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The shiny bald head – we’ve all seen them, or blinded by them at some point.

Some find a beautifully clean shaven head a thing of beauty, while others are turned off at the blinding glare a shiny bald gives off. No matter which side of the fence you sit on, understanding how a bald gets its shine comes down to two things, how smooth the scalp is and how much oil the skin and scalp produce.

Smoothness

The head is typically the shiniest after a clean shave. This is because the scalp is smooth and stubble free, resulting in a shine depending on the lighting. As stubble grows back, the scalp is less smooth breaking up that shiny reflection.

Natural Oil

The skin, not just your scalp, produces a lot of oil – mainly for protection. Not everyone produces the same amount of oil on their scalp. Some people have oily hair, dry hair and then the normal hair. Without the hair soaking up the oil from the scalp, the oil would just build up on the scalp.

Those are the two elements that determine a shiny bald head. If a person produces a lot of oil on the scalp and has a clean shave, they will have a greater shine than a person with a dry scalp.

Creating A Better Bald Head Shine

To increase your bald head shine, shave frequently and keep it close. If your scalp is naturally oily, great. If your scalp is naturally dry, consider a leave in moisturizer or skin care lotion.

Reducing Bald Head Shine

To rid your bald of the shine, do not shave closely and wash your head frequently with hot water and shampoo. Be aware that you are removing the skins natural protection. This can cause the scalp to go dry and look flaky. Consider using a wet rag frequently to reduce the flakes and dryness.

If you have coarse or curly hair, then you are most likely familiar with razor bumps, medically defined as pseudofolliculitis barbae or PFB for short.

Question: What causes razor bumps?

Razor bumps are more common amongst African-American men and women due to the coarse nature of the hair. Often shaving at an angle with a blade sharpens coarse hair which then sometimes curls back up puncturing the skin and becoming ingrown. The results are painful and irritated razor bumps.

Prevention

• Wet your hair or head. Wet hair is easier to cut and often cuts more evenly, reducing the chances of the hair being cut at an angle.
• Use a good shaving oil or gel. Using a good lubricant and water reduces friction and lessens irritation. Massage oil or gel into scalp for a period of time until the scalp and/or hair becomes soft.
• Shaving against the grain offers a smoother cut, however, shaving with the grain reduces the chances of razor bumps.
• Do not go over the same area more than twice has always been the golden rule to shaving. However, this is totally dependent upon your skin and hair type. Some people have to shave over the same area more than twice for a close shave.
• Ensure that you do not stretch your skin while shaving. Stretching the skin increases the chances of the hair curling underneath the skin causing ingrown hair.
• Use a single blade razor or straight razor if you suffer from razor bumps. The “lift and cut” effect of double and triple multi-blade razors is not recommended for people with PFB.

People who suffer from razor bumps often look for relief by using a depilatory such as Nair or Neet instead of a razor. Depilatories dissolve into the hair and is then washed off. The chemicals used in depilatories are string and often cause further irritation.

Treatment

If your suffering from razor bumps, the first suggestion for treatment would be to seek the advice of a dermatologist.

A typical treatment may consist of a prescription of Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride). It’s a prescription drug used to treat women for facial hair removal, but has proven effective in controlling and treating razor bumps.

If you would like to treat the razor bumps on your own, start by letting your hair grow out for a short period of time. This will allow your your skin a chance to rest and heal before shaving again.

Razor bumps often get infected quickly, so its important to treat them early. Using an over the counter antibiotic will ease the pain and irritation.

DO NOT pick or squeeze the bumps.

Please do keep in mind that no one here at Bald Head Tips.com is a dermatologist, we hope that you found these tips on prevention and treatment of razor bumps helpful. The diagnosis of a dermatologist is always recommended above all else.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

Your hairstyle often announces you…for some it often symbolizes who they are.

For men, losing their hair from a genetic cause can be the most emasculating occurrence they will suffer through. Regardless of how the baldness occurs, slowly starting with a receding hair line or rapidly falling out in chunks, dealing with male pattern baldness is not easy for everyone. I was surprised at how many men suffer from depression or have grave concerns over male pattern baldness.

Some men choose to turn to artificial means of preserving what little hair they have left through costly hair pieces, while others are willing to suffer through painful and expensive hair plugs that can cause permanent scarring.

Suffering from hair loss can often take you through the same stages of divorce – Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Depression and finally Acceptance. In the end, your still left with a bald head…a rather beautiful bald head.

Male pattern baldness is not the end of the world, going through and taking it all off with a razor often lifts the spirit and gives you a new attitude along with a new look.

Michael Jordan took the bald head to new heights with the black guys, while Bruce Willis played it well for the white guys and Vin Diesel came in and made it official for the tough guys.

So for all those who are struggling with the effects of male pattern baldness, don’t get to down. Pick up a razor and shave all those fears and negative thoughts away. After a few weeks, your confidence in your new found look will be one of gratitude and style.

Game over, keep it low and clean.

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