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Won't shaving my head make the bald spots more noticable?
I'm debating shaving my head because I hate having long hair in the summer. I'm worried that the bald spots will be more noticeable after shaving. Also I see a lot of white fuzz in places that were completely smooth and even some dark hair growing so Im kinda torn on what to do right now. Any Ideas?
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Permalink Reply by BaldGirlsDoLunch.org on
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I would wait. The bald spots will be much more visible if you shave it now.
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I was assuming you've got some kind of a comb-over going on for the spot areas.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin on
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its just on the sides and i have long hair so it just falls over it anyway.
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So basically, if you shave your head the spots are very visible? I was hoping that if I shaved it all the way down every other day it wouldn't be noticed
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Permalink Reply by Tony on
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If you save your head all the way down, you will notice faint dark patches (assuming you have dark hair) where there is still growth. You may have seen or know a person who is partially bald that shaves off the sides. You can still see the outline of where they have hair. For guys like us, the patches can be seen when the hair begins to grow back in but are almost unnoticable if you shave every day. A tan during the summer makes the patches even less distinguishable. That said, you will need to be very careful in the summer as you can get a very nasty sunburn on your head if you are not careful. Once you shave your head, you will need to wear a hat or cover almost all the time when you are outside.
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Permalink Reply by Ellen Burns on
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I'm wondering, to avoid burning your head could one just lather up on sunscreen?? Or would you still burn... I'm Asian, fairly tan, but my bald spots are super duper white, and I'm debating shaving my head but worry my head will be like WHITE compared to my like, face... I guess it's a weird question, but can you like, gradually tan your head??
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I'm totalis these days but when I had spots, they tanned the same as the rest of my head. Sunscreen helps prevent burns as long as it is a high enough SPF & you're good about putting it on & keeping it on. I'm of Sicilian descent meaning I tan easily & rarely burn so I'm not really one to give advice except to be careful whenever you're out in the sun. Sorry about side tracking your thread Kevin...
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All advice is welcome. I'm still debating. I'm gonna get a virtual headshave first. I have to decide soon I have a newborn and I don't want to scare him in eight months if I decide to shave it then. Haha
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If you do that virtual headshave, would you mind sharing what website you use? :)
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Permalink Reply by Craig A. on
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I shaved my head an hour ago for the first time ever. I have had AA on and off since I was 13. I am 39 year old man now. I have around 40% hair loss plus AU for the rest of my body. The comb down and over just wasn't working anymore. When a strong wind blew my hair over like a cartoon character with a flip top I knew it was time to shave.
Now my spots are more visable. I have a very strange pattern on my head. BUT believe it or not for a first time shave I a feel much better about myself. Spots or now. I have a couple questions for the community, I hope you can help.
1. How often do you shave?
2. Is shaving in the shower easier than with shaving cream?
3. Do you use after shave to cool your head afterward?
4. Can someone tell me where to get some cool bandannas?
I don't think I will cover up often but when I do I want to look great.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on
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Hi Craig, welcome to the head shavers side. I've been shaving my head for the last 4 months. at first i used a regular razor. But i found the blades got blunt every easy (one shave) So i got a HEADBLADE. And that was the best thing i ever bought. A blade lasts me about a month( everyday shaving) AND the products as amazing. I love the after shaving cream. My spots are visible but it looks better then not shaving. I shave my head in the shower with the wonderful shaving cream. With a regular razor i butcher myself every time but strangely i don't with a HEADBLADE.
I hope this helps
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