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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: plong on October 14, 2009, 07:36:52 PM

Title: Question, about shinyness
Post by: plong on October 14, 2009, 07:36:52 PM

Ok guys I have a question. I've been shaving my head with a Fusion for about a week now. I do it every day, with no troubles really. I Take hot shower first, Lather good with Headslick, let it sit for a couple minutes, then shave. When I'm done i rinse with cold water, and just apply some after shave lotion. My question is this : my hair is receding, and thinning at the top, so the top part of my head is much more shiny than the sides or back. I am wondering if there is any product/ technique i can use to stop this from happening? Either letting the WHOLE head be shiny, or the WHOLE head be like the sides and back are: mildly shiny...

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: Paul on October 14, 2009, 07:38:56 PM

Headblade makes a product called Head Lube that gives a good shine.   I use Aloe Vera gel and get a great shine.  If you apply either to the duller areas, you should be able to come up with an even, all over shine. 

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 14, 2009, 08:03:33 PM

Well frankly, there is just going to be a difference because of the character of hairless skin and the skin w/ hair.  Frankly, after I've put on a rub in of benzoyl peroxide--for bumps, etc., and let it dry out, then some Nivea Extreme and let that dry during breakfast, I actually buff my head w/ my tee shirt before putting it on and the dress shirt and tie.  Yeah, it's pretty vain, but, damn I think it looks good, and that's all I'm really interested in anyway.  But that's just me.  Do what pleases you, it is an essential part of Sly Life.

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: plong on October 14, 2009, 08:05:40 PM

You let what dry before putting what on???

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 14, 2009, 08:08:24 PM

Quote from: plong on October 14, 2009, 08:05:40 PM

You let what dry before putting what on???

Sorry, I meant after the benzoyl peroxide dries, I then rub on some Nivea Extreme  Comfort, then after that dries--usually I'm eating breakfast, I buff it up, finish dressing and I'm off to the office. 

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: plong on October 14, 2009, 08:12:24 PM

So what does the matte head lube do??? would that help???

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 14, 2009, 08:19:56 PM

Quote from: plong on October 14, 2009, 08:12:24 PM

So what does the matte head lube do??? would that help???

It's supposed to subdue the shine, but I love shine. That's a matter of choice.  Just for information purposes, sometimes I use a 70spf sunscreen that makes my dome absolutely shine like a mirror--and it's fun, really fun to wear.  You'll learn about this as you get used to the "new dude in the mirror!:   Just relax and remember it's about being free of the combover, etc.  Enjoy.

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: slyatlast on October 14, 2009, 08:22:08 PM

It will also even out after you've been shaving for awhile.

Title: Re: Question, about shinyness
Post by: plong on October 15, 2009, 02:37:01 AM

k thanks guys. Any other suggestions???