23 years old and look like a 35 year old

[GASlick]

Agree, shaving will make you look younger.  People are always guessing I'm 5-7 years younger than I actually am!

[Gambrinus]

23 years old and look like a 35 year old

You say that like it's a bad thing  

Like everyone else said.  JUST DO IT!  Nothing holding you back but fear  

[DrewH]

23 years old and look like a 35 year old

You say that like it's a bad thing  

Haha I meant no disrespect to you 30 somethings (or even the older guys who are fortunate enough to look younger!).  I just don't look or feel like a 23 year old.  I'm missing out on my college years!

But anyway yeah thanks for the support guys.  Good to see some confirmations that I will look better and younger.  I can't see it being any worse, like some of you pointed out. Worst case scenario is nothing changes and I still wear my dingy old hats, right?  Best case scenario is I lose the emotional baggage.  So I'm going to do it.

[Razor X]

Check out the Before and After Gallery and take note of how virtually everyone there looks better in the "after" photo:

http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=gallery;cat=2

And, BTW you can buy HeadBlades in Rite-Aid.  Just be careful when you use it; it takes a little time and skill to get the hang of it.

[DrewH]

Haha I always wondered what Neil Strauss looked like pre-sly.

He's the reason I actually started considering this after I read some of his stuff and watched him do a few talk shows. 

You're right..  pretty much everyone in that gallery looks a million times better.

[zetaeffe]

Go for the shave! you're going to look GREAT!! 

[Gambrinus]

I was just messin with you    I'm with Razor on the Headblade.  I'd even venture to tell you to get the Sensor 3 cartridge.  I've tried the Headblade ones,  Atra II's,  and Sensor Excels.  Sensor 3's are WAY more forgiving.  I'd probably tell you to use your regular razor for your first go.  Then after you get familiar with your "topography" use the headblade.
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[Xanwolf1337]

Go for it dude ! Your head size should be fine as mines 7 1/2, so its more or less the same size, check out my pic's in my older posts . Although its nothing to worry about as like all of the guys off here, you'll look cool and sly!

Good luck for when your HB arrives.

[BillOnBass]

That first time you shave it's going to be a confusing whirlwind of surprise, excitement, and apprehension.  Just keep your head and you'll soon get used to that new guy in the mirror. 

Stick it out for 30 days and I can say with high confidence that you'll love it!  I never did the "30 day trial"; it took me about half that time to realize that bald is my "destined" look.  And it's awesome 

[Stu]

Agree, shaving will make you look younger.  People are always guessing I'm 5-7 years younger than I actually am!

I can beat that... people guess about 10-15 years younger -- don't I wish.

[MikeInPdx]

Definitely keep us posted.

Your hairline looks like mine did at 23; I wish I would have had the guts to get rid of it then for the long haul, instead of shaving it, letting it grow, and fussing until I was about 30. Keep the facial hair for the time being and I'm betting you like what you see when you're done with the Headblade. 

[RodgerDodger]

Drew you're wasting so much time putting too much thought into this.
There's no need to wait for your HeadBlade to arrive. Take out any fresh blade and give your head a quick once-over.

[buddha]

23 years old and look like a 35 year old

 

I think I remember how it feels to look like a 35 year old. Wait a damn minute. Where's my walker?

[Morthen]

I recommend the shave.  I chose an other option...and look at me now!!!

P.S.

The countdown to being bagless is on, my friends!

why are you setting a date? let me tell you from experience, I've only been sly for 2 days and its been the best two days Ive had in over a year. I agonized with my MPB hairline for over a year while lurking this site, just go for it man

Also to Drew, you should try shaving aswell I think you would look great with it. Worst case scenario you don't like it, it grows back 

[DrewH]

Alright guys..  UPDATE TIME





Just did it like 10 minutes ago.  Literally took me like an hour to do, but its finally done.

I think it looks good.  Its a little on the pale side, but nothing some sun won't fix.

Also, I've got a question.  It's a little dark on the sides, you can't really see it in the pix, but is it normal for the first few times for some of the stubble to be so stubborn?  Or am I just a terrible shaver?   Like I said before I was using the HeadBlade and it was a brand new razor so I'm convinced its either just me or my head.

I mean its not terrible, but I would like it to be a more uniform bald.


Thoughts and comments welcome!