Shampoos have traditionally been marketed to men with hair.
But should bald men use shampoos to wash their heads since they don’t have hair?
Now you may think that this is an easy question but you would be surprised to actually learn how many men have this question.
Some bald men have tried to wash their heads just with water, while others test out different kinds of soaps they already have in their house thinking that maybe shampoos aren’t needed by men that don’t have hair.
This article will answer all of your questions about bald men and shampoos, if and how often you should use them, different kinds of shampoos, show you what makes the best shampoos for bald men, their benefits, and much more.
Let’s get started!
Shampoo Benefits
Shampoos come with a raft of benefits which included the following, among others:
- Shampoos help stimulate hair follicles (specific shampoos)
- Shampoos help keep your scalp conditioned and moisturized
- Using shampoos help you fix the greasy bald look
- They also help remove dirt, odors, and debris
- Shampoos help fight dandruff and flakes
It helps stimulate hair follicles
Most good-quality shampoo products contain natural ingredients such as botanical extracts, minerals, oils, and vitamins that help in the stimulation of hair follicles so that your hair can grow healthier and faster.
Shampoos help keep hair conditioned and moisturized
Some of the ingredients in good-quality shampoo products are natural conditioners that help to maintain a healthy level of moisture for your scalp, thus helping you avoid dryness and flaking. It also reduces breakage.
Using shampoos help you fix the greasy bald look
If you just wash your hair with water, the greasy and shiny look comes too early. Some men prefer this look and they like their shiny bald head but there is a clear distinction between a clean shiny head and a greasy head. Shampoos clean your scalp deeper.
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It is like you wash the dishes just with water or with the dishwashing liquid. Is it the same? Gentlemen, you get the point.
They also help remove dirt, odors, and debris
When you wash your hair with shampoo, it removes dirt and pollutants that accumulate on the scalp. It also eliminates odors and debris such as dust, sweat, pollen grains, and dead skin cells.
Shampoos help fight dandruff and flakes
To prevent dandruff problems from recurring after you wash your hair with shampoo, look for a good-quality anti-dandruff shampoo that contains natural ingredients such as Zinc pyrithione and Tar-based tree oil.
It is also advisable to use a conditioner after you wash your hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo because it helps lift the scales on your scalp that cause flakes to accumulate.
Should Bald Men Use Shampoos?
Bald men need to use shampoos. They still produce sebum oil and sweat, even if the hair follicles on their scalp have stopped producing healthy new hairs. Most shampoo products are not used for hair, but for the scalp. So even if a person doesn’t have hair, they may still use shampoo to keep the scalp clean and conditioned.
In fact, research shows that most shampoo products are not used for hair; they are meant for the scalp.
A properly treated scalp is what results in healthy hair follicles and, in turn, healthy-looking hair.
So even if a person doesn’t have hair, they may still use shampoos to keep the scalp clean and conditioned. Shampoos will keep everything properly moisturized and protected from harmful UV rays.
It’s best to stick with a gentle sulfate-free formula of shampoo that has natural moisturizing agents such as coconut oil and amla oil. If you want to make your scalp extra clean, use a clarifying shampoo once or twice per week for deep cleaning without removing important oils from the skin.
Different types of Shampoos (For Bald Men)
- Regular Shampoo
- Anti-Dandruff
- Dry Shampoo
- Moisturizing Shampoo
- Shampoos for Oily Scalp
These are most of the types of shampoos that you can use. Obviously, you won’t use them all. It is a waste of money.
I would go with a moisturizing shampoo or a shampoo against oily scalp.
These would be my 2 preferable options unless I had dandruff. If so, I would clearly go with an anti-dandruff shampoo. Keep in mind that bald men can absolutely have dandruff. But, we will talk more about it in a different article.
How Often Should You Wash Your Shaved Head?
There is no direct answer to how often you should wash your head, but the general rule of thumb is that it depends on hair type. So you should first know the type of scalp you have before trying to determine how often you should shampoo.
