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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Johnny1234 on January 30, 2008, 11:18:46 PM

Title: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Johnny1234 on January 30, 2008, 11:18:46 PM: Hey guys,

Don't ask why I haven't found this site all these years that I have been bald. I finally feel like I belong here with folks who understand each other.

Guys, I need your help! The baldness (since 2002) doesn't bother me, it's the super shine my noggin gives off that bothers me. I feel so conscious of the shine that most of the time except when dressed up for work or parties I wear a hat. So, in a way I'm still hiding my baldness, from whom I don't know.

I have a very supportive girlfriend whom I met in my full shiny baldness. Infact, a lot of women, I don't know if this is well known love bald heads.

But, my major problem as I said is the shininess on the head. Are there products out there that can reduce this shininess. Are there other guys out there who have gone what I am going through.

Thanks and I'll try reading other posts and getting to know as many personalties as I can.

I can't tell you how wonderful it is to finally meet a group of people I can relate with and who understand what it's like to be bald.

thanks
Johnny
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: JDog on January 30, 2008, 11:52:21 PM: Johnny,first off,welcome to the site.

As far as the shininess of your bald head, there are different products that you can get to combat that and give you a more matte dull look.

Try Bald Guyz Moisture Gel http://www.baldguyz.com

or even try adding a handful of Baby Powder to your dome to absorb the oils on your scalp.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: SlickEric on January 31, 2008, 12:56:09 AM: Welcome Johnny,

I use two products from Matte For Men™.
Their "Anti-Oxidant Shave Gel" and "Complete Head Care Lotion".

The lotion is a fast absorbing, non-sticky formula that has been specifically developed for men that shave their head. It contains something called Mattection™ that works to control scalp shine and soothes razor burn.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.matteformen.com%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2FLotion-Box_small.jpg&hash=04be536f83fbc5a4e57d2ad11b4416ae466ff861)
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Tyler on January 31, 2008, 01:34:30 AM: Matte for Men is great! There's also Dome Defence by Dome Essentials (http://www.domeessentials.com) and HeadLube Matte by HeadBlade.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Paul on January 31, 2008, 04:01:43 AM: Welcome Johnny glad you finally found us. Personally I love the shine and wouldn't change it so you will have to rely on the others for advice on cutting down the glare.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Tom McGarry. on January 31, 2008, 04:32:40 AM: I'm with Paul, I love the shine!! In fact I'd like mine to shine as much as possible, I thought of useing Mop & Glow, or Turtle Wax :*)) But seriously I do Love the shine. As for the dulling it down,,,, have you tried sand paper? :*)) Just kidding bro, all the above mentioned products are great, you'll just have to experiment and see what works best with you.

Tom.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: PBurke on January 31, 2008, 05:15:00 AM: welcome home bro. i strive for shine too, so i am not much help on this one.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Mikekoz13 on January 31, 2008, 05:22:15 AM: Welcome to the family JOHNNY!

I'm a HeadLube Matte user and really like it.....

Mike 8)
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: herronm on January 31, 2008, 06:24:25 AM: Welcome Johnny!!! The guys have offered some great advice. There will be something that works for you. Glad to have you in our company.

Max
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Timmay on January 31, 2008, 07:27:21 AM: SAND PAPER OR STEEL WOOL always seems to do the trick...lol

I like mine shiny....I get alot of compliments on it. Everyone ask me if I buff that "Baby" out everyday. I say nope....just natural shine....with the help of some aloe vera gel. Doesnt bother me too much...there are some days I wont put any gel on...but it still shines somewhat..
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: joergHH on January 31, 2008, 09:36:12 AM: Welcome Johnny!

Like other Bros I like the shine of my shaved dome very much. There are no difficulties to find me in a crowd.
But sometimes I use HB Headlube Matte - it reduces the shine.
Keep on trying, you will find the best for you.

J
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Marz on January 31, 2008, 10:17:56 AM: Welcome Johnny, I am with you, I prefer a dull dome to the shine.

I use headlube matte and am happy with it.
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: Johnny1234 on January 31, 2008, 11:51:55 AM: Hey thanks guys for the advice and support.

I'll try the headlube matte as suggested, will let you know.

I have a love and hate relationship with the shininess. Girls love it (I met my girlfriend this way), but when I'm in business meetings or at work, I don't want to outshine others..lol

Anyways, look forward to contributing to this forum
Johnny
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: BALDANDRE on January 31, 2008, 12:16:39 PM: Welcome bro!

Dude...simple solution...just like pburke...I dig the shine...

just send all your extra my way! ;)

Naw j/k...if it bugs ya do what the other guys suggested!
Title: Re: New Member...Feel at Home..finally
Post by: xnewyawka on February 12, 2008, 10:46:38 PM: Hey Johnny, welcome to SBG's!. I say try both Headlubes; glossy and matte. I use both and it usually depends on how I feel. Both work very well. Also give the BaldGuyz moisturizer a go, it's a great product and absorbs quickly. I alternate all three.
Let us know how it goes for you. O0