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Shaved heads are all the rage right now! Whether you’re expressing your sense of style or dealing with hair loss, you can look absolutely fabulous with a bald head. However, you’ll need to make some changes to your beauty routine to keep your scalp healthy. Fortunately, caring for a shaved scalp isn’t that different from taking care of hair—except that you’ll probably spend less time on it. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to know about caring for your shaved head.

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Treat your scalp with a dandruff shampoo if you have flakes.

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Massage moisturizer onto your scalp daily to prevent dry skin.

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  1. Fortunately, you can easily maintain soft, smooth skin. Use a regular moisturizer if you want a shiny scalp, or pick a lotion that's labeled as "mattifying" if you want to avoid shine. [5] Apply your moisturizer daily after your shower or when you're getting ready for bed. [6]
    • Use a water-based moisturizer if your skin is neither dry nor oily. Pick an oil-based moisturizer for dry skin, or a light-weight water-based lotion for oily skin. [7]
    • If you're going through cancer treatments, choose a moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrances.
    • If your head is really dry and irritated, apply moisturizer more than once a day. For instance, you might moisturize your head after your morning shower and right before bed.
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Apply oil to your scalp daily for added moisture.

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Wear a hat or scarf to protect your head from the sun.

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  1. [14] Go with a wide-brim hat for more protection, or throw on a baseball cap for an easy option. Alternatively, pick a stylish hat or scarf that goes with your outfit. The options are endless! [15]
    • Darker hats might protect you from the sun better.
    • Make sure the hat you choose doesn’t have an open weave, since the sun can filter through the gaps. For instance, straw hats often have gaps in the weave. [16]
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Put on a hood, hat, or beanie during winter to stay warm.

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  1. Stay comfortable by covering your head before you go out. [17] Choose a hooded jacket or coat for an easy option. Go with a fun hat for a stylish solution, or wear a classic beanie for a cozy winter look.
    • It’s a myth that you lose more heat through your head than other exposed areas. However, it’s still important to wear a hat. [18]
    • If you live in a really cold area, you might wear both a beanie and a hood. You can always take your hat off indoors if you want to show off your shaved head.

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    What should you think about before getting your head shaved?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
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    Find the correct hairstylists, there are lots of regular hairstylists who aren't comfortable shaving hair off women. I suggest is going to see a queer hairstylist who is going to be more used to shaving the entire head. Choose a more gender-fluid salon, this is to make sure the hairstylist doesn’t charge by gender. Since women typically get charged more than a man for the same haircut.
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      • Wear bold frames or jewelry to really accentuate your shaved look. [22]
      • A shaved head will really highlight your facial features. If you wear makeup, try bold eye shadows or lipsticks to draw the eye to your lovely features.
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      Warnings

      • Your scalp is going to be very vulnerable to the elements. Always wear your sunscreen. Additionally, it's best to wear a hat if you're going to be outside for a long time.
      • Be careful when getting food out of the oven after you shave your head. The heat can singe your exposed scalp. Consider wearing a head covering to be safe. [23]
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