Do these turn your palms/hands black when they're new?
71766
NO, they do not turn your hands black at all. I love the padding in the palms. It is really good.
2141525
Yes. Mine get covered in lint/fuzz and I have wiped them with a damp cloth to remove fuzz/refresh adhesive. After one or two times of this, they need to be replaced.
1687922
I bought mine in January. Just used it today. I really like the color it gives me. I am pretty fair and it doesn't make me look Orange. I see color right away. Just remember to rub in evenly and wash hands, not critical but you will see an orange tone in your palms if you don't.
765159
I purchased mine in June 2014 and they were black. Or possibly such a dark grey that they appeared black.
348223
My hands never do and I use it a lot. If there is blackness it will be aluminum and that is not good at any time on any skin parts, sucks right up into the blood system. A rubber glove will prevent this.
673982
i haven't experienced this but i they do have a slick film on them when they are new. i hear players complain about their slickness at times. perhaps getting it a bit damp my actually help it and eliminate the redness from this point forward
918340
I'm a consumer. I have no idea why they do that....You need to consult the Nioxin folks. My caps are black in color also. Perhops Nioxin changed their packaging recently.
899058
Well, they definitely turn darker with use. Mine have not turned green. I suppose you could clean them with copper cleaner if you want the bright copper shine at all times. I like the darker look and have not used a special cleaner. I just make sure I hand wash and dry them very well.
45257
DO NOT BUY . These gloves leave your hands black from the dye and they shrunk so much after a cold wash i cant get my hands into them. I have tried three series of harbinger and they are all like that. Do not buy !!!!!
1178954
I have had no contact with any black residue. I have seen nothing of that sort on these shot glasses. I also made cookie shot glasses with these and used them in an oven with no issues. Washing them in the sink has caused no issues either.
1653840
I have owned them for about a year and the part that touches my head is a dirty black color now, the rest looks good. Im not sure if dirt from my hair rubbed off onto them or if my hair rubbed off some of the white finish, but It will discolor after a while.
939652
No. In the description it says hand wash/dry only. I didn't realize this (or perhaps I read the answers here), and put mine in the dishwasher. When I used them with moisture on my hand, black residue came off on my hand. I don't know if there's a way to restore the finish now or not. If you really want to use the dishwasher to clean your knives, I would recommend getting the set with the black handles that are supposed to be dishwasher safe.
11960
I didn't clean mine since they were bright enough and I have not noticed them getting dark at all.
845733
They recommend a Clorox powder type cleanser. I have used it once since I own them. My wife got the stuff mixed with bleach and it makes my hands stink like bleach so I don't like using it. Anyhow. I typically use water and just wash them and you can see the metal wash away. Frequency? Well not very often. I guess this would depend on the amount of sharpening. When you see them turning from white to gray maybe its time, if the grey becomes black its definitely time.
1460097
A little bit, since they have a dimpled texture. They do seem to make your hands feel cooler though.
830878
no, they don't pop up which would help. I usually end up with 3 or 4 gloves at a time then stuff the extras back in the box for next time. I also have a problem with them slipping off my hands.
1194576
Just got a new one. It seems just a bit but I have a wicked sense of smell. I am sure it'll be mostly gone in a month. Doesn't make my hand smell after hours of use. I hope that helps.