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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: lewis on March 21, 2009, 02:51:59 PM

Title: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: lewis on March 21, 2009, 02:51:59 PM
Hey, I just registered here and I'm wondering if I should just shave my head completely.  I'm 21 but my hair is receding quite badly but up until today I've just been sort of covering it up by growing my hair out.

This was me about 6 months ago and my hairline was just as bad as it is now but I tried my best to hide it  ::)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2F6672322014a9936815105o.jpg&hash=ee8e9d95156e04e1484080eb2eb73703e56bdd11)

My hair last week, but still cut in a way to hide my hairline!
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But this morning I decided that I had enough of hiding my receding hair and thought I should just be myself, so I used a 7mm guard and cut it really short but I'm not convinced it was such a good idea, should I shave it completly and maybe that will look better? I feel that since I'm only 21 I might not be able to pull off a clean shaven head? What do you guys think?
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Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: SLYinKC on March 21, 2009, 02:57:40 PM
SLY is about attitude and how you wear it.  If you get the bug to want to try shaving, you definitely should.  I will always grow back to what you had before if you don't like it.  If you're curious, I say just give it a shot. And make sure that you keep it that way long enough to know if you really like it.  We have a standard rule here that you should keep it for 30 days to really know if you like it or not.

Best of luck,
Rick
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Razor X on March 21, 2009, 03:13:10 PM
There's no point in doing things in half-measures, so go for it.  You'll look much tidier without the thinning hairline showing. 
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: BALDANDRE on March 21, 2009, 03:15:51 PM
If you want to look like a confident 21 yr old dude again...

bro shave it off smooth...you will no longer be a young receding buzzed guy..

you'll be a sly dude that digs having his head shaved smooth...

go for it and go live your life bro!
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on March 21, 2009, 03:26:50 PM
Go for it m8. You'll never know how you feel until you do it. Welcome to the site. Post up a pic when you do the deed. And keep to the 30 day rule  O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: marty22 on March 21, 2009, 03:32:50 PM
go all the way and then decide.,
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: lewis on March 21, 2009, 03:35:11 PM
thanks for the encouragement guys, I might just do it, it could be worth it for some of the reactions I would no doubt get from friends/family  ;D

Also "The Scottish Ambassador" where about in Scotland are you from? I live just outside Dundee  O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: wpruitt on March 21, 2009, 03:52:37 PM
Go for it
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: SBG Math Guy on March 21, 2009, 04:26:16 PM
Hi lewis, welcome to slybaldguys.com!!!

Shave it off completely and then keep it that way for 30 days.   That gives you enough time to look at yourself in
the mirror and make a genuine decision as to whether you like it or not. 
Once you shave, I think you will be relieved and wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
Post the pics after you shave and good luck on your journey.  Please note that your world does not end the day you shave your head.  On the contrary, that's the day you will start enjoying life again as it will help you forget that hairloss is a problem.   
Good luck on your journey, which will hopefully be a successful one.  Stick around for more fun.  O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: MLNHD on March 21, 2009, 06:52:30 PM
Welcome, Lewis.  This forum is loaded with encouragement and good advice.  Here's my two-cent's worth: 

1st pic:  moppy/sloppy teen look
2nd pic:  cleaned up but uninteresting
3rd pic:  edgy look in which your facial shape and features are featured -- to the good -- a look that I think others will take seriously -- like you mean business.

I think the short buzz suits you.  You're receding and you're not hiding it.  But I bet you'd really dig going all the way.  What the heck, you might as well give it a go.  I think you'd like it. 

Best wishes,   
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Rob on March 21, 2009, 06:58:42 PM
Hi Lewis: yeah, the third pic is halfway there and looks cool.  Try shaving it, see how you feel.  It's a trendy look, and will certainly give you the 'edge', so give it a go O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: imb on March 21, 2009, 07:11:24 PM
I really think you should at least clip it with no guard to give you the benefit you are looking for. It's an edgier look and it makes the receding hairline less obvious. Don't worry about being a young person with a shaved head, I'm 23, and there's lots of young people that do it.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on March 21, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Welcome to the Forum Lewis!!

