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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: Jemig on December 21, 2013, 04:29:51 AM

Title: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: Jemig on December 21, 2013, 04:29:51 AM

Depending on the occasion, I have been using both Headblade's Matte or Glossy lube, but frankly, I can't say I see much difference.  Especially the glossy one, doesn't really bring the 'shining' look, I'd like.

You guys have other experiences with this or tips to get it really shine?

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: Aussie Sly Guy on December 21, 2013, 06:24:32 AM

Witch hazel and some aloe Vera gel get my head pretty shiny.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: Tyler on December 21, 2013, 11:17:23 AM

Obviously Matte is designed to reduce the shine and Glossy is designed to enhance the shine.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: mrzed on December 21, 2013, 01:48:58 PM

A pastor friend who is bald uses matte for sunday mornings. They film the sermon and the matte gives less reflective shine in the video.

But I really like the shine of glossy. I have both. The difference is not as dramatic as one might think, but they lean on wqay or the other.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: baldjoeg on December 21, 2013, 08:34:53 PM

mrzed,

I agree with you. I prefer using Headblade glossy lube for the shine. I also use some aloe vera gel right after I shave and then apply the glossy. This helps a lot.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 22, 2013, 09:11:22 AM

If I want shine, I just leave my head alone. It is glossy enough on its own.

Matte doesn't get me to the point of no shine (sadly), but it cuts the reflectiveness down somewhat.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on December 22, 2013, 08:33:04 PM

You already look pretty glossy to me. I go "natural" and have a pretty good shine.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: gardner179 on May 04, 2014, 04:16:13 PM

jemig, not sure where you live but in the uk dr organics double strengh aloe vera gell gives a brilliant shine, its available at holland and barratts. i dont think its available in the states. O0 O0

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: ksshane on June 24, 2014, 03:21:18 PM

Ive been using an aloe gel, and Im pretty shiny when I start my day.     Im thinking about trying some matte products and see if anything might dull the finish a bit.

Title: Re: Difference between Matte and Glossy?
Post by: mrzed on June 24, 2014, 05:31:40 PM

I can't tell too much difference between matte and glossy either, but I do like the best shine possible, so I use glossy, or coconut oil, or anything that will make a shine.  Being BBC, I don't have the super shine that some of the lucky bald guys have.  But I'll do my best for the shine that I can get.