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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.

Besides using aftershave as the status quo after each shave, what is the purpose of using aftershave?

The main purpose of aftershave is to moisturize and and protect.

Antiseptic

Aftershaves contain some sort of component to clean, heal and protect nicks or cuts. These components often dry out the skin.

Moisturizer

Aftershaves also contain ingredients that counteract aforementioned, by providing oils and moisture to the scalp.

Scents

Lastly, most like to use aftershaves as it provides them a fragrance they often use as a cologne.