Not Sly yet but it has to happen sometime.

[Boombap]

Well ive been lurking the forums for a while before deciding to register. Im not sly yet but eventually I wont have a choice. I'm 22 and I first noticed part of my hairline (left side)back in November wasn't as thick as the rest of my hair because I had grown my hair pretty bushier than I normally have my hair. When I first noticed it I really was depressed at that moment but in no way was it noticeable. I thought it was me thinking about it to much and I wasn't really losing my hair. Well i got my hair cut back to what i usually get, a 1 on the sides and a 5 on top. I couldn't tell any thing that i was thinning so I was naturally relieved and dismissed the balding. Well as these months have gone by I am actually realizing that i am thinning. Its still not noticeable but I am to the point where I cant play with my hair when its long with out it looking thinner.

The way I see it is soon as I lose the square hairline im going sly or at least a mohawk. Im not worried about going sly I am muscular/fit and think it would compliment me but the fear I guess for me and I assume others is the fact that there is no other way but sly after MPB. I had very thick hair at one point and it was thick enough where I could play with it however I wanted. I guess what it boils down to and what I kinda need to just get off my chest is I am partially mad and envious. I would have no problem being 40 or so and losing hair but im 22! Im young and vibrant. I hate hearing some one over 30, 35 or 40 say they are just now losing hair. They all got to enjoy all those youthful years with choice of how they would want their hair. I don't mind being sly but I would love to have the choice to grow or shave. I suspect I have less than a year to 6 months before my thinning will start to be noticeable maybe.

In conclusion its silly to talk about hair and be thankful for every thing else. Im sure any one who has been amputated would love to be able to grow their arm or leg back. Ill take losing hair over that but I still cant help but wish.

Sorry for the block of text it felt good to write out my feelings.

[Arnie]

Welcome to SBGs!!!

I wrestled with losing and trying to keep my hair as it thinned in my early twenties and wish I had gone SLY then...

Unfortunately, I clung to every strand way too long...

When you do it, you won't regret it!!!

[Redgrave101]

Hey man, welcome!

Im also 22 and realised my hair was thinning just over a year ago. This site has been a huge help to me and im sure that if you stick around it will benefit you too..

All the best!

[ozzie]

Welcome to the forum, Boombap! Glad you could join us.

[Rob-Raz]

Welcome to SBG!!!!  Do it when you are ready, but if you are already worrying about thinning hair...it may be time!  Give it a shot...if u don't like it...it will grow back.  Keep us posted!!

[Boombap]

Thanx all, im not all that worried about it any more its just i haven't really talked to anyone about it so it felt good to come hear and explain my problem but I really would have liked a few more good years of thick hair
       
Soon as my my hair spoils it coming off lol

[Sgt. Pate]

Hey, this is the place to let it all out!  Guys here are straight shooters and will only give you the best advise and support.
We have been there, done that and at SBG you can even get the t-shirt! 

[Boombap]

Well im still here. Im letting my hair grow shaggy wolverine style one last time. Going to get my regular cut soon and if it seems noticeable at all Im going to go sly.

On a side note I was thinking and questioning why I hated the whole slowly losing the hair thing. I think this applies to the younger guys. I know that 3/4 through my 21st year I felt like thinning hair was making me feel old. I associated it with older people(no offense guys lol). Another thing with me was I didn't feel like myself, like having my certain hair style was a character of who I am. The biggest for many I assume is wondering how the ladies will think of you.

Any how I will stay updated and post my first "Sly" pic when it happens.

[Razor X]

I would have no problem being 40 or so and losing hair but im 22! Im young and vibrant.

Yes, you would.  You don't stop caring about how you look just because you've reached a certain age.  Hair loss isn't an easy thing to come to terms with, no matter what age you are.

I hate hearing some one over 30, 35 or 40 say they are just now losing hair. They all got to enjoy all those youthful years with choice of how they would want their hair.

The obverse side of that coin is that it can be much harder to make a change when you're older.  At 22 you can pretty much do whatever you want with your appearance.  You get a lot less leeway from others when you're older.

I don't mind being sly but I would love to have the choice to grow or shave. I suspect I have less than a year to 6 months before my thinning will start to be noticeable maybe.

I think your subject line says it all; you've acknowledged that it's something that's going to happen sometime.  Accepting that it an important first step.  It sounds like you've got some time to come to terms with it.  I don't think you need to shave your head today but it's good that you're thinking about it.  I will caution you not to wait too long -- a lot of us had that "hold onto the hair as long as possible" mentality and regretted it later.  Shaving your head before it gets to that point, while there's still somewhat of a choice, makes things a lot easier.  It can save you years of agonizing about your hair.

The way I see it is soon as I lose the square hairline im going sly or at least a mohawk. Im not worried about going sly I am muscular/fit and think it would compliment me but the fear I guess for me and I assume others is the fact that there is no other way but sly after MPB. I had very thick hair at one point and it was thick enough where I could play with it however I wanted. I guess what it boils down to and what I kinda need to just get off my chest is I am partially mad and envious.

If you're young, fit and muscular, you don't need hair to look good.  Take a look at the photos and read the posts from other guys here who are in your age range.  Most of them look great with bald heads and they don't look any older than their age.  Losing your hair sucks, but it sucks a lot less nowadays than it did in years past when shaving your head wasn't a socially acceptable option.  MPB is no longer a lifetime sentence of having to wear a long fringe or a combover.

[reb123161]

I, also, started losing my hair at an early age.  Now that I am SLY, it has occurred to me how much time I WASTED worried about the hair "thing" and how many events I missed out on.  I was foolish....that's the only way I know how to explain how I feel about my actions at the time.  It is a tough experience going through the changes--physically and mentally,  regarding losing your hair.....but it is freeing and  "getting on with your life"  by going SLY and worrying about things that actually deserve worrying about,

If I had the choice to have a full head of hair again or keeping it SLY, I can HONESTLY tell you I would stay SLY.  You will not regret it, dude!  Welcome!