17 and losing my hair. Should I shave?

• 17 and losing my hair. Should I shave? by Kyle on 07 Jun, 2009 14:31
• Hi, I recently found this community in a search for answers to my questions about going bald. I didn't want to have to shave my head at first but with every strand of hair that I lose when i take a shower it becomes more of a reality. If I am going to lose all of my hair... I am going to do it on MY terms.
  
  The only real problem I have with it at this time is that I have a high forehead and I am worried that it make me look bad.
  
  I cannot shave my head for 6 months because I'm still 17 and my parents have control of my life at this time. But when I turn 18 that decision is mine.
  
  The links below are to what my hair looks like now where it has already receded. As a whole, all my hair is thinning, even the sides.
  
  Thanks for your opinions in advance, I hope to hang around here for a while... and maybe in 6 months become sly like all you guys
  
  http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/painsofme/0607091449a.jpg
  
  http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/painsofme/0607091449b.jpg
  
  http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/painsofme/0607091449.jpg
  
  This is usually how I wear my hair:
  
  http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/painsofme/0504090725.jpg
  
  Looking forward to hearing back from some of you guys =) and remember to be honest =)
• #1 by Jer on 07 Jun, 2009 14:52
• Well, really the choice is entirely up to you and no one here will discourage you from doing it.  Pretty much anyone here will tell you to do the 30 day trial because after all, if you don't like it, you can grow back what you had.
  
  High forehead?  Don't worry about it...  My forehead foes all the way to the back of my neck!!!
• #2 by Kyle on 07 Jun, 2009 15:03
• Thanks, I'll keep that in mind when it comes time that I can actually do it.
• #3 by GaryT on 07 Jun, 2009 16:39
• Welcome Kyle! I know the Mom and Dad thing can seem pretty frustrating but you'll  be 18 soon. There is no doubt that you are growing more forehead, my problem also. So don't do anything that's going to make trouble for you at home or school. You'll be there soon enough!
  
  As for honesty, I don't think you look bad the way you are. If nothing else could you talk your parents into getting a buzz cut. That's assuming that YOU would want one. From there you'll get a better idea of what you'll really look like.
  
  So, it's up to you dude. Hang out and get all the infomation you can glean from this place so  you'll be already to go on your next birthday.
  
  Best of luck to ya and keep us posted on how things are going.
• #4 by Razor X on 07 Jun, 2009 19:03
• A high forehead is much less noticeable on a completely shaved head.  Give it a try when you can.  In the meantime, try a buzzcut if your parents will allow it.
• #5 by MadMatty on 08 Jun, 2009 19:26
• Mate the choice is up to you, i have just started doing it & im 19, you'll just have to remember it takes some getting used to & prepare for all sorts of reactions form your old folks, friends & work mates, some will like it others won't. Just giving them a few weeks to get used to it. good luck
• #6 by Kyle on 08 Jun, 2009 21:18
• Thanks guys. Come December I might try it out even if my hair starts to grow back =)
• #7 by Stu on 09 Jun, 2009 06:45
• Razor is right.  People who have high foreheads usually see an improvement because suddenly it just becomes 'head' vs. high forehead and receding hairline.  While you are waiting to 'do the deed,' concentrate on other ways to improve yourself, like hitting the gym, etc.  Feel free to stay in touch and ask plenty of questions.
• #8 by Tyler on 09 Jun, 2009 14:29
• Kyle, welcome to Sly Bald Guys.  These guys have given you some great advice.
• #9 by Kyle on 09 Jun, 2009 14:48
• Funny you should mention the gym. Been going quiet often lately and have lost 30 pounds 
  
  I'm fitting in cloths I couldn't when I was in 6th grade and I just graduated back in May 
  
  Thanks for the welcome Mr.Tyler
• #10 by marty22 on 09 Jun, 2009 18:11
• Let your hair stay for the time being. Give it another year and then decide.
• #11 by wpruitt on 09 Jun, 2009 20:09
• Stick with what your parents say until you are on your own.  They provide with you a number of things ... and parents are more often right than wrong.
• #12 by Kyle on 10 Jun, 2009 09:12
• Quote from: wpruitt on 09 Jun, 2009 20:09

  Stick with what your parents say until you are on your own.  They provide with you a number of things ... and parents are more often right than wrong.
  

  
  I am. Thats the reason my hair is just a soft red (originaly blonde) and not purple.
• #13 by Big Boss on 10 Jun, 2009 12:42
• I started losing my hair when I was about 15-16 (yes really) I'm nineteen now, and I started shaving my head about a year ago, best thing I did, believe me it'll make you feel much better about yourself.
  
  Just do what all bald guys do, shave it off and grow a beard. 
• #14 by flatdave on 10 Jun, 2009 14:22
• I think that I have a high forehead as well but every time I look in the mirror, I think to myself that it looks a little bit better than the time before.  I'm at day 24 and don't have any plans to let it grow back when day 30 approaches.  Give it the 30 day trial, you'll be so glad you did!
  
  Dave