Scalp colour after shaving

[Brydo]

Greetings from Scotland!

I've been browsing this forum for over three years and decided today I'd make an attempt to tap into your knowledge about something that has been bugging me since I started shaving my head three years ago.

My routine is this, clip my hair, shave once with the grain and once against the grain and I've got a lovely smooth scalp. I then repeat this seven days later and shave my face daily. My head gets less irritation than my face does!

What annoys me is that after shaving my scalp still has a blue/dark haze on it and looks like below - I can't do anything to clear this - any thoughts? I'd love for where I have hair to look as bright and smooth as the front where it has receeded. My head feels smooth all over.

Any thoughts? I've provided a photo.

Regards,
Brydo.

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Brydo!

Scalp looks pretty good to me....From what I can see (I'm colorblind, BTW) it looks like the usual shadow where your hair would normally grow. Unfortunately, 99% of us bald guys have to deal with it, but even so, if you're happy with the level of smoothness, I think you should be fine. Of course, you could either get a tan on the scalp for some sun OR you could ask a dermatologist to see what the issue (if any) may be. Once again, welcome aboard and participate often!

[TheSlyBear]

Yes, the dread "shadow". It's normal and nothing to worry about.

[Magoo]

I have the same thing but only on the sides,can't do anything about it. I believe by shaving only once a week your scalp never really gets toughened up. I personally shave every 3 days sometimes 2. No need to use the clippers that way.

[Brydo]

Thanks for the response gents, I'll try bringing my weekly cut down to 3 days and see if that makes any difference.

[Goatee]

It will make a difference but you will more than likely have the 'shadow'. Like others have said it is normal and not much you can do about it. All the best though

[Semi-Sly]

Hallo Brydo!  Beautiful smooth dome there and a great smile!

The shadow is normal - it is just the color of the hair follicles which are still "growing" but you have shaved off.  They are just below the surface of your skin so, of course they are going to show - thus the "shadow".

When you get old like me and your remaining hair looses its color (goes gray) - it becomes much, much less noticeable.

the only other think you can do is to have the remaining hair follicles lasered, (killed with a laser light).  Personally, I would never do this, - the resultant look isn't "normal".  The shadow is "normal".  But, if you are going to do it, you must do so BEFORE your shadow hair begins to lose its color.  The laser needs the color to absorb the heat of the laser and kill the follicle.

[Brydo]

Thanks again, great community here!

I'll learn to put up with it for now and make my shaves more frequent.