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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: SonOfKrypton on February 16, 2008, 03:15:10 PM

Title: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: SonOfKrypton on February 16, 2008, 03:15:10 PM: Hey guys. I'm looking into buying a headblade and some accessories. One of these accesories will be headlube, but I don' t know if I should choose glossy or matte? Usually, when I see guys on tv and the like, there heads are shiny (i assume glossy) and it looks quite nice (I'm straight, don't get any ideas, lmao). Anyway, what are your responses to the different types of lubes? Do females like a glossy head more or a matte head? Opinions please! Thanks..!
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: SlyBaldDude on February 16, 2008, 07:56:40 PM: Hmmm, yes, the great debate. Glossy or Mat finish. I like both, and so I have a pumper of both on the bathroom counter. Most days I'm feeling glossy .. but there are those days when I just want to be matt. Interestingly enough, the glossy finish is a slicker finish. My skull cap won't stay on with the glossy as well as it will with the matt; and when it is zero outside I like having my hat stay on.

If you wear the glossy then you are also providing a public service as folks behind you will be able to check their appearance on your head.

Then .. you also bring more attention to yourself .. if that is what you are looking for.

I have even been known to mix the two if I am on the fence. Both are fine products, I recommend getting them both.

I also have tried the HeadBlade shave product. Im on the fence about it. It has a menthol quality and when I get it near my eyes it burns.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on February 16, 2008, 08:02:46 PM: Hey Krypton-

Welcome to the Forum! I use the Matte and love it. I haven't tried the gloosy but I'm going to pick some up my next visit to WM.

I DO like the Haed Lube for shaving but Shane is right... it will burn your eyes if you get any in them.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: SLYinKC on February 16, 2008, 08:09:44 PM: I've got a bottle of the matte I've had since last May. I never use it since my head is naturally shiny all on it's own and I thought the Headlube made my scalp somewhat greasy. I'd be happy to donate my bottle to anyone that wants it.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Tyler on February 17, 2008, 12:50:36 AM: I like Matte as it tends to make my head less shiny at the end of the day. If I use Glossy I it's almost as if I could be seen from space. Though, it's different for everyone.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: JohnMont on February 17, 2008, 02:32:32 AM: I'm finding I prefer 'matte' during the cold weather months; and think of shiny as more of a summer look. by the way; HeadBlade's HeadLube products dont seem to be available in Canada, at least not in my town. Dang - - I'd really like to try them.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: ryebread on February 17, 2008, 04:11:13 AM: I use the matte but have thought about using the glossy. I find that even when I use the matte that my head shines on it's own so I wonder how much it would if I used glossy.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Nick912 on February 17, 2008, 09:48:59 PM: I would look elsewhere. Both versions of Headlube make my head feel greasy bad. I like a more water based like BG Gel. It soaks in real nice and leaves a good shine too!
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Sgt. Pate on February 17, 2008, 09:56:55 PM: By God I had better be able to see my reflection in that shine Marine!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2F2r76hdt.jpg&hash=35c0725a0153da64f22b5db7b51a61ee76e52b14)
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Nick912 on February 17, 2008, 10:05:05 PM: Quote from: Sgt. Pate on February 17, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
By God I had better be able to see my reflection in that shine Marine!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2F2r76hdt.jpg&hash=35c0725a0153da64f22b5db7b51a61ee76e52b14)

Haha I met the Ole Gunny in Iraq. That dudehas a handshake that could bring a gorrilla to its knees!!! He was a mans man!
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: JDog on February 17, 2008, 11:08:59 PM: Glossy all the way.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Sgt. Pate on February 17, 2008, 11:13:13 PM: Quote from: Nick912 on February 17, 2008, 10:05:05 PM
Quote from: Sgt. Pate on February 17, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
By God I had better be able to see my reflection in that shine Marine!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2F2r76hdt.jpg&hash=35c0725a0153da64f22b5db7b51a61ee76e52b14)

Haha I met the Ole Gunny in Iraq. That dudehas a handshake that could bring a gorrilla to its knees!!! He was a mans man!

Gunny Ermy is the spittin' image of my Senior DI in 1968! ::)
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: schro on February 17, 2008, 11:32:49 PM: I'm with Nick & KC on the greasy feeling of HeadLube. I'm still using it periodically, but will not be buying anymore once my bottle runs out. I switched to L'oreal Comfort Max with SPF 15. Twice as much $, but a much better product.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: joergHH on February 18, 2008, 09:56:05 AM: I prefer glossy - the shining dome that's the goal!

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Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: JDog on February 18, 2008, 05:37:39 PM: Quote from: Sgt. Pate on February 17, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
By God I had better be able to see my reflection in that shine Marine!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi28.tinypic.com%2F2r76hdt.jpg&hash=35c0725a0153da64f22b5db7b51a61ee76e52b14)

R Lee Ermey was promoted to the Honorary Rank of Gunnery Sgt. The first person in the history of the Marine Corps to be promoted after retirement.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: xnewyawka on February 19, 2008, 10:01:22 PM: Son, it basically comes down to preference.
I have both, and I usually switch off between them and BG'z moisture gel. They all work well for me. O0
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: dieseldan04 on April 05, 2008, 12:49:46 AM: I love the Headlube Glossy, makes it easier to be seen in a crowd!
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: Timmay on April 05, 2008, 06:29:05 AM: SLICK SHANE...by the way....Nice Pic....very cool...
I just use natural aloe vera gel....seems to give me a nice shine that isnt overly glossy.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: tomgallagher on April 05, 2008, 10:24:08 AM: Glossy. The glossier the better.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: NAVRN on April 05, 2008, 02:56:56 PM: Matte. My head gets shiny as the day goes on.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: fcb2001 on April 09, 2008, 02:58:45 AM: glossy for me
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: jusbnme on April 09, 2008, 11:15:05 AM: I like the matte look myself.
Title: Re: Head lubed glossy or matte?
Post by: OzPete on April 09, 2008, 10:15:05 PM: Another vote for matte, here. O0