According to WebMD, only guys that exercise a lot and sweat or live in a place with increased levels of humidity should wash their heads daily.
If you are a regular bald guy, washing every other day is enough for you without causing dryness or damage. Every three days may be another safe bet if you want to avoid the greasy look.
If you have dry hair(on the sides-some bald men fear to shave it all and often), it’s not a good idea to wash more than once every other day because that could exacerbate your issue of having too little moisture in your strands.
If you have an oily scalp and are prone to developing dandruff or flakes, washing every other day or even every day may be best for you. You should also use the right shampoo for your situation but we will get into that shortly.
For me, bald men should wash their heads every 2 days. That’s a general rule. It is safe. If you wash your scalp every 2 days you give it enough time to produce the necessary oil but you don’t overdo it.
You want to look clean and badass, right?
What Makes A Good Shampoo For Bald Men?
A good shampoo for bald men should have the following features:
Natural ingredients
You want to get a product that has natural ingredients and doesn’t irritate your scalp. Look for oils such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, peppermint oil, aloe vera extract, shea butter, argan oil, etc.
These will all help keep the skin of your head healthy and moisturized without any side effects or itchiness that you may experience from harsher chemicals.
Bald men may also want to avoid products that are too fragrant because this could give them an itchy scalp.
The best way to deal with fragrance is by smelling the product prior to trying it out on your hair or skin, but if you’re unsure about any of the ingredients in a shampoo for bald men, then choose another one.
Less foaming
You don’t want to buy a shampoo that makes a lot of foam because it will make you use more product than necessary. This can be wasteful and expensive in the long run, so try to choose one with minimal foaming capabilities.
Moisturizing
For a bald head, you should get a product that has moisturizing properties. You can do this by looking for oils or other natural ingredients that have been added to the shampoo formula.
Exfoliating shampoo
Exfoliating shampoos are helpful for men with flaky scalps. But it’s important to note that you should never use exfoliating shampoos more than once per week because the chemicals are too harsh for daily usage.
Are Soaps As Effective As Shampoos?
This is an easy one. But some of you still have some second thoughts.
Soaps are soaps and shampoos are shampoos. When you are bald, your head is the point that every person in the world firstly notices on you.
Please, don’t do the mistake of not using shampoos. I am not here to sell you anything. I have literally 0 links for you to buy in my article. I am just telling you the truth.
Shampoos are extremely cheap products and very helpful. Stick to washing your head with a good shampoo every 2 days and your head will look amazing. It is as simple as that. Honestly.
I have friends that voluntarily shaved their heads without having hair loss. And others that got the buzz cut number 0 (without a guard). Women started looking at them very differently. Trust me.
Maintain your shaved head healthy and get your confidence back. You are badass. You are an alpha male. You are awesome.
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Final Thoughts
Bald men should use shampoos. Shampoos are not designed only for people that have hair. They are designed mainly for scalps. A healthy scalp is very significant for your physical appearance.
Also, genetics plays a vital role in healthy hair but scalp health is also important according to multiple studies.
Bald men should use shampoos because they have certain properties that keep the skin and scalp healthy and well-moisturized and your head will look awesome.
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There are also some anti-hair loss shampoos and some that claim to stimulate hair growth but from our experience, they only work up to a certain extend. They are not that effective but I have to inform you about your options.
Use a gentle sulfate-free formula with natural moisturizing agents such as coconut oil and amla oil if you want to make your scalp look healthy.
Pair your bald head with an awesome beard. You can read our full guide to find more about this style and which beard styles are better for bald guys here.
And that’s about it, gentlemen. This is all you need to know about shampoos and your bald head.
If you have any questions or you just wanna share your thoughts, I would love to read the feedback and reply to you. Comment in the section below.
Until next time,
Stay safe,
Tasos
Tasos Moulios is the founder of Beardlong. He loves trying different beard and hair styles and blogs about them. The tips he shares come from his own experience and love for what he does.