Hi, I'm new here.

[johnnyo]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and am I glad that I found you. I'm really needing to know how to do it - shave or buzz, or should I do it. I've been pretty much bald on top and have a good amount on the sides. My real problem is that I've been wearing a piece for about 5-7 years when it started to go. Now, I don't know how to quit. I think it was easier to quit smoking! I wear glasses and I don't think they will look good with my new look? Also if I change frames, should I get rimless frames? I can't wear contacts. I know I need to get rid of the piece, any other advice will be most welcome. 

[TGB1]

Welcome! Get rid of the rug, just toss it and forget it you will never regret it. Look thru the site and you will see lots of fellow four-eyes. Look at their eye wear and go with something you like. Shave it close and never look back!

[wpruitt]

Welcome, johnnyo.  Follow your gut instinct!

[OzPete]

Welcome!

[InProgress]

A picture would help... but glasses and a bald head can be quite a good look.

[johnnyo]

Thanks Guys, I'll try to get a picture up, I've noticed that when I take a picture while I'm wearing my rug, I really look phoney. It shows that I'm wearing one, so I don't take alot of pictures. I'm usually the one taking other peoples pic so I won't have to be in the photo. I'm sure if I keep reading your comments, I'll get the courage to JUST DO IT!!
Thanks for the help. 

[pdxtodd]

Welcome!  I'm a former rug wearer and am so grateful for this message board.  Dump it - you'll be so glad you did.   I had my hair stylist take my system off for the last time and she buzzed what was left down to a 1.   I came home and took a blade to it and haven't looked back.   No regrets, only freedom.

[omegapd]

Glad to have you here! Good luck!

[ozzie]

Welcome to the forum, Johnny. Shave the dome. I'm sure that, once you go sly, you'll look great with glasses.  

[Papa Don]

Johnny, I'm in agreement with the others.  Ditch the rug.  I haven't seen ONE that looks natural.  As far as eyewear,  it's sort of like being bald, just what nature gave you.  So, run with it.  We are who we are!  BTW, a hardy welcome.  Hope you keep us posted on a regular basis.

[Rob]

listen to pdxtodd: he speaks a lot of sense and knows where you're coming from.  Welcome, and I hope you get the courage to ditch the rug soon!

[mangosink12572]

Forget about the "piece" - - -That is like  having a blinking red light on you head - - everyone knows a  "piece"
As for the glasses - - I have glasses without frames  and they are fine   and then I have contacts  - - -You must try and whatever you are happy with  - -That is what counts

 Post a picture of yourself  and then we can make   constructive comments  - -BALD is BEAUTIFUL  - -There is nothing  like it  - - -The best looking guys are BALD  
Welcome to SBG

[Gambrinus]

I think it's already been said, but I'll reiterate.  If you think that everyone already knows that you have a dead squirrel on your head, then why not take it off?  The only person that your fooling is yourself.  You'll look great and you'll be surprised at how more confident you will be.  Listen to Todd, he speaks from experience, he was in your same spot not too long ago.  I just talked a friend of mine at work into shaving off his earbrow and now he has a date this weekend   

[ynmaker]

Welcome Johnnyo.  I agree with everyone else above.  I've not seen a piece look very natural.  I've also seen comb-overs that look like they needed a building permit.  They didn't look natural either. 
I went with a #1 buzz for a couple of weeks before shaving.  You may want to go all the way, right away.  In either way take the advise of others and do it when you have plenty of time.   Maybe in the evening.   Don't rush.
Also, have some pre-shave photos handy so when you have those moments of doubt, (and you probably will), you will know you made the right choice. 

[marty22]

welcome, YN!