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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: ncblue on December 21, 2007, 06:06:29 AM
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Hey guys, I bought some of this last night and started using it and thought I'd share the results with you. I'll take pictures along the way and document my progress of trying to take this powder white head down to something with a little color!!
It says it will take 3-4 days for the gradual darkening to begin, so we'll see. I'm not looking for a miracle, just a little darker and blended better would make me happy. I'll post a good picture of the top of my head tonight so you can see where I'm starting.
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Thanks for the review Chris. Keep us updated on how well it works. A lot of first time shavers will be interested in the results
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YES NCBLUE...that was the stuff I was talking about last night in one of my post. Its a lotion and it will gradually tone your skin color. Unlike the sunless tanning lotions that turn your head or skin orange. This is the same stuff my wife uses in the winter time and I though hey why not start using it on my noggin. Right on bro..im with you on this one. Cause I started it last night too. But only one suggestion...I dont think I will put it on my noggin right after I shave. It seems to burn a little when i put it on. I think it was because your pores are wide open. I will put some more on midday ....just a suggestion I dunno. Keep us posted NC....and I will do the same. See y'all
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It does burn! I did apply it right after I shaved this morning and it stung pretty good, but it went away fast and then felt pretty good.
I'll take your advice and apply it later on. What's good to put on the head right after shaving?
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clear aloe vera gel kept in the fridge is what i use.
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It does burn! I did apply it right after I shaved this morning and it stung pretty good, but it went away fast and then felt pretty good. I'll take your advice and apply it later on.
What's good to put on the head right after shaving?
Welcome to the forum ncblue,
I use Mennen Afta Clear, After Shave Skin Conditioner. At $2.45, it's inexpensive, and soothes scalp burn caused by headshaving. It conditions, relieves dryness and replaces natural oils. It absorbs quickly into the scalp and leaves it feeling smooth, refreshed and shiny too.
I'll have to give the Jergen's product a try. My dome can use some color this time of the year. I stopped using other products because of the un-natural orange color they gave my dome. Thanks for mentioning the Jergen's.
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clear aloe vera gel kept in the fridge is what i use.
Aloe vera gel in the fridge? Are you sure thatz all you're using to get that 'shine'? :-\
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clear aloe vera gel kept in the fridge is what i use.
Aloe vera gel in the fridge? Are you sure thatz all you're using to get that 'shine'? :-\
That is all I use. Its in a big bottle...with a pump on the top and I just open up the door ....take one hit...rub it in and off I go. I only use it once a day...and taht is on my way out the door going to work.
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clear aloe vera gel kept in the fridge is what i use.
Aloe vera gel in the fridge? Are you sure thatz all you're using to get that 'shine'? :-\
That is all I use. Its in a big bottle...with a pump on the top and I just open up the door ....take one hit...rub it in and off I go. I only use it once a day...and taht is on my way out the door going to work.
I've used Aloe Vera products after bad sunburns on the beach.
I've never used it on my head.
Makes a lot of sense, since aloe vera has soothing properties.
....and the extra bonus, that blinding "shine"! O0
You use it once a day, but does the "shine" last all day?
Got to get some of that stuff and that awesome "lighthouse" glow.
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Yelp the shine last all day long. I am constantly getting comments on what type of buffer I use. Usually I get this later at night...especially on Friday nights at the local basketball games. It will have been 12 hours later..and the noggin is still shinning...Hell a bottle of that will last for ever....I have a 24 oz bottle in the fridge and it only cost me like 3 bucks..Banana Boat I believe is the brand of it....but any off brand will work to if it is 100% pure aloe.
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Here are some day 1 pictures showing my white head...
I applied the lotion 3 times yesterday and will do that again today - morning, mid afternoon and at night.
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Today is day two and I don't see any changes, although the package clearly states it takes 3-4 days for your skin to begin getting darker and a week for the full effect. Being this gradual is probably the best thing, actually.
I'll take more pics tonight at the end of day 2.
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Thanks for the close up scraped dome shots...looks awesome..you're diggin the whole bald head thing, huh?
just be patient on the head color thing ...my wife still refers to my first razor shave as the "blue period"..not too pretty at first ..
but shortly after a truly bald skinned head...perfect...
just hold tight bro..and keep shavin it clean...the rest will catch up! O0
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I use HB HeadLube glossy as aftershave, feels good!
