Well.... I think it might just be that time

[mangosink12572]

Go for it  - -you will enjoy it and remember - -it grows back if you do not like it  - - -but also remember the 30 day rule (you must keep it BALD for 30 days)

[balddaniel]

I say clip it very close at first and see if you like it, if you do then go sly. 

[Stu]

The hairloss is definitely noticeable, and you will no doubt think about it all the time.  Once you shave it all off, the feeling of liberation is incredible.  There is no more worrying about 'losing' your hair.  It's gone, and you can find something else to worry about... or just enjoy your new life.  College is the perfect time to make the change.  Good luck!

[Franco]

so i gave myself a 0 all around. It doesn't look bad, what im really frusterated about is that i have red spots where the skin is peeling all on the back of my head. Anyone know of anyway i can treat this? I am hoping it is just from having bad dandruff because those were the area were i did itch a lot. Hopefully just using some lotion and creams will take it a way after a while.




here are the spots

[jaypksfo]

WOW - what a difference.  I think it looks really  good.  Now to shave it down all the way.  Looking at the spots it deffinatly lookslike irritation, maybe to shampoo or something.  Good thing is one you shave it down you dont need any of those hair products which might be causing the irritation

[Gambrinus]

I say skin it!  And Welcome!

[Sgt. Pate]

I think you should try using an exfoliant to clear that up before you go to the razor! 

[reb123161]

Naked and FREE....You are a good looking guy---Please do not do the "ME" and wait 20 years too late.  I have NEVER been happier--and I am a happy dude and have been very blessed in my life.    My best friend of 40 years finally got home from vacation and saw me today---Sly since the 4th of July--and said, "I told you to do that 10 years ago!".....My wife loves rubbing aloe on it!  Life is what you make it---make it fun!

[timetobeme]

You can either spend countless hours in front of the mirror worrying about your receding hair or you can be free in a few minutes and never worry about it again.  I know the obvious choice, and I think you do too!

[Stu]

Most excellent!  Many guys like Schro have found that when they shave it slick and keep it that way, simple irritation or even cases of psoriasis (sp?) clear up in due time once the hair is gone.  Keep looking through the various posts, and you should find answers to those issues.  Looking forward to the final picture...

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

Scrape the grape--use a little mild antibacterial soap and some astringent, those spots will clean up.  Welcome, you're almost home & free.

[BuzzDawg]

I also had those bumps, and they didn't go away until I shaved my head completely and applied a little cortisone a few times a day. You can get it at any drugstore; personally, I prefer the gel.

When I first started out as a sly guy 10 years ago, I read online that shaving your head won't make dandruff and similar issues go away...as you've probably figured out, it's a scalp condition, not a hair condition. But the good news is that shaving exposes the source of the problem, so treating it is much easier than if you have hair.

Also, a little sun on the scalp might help. REPEAT: A little sun. 

[Franco]

I also had those bumps, and they didn't go away until I shaved my head completely and applied a little cortisone a few times a day. You can get it at any drugstore; personally, I prefer the gel.

When I first started out as a sly guy 10 years ago, I read online that shaving your head won't make dandruff and similar issues go away...as you've probably figured out, it's a scalp condition, not a hair condition. But the good news is that shaving exposes the source of the problem, so treating it is much easier than if you have hair.

Also, a little sun on the scalp might help. REPEAT: A little sun. 

ya haha good advice... iv been busy lately and am much whiter than i usually am, i will make sure to get more of a tan and hopefully it should hide them a bit =)

[Bald Kahuna]

Aloha Franco,

You're looking good as an (almost) Sly guy should. FYI - there is a great article titled "How to Shave Your Head" Going Bald by Choice - Professional Advice by Dave Alexander, About.com guide. Under Step 2: Shave, he talks about new shavers and recommends shaving only with the grain fopr a few weeks before going against it as it may cause cuts, irritation, and ingrown hairs.

The url is: http://menshair.about.com/od/malecelebrityhairstyles/a/headshave.htm     
Good luck, the Bald Kahuna

[Noodles]

The ONLY way to know if yu will truly like the sly look is to close your eyes (but NOT while shaving) dive right in, and shave that puppy off.

Curiosity will always eat away at you if you don't go with your gut feeling. From your post, it sounds like you're more than ready to take the plunge,...

-Cap'n Noodles-