Mailbag: Hair gel shine

It's interesting to find products being used in ways that were probably not intended by the manufacturer. Here's a fine example: using a hair gel to make a bald head shiny.

SHINE hair gel.

I discovered, when I had hair, that the gel caused my scalp to look shiny. People kept commenting on the thinning hair and the shine of my scalp. So, when I took all my hair off, I thought I'd go back and see if it would work as a shiner. Use a pea sized amount. Instant shine. It must be a plastic. Works great and lasts all day.

I don't know if this would work with just any hair gel, but it sounds interesting.

Not everyone wants a shiny head, of course, but if you're looking for a little extra brightness up top, it might be worth a try.