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Permalink Reply by Mary on September 10, 2010 at 7:57pm

Great question! Even though I have VERY pale skin and had always shielded my face from the sun, I had a very definite "tan line" along my temples and forehead, and my bald scalp was REALLY white. My husband was really supportive of my shaving and going out bald, but his only request was that I even up the color.

Here's what I did. I had a hat made by San Diego Hat Company - it's called "Sunset", and it's basically a visor that goes all the way around your head. Here's a link with a picture:

http://www.sandiegohat.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=92

I rolled the top down so even more of my head was exposed, then adjusted the velcro tab (it's completely adjustable as to size) inside so that I was exposing exactly the area I wanted to tan - pretty much where my tan line was. I put on some 15 sunscreen, and went out in our backyard every day for only a few minutes. I rotated my sitting position so I was getting sun on all sides. I was careful not to overdo it and go very slowly. It worked like a charm. Looked a little silly...like a big egg sticking out of the hat top, but no one could see me. It IS virgin territory and you have to be careful.

This way, I was protecting my face and neck, as I've always done, but in very little time, I began to see that tan line fade as the exposed area tanned slowly. As you can see in my photos, I've got a pretty even color now...still pale, but definitely some color and no line.

I have an important rule for maintaining this! I NEVER go out in the sun wearing a scarf or turban or anything on my head (I don't wear wigs) - even for a moment. To do that would start building a tan line again. If I have to be out in the sun for an extended period, I always wear a sun hat that covers my head and face. But, for any short sun exposure, such as a walk to the mailbox, or to go in and out of a store, or driving in the car, I'm always bald. I put 15spf all over my head every morning, and higher spf if I'm going to be out and about. Those little moments of sun I get on my head going in and out of stores or in the car help maintain nice all-over color.

I hope this helps!
Mary

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Permalink Reply by JeffreySF on September 10, 2010 at 8:32pm

Wow Mary! I had no idea you had it so well planned out.
Funny thing....In my case I went to a resort in Cancun for a week and slathered on sunscreen and drank by the pool. By the flight home I had an even tan.

Jeffrey

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Permalink Reply by Mary on September 10, 2010 at 8:37pm

It wasn't a plan...it was just ingenuity. I'm too sun-phobic to do what you did. ( ;-)

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Permalink Reply by JeffreySF on September 11, 2010 at 12:41am

My ingenuity must come naturally with a wee sip or two...
Hugz!
Jeffrey

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Permalink Reply by Mary on September 11, 2010 at 1:00am

(;-)

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Permalink Reply by Kate on September 11, 2010 at 3:39pm

Mary - thank you for the thorough and thoughtful response. You offer some great suggestions.

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