Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: mrzed on January 28, 2012, 06:44:44 AM
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There have been lots of ideas floated here about what to do after shaving.
witch hazel, aftershave splash with fragrance and perhaps alcohol (in the after shave, not as in beer), aloe vera gel, nivea and other lotions.
Seems like a lot you COULD do. Are the treatments like witch hazel, alcohol, after shave splash .... choose one of the above.
Likewise, is aloe vera gel, nivea, noxema, coconut oil, again a choose one of the above?
Or do some of you do many of or all of the above?
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I'm a believer that usually "less is more". Many days I don't do anything but shave and buff it dry.
BUT...... I do like the Nivea After Shave Balms/Lotions. Nivea has a new one named "Cool Kick - Arctic Freeze - 2 in 1".
Very nice and smells great. Reasonably priced at about $6 or $7 US.
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I like hit it a lick with which hazel for the clean-up...it has a pinch of alcohol (14%) and then use aloe or sunscreen to make the ol' gourd look slick as greased owl sh*t. Good luck, Zman!
O:O
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I do like the Nivea After Shave Balms/Lotions. Nivea has a new one named "Cool Kick - Arctic Freeze - 2 in 1".
I think I saw some of this at Walgreen's yesterday. Bought a different style of Nivea. I like the scent and my head has felt very slick/smooth all morning. Not sure it is a shiny as aloe vera, though.
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I used to use something with alcohol, but I quit it, I kinda hated it.
now I'm using some Nivea for sensitive skin, and it works.
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Try alum Mr. Z. Gives an amazing shine and is a good antiseptic.
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Try alum Mr. Z. Gives an amazing shine and is a good antiseptic.
Is alum a powder, cream, lotion etc?
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alun is a mineral - it comes either in a lump or (I think the better option) cut into a cake about the size of a bar of soap. after shaving and rinsing you wet the alum bar and wipe it over the freshly shaved area. then you have 2 options, leave it to stay or rinse after a minute or two. does a very nice job closing your pores/tightening the skin. also helps to stop any little bleeders you mighthave knicked.
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I use just an aloe gel following a cold rinse. All I need. Everything else irritates my dome.
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I keep it simple too now. After shaving, I just use a face cleaner or just plain soap to do another wash. then a moisturizer after that (either headblade glossy or aveeno). Spring and Summer, i'll use a moisturizer with an SPF 15. Headblade also has a moisturizer with SPF but it's not a glossy finish though.
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cold water on a bald head in the summer feels so good O0 O0
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After shaving I just do a cold water rinse, then Aloe Vera gel. Works fine - nice shine too.
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I shave in the shower for now, and after I rinse my head with cold water, I run a little dab of aloe vera moisturizing soap over my head, and then rinse that. Nice shine!
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After shave, Bump Stopper 2 and then Aloe Vera for shine if time permits
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Cold rinse. Big splash of pinaud bay rum or arko aftershave to clean it all up. Dollop of aloe Vera gel. Job done.
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I use an aloe vera gel after applying witch hazel. The aloe vera gives a nice shine. However yesterday I read another post in the forum talking about taking skin cancer seriously. In fact I take it seriously, but that post yesterday was on our really first sunny and warm day of the year here, and I stayed outside for a while....hmmm....the thing is that I'm still looking for a good moisturizer/gel with SPF, preferably an Aloe Vera Gel.
There must be something out there besides the Headlube and the Bald Guyz SPF
Any suggestions?
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I couldn't find a good moisturizer with spf so I just give myself some extra time and after I apply aloe, I follow it with sunscreen. Everything I use in picture.
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a cold rinse, witch hazel rub and a dollop of double strengh aloe vera gell does it for me. :@` :@` :@`
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My wife and step daughter are major couponers. A while back, she got all kinds of Nivea for men stuff for next to nothing. Alcohol free balm and sensitive skin lotion. Never used it much on my face, but sure feels good on tha dome. The lotion is only spf4, and from what I've been reading from all the experienced Sly guys, sun protection is a big deal. I'm gonna get an additional moisterizing lotion with higher spf for outside, but for everyday use the Nivea seems to work pretty good.
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The sun is starting to come out more now, and the temps are going up. I went out this morning at got myself some SPF 50 sunscreen. I'm not taking any chances with the sun now that I shave my head.
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I know a lot of guys here are extolling the virtues of aloe vera, but, unfortunately, I am allergic to it. We're talking red and itchy blotches for a couple of weeks, nasty.
I am happy with HeadLube Glossy as a five minute post-shave cool-down, and then Ogallala Bay Rum rubdown about twenty minutes later. This is really cool to do the Bay Rum rubdown over entire upper and lower head...Your head is swathed in a most delirious island rum spice entoxicant. And then start the stressful day ahead, but you are peacefully up-armed!!
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I just recently started to use an alum stick from a company called RazoRock. It kinda looks like a large lipstick tube, but you will regret getting the taste of this stuff in your mouth. After you shave and rinse, wet the stick with cold water and rub it all over your head and face. It stings a bit for about 30 seconds but your head and face feel great afterwards and it gives a great shine. I highly recommend buying this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RazoRock-60g-Alum-Stick-/270941863859?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1564bfb3
Happy shaving :)
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Cold rinse, a splash of aftershave (especially if I have picked up a few nicks) and some decent moisturizer which I am finishing up that is lying around the house. There are so many different half filled containers of moisturizer that I acquired before I went sly. Once that is all finished up I intend to stick to a range of products, eg the HeadBlade Head shed, and the glossy finish, or the "Bladguys" range.
