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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: miserable_soul on January 20, 2009, 11:19:26 AM

Title: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: miserable_soul on January 20, 2009, 11:19:26 AM
I have samples of both products. I like them both but after reading the ingredients they seem to hugely different . Which one benefits the shaved head more??? I'm thinking personally the matte. An hour after applying the matte I seem glossy anyhow !!!
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: Cam on January 20, 2009, 02:41:18 PM
I always use glossy. Matte burns my head like hell.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: miserable_soul on January 20, 2009, 04:21:14 PM
really? it burns u huh? i really can't tell a difference other than the glare glossy produces....kinda the basis for my topic
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on January 21, 2009, 12:49:12 PM
I always use glossy. Matte burns my head like hell.

Matte burns my head too. Glossy every time for me  O:O
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: Tyler on January 21, 2009, 12:52:58 PM
Wow, I've never heard of it burning guys heads.  I'm glad that doesn't happen to me since I like that matte look.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on January 21, 2009, 12:54:42 PM
Wow, I've never heard of it burning guys heads.  I'm glad that doesn't happen to me since I like that matte look.

Strange isn't it Tyler. But it does. Its really painful
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: Brkeatr on January 21, 2009, 12:55:09 PM
I like the glossy but the lube always feels greasy to me when I use it. I think the Nivea after shave balm gives me a better shine anyway and it doesn't have that greasy feel... ;)
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: DaithiSean on January 22, 2009, 10:22:03 AM
I use the Glossy too as I prefer the shiny look
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 22, 2009, 11:43:20 AM
I bought some of the Matte, but it didn't do as much for the Matte look as leave my head feeling greasy and since it had no spf factor I didn't see any benefit.  I bought it to see if the matte look would help w/ the wife accepting the sly look.  That didn't work either.  So it sits with the unfinished can of hair spray and other things that didn't work out in the cabinet beneath my sink. 
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: time2shine on January 22, 2009, 01:09:53 PM
MS - if you're looking for something that will benefit the scalp, I reccommend the Matte For Men cleansing cloths.  In the morning, I just use some nivea after shave, by the time lunch rolls around, my scalp is oily.  I use the one of those cloths, my dome feels fresh, and there's a natural shine.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: Michael on January 22, 2009, 10:47:59 PM
Matte clothes or bald Guyz wipes.... what's the concensus?
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: live4adrenaline on January 23, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Hi there.. it is my first post in here so hello to everybody :D

regarding this glossy thing..is there any product that will keep it in the matte state ?? Glossy does not look nice to me as it gets oily after some time and I need to wash my head under the tap to get rid of this .


Any advice ??

/
L.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: time2shine on January 23, 2009, 12:55:58 PM
Wassssap Darek.
Your head will most likely get oily regardless - your best bet might be to keep it clean, then apply some baby powder or man powder to keep the shine down.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: Tyler on January 23, 2009, 02:34:44 PM
Hi there.. it is my first post in here so hello to everybody :D

regarding this glossy thing..is there any product that will keep it in the matte state ?? Glossy does not look nice to me as it gets oily after some time and I need to wash my head under the tap to get rid of this .


Any advice ??


Kr,

Darek

There are three products - HeadLube Matte, Matte for Men, and Dome Defense.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: miserable_soul on January 24, 2009, 11:29:33 AM
saintc u can use that unfinshed can of hair spray & lighter and make a homemade flamethrower !!!!! FIRE! FIRE!
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: live4adrenaline on January 26, 2009, 01:04:08 PM
hehe many thanks guys ... I have already ordered the headlube matte stuFF and will check it out later.....


Did anyone of you ever try to change from a razor to an electric one  ??  Is it possible to have the same result at the end ??


regards,

D>
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on January 26, 2009, 01:28:35 PM
Never used electric on my noggin but as the experience on my face is less than pleasing I wouldnt imagine it would work on my head.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: squirrelpatrol on January 26, 2009, 01:37:29 PM
funny that you should ask. 
I was shaving my face with the electric and looked at my dome and said, WHY NOT!
Turns out it was way faster and nearly as smooth, COOL!, I thought to myself, but I am less than a week into my Sly regimen and trying to decide how to best handle Sly maintenance.

Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: JamesCT on January 30, 2009, 09:52:52 PM
A Sly friend of mine shaves his head with a Braun electric razor and he swears by it... he gets a baby smooth shave. I've never had a good experience with an electric razor shave, head OR face.

As for glossy vs. matte, I use only a tiny amount of Head Lube (about the size of my pinky fingernail) and rub it in well. Gives me just enough shine without the glare.  :)
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: rward086 on January 31, 2009, 10:47:58 PM
Which type is better for which skin color. I heard glossy usually looks better with darker skin and matte for fair skin. I have both kinds of Headlube.... just wanted to see what you guys think.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: xnewyawka on February 01, 2009, 10:22:14 AM
ward, I don't think it matters what color skin type, either one works well with any color.
It's just a matter of preference and how you feel like looking. Some days you may want to shine, and others you want to be more subdued.

I usually alternate with both Headlubes, and Bald Guyz moisture gel.
Title: Re: Headlube glossy/ matte????
Post by: miserable_soul on February 01, 2009, 03:28:14 PM
i never had a good shave with an electric. i think i'll just go with nivea energizing hydro gel.....forget the headblade stuff