BTW the shaved dome looks very good, NC!
J
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Day 3 pic -
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I tried to duplicate the lighting from day 1. I skipped day 2 since there wasn't any change. I'm not seeing any change today...
Patience is not one of my virtues...
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I think the back of the bottle says in about 4-6 days you will start to see the difference...you are half way there bro. I was at wally world earlier but I forgot to pick up a bottle.....I will get it tomorrow..cause IM sure there is going to be SOMETHING i have forgotten...even though I hate walmart.... keep us posted bro.
Timmy
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Pic taken tonight. My daughter says she sees it getting a little darker, but I'm not seeing ANY difference at all.
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i think it has somewhat more color. Just keep doing it bro....
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I could use some "natural color" during the winter season.
I wonder if this product actually works.
ncblue, do you have another update on this product?
You other guys, are there other self-tanning products out there that you could recommend?
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Yea, I'm still at it...Today the head is def darker, but still not where I'd like it to be after 5 days of using the lotion. It does seem to be working, so I'm feeling pretty good about it right now.
I bought the "medium", maybe I should have bought the "darker" version?? I'm sure glad I didn't get the "light skin tone" bottle...
I'll post pics again tonight.
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Glad for you it looks alittle darker.
The shaved head is the best look for you.
Johannes
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Well, it IS working I do believe!
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I'm working on a little facial hair to complete the look...
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Lookin' good nc. Definitely getting some color and the new look with the goat and stache is a winner
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Looks good, NC. And I can definitely see the color.
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Well, it IS working I do believe!
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I'm working on a little facial hair to complete the look...
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Looks like it bro!
Getting better everyday...and the goat looks good with your new bald head...very smooth too!
you diggin not feeling ANY hair where there used to be?! Pretty cool, huh?
Hope you're diggin' the whole experience of having the skinned dome and everything it brings!
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Looks good, NC. And I can definitely see the color.
i agree....looks like the jergens natural glow lotion is a keeper. O0 O:O
WARHAWK O0
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I wonder if that stuff would help reduce the shadow I have? I am sly by choice and have a shadow even when my head is slick. Any Input?
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Looks good bro....I bought my bottle yesterday. I think it will be a good product. So are you still putting it on right after you shave or waiting a while? I think it stings a tad bit if you do it right after so I wait a while before putting any one.
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Hey Gas....wear a hate...that will hide the shadow....LMAO! LOL
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Looks Good NCBlue How much of the lotion did you apply every time?? My wife has some at home that I want to try for myself. I too am a high school umpire here in GA I love not having hair during those hot and muggy days.
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I'm waiting a while after I shave to put it on. I'm using it twice a day now that I'm back at work and will go back to 3 times a day this weekend (another 4 day weekend!).
I think it will work to reduce the shadow. I don't mind the shadow at all. I hate the definitive tan line I have around my head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to dry the darker shade this weekend as well. I realize I need to get the top of my head DARKER then my forehead for this line to dis-appear....
I just looked in the mirror in our big bathroom here at work. The room has ample light and the mirror is large. My head is looking much, much darker and I am very, very pleased with the product so far.
If I can get it a shade or two darker, I think it will be perfect, considering it's wintertime.
Please don't let my wife know I'm talking about this stuff like this. Around here, I'm supposed to be a tough guy, not the type of guy that talks about Jergens lotion, LOL...
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This product R-O-C-K-S! O0
Actually does what it claims.
Awesome, dude. It was definitely worth the wait.
No weird orange glow. Just natural even color to your noggin'.
I'm sold on this product too.
Cheers, Anthony
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I'm a hockey coach and just before the holday break, the guys gave me a new nickname.."Casper". :Xo!
I'm getting some of that stuff ASAP. By New Years Day the "ghost" will be gone. O:O
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LOL casper...well you know...your head isnt as big as caspers.....but i find that hilarious....
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Please don't let my wife know I'm talking about this stuff like this. Around here, I'm supposed to be a tough guy, not the type of guy that talks about Jergens lotion, LOL...
LMAO!! :*))
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Please don't let my wife know I'm talking about this stuff like this. Around here, I'm supposed to be a tough guy, not the type of guy that talks about Jergens lotion, LOL...
