The Perfect AM to PM Routine for Bald Men

Without hair, your scalp is fully exposed. Every detail shows. What matters is how you look after it.

A Clear-Headed Approach to Daily Grooming

Being bald doesn’t mean doing less. 

Without hair, your scalp is fully exposed. Every detail shows. What matters is how you look after it.

You need a headcare system. 

A few simple steps, day and night, will outperform anything complicated and inconsistent.

AM: Hydrate and Defend

Start the day with purpose. Your morning routine should do two things: protect and prepare.

Apply a lightweight moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF. This covers hydration and sun defence in one step.

Look for:

  • Niacinamide to reduce redness and regulate oil

  • Panthenol to calm and support the skin barrier

  • Glycerin to hold moisture

  • SPF 30 or higher, with no white cast

White streaks on a bald scalp are hard to ignore. Choose a formula that absorbs quickly and disappears cleanly.

If you shave in the morning, begin with a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser. One that includes a mild acid to help remove dead skin and prevent in-growns. Then hydrate and protect with your SPF enriched moisturizer. If you're not shaving, a rinse with cool water is enough. It refreshes without disrupting the skin barrier.

PM: Cleanse and Rebuild

Evening is about recovery. Wash away the day and give your scalp what it needs to restore itself overnight.

Use a mild cleanser designed for exposed skin. A low-level acid will help remove buildup, reduce the risk of ingrowns, and keep the surface smooth.

Avoid scrubs. Physical exfoliants are too harsh and often trigger excess oil or irritation.

After cleansing, apply a serum that restores and strengthens.

Look for:

  • Niacinamide to regulate oil and reduce inflammation

  • Panthenol to support skin repair

  • Copper peptides if you want the all-out option. They help repair microdamage, firm the skin, and even out tone over time

Massage until absorbed. Skin works hardest at night. Give it what it needs.

Weekly: Maintain the Edges

Once or twice a week, tighten things up.

Whether you shave or buzz, keep it consistent. Clean your lines. Clean your clippers. If you shave, finish with something calming.

Use:

  • Aloe to cool the skin

  • Allantoin to support healing

  • Bisabolol to reduce irritation

And check your sideburns. Your beard should end where your ear does. No lower. Read The Basics of Shaving a Bald Head.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t skincare. It’s headcare.

Fewer steps. Better results. A clearer head.

Written by Mark Cronje, Founder of March Headcare.

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