Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