LMAO!! :*))
At least you arent talking about "Jerkin" lotion lol
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It works! Instead of being Casper, I'm a "red" head!: :-[
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It works! Instead of being Casper, I'm a "red" head!: :-[
:o
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Still blending in, better each day. I bought a bottle of the darker version today, just to see how dark I can get the dome with this stuff.
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Still blending in, better each day. I bought a bottle of the darker version today, just to see how dark I can get the dome with this stuff.
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Damn! That stuff rocks! O0
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Looks like we finally found something that can help with the initial white head after shaving!
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Looks like we finally found something that can help with the initial white head after shaving!
We all owe ncblue, a great big thanks for finding this product and testing it out. O0
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Looks like we finally found something that can help with the initial white head after shaving!
We all owe ncblue, a great big thanks for finding this product and testing it out. O0
Yes we do!
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Wayto go bro....looks good. I have often thought about using it...but im glad you were the one who stepped up to the plate to test it out.
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Hey guys, no thanks needed, I'm glad I could help. Consider us even for all the info I've gotten from the site and the warm welcome I have recieved.
The lotions has worked great and I highly recommend it. It was the best seven bucks I ever spent (okay, maybe not THE best, but it was close).
I'm rockin the bald head no matter what the wife says.
Don't tell her I said that....
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I'm rockin the bald head no matter what the wife says.
Don't tell her I said that...
Good for you bro...shaving your head is really more than being bald...it's freedom and empowerment....
NO one should really want to take that away from someone!
Rock on my bald bro!
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nc,
THAT IS AWESOME!! Looks totally natural! Great find, I'm going to go get some for myself..
EDIT: not at my local wally world.. will try target.. :'(
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I saw it at Walgreens last night.
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I just bought some at Target last night, and look forward to seeing what results I get. O:O
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I can attest to this stuff, I used it for about 3 weeks maybe 2 years ago and darkened my forearms slightly, no burning and I liked the smell!
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NC where are you??
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NC where are you??
Yea...I was thinkin' that...I bet we lost him!
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I think some of the guys razzed him and his feathers got ruffled.
Too bad. Seemed like a very nice guy.
Thanks again for introducing this fine product to our forum.
One of the best self tanners on the market. O0
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NC: that stuff rocks. Don't know if we can get it over here in UK or something equivalent? Have to look see... 8)
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Rob, I suggest you steer clear of self-tanners. They all come with warnings about keeping it away from your eyes. Not sure if the Jergens has this warning.
It's probably ok if you use it a few times to even out the white winter dome or after the first headshave. I just wouldn't make a habit of using that stuff over a prolonged period of time.
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Yeah, thanx, Tyro: after some thought I've begun to realise how much trouble I'd have to go to applying the stuff. Not really bothered much by a white dome, its pretty even in colour after shavin for a year and a few months. think I'll stick with what I got, and wait for the sun to come back! O0
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what are the reasons for not using it regularly. i dont tan very well and thought it would work great during the winter. thanks
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I dont see anything wrong with using it everyday. Its not like those other self tanners. It basically is a lotion to soften the skin and to moisturize. I dont think I could use those self tanners everyday cause that stuff just gets nasty. With this lotion you get 3 different levels. One is for fair skinned people where it just barely gives you some color. The 2 is for medium toned skin.....and 3 is for darker toned. All this does it blends with your natural color of your face. YOu can use it on your whole body if you want.
I just think its an A-OK product....
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Looks like we finally found something that can help with the initial white head after shaving!
PRAISE BE !!!
Thanks, NC....that was a thorough review....a lotta guys will dig on this. I've tried just about every popular self-tanner out there and while they worked on my face and neck to varying degrees....they NEVER did much of anything to the pale shadow.
I'm gonna get this stuff !!
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I have never had a problem with the white dome fortunatley, I can get a pretty even tan over a couple of days in the sun.
But if guys can get a good result from this product I say go for it!
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Well JDOG...we arent in Sunny Aussie either....we are stuck in the middle of this dreadful winter...yuck! Change ya places???
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I have tried products by Banana Boat and Neutrogena with no Luck at all. I am trying this Jergens stuff today, will post results...Thanks for the tip NC!! (**!
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Timmmaayyy, OZ or not, doesnt matter. This sun down here will do some serious damage! There is a massivve hole in the ozone layer just above the top part of the continent. Australia has the highest per capita rate of skin cancer in the world.
