How to keep a bald head

If you've recently decided to go bald, you might wonder how to do it correctly.

In this article, I introduce some basic (yet usually forgotten!) practices to keep your bald head smooth and healthy. Please take note.

Shave regularly with an electric razor

Shaving is the best way to keep your hair bald and clean.

1. Use an electric razor - Electric razors are the best option, as they're usually less aggressive on your scalp than traditional ones.
2. Refine with a razor - It's normal if your electric razor cannot cut hair in specific parts, such as on your neck or behind your ears. In this case, use a shaving gel and a razor to gently remove the remaining hair.
3. Rinse with water - After you've shaved, rinse with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.
4. Use aftershave - To further reduce irritation, shave in the shower and use a moisturizing shaving cream or gel.

Shave regularly

It's also essential to remember that shaving regularly is necessary not to let your hair grow too long in between shaves.

The longer your hair, the longer it will take to shave it: this can lead to skin redness, bumps, and overly aggressive shaving sessions.

At the same time, shaving too often can lead to similar issues: it's a matter of finding what works the best for your skin.

Always use an aftershave

You might be surprised to learn that an aftershave is a handy tool for bald men. This is because it protects the skin from irritation caused by shaving, dryness, and dandruff.

In addition, aftershaves provide a layer of protection between your face and the razor so that it does not touch your skin when you shave.

Because of this lack of contact, you will get less razor burn than someone who does not use aftershave regularly.

Take your vitamins

Vitamin supplements can also help reduce stress and inflammation.

Suppose you need to take more vitamin A than your body can absorb from your food sources.

We also suggest taking a multivitamin that includes selenium and zinc - two minerals that play essential roles in your body's hormone production.

Sleep on silk pillowcases

Silk is smooth, so it doesn't cause friction when tossing and turning at night.

Since you won't be rubbing your head against a rough cotton pillowcase, you'll wake up feeling less like you've run a marathon in the middle of the night.

Silk also keeps things cool, which can help prevent heat-related hair loss. Additionally, sleeping on silk helps you sleep better, which is an all-around win.

Yes, these are more expensive than traditional pillows, but if your budget allows it, you won't regret it.

Moisturize your scalp

It's essential to use a moisturizer designed for your skin type, whether oily, dry, or normal.

Unfortunately, many people choose not to use any products on their scalp, which can cause a buildup of oil and dirt which can lead to dandruff in some cases.

To apply a moisturizer to your scalp, follow these guidelines:

1. Squeeze out one or two drops into the palm of your hand
2. Massage the scalp using circular motions until absorbed into the hair follicles (this process may take about 30 seconds)

Always use sunscreen on your bald head

One of the most common mistakes bald people do is forgetting to apply sunscreen every time they expose their heads to sunlight.

In fact, it's incredibly important to know that you still need to wear sunscreen every day to prevent damage caused by the sun's rays - which can be particularly harmful to a bald head!

The worst damage will only be visible later when getting older, with bumps, sun-related stains, and generally an unhealthy scalp.

Your scalp is much more susceptible than your face or any other exposed area because there are no hairs blocking UVB radiation from penetrating into deeper layers of skin tissue.

On top of that, many people who shave their heads also tend to tan more quickly than others due to increased melanin production and blood flow through tiny capillaries near their scalps.

This means that even if you've never been outside longer than ten minutes without putting on some SPF 30+ product before now, now might be a good time for everyone reading this article.

Conclusion

The main thing to remember is that baldness is a natural process and will happen to most men. Therefore, it is nothing to be ashamed of, and if you keep your head shaved, you can look just as good as anyone else.

Just like any other part of your body, remember that your bald head needs all the cure and attention it deserves.