Rock the Sly Look ?

[mangosink12572]

I only hire "bald" guys in my liquor store  - -We are 9 total workers and 4 of us are "BALD"
And OH do we have fun with teasing bald customers  - -and they love it  - - - we usually do a job on guys who have a fringe

  Enjoy being "BALD" there are many more advantages than disadvantages
\I have never had anything negative happen to me being bald

[ike_69]

THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLIES !

REALLY APPRECIATED !!

i have a concern to discuss with all of u..

iv been sly for a while now and i personally like it, but people around me all r giving me negativity..telling me i took BAD OLD YUCK n stuff esp the girls...

m very depressed cos of this feel like crying

i think u guys wud know wht im talkin about..

how it is when people make u feel so uncomfortable

please help.

[RyanJP]

any clothes look good if you feel confident in them.

I wear jeans, T shirts, polo shirts, suits and ties, smart casual...anything goes!

What Rob said.

[Rob]

It sounds hard, but a lot of the time you make yourself feel uncomfortable.  I'm speaking from experience: I've been there in the past.  This sort of comes across in your posts, ike 69, because, for one thing, you don't have your own photo as your avatar...I might piss a few people off here, but most of the more confident guys on here have their own photos (most of the time) as their avatar: that has to tell you something.

Your own image of yourself is the most important : if you feel uncomfortable with your style, your clothes, your hair, then you will project that negativity onto others around you.  

If you feel confident, then the positive feelings will somehow effect those who meet you.  Its a weird thing, but very very true.

[Razor X]

It can take a while to get used to the new look and negative comments are not helpful in the early stages.  But if you just persevere through it, things will get better.  If people see that you're not going to give in to the pressure, the negative comments will stop.  And eventually you'll start meeting new people who have never seen you with  hair and they won't make any comments at all.

Ultimately it's about what you want and not what the people around you want.  If you cave in to their demands, you'll regret it.  But if you stick to your guns, not only will you have the look that you wanted, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you were able to withstand the worst that the naysayers were able to throw at you.  And that, my friend, is a huge confidence builder in itself.

Rob is right about posting your own photo.  We can give you some honest feedback if you do.

[ike_69]

It sounds hard, but a lot of the time you make yourself feel uncomfortable.  I'm speaking from experience: I've been there in the past.  This sort of comes across in your posts, ike 69, because, for one thing, you don't have your own photo as your avatar...I might piss a few people off here, but most of the more confident guys on here have their own photos (most of the time) as their avatar: that has to tell you something.

Your own image of yourself is the most important : if you feel uncomfortable with your style, your clothes, your hair, then you will project that negativity onto others around you. 

If you feel confident, then the positive feelings will somehow effect those who meet you.  Its a weird thing, but very very true.

It can take a while to get used to the new look and negative comments are not helpful in the early stages.  But if you just persevere through it, things will get better.  If people see that you're not going to give in to the pressure, the negative comments will stop.  And eventually you'll start meeting new people who have never seen you with  hair and they won't make any comments at all.

Ultimately it's about what you want and not what the people around you want.  If you cave in to their demands, you'll regret it.  But if you stick to your guns, not only will you have the look that you wanted, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you were able to withstand the worst that the naysayers were able to throw at you.  And that, my friend, is a huge confidence builder in itself.

Rob is right about posting your own photo.  We can give you some honest feedback if you do.

I can understand what u guys are saying, and about the avatar things i never really paid attention..i have a similar hairline to what the guy in the pic has ..

and about the pics Razor x asked, here they go :

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7408/2702100718.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7089/2702100719.jpg

i really do like it shaved smooth, cos i feel terrible to look at the thinning in the mirrir, Feels horrible..

im only 20, and most of u guys are more mature and experienced than i am,
its jus that im having a difficult time being so young and having to face this situation.

an the society in which i live is not very welcoming towards sly guys, they look at u differntly, especially the women,

its horrible. though im happy with myself like this, the people around me are making me feel insecure, especially family members and friends.

im still young, i need your support.

[samtheman]

Well I saw your pictures. I have to say I'm disappointed. Did I say disappointed? I mean I'm jealous! You are perfect for the sly look brother! It looks really great on you. You don't really need our support. All you need is a little mirror that fits into your pocket so that you can take it out every few minutes and bask in how good you look! The people around you are just a little shocked at the change. Be your own man, because yes you are young, but you are 20. Your family stops being able to tell you what to do when your 18.

Now I'm sure your family cares about you a lot, they wouldn't be so interested in something simple like this if they didn't care. Your going to have to be the grownup in this situation and patiently wait for them to let it go and accept the change. They will get used to it rather soon, especially if you stand firm by your choice.

[Tyler]

Ike, I'll summarize it for you.  It's all about confidence.  Wear the clothes that you feel confident in.  Try different styles.  Take a hot chick or two to help you pick out some clothes if you're having a hard time on your own. 

With great confidence you'll have no problem in your professional life, regardless if you have hair or not.

[Razor X]

im only 20, and most of u guys are more mature and experienced than i am,
its jus that im having a difficult time being so young and having to face this situation.

Many of us have been through exactly what you're describing;  the advice remains the same:  stay the course and you'll be glad that you did.  Your family may give you a hard time in the beginining, in attempt to get you to cave in to their demands.  Once they see that you will not, the negative comments will stop.  Trust me. 

[ike_69]

Today i went to Subway with a friend , while entering the place a bunch of guys and girls were standing near the entrance, i knew a guy and girl from that, we went to the same school but never talked much.

They literally dint recognize me, and the guys jaw dropped open and was lik " F*%k is it u "  and he started happily rubbing my dome.

The chick asks me with a cunning smile " why did you shave your head?"

Me: "You know what it takes for a guy to shave his head?"

She has a confused look on her face ,

I go near her and Whisper in her ear,  " Balls !"

she started smiling.

I walked past her.

[Iconic]

Feel any easier Ike? I was thinking about something like this:

http://www.posh24.com/fredrik_ljungberg/fredrik_ljungberg_is_enjoying_his_freetime

But looking at your pictures, You've got the look already. For me personally the best look with bald head is stonewashed Levi's 512 jeans and a white t-shirt, or some polo shirt.

[xnewyawka]

Iconic, any idea what kind of jeans those are? I like that style.

[Iconic]

Iconic, any idea what kind of jeans those are? I like that style.

Those in the linked picture? No idea, but must be some expensive name brand jeans. But, seem to have slight bootcut leg and actually my bootcut Levis, while not detailed the same way, look very similar speaking of fit. And that type of jeans look great with Affliction shirts too 

[ike_69]

Feel any easier Ike? I was thinking about something like this:

http://www.posh24.com/fredrik_ljungberg/fredrik_ljungberg_is_enjoying_his_freetime

But looking at your pictures, You've got the look already. For me personally the best look with bald head is stonewashed Levi's 512 jeans and a white t-shirt, or some polo shirt.

Lol hes my role model 

my hairline looks very similar to him, though hes in his 30s.

Stonewashed rocks ! and white anyday !!!

[xnewyawka]

Iconic, any idea what kind of jeans those are? I like that style.

Those in the linked picture? No idea, but must be some expensive name brand jeans. But, seem to have slight bootcut leg and actually my bootcut Levis, while not detailed the same way, look very similar speaking of fit. And that type of jeans look great with Affliction shirts too 

Thanks, Iconic. I was thinking they were too. I will look into the bootcut Levi's though.