scalp. I haven't seen any of the Clinique for Men products mentioned on here, so I don't know if anyone else uses them and how they compare.
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