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I would venture to say Jdog...that hole was probably caused by some rather unusal gases escaping from your anus and causing it to gap open LOL...............
Sorry couldnt resist! LOL....
What is your wife feeding you anyways....and now its only gonna get worse with Lil Jr there.. lol
See ya Timmayyy!
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Hey, where can I see the progress on your dome NC..I have been using it for a few days now with no luck....
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mojim...which one did you get ? there are three different shade levels. It usually takes about a week before you see any difference. If you started with the lighter shade...you might want to get the next one. Be patient....it will come. Timmayyy!
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Ok, I stepped up to the med level in Jergens, there was some color change in the lowest but not much..I will see where this takes me..Although warmer, sunny weather is not far away..
I did notice that some color seems to come off when I wash my head in the morning..Is this common???
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Dunno....maybe you are rubbing it too hard! LOL
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I bought some of the Wal-Mart brand of this stuff and I saw an immediate difference. I tried the medium tone. It's been working great.
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Do not, I repeat do not use this stuff as a sun block even though it says it is..
I am in Tucson,AZ for "business"and I used the jergens as a sun block at a White Sox/DiamondBacks spring training game today and got fried... p0@^
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Mojim, not to burst your bubble, dude, (just maybe a blister or two ;) ) but the tube of Jergens that I have in front of me, says real clearly (in 0.05 font in dark brown on lighter brown background) on the back side, the fifth sentence under WARNINGS, "This product does not contain sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn." OUCHIE MAMMA!!!
So, don't go blaming Jergens. All this stuff is, is a moisturizing cream with chemicals to give you a fake tan, and "that's all folks". @c3 Oh, by the way, if you are at sea level, you can try SPF 15, but for altitude add about 2.5 for every 1000 feet. Now you know why skiers cook their skin at altitude (and they think it's only wind burn) :*))
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I can send you a pic of the Jergens I have and it states clearly...SPF 20
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Jergens user here and I've been using it for a week. I'm naturally tan but when I shaved my head for the first time last Monday, my scalp was white! After a week it sure has made quite a difference. Scalp is not the same color as my skin, but it getting close. O:O
When the summer hits, I'll use it conjunction with Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF 55 which I already use on my face and arms. I like it cuz it's not greasy like most other sunblocks so it doesn't look like you're wearing anything.
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Mojim, my apologies. :-[ I didn't think they would market different versions! :/O You would think they'd give us the same thing up here at altitude where we need it! :D
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I'll use it conjunction with Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF 55 which I already use on my face and arms. I like it cuz it's not greasy like most other sunblocks so it doesn't look like you're wearing anything.
That's one of the reasons I don't like SPF's. I hate the grease.
This Neutrogena stuff sounds great. How expensive is it?
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I'll use it conjunction with Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF 55 which I already use on my face and arms. I like it cuz it's not greasy like most other sunblocks so it doesn't look like you're wearing anything.
That's one of the reasons I don't like SPF's. I hate the grease.
This Neutrogena stuff sounds great. How expensive is it?
Hey Rafter, I buy it for about $4 at Walmart and it lasts a long time since a little goes a long way. The lotion itself is white, but as you spread it out and absorbs into your skin, it disappears and it looks as if you're not wearing any lotion. They have up to SPF70 as well. Give it a shot.
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Hi, in the uk it is johnsons summer glow, but i have tried it both shades went orange. I have heard Loreal fake tan gel is very good , going to try that, and 1 called fantastic daves, or something like that. Years ago inthe 60s used a pill that gave u a lovelly tan but they banned it, tried the 1 with beta carrotene but that did not work. Fed up with sunbeds, takes ages to tan.Some tan wipes are okay but u keep using them and u look a dirty orange.
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BEWARE! I've use it and, although the results were ok by me, it will stain your furniture, pillow case, etc. So, I advise putting it on in the AM when you'll be upright for a while. GLTA.
Russ
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Also, if you use it on other parts of your body where there are joints :px (like your elbows- get your minds out of the gutter for just a moment please :/O ...Timmayyy, thank you) ^-^ your elbows (or knees, or heel/Achilles, etc) will have a tenancy to get darker quicker. I believe the active ingredient pools where the skin is more dry. @nn!3