Why Bald Is the New Bold

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Just do it. And we re not talking about pole vaulting over 6 meters, running a marathon in less than two hours or simply wearing Nike s new 6.0 Primo sneaks. We mean go ahead and shave your head. Buzz the fuzz. Rock the Yul Brynner. Being bald is the hottest new trend, and it is no wonder: It is easy to maintain and it can make you look tough.

Just do it. And we’re not talking about pole vaulting over 6 meters,
running a marathon in less than two hours or simply wearing Nike’s new
6.0 Primo sneaks. We mean go ahead and shave your head. Buzz the fuzz.
Rock the Yul Brynner. Being bald is the hottest new trend, and it’s no
wonder: It’s easy to maintain and it can make you look tough.

Seriously, sporting a clean dome is not just for the
follicle-challenged anymore. Check out Matt Damon these days. He shaved
his locks off for Elysium, a new sci-fi movie co-starring Jodie Foster, and he looks great.

But he’s a superstar, and you, well, aren’t. No worries, the bald
look isn’t just for millionaire movie stars. It’s a style for anyone who
wants a stronger look. Whether you need to shave your head (receding
hair line) or simply want to, almost any man can take it all off.

Did You Say Almost?
“The main concern is the shape of your head,” says New York’s Salon Pour Hommes owner Martial Vivot,
who has worked on the heads of many hairless men, including Bruce
Willis. “You have to ask yourself, ‘Can it carry the look?’ There are no
bad-shaped heads. But some people have a bigger occipital bone —
that’s the one in the back. It can be very pointy, and that’s not ideal
if you’re thinking about shaving your head.”

Also consider moles or scars. They’ll be visible, so you have to take
into account how prominent or noticeable you’re comfortable with them
being. Psoriasis is another issue for some men. It’s a common skin
disorder that results in crusty patches of skin that are more easily
hidden by longer hair. Lastly: skin tone. Don’t shave your head for the
first time at the end of a vacation in the Bahamas. Your scalp will be
white, and the rest of you will be tan. That’s just going to look weird.

How to Get the Look
Whether
you’re at the barber or at home, the process begins with clippers. Use
the second-to-lowest length setting to get rid of most of the hair. Then
switch to the lowest-length setting to cut much closer to the scalp.
Then, use an electric razor or a wet razor in the shower with regular
shave gel. Go with the grain; that’s easier on your skin. Later, you can
go against the grain to get a closer shave, but don’t rush that. The
skin on your scalp is some of the most sensitive on a man’s body.

How to Maintain the Look
Shave
as often as every other day. If you opt for a wet razor, apply
pre-shave oil and slick shaving cream. Change your razor at least once a
week.

And use sunscreen. The skin on top of your dome hasn’t seen much sun.
It will burn easily. So slather on something with SPF 40 or 50 and wear
a hat if you’re spending much time outdoors.

Another Option

Not
ready to go all the way? Buzz your hair as short as possible. “I
recommend, if you have it, to keep some hair — just a little,” says
Vivot. “Instead of shaving a head, I use a zero guard for a close clip. I
like the look of just a little hair.”

A tight crop has advantages. It can soften the edges a bit, for
example, if you have a pointy occipital bone or a large forehead. A
little head scruff can hide a mole or scar too, and it can still give
you a strong, no-nonsense look.

Don’t forget your facial hair. If you’re going for bald or even
tightly buzzed, grow out a two-day beard. The risk with going bald is
that it can make you look less than healthy. But with a light shadow of a
beard, you’re good to go.

Richard JaramilloRichard “RJ” Jaramillo, is the Founder of SingleDad.com,
a website and social media resource dedicated to single parenting and specifically for the newly divorced, re-married, widowed and single Father with children.
RJ is self employed, entrepreneur living in San Diego and a father of three children. The mission of SingleDad is to help the community of Single Parents
“Make Life Happen…Again!”

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Richard “RJ” Jaramillo, is the Founder of SingleDad.com, a website and social media resource dedicated to single parenting and specifically for the newly divorced, re-married, widowed and single Father with children. RJ is self employed, entrepreneur living in San Diego and a father of three children. The mission of SingleDad is to help the community of Single Parents “Make Life Happen…Again!”