The good news is, whether intentionally or not, Sandalphon's managed to distract him from the matter of someone seeing what he looks like.

"What are you talking about?" He's still pretty indignant though. "I straighten it out when I can, and I just said I wash it."

What else is one even supposed to do? Not to mention Shrike couldn't have afford even nice combs or such prior to coming to Johto. He's just done his beat with what limited options he's always had.