Unfortunately, you end up having to use those shampoo savings and more to increase your condom budget. It's a hard life.
This is the best comment.
We also save a ton of time in the shower. But I just spend that extra time crying in the shower because I have no hair.
For the same reason, they walk faster, too.
Do they swim faster?
Aerodynamic
I'm bald. Yesterday I was at the store buying soap and started looking for shampoo for bald people. Couldn't find anything so figured I'd Google it (I didn't).
I don't know, I still use normal shampoo to wash my head. I have dry skin and figured using normal soap on my scalp would make it worse. All this to say I'm not saving any money.
I've been shaving my head for fundraising events as well as my own health-related reasons off and on for ~20 years. My dermatologist suggested a specific face wash and moisturizer/sunscreen for me due to rosacea/eczema/skin allergies, so I've been using the same on my scalp whenever I shave it. The brand she recommended to me for both is CeraVe, so that's what I've been using for several years now.
Old Spice makes a bald care wash. I really enjoy it. Exfoliates nicely, smells really good, and moisturizes.
You, too, could go No-Poo!
I've tried it and I turn into a human dandruff machine.
Some of us just have crap scalps.
I've got a beard and my shampoo is way more expensive
Wat? You need special shampoo for hair on your face? Sucker say what?
You don't even have to go bald; you can just shave your head.
And it's still cheaper once you include haircuts. Speaking from experience.
How much money do you really spend on shampoo though?
This. Decent shampoo is only around $10 a bottle, and if you have short hair, you really only need a thimble full at a time. For those who think they need more: the lather is a lie!
So can people who aren't bald, because you don't actually need shampoo to begin with.
Yes you do lol, you'd look like one of those greasy hippies that look like they haven't showered in years.
Nah that's just what Maybelline want you to think, and you do think it, so they have won.
I haven't used shampoo on my long hair that is mid back length now. It's not at all greasy. It was for a month when I had short hair and gave up on shampoo.
Also I no longer have dandruff and my hair is more manageable, so I don't need product in my hair either.
I "shampoo" with conditioner once a week and just use hot water the rest of the time.
Waste your money on shampoo though, I don't care.
That sounds disgusting no matter how many times you want to say it's actually not that bad. I will fall for big Shampoo propaganda because I don't want to feel extremely gross. That's why I get my advice from people irl with healthy hair. I also suggest telling this to your barber next time you get a haircut.
That sounds disgusting...
Sure. I would have agreed before I knew better. To think you know better without experience though is pure ignorance. You can ignore people wit experience and keep listening to marketing all you want though. Whatever.
Also, my barbers always comment on how healthy my hair is and ask how I do it, and it takes very little effort to do (negative effort considering I'm removing something else).
Nah you don't, I didn't use it for a long time and my hair was great! There's a period after you stop where your hair is greasy, yes, but after ~a month it settles down a lot. You still need to wash it with hot water but, if anything, in my experience it was more resilient to missing a day of washing than it is now that I'm using shampoo/conditioner again.
Edit: I should say though this is probably not for everyone. Depends on your hair type and how healthy your scalp is.
True, but I still have all my hair--and haven't used shampoo in two decades. I use this stuff literally head-to-toe.
I think you’re still spending money on that though
Of course, but not soap AND shampoo. Just soap.
Right but if the soap and shampoo are similarly priced you’re spending the same amount of money. I also use Bronner’s and shampoo but I don’t remember how much they cost sadly, though I feel like it’s pretty close?
The razor blade cost comes out to more than what i was spending on shampoo…
Get a DE Razor. You can buy a 100 pack of blades for the price of 4 cartridge type blades. Plus they give a way better shave! They aren't as forgiving as the cartridge type though so you'll need to take your time until you get the knack of a DE razor.
If you go for that, take your time and do your research on razors, don't pick the first one, and don't worry on spending 100+€/$ on one, you can hand down that thing to your great grandkids.
Ya, tried the safety razor route multiple times, but always end up going back to cartridges.
Theyre easier to use (especially when im in a hurry) and dont irritate my skin as much
I get the store brand 4 blade cartridges $20 for a 12 pack with a handle. Lasts me about three years shaving twice a week.
I try the DE again every so often but am never happy with it. The soap puck and brush are great though. The only time I use canned foam is when traveling.
I just buy cheap $2 bottles of shampoo and use it for my whole body. Cheaper than shower gel, and I've been doing it for over 5 years with no problems. It's all soap, right?
And haircuts
Oh, thanks for reminding me I need to buy shampoo again!
Maybe they need sunscreen though? I see bald heads in the sun reflecting back at me and wonder how often it gets burnt.
What shampoo are you using?
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