With celebrities like Katy Perry, Cara Delevingne , Kristen Stewart , and — most recently — Kate Hudson , shaving their heads this summer, the most obvious thought is: "Their hair is going to look amazing when it grows back. My parents even subjected my sister to a close crop for that reasoning when her hair grew in thin and fragile as a kid. Others who have dyed their hair every color of the rainbow have tried the big chop to start fresh.
Taking this into account, I asked dermatologists and hair loss experts the age-old question: "Does shaving your head make your hair grow back healthier? Frequent shaving can lead to dry, itchy scalp.
Even the most careful person can end up with nicks and cuts. Shaving can also result in red, inflamed skin known as razor burn. An ingrown hair is when hair grows back into your skin and causes inflammation. Your shaved head will be more exposed to the elements. Wearing sunscreen and covering your head in cold or wet weather may help.
If you have long hair, cut the bulk of it off before shaving. Get as close to the scalp as you can. It may help to use clippers. Then, give your scalp a thorough washing with warm water. You can also use an electric razor, but the result may not be as smooth.
Whether your reason is health, practicality, or style, shaving your head for the first time can feel a bit intimidating. Rest assured that side effects and risks are minimal and easily addressed. If you have ongoing scalp issues, see a dermatologist for treatment. A shaved head can be freeing, among other benefits. My ten-month-old son enjoys the prickly sensation beneath his fingers.
My wife likes the cleanness. I inevitably get compliments from her after shaving. She met me at the tail end of my delusional period and never misses an opportunity to tell me how much better I look now. I love what I see in the mirror now. If you're not ready yet to shave it all away, you still have choices. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. How to Eat Like Chris Hemsworth. She has told clients many times that, for example, their comb-over is no longer working, or that they need to make some serious lifestyle changes.
That usually prompts a recommendation for you to visit a physician who specializes in hair restoration. A trichologist may also point you in the direction of supplements. A trichologist may also recommend supplements that have been touted as alternatives to more serious medications more on those later —one popular choice is Viviscal Professional , another is Nourkrin for Men.
Hill still suggests you confer with your physician before taking any supplements. In general, though, building loyalty with a hairstylist as you begin to bald is crucial.
If you like what your current pro is doing, stick with them, and let them know when you may be taking measures to intervene with hair growth. A lot of guys who are thinning also have the misguided propensity to grow their hair long, thinking that it will create the illusion of a fuller head of hair. Generally, any guy anywhere on the balding spectrum would do themselves a service by talking to their physician about balding.
Minoxidil, on the other hand, generally comes as a topical liquid which helps with hair growth. The drug can encourage slightly odd growth, according to Dr. But if you stick with the treatment, the quality and the quantity of that hair improves. There are loads of ways to access finasteride and minoxidil these days—including via the start-ups hims and Roman.
But if you have the means and the access, a hair restoration physician like Dr. Bauman can prescribe a topical version of finasteride that contains Minoxidil. These medications are generally recommended across the board, even for patients who are also undergoing other types of intervention.
But if you do reach the point where you need to go deeper, Dr.
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