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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: Calvo1029 on April 18, 2015, 09:44:57 PM

Title: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Calvo1029 on April 18, 2015, 09:44:57 PM

I don't want sunburn but I also don't want to wear a hat- I think my head looks good and I want to even out my shadow. Any recommendations? With a buzz I usually just sprayed on on suntan lotion...should I use anything besides lotion?

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Semi-Sly on April 18, 2015, 09:50:10 PM

I use Neutrogena spray on sunscreen.  It comes in all SPF levels.  It is not at all greasy.  It doesn't come off with sweat - only with soap and water.  It is a bit expensive but it works and it doesn't feel like you have anything on your skin at all.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Harry Bringle on April 20, 2015, 01:03:52 AM

 So, using Neutrogena may be a good option though it's slightly expensive but it doesn't have any side effect on skin.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Semi-Sly on April 20, 2015, 09:03:00 PM

Right. neutrogena products are all skin "care" products.  One of the reasons it is expensive is because it is high quality and the #1 recommended by dermatologists.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: buddha on April 21, 2015, 07:30:48 AM

This is a simple form vs. function question.
The form side of the equation is how I appear to others and how much this concerns me. In that case I will do whatever I believe enhances my appearance.
The function side is simple. What works best for me according to my intentions?
Once I had a chunk of skin cancer removed from my skull I learned that that was not something I wanted to repeat, hence I wear a hat.
If I concern myself more with what I believe others will think of my appearance I will use the sunscreen. I just need to remember that the earlobes are one of the hotspots for skin cancer so when I apply my sunscreen I want to make sure I get some of it on those, too.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: reddog on April 21, 2015, 07:44:23 AM

Thanks Buddha, I never thought about the ear lobes.

Because I am half French, I tan easily. I like my dome tan, so I get lots of sun, in small doses. I never allow myself to burn. Another advantage of shaving my head, I never used sunscreen before  going sly, now I do.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Magoo on April 22, 2015, 11:06:04 PM

I had a melanoma cut from my ear back in 2009 . For my self I now always wear a wide brim hat. Before the melanoma I used a baseball hat and sun lotion, but still had a cancer. 40 years of outside work and play took its toll. My opinion to not wear a wide brim hat is a mistake.

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: pjt113 on May 01, 2015, 09:22:10 AM

I wear straw Fedoras

Title: Re: First bald summer- how to protect my head
Post by: Goatee on May 03, 2015, 07:55:12 AM

I tan very easily too!! Not used sun oil on my dome. I know i should but i dont care and that is so wrong i know!