Want a new "do"!

[Sly Red]

Take a look at this topic:

http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=5132.0

Shows some good examples of the many head shapes of members of this forum.

Red

[Tyler]

I don't see any issues with the shape of your head.  The other thing you should realize is that you're looking at a picture that doesn't show your head shape with skin on it.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but the MRI, although a unique excuse for not shaving to my knowledge, doesn't show me an unusual shape.  You've already acknowledged that you have mpb.  Now that's not a defect, disease or anything that makes you a victim.  You're one of the early guys, and we have a lot of them here.  But, if you don't shave you will have a fringe at some point, and the fringe hasn't ever improved anyone's appearance IMO.  So, what you're left with is still the same, go bald naturally, hair by hair, or take control, accept that you're going to be bald and shave it, hiding your mpb in plain sight.  The shape of your head is not a relevant argument; your head is what it is. 
That is the truth, and it's also the truth that once you get past going bald, being bald is not only not a bad thing but Sly Bald is a great thing.  It's just a few minutes away, you can and should experience the freedom. 

[Razor X]

I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but the MRI, although a unique excuse for not shaving to my knowledge, doesn't show me an unusual shape.  You've already acknowledged that you have mpb.  Now that's not a defect, disease or anything that makes you a victim.  You're one of the early guys, and we have a lot of them here.  But, if you don't shave you will have a fringe at some point, and the fringe hasn't ever improved anyone's appearance IMO. 

Aside from that, as your hair continues to recede, the "slope" you are so worried about will be more prominent when there is hair at its peak.  Shaving your head clean will de-emphasize it and make your head look more rounded -- not that I can really see anything wrong with your headshape anyway.

Like my friend saintc just told you -- one way or another you're going to be bald.  You can opt to shave your head completely or leave whatever hair Mother Nature allows you to keep.  Those are your only two choices, unless you opt to go down the ill-advised path of plugs, drugs and rugs.  Since you're going bald anyway, you really have nothing to lose by shaving it.  If you don't like it, let the fringe grow back.  I know it's scary to do the first time, but it's sort of like diving into a pool of cold water -- at first you hesitate, but you know you have to do it.  And when you do finally take the plunge, you realize that it wasn't so bad after all, and in fact, was somewhat exhilarating.

Just do it as soon as possible and put an end to the agony you're putting yourself through.  Trust me, when it's done, you'll wonder what the big deal was.

[blech]

Alright, so i think i'm going to try a buzz on friday.  Like a number 2 then work my way down to a 0 or something.  If it looks less than freakish, i'll consider completing the SLYification.  You guys may consider this pussing out, but for me it's huge because I would have never gotten a buzz even before i started balding and had a normal hairline!


sh*t i'm scared tho!! I really just wanna stop thinking about it tho so I haveta do somethin and i think this is a good solution for now. I'd do it tomorrow but on thursday I have to be up in front of a lot of people sooo.. yeah gonna wait.

pics to come!

[Paul]

That's ok blech.   Take it in steps that YOUR comfortable with, not what others would do.   But I think you will find that once you buzz it down you are not going to be happy until you ARE sly.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

The old Chinese proverb, "The longest journey begins with a single step" fits you. My bet is that you're really going to enjoy the journey because you are getting in front of the problem.  When it's behind you, you will only wonder why you waited so long.  Good decision, now follow through.  Remember this is for you, and F everyone else.