Inside Bay area -
The Oakland Tribune 02/26/2010
More men are rocking the bald look - "You really have to feel your head," says Cornelius Hankins of The Barber Lounge in San Francisco. "A lot of people have lumps or bumps or excess skin on the back of their head, where the cranium meets the neck."
Hankins, a barber who shaves his own head, consults with clients about the shape of their faces and recommends products specifically designed for the scalp. He's against bar soap because it dries out the scalp, he says. Also, if you tend to bang your head on things, the bald look may not be for you. It's tough to shave your scalp when it's constantly covered in cuts and bruises, he adds. Nevertheless, chrome domes look good on a lot of people, especially those who sport facial hair.
"A lot of guys are growing facial hair and thinning on top, so I try to give them a shorter look and blend it into their beard," Hankins says. "I encourage a lot of guys to shave it all off. It hides the gray and adds a lot of youthfulness to an older face."
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