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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: geddyflea on December 13, 2014, 06:36:10 PM

Title: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: geddyflea on December 13, 2014, 06:36:10 PM
When I started a year ago, I went with HB Matte exclusively.  Then on one of my orders I added a tiny bottle of the Glossy for grins.   I have to say, I really like it now!   Strange as it sounds, it seems to add some definition to the contours of your head.   

Now I have a half a bottle of matte I am trying to use up....maybe for my face and I'll glossy up the skull. 

Anyone else have a preference?
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: reddog on December 13, 2014, 06:57:38 PM
I like glossy. In fact, I was at a local pub today, and had 3 people come over and ask how I get such a shiny head. One gal was afraid to ask, so she sent a girlfriend over to ask. So I went over to her and chatted. I even let her rub my head.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: geddyflea on December 13, 2014, 07:37:37 PM
That's funny, reddog!   I always say it brings luck if you rub my head.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: SlyMike on December 14, 2014, 04:21:32 AM
I have to say that I am intrigued as to what the difference is, having never used either!
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: baldjoeg on December 14, 2014, 09:04:09 AM
I love HeadBlade glossy head lube. It gives the dome a great shine which I really like.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: baldjoeg on December 14, 2014, 09:31:17 AM
I could go for a good head rub. It would feel so good.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: reddog on December 14, 2014, 10:41:37 AM
Hi Joe, you'll be happy to know I'm sly again, made it 5 weeks and hated seeing that white hair! So I'm bald as a babies butt again, and it looks great.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 14, 2014, 09:56:56 PM
I like a bit of a gloss.  I use Aveeno After Shave Lotion and it gives it a nice shine.  My head is naturally oily so it keeps a shine pretty much throughout the day.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: Hingatao on December 15, 2014, 03:56:38 PM
I tend to prefer the glossy look as well.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 15, 2014, 06:06:22 PM
My head has a natural high sheen even though I would prefer a matte finish. Matte is the only one I have tried, and it did not do much to dull the gloss up there.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: mrzed on December 15, 2014, 06:56:14 PM
GLOSSY!

RedDog, did you take a break ... You know sly is better.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: reddog on December 15, 2014, 07:50:29 PM
Yes, Dan, I took a 5 week break from shaving. Had a darn nice looking flattop going, but am sly again. Don't know why I even try growing the hair back, I like the sly look on me and other guys. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: Razorhead on December 15, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Nice choice Reddog. If I had to have hair for 5 weeks, I'd wear a flattop too!

Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: Sir Harry on December 16, 2014, 06:52:20 AM
Red Dog, you're a better man than me....If I go 5 days without shaving, I'm scared the SD might kick in....Getting back to geddyflea's topic I like to shine when not working, but i go for the matte look at work due to the constant contact with dust (I do wear a stocking cap at work though)
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: reddog on December 16, 2014, 07:10:26 AM
Harry, the sd was back after 3or4 days, and got worse. Amazing, 4 days since shaving and it's gone.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: Adamski1972 on December 16, 2014, 12:25:08 PM
I'm a huge fan of the glossy finish as well. Use the matte finish when I want to tone it down but that a rarity these days.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: tobler1 on December 16, 2014, 05:32:30 PM
Can't say I disagree with the consensus here.  If I'm doing smooth, might as well be glossy!
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: mascherani on December 17, 2014, 02:40:30 PM
matte for me, no doubt.
Title: Re: Glossy vs. Matte....Glossy wins!
Post by: geeman on December 22, 2014, 06:07:38 AM
Matte for me, unless I'm sporting a tan, for some reason I prefer glossy with dark skin... I'm always jealous of black dudes with a great shine!