Bald people save a lot of money on shampoo. - eviltoast
  • Dandroid@dandroid.app
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    45
    ·
    1 year ago

    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.

  • ediculous@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    17
    ·
    1 year ago

    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.

    • Nerdalie@lib.lgbt
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      1 year ago

      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.

    • CafecitoHippo@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      5
      ·
      1 year ago

      Old Spice makes a bald care wash. I really enjoy it. Exfoliates nicely, smells really good, and moisturizes.

      • Cethin@lemmy.zip
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        edit-2
        1 year ago

        It’s because you’ve been shampooing daily (or however frequently). Shampoo is designed to remove the oil from your hair/scalp, so then your scalp has to compensate (and also you have to add conditioner to put it back).

        The way to switch over to no-poo is to slowly increase the number of days between shampooing until it isn’t an issue anymore. Only shampoo when you need to.

        Also, try washing with conditioner instead of shampoo (co-wash). The oils in the conditioner bind with the oils in your hair so you still remove some of them, but it doesn’t strip it all. I (a man with thick about shoulder length hair) only co-wash once every week or so. I wash with water daily. This is what’s worked for me. You will have an adjustment period though because you’ve been putting your scalp through so much, it has to get used to that not happening.

    • Kylamon1@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      11
      ·
      1 year ago

      I bought a wireless hair clipper in February of 2020 for $50 on Amazon. Every few weeks I go out in my back yard and buzz it all off in about 5 minutes. I’m definately happy.

      • rockerface 🇺🇦@lemm.ee
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        1 year ago

        I’m using my electric shaver to trim my own hair (it came with a facial hair trimmer, and I may have stretched the boundaries of my face slightly)

      • lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        This is the way.
        $20 clippers from the mart of walls. Buzz it all down to an even fuzz every two weeks.

    • dontpayattntome@lemmynsfw.com
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      6
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      No shit, I need to get in on the shaved head deal. The guy who’s been cutting my hair since I was a teenager now charges $80 for a haircut and beard trim. Like man, I’m blue collar, I can’t afford that shit!

      • Cethin@lemmy.zip
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        edit-2
        1 year ago

        $80?! Even places being premium seem to be about $50 from my experience. I guess I haven’t been to one of those in a few years, so inflation may have bumped it up.

    • lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      1 year ago

      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!

      • FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        I’ve been using the same bottle of shampoo for like 2 years and it’s maybe a little less than half full. I use it to make bubble baths sometimes too lol

  • Stinkywinks@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    7
    ·
    1 year ago

    Maybe they need sunscreen though? I see bald heads in the sun reflecting back at me and wonder how often it gets burnt.

    • Swarfega@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      7
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      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.

      • ReaderTunesOctopus@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        1 year ago

        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.

        • Cethin@lemmy.zip
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          edit-2
          1 year ago

          It’ll also save* you money in probably a year, depending on what you were using before. (*Not including software, because we all spend too much on that after we start.)

      • Salad_Fries@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        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

        • lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          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.

    • DogsShouldRuleUs@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      1 year ago

      Preach. This thing fucking rules. Honestly probably about as - if not more expensive than shampoo in the long run. I use mine daily and things really start to slow down about 1.5 - 2 months after new blades… which are $30.

    • Squirrel@thelemmy.club
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      I found an electric razor to be a nuisance. I just use my Mach 3 to shave while in the shower. It takes less than a minute to get a nice, close shave.

  • JoelJ@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    7
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    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?

    • AdamEatsAss@lemmy.worldOP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      8
      ·
      1 year ago

      Right! I actually worked at P&G in the dawn dish soap division for a while. The same ingredients that go into the dish soap also go into the body and hair soaps. There are some different additives, concentrations, and flavors but it’s all the same based ingredients. Also my entire body is covered in skin and hair so what does it matter?

      • JoelJ@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        7
        ·
        1 year ago

        Exactly! Although I find dishwashing detergent dries out your skin a lot more, so I wouldn’t try using that lol. Shampoo has a pH closer to your skin than a bar of soap, so is really quite well suited for it.