How to Make a Bald Head Less Shiny

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Ready to say goodbye to that shiny bald head? Not everyone wants a glossy look, so we've put together a guide to getting a smooth matte masterpiece.

Say farewell to the glare and rock a shine-free dome!

Why are Some Bald Heads Shiny?

Before we dive into the "how," let's tackle the mystery behind the bald head shine.  Our skin has glands that produce an oily substance called sebum, which keeps our skin moisturized.

If you're wondering why is my bald head so oily, it means your oil glands are on overdrive. This can be due to stress, hormonal changes, or genetics. Don't worry. There are ways to get rid of the shine. Just remember that you can't get rid of it completely since oils are a natural part of our bodies.

Reducing shine is the key to a matte look.

Best Ways to Eliminate a Shiny Bald Head

A smooth bald head reflects light easily. It makes our scalp looks shinier than usual. Since you don't have hair to soak up the extra oil, you'll need a few tricks to know how to stop a bald head from shining:

Remove Sweat

If you love working out, you'll most likely have a shiny head once you're done. Sweat and excess oil can make a bald head shine. Before you work out, cleansing head wipes are always a good product to have in your gym bag. 

Wash Your Head Regularly

If you think you can get away with not washing your head because you don't have hair, you're mistaken.

Washing regularly helps remove excess oil and sweat from your scalp. Using a gentle pH-balanced shampoo to wash avoids stripping your skin of natural oils.

Exfoliate

Exfoliation removes dead skin and helps remove excess oil from your scalp. This also prevents bacteria from forming, so you need to exfoliate regularly. Just don't overdo it. You'll dry out your scalp.

Know Your Skin Type

Understanding your skin type is essential to eliminate the shine on your shaved head. If you have an oily bald head, you need to wash regularly, as we discussed. For dry skin baldies, moisturizing is also crucial, as we will discuss later.

Eat a Healthy Diet

What you eat affects your skin's oil production. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help regulate your scalp's oil. Adding cucumber, banana, nuts and drinking coconut water can help reduce your body's oil production.

Fatty foods and too much carbohydrates can put our sebaceous glands in turbo mode. You wouldn't want greasy pillows which are annoying and smelly.

Trim down your consumption of dairy, fried, salty, and sugary food, they make your glands produce more oil.

Shave Along the Grain

Shaving along the grain reduces skin irritation and helps prevent excess oil on your scalp. If you shave against the grain, you'll get a close shave, but more oil will be produced due to irritation.

After shaving, don't forget to remove excess shaving cream or gel on your scalp because they can clog your pores. Wash your head with soap or shampoo, towel dry, and top off with a matte moisturizer.

Moisturize

It sounds strange, but moisturizing can help balance sebum production. When your scalp is too dry, it produces more oil. Using the right moisturizer can keep your sebaceous glands in check.

A non-greasy moisturizer will work well if you have oily skin or produce oil in excess.

Use the Right Anti-Shine Products

If you have oily skin like me, investing in the right products like anti-shine shampoo, exfoliator, moisturizer, cleanser, or lotion is worth it to get rid of too much oil.

To get rid of shine on your bald head, mattifying products like lotions and powders are heaven-sent. If you are looking for the best anti shine for bald head, you can try various products to see what works for you. Stay away from oil-based products which can make your head shine.

You can try Freebird's Cleansing Head Wipes. These wipes are made from gentle natural ingredients that can remove dirt and oil and help control shine. Plus, they're vegan, biodegradable, paraben, and fragrance-free. 

The Best Daily Routine for a Matte Bald Head Finish

Creating a daily routine while applying the abovementioned tips can help maintain a non-shiny look even without hair:

• Start your day by washing your scalp to remove dead skin cells and excess oil.

• Dry your scalp.

• Apply your favorite matte moisturizer with SPF.

• Eat a healthy diet.

Have You Heard About Scalp Micropigmentation?

If excess oil in your shiny scalp bothers you, you can consider a process called scalp micropigmentation. Scalp micropigmentation, or a hair tattoo, is gaining popularity and is now a viable option for those dealing with hair loss or those who want to remove excess shine on their heads.

Scalp micropigmentation is a non-invasive treatment that uses microneedles to place ink into your scalp., creating the illusion of tiny hair follicles.

This helps reduce shine and gives the appearance of a full head of hair.

How much does a scalp micropigmentation procedure cost? On average $3,000.

The Bottom Line

Embracing the bald head look is a life-changing decision. 

We understand a baldie's frustration when hair follicles get clogged due to excess oil. The good news is sebum production can be controlled. Investing in products that reduce shine can help go a long way in maintaining the non-greasy look.

For the best matte finish, the FlexSeriesPro is the best shaver for the job. It's a good addition to your men's shaving collection. 

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