TIPS FOR SHAVING HEAD AND SCALP AT HOME
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY DR. ROLANDA WILKERSON
Senior Beauty Scientist
Looking to shave your head at home? Being bald and buzzed cuts have become popular over the years for men and women of all ages. But did you know shaving your head can present new scalp care challenges? Keep reading to find out more…
For the past several years, the peak of spring has seen an uptick in the trend of bald heads and buzzed cuts. For many, the buzzed cut or a bald scalp is a good go-to look when a trip to the barber is not an option. While this look is trendy, and appealing to the eyes, a bald head or a buzzed cut can bring on new challenges leaving people feeling exposed and unsure how to care for it.
Exposed? A scalp that is normally covered with hair is primarily protected from the sun, especially if it is dark hair. However, when the hair is buzzed or the hair and scalp are shaved off completely, the scalp is exposed to more insults than normal such as the sun when you go out for a much-needed break outside. This exposure can leave the scalp feeling dry.
Added to that, the simple act of shaving your head alone can also leave the skin feeling dry. The after shave can leave you scratching your head which is quite normal. And, if your scalp itches when your hair grows back, you’re not alone. This is a common sensation.
All of these changes that are brought on by a new look can leave you searching for a solution to ease the itch and dryness and protect your scalp. Here are some simple tips that will help to do that.