I say give it a go. You can definetly pull it off.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: DCdome on March 21, 2009, 09:25:53 PM
Hey Lewis,

I join the other bros in suggesting you finish the deed and shave the noggin.  In the photo with long hair you look fine, but that look will be harder to maintain as your hairline recedes as it will.  With the buzz you look tougher (but not a criminal!).  I think you'll like the feel and look of a shaven head, so go far it and keep it at least 30 days.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: 20, bald, and loving it on March 21, 2009, 11:07:24 PM
Just try it I am glad I did and I am 20.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: dave523 on March 21, 2009, 11:14:42 PM
Hey, I just registered here and I'm wondering if I should just shave my head completely.  I'm 21 but my hair is receding quite badly but up until today I've just been sort of covering it up by growing my hair out.

This was me about 6 months ago and my hairline was just as bad as it is now but I tried my best to hide it  ::)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2F6672322014a9936815105o.jpg&hash=ee8e9d95156e04e1484080eb2eb73703e56bdd11)

My hair last week, but still cut in a way to hide my hairline!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2FSDC10736.jpg&hash=b0501facd1974b098987d938683cff28fa5900c2)

But this morning I decided that I had enough of hiding my receding hair and thought I should just be myself, so I used a 7mm guard and cut it really short but I'm not convinced it was such a good idea, should I shave it completly and maybe that will look better? I feel that since I'm only 21 I might not be able to pull off a clean shaven head? What do you guys think?
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2FSDC10848.jpg&hash=4eda5cba9c650e423739b50abf4254e9c69f3123)

Ur a brve dude, but you definately can get away with a badl head.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: lewis on March 22, 2009, 08:50:07 AM
After reading everyones posts I thought I might as well give it a go, so I buzzed it off with no guard and I instantly liked it! I think it looks a lot better than when I done it with a 7mm guard so I'm pretty happy.  Thanks for all the encouragement, I wouldn't of done it without all the posts  O0

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2FSDC10896.jpg&hash=7917daf8ea5fd07d2d2c46769a6eadfd200f34c7)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2Flewis203%2FSDC10883.jpg&hash=62c6cfd03793f7c8fb569374d41798f514609fe5)
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Paul on March 22, 2009, 09:07:31 AM
Definitely rocking the LOOK bro.  But wait until you FEEL the noggin when shaved slick smooth.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: SBG Math Guy on March 22, 2009, 09:24:10 AM
Damn, looks awesome! O0
And listen to Paul, he's a wise man.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: joergHH on March 22, 2009, 10:20:11 AM
Definitely rocking the LOOK bro.  But wait until you FEEL the noggin when shaved slick smooth.

Ditto!  O0

J
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Bastynasterd on March 22, 2009, 10:27:16 AM
Looks nice !

Now all you need is a suit and a red tie, and you'll look just like hitman  8)

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Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on March 22, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Aces, brings out the strength of your face.  And now you don't have to worry about that receding hairline either.  Enjoy, O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Rob on March 22, 2009, 10:55:01 AM
SLY is definitely the way to go for you: I can tell even with the very short buzz.  Shave it right off: smooth is so much better than stubble.  You rock the look O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Razor X on March 22, 2009, 11:26:00 AM
Looks terrific.   O0  Go ahead and take the blade to it.  It won't look much different, but it will feel awesome.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on March 22, 2009, 12:27:07 PM
Man, what a difference. You have to admit it, you look great in the new pics. Gr8 stuff! Another guy goes sly  O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: wovercast on March 22, 2009, 03:23:40 PM
Its definitely time to take the blade to it. For me, there was a big difference between no guard and cleanly shaved. I knew as soon as I rinsed my head and looked up in the mirror for the first time that this was the look for me. Good luck.
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: MLNHD on March 22, 2009, 03:32:59 PM
Lewis, one word:  EXCELLENT!  Now it is absolutely clear from your transformation that you would own the slick-smooth-down-to-the-wood SLY.  I think you ought to give it a try, and I'm pretty confident you will love it.  But even as-is, with the no-guard buzz, you now have a great, unique look, one that says I've taken this balding gene by the horns and tied a knot in its tail.   O0 
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Stu on March 22, 2009, 04:45:33 PM
Looks awesome dude, and a huge improvement over the shortest pic you had posted.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2009, 05:05:04 PM
Amazing transformation!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: OzPete on March 22, 2009, 07:49:22 PM
Looks great, Lewis!  O0
Title: Re: Young and receding, should I shave it off?
Post by: xnewyawka on March 25, 2009, 06:56:39 PM
I'm late on this, but it looks great Lewis. What a difference from the first pic.

I agree with all the bro's on shaving it smooth though, the feeling is awesome when you're finished  and you see and feel the clean, slick dome.

Give it a go, guarantee you'll love it!    O0