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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Irishdeerhunter on March 31, 2009, 01:18:14 PM

Title: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Irishdeerhunter on March 31, 2009, 01:18:14 PM: I am wondering whether it is better to moisturise the noggin before bed or let the skin breathe without it? As I workout in the evenings should I apply the bald guyz gel/moisturizer after my shower or is it just needed earlier on in the day.

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on March 31, 2009, 01:29:13 PM: How's it going IDH? Good to see you here!

I moisturize in the AM after my shower and shave. A dot of Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm rubbed all over the face and head and I'm ready to face the day.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: warhawk on March 31, 2009, 01:32:09 PM: hey irish: that's a good question. after headshaving, it's always important 2 apply some type of moisturizer. i usually apply it in the morning after my headshave. however, if U do apply some moisturizer at night make certain that U give it some time 2 "soak" in your noggin' b4 going 2 bed.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Sly Red on March 31, 2009, 01:40:47 PM: I usually just go by how I feel. If the ol' dome feels dry at night I'll apply a bit of moisturiser.

Now that summer is coming on be sure to use at least SPF15 when outdoors for any length of time. I use Kiehl's Facial Moisturiser with SPF15 protection. Not sure if this brand is available in Europe and the UK.

Red
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: schro on March 31, 2009, 01:49:42 PM: Quote from: SimplyRed on March 31, 2009, 01:40:47 PM
I usually just go by how I feel. If the ol' dome feels dry at night I'll apply a bit of moisturiser.

Red

Yeah, Right Said Red. O0
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Irishdeerhunter on March 31, 2009, 02:23:55 PM: The climate here is mostly wet/cold, so to avert dry skin at night I put on an excellent dry skin product called Wibi lotion (500 mls which lasts a long time) from Dermadoctor in the US.

However, during the summer it can get relatively warm so I can allow the skin to breathe sans moisturizer.

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on March 31, 2009, 02:28:31 PM: In the morning I moisturize after shaving w/ Nivea Extreme balm, but before bed, I just wash with Cuticura to get the grim and oil, etc. that I accumulate through the day off. In the worst part of summer in steamy New Orleans, I'll also wash when I get home, and use a Baldguys Wipe in the day after going out to lunch. Strange thing, my dome is so shiny after just washing, it sparkles. I wash again in the morning before putting in the c-tacts and heading to the gym. Sometimes I'll put a dab of Curel skin treatment on in the winter if the heats been on and it feels really dry. Usually, I let the sweat of the workout do the job. Even though I haven't had any skin problems w/ the dome, I've always had bad oily skin--so I'm not the one to follow.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Alexander215 on March 31, 2009, 04:31:23 PM: I usually moisturize after I shower before I start my day.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Stu on March 31, 2009, 05:20:48 PM: I moisturize after shaving, but that's it. I have a naturally oily skin, so there is never a chance my head will dry out after the initial 'after shave' lotion.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: BlackJamesRackham on April 01, 2009, 08:09:00 AM: Quote from: Stu on March 31, 2009, 05:20:48 PM
I moisturize after shaving, but that's it. I have a naturally oily skin, so there is never a chance my head will dry out after the initial 'after shave' lotion.

same here! i wish they were an anti-moisturizer lotion sometimes ;D
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Sly Red on April 01, 2009, 08:23:03 AM: I guess head wipes or a good toner/astringent might do the trick for you.

Red
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Stu on April 01, 2009, 05:16:23 PM: Actually a cheaper trick is to take a wet paper towel at work and wipe the whole head... may sound strange but does a reasonably good job of cutting down on the grease/shine... AND free.
Title: Re: Is it important to moisturise the head before bed?
Post by: Alexander215 on April 01, 2009, 06:56:59 PM: Quote from: Stu on April 01, 2009, 05:16:23 PM
Actually a cheaper trick is to take a wet paper towel at work and wipe the whole head... may sound strange but does a reasonably good job of cutting down on the grease/shine... AND free.

I take wet-naps, 100 for 3 bucks at walmart