Benefits Of Shaving Your Head

Have you been thinking of shaving your head but are still wondering if it’s the right choice for you?

Well, you’re not alone. Shaving your head is a big change to undergo and so it’s only right you’ll feel a bit skeptical and generally cautious about the whole thing.

This is where we come in. We know how daunting it can be to take the plunge and go for a shaved head, whether it’s for a new look or perhaps hair loss more and more people are rocking a bald head and look good with it.

So let’s weigh up the drawbacks and benefits of shaving your head so you can come to an informed decision and know exactly what you’re in for when the time finally comes to shave your head.

Benefits Of Shaving Your Head

Saves Money

If you start to shave your own head then you’ll no longer need to spend money on hair cuts at the barbershop. Additionally, you no longer need to buy shampoo, conditioner, or any sort of hair styling product which could end up saving you hundreds of dollars a year.

Even though the price is high for cartridge blades they’re still cheaper than going to the barbershop and having them cut your hair so you’ll save money in the long run which is as good an incentive as any. Who doesn’t like to save money?

Look Younger

Many men suffer from hair loss and everyone tries to combat it in different ways. While you may be tempted to mask your receding hairline with a carefully cultivated piece of styling or some other temporary fix one of your best bets is to shave it all off.

This can also make you look younger and more masculine as a bald head has become an increasingly popular look with movie stars such as Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson both having a shaved head. Shaving your head creates a clean, virile, and more masculine look, and one that conveys a strong sense of confidence and youthfulness to others.

It can emphasize your positive attributes

While you may love your hair and feel hesitant to part with it. A ragged or weather-worn hairstyle can quickly detract from your positive features and other elements of your look. This will become a thing of the past once you shave your head, as you create a clean and simplified look that’s far easier to maintain. As a result of this, you’ll be able to draw attention to your best facial features while also showcasing interesting aesthetic features such as a beard or your clothes.

Saves Time

For pretty much all of your life, shampooing, combing, and drying your hair has probably been a basic part of your daily routine that takes up a portion of time before you leave. However, if you decide to shave your head, you can simplify your routine, as it’s a heck of a lot easier to wash and dry a shaved scalp than even a half a head of hair. While it’s not likely to change the way you go about your day it might save you 20 minutes.

Builds Confidence

Some studies have shown that women perceive bald men to be stronger and more masculine than those with a full head of hair. This is because bald men appear slightly more athletic and muscular. In simple terms, shaving your hair reduces the mass of your head and makes it look smaller.

This automatically makes your upper body appear bigger, creating the appearance of a far broader and more masculine frame. Knowing that your shaved head makes others perceive you as more manly can be a nice ego boost. Many successful men including CEOs and celebrities have shaved heads so you’re in good company when joining the bald men club.

Drawbacks Of Shaving Your Head

You may need to wear a hat more often

If you don’t already have a selection of hats and caps, you’ll need to go out and get some. Basically, having a full head of hair helps protect your skin from both sun and cold. During the winter, hair acts as a hat, helping to insulate your head and keeping you warmer, while in the summer hair helps to prevent sunburn.

However, once you shave it all off, you’ll quickly find that your head suddenly gets super cold in the winter, making it necessary for you to cover up. Similarly, whether it’s a baseball cap, bucket hat, or bandana, in the summer you’ll need to keep your head covered to prevent it from getting burned, and trust us you don’t want to get a burn on your shaved head.

Can become time-consuming

While of one the benefits of shaving your head are not having to spend time shampooing and styling your head, you’ll still need to dedicate a bit of time each week to do the actual shaving. Still, for most men, it doesn’t take more than about 15 minutes two to three times per week, although this obviously depends on how fast your head grows and how ok you are with a bit of stubble on your scalp

May not have the right head shape

Not everyone has the right head shape and so shaving your head may just be the wrong decision. If your head is asymmetrical or lumpy then you may find that being a bald man doesn’t quite work for you. Have a feel of your scalp and see if you think it would look good shaved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shaving your head good for your hair?

Shaving has no effect on new growth and doesn’t affect hair texture or density. Hair density has to do with how closely strands of hair are packed together.

How do you know if you would look good with a shaved head?

Head shape is a big factor to look at. While there are examples of bald men with different head shapes, who look pretty good, as a general rule the rectangle, square and diamond-shaped heads look best without hair. Having a strong chin/jawline will guarantee a successful bald look for maximum masculinity and sexuality.

How do you shave your head?

If you need help with shaving your head then check out our guide here which details everything you’ll need to know before shaving your head for the first time.