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Bald & Bold by Duke
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Cold rinse, a splash of aftershave (especially if I have picked up a few nicks) and some decent moisturizer which I am finishing up that is lying around the house. There are so many different half filled containers of moisturizer that I acquired before I went sly. Once that is all finished up I intend to stick to a range of products, eg the HeadBlade Head shed, and the glossy finish, or the "Bladguys" range.
so being sly makes you feel younger, Waine?
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@Hello Mr Zed
Sly does not really make me "feel" any younger. But I have been told by several people that I "look" younger. I am 46, but if truth be told, I feel 26 physically but more so mentally. I am fairly young at heart. Age is just a number, don't you think?
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I have used the old school Pinaud Clubman as my all around after shave. Burns like he// but once it dries it leaves me with a nice clean feeling.
Although I do have to psyche myself out before applying it :*))
After reading some of the other suggestions I may be shopping around for something new
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Just got into witch hazel in the last couple of weeks and it's really great after my daily shave. Then I apply my lotion with aloe Vera and vitamin E.
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I usually use Nivea High Performance after shave balm although I've recently taken to not using anything. I tried witch hazel for the first time this morning. That felt good, too. But I still wish I could find something that will keep my pores closed in warm weather.
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Usually something from L'Erbolario.
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Ice cube rub (Thanks warhawk) or cold splash followed by one of the three as of now Which hazel,Pinaud clubman after shave lotion,sea breeze,Clubman Pinaud Lilac,Aramis Lab Series for Men Razor Burn Relief
Finishing touch one of the following aloe Vera,citrus oil & dead sea minerals,barbasol,lssey Miyake lotion,Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime,Jojoba Oil,And just bought some Castle Forbes Lime Essential Oil Alcohol Free Aftershave Balm but have not received it yet.I am sure I forgot some.Whatever goes on the head for that shave goes on the face.Then there are the colognes.
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Cold water rinse, then Nivea for men after shave cooling lotion. Moisturizes well.
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For me, cold water rinse and then ClearHead/Bump Patrol.
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Less is definetely more, otherwise you will just clog your skin.
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What I have found best that works for me so far:
Exfoliate with hot water and St Ives, HeadBlade shave gel (cream?), Schick 5, jump in the shower and rinse with hot water, cold water splash before getting out, ice cube rub (I don't know if it does anything, but dammit man, it feels good! >:D ) then my best friend Bump Patrol.
I know I am going to need to get a sunscreen. What is a good one that doesn't leave me feeling like
I have a swimmers cap on? I tried a aloe vera one and hated the feeling. :(
Keith
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If you struggle with razor burn/rash/bumps the only way to go is bump patrol or ClearHead.
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A cold water rinse after shave gel + baby oil gel for the shine right now i'm back using coco butter
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I've heard that coco butter was good and have wanted to try it. Plez tell me your experiences.
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I personally found cocoa butter a bit greasy, and it made me break out with a few spots, which I never get usually. Shame, because I love the smell!
I've heard that coco butter was good and have wanted to try it. Plez tell me your experiences.
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I've heard that coco butter was good and have wanted to try it. Plez tell me your experiences.
after I do a head shave I like to use coco butter sometimes it helps with my skin and its complexion also it keeps it moisturized the one I have by palmer's works good for after you've been out in the sun palmer's for men works well to or any brand of coco butter perhaps shea butter also
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I'm just a newbie compared to most of you. I tried witch hazel on tonight after my shave and it felt really good on the scalp. It's just a generic brand, and I may not use it every time, but it seems to be useful to have on hand. Thinking about trying to infuse it with some mint leaves from the garden!?
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I'm just a newbie compared to most of you. I tried witch hazel on tonight after my shave and it felt really good on the scalp. It's just a generic brand, and I may not use it every time, but it seems to be useful to have on hand. Thinking about trying to infuse it with some mint leaves from the garden!?
Infused mint, good idea Slane. I like my Witch Hazel straight up, but Dickinson comes with Aloe Vera and I think Rose scent...I don't use this type but have seen it. You may like it...
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I either use just aftershave (Aqua Velva / other) or if I'm having an issue maybe a bit of bump patrol for a couple days.
Then, after it dries for about 5 minutes, I apply a light moisturizer when I do the same to my face.
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with the weather being cool outside if your prep for time and on the go feel how cool your after shave will feel when the cool air from outside hits your skin
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Infused mint, good idea Slane. I like my Witch Hazel straight up, but Dickinson comes with Aloe Vera and I think Rose scent...I don't use this type but have seen it. You may like it...
I'll keep an eye out. I like some aloe vera every now and then, and a rose scent could go well with the peppermint castille oil soap I'm currently using ;D
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That Castile soap sounds like something I'll look for...oh btw, which hazel only has about 14% alcohol so it doesn't dry the scalp like aftershaves.
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I ain't a massive fan of aloe Vera, doesn't do what it says for me, I see no improvement when I use it. If anything it gives me pimples.
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I get pretty good results from aloe...it cools the dome and gives it some shine. ;)
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I've heard that coco butter was good and have wanted to try it. Plez tell me your experiences.
after I do a head shave I like to use coco butter sometimes it helps with my skin and its complexion also it keeps it moisturized the one I have by palmer's works good for after you've been out in the sun palmer's for men works well to or any brand of coco butter perhaps shea butter also
I had been recently using cocoa butter but find that it leaves my head a little greasy and by the end of the day, if I don't reapply, my head ends up a little dry. This morning I decided to use shea butter creme. No greasy feeling and hopefully by the end of the day my scalp will not be dry. I will update the results by the end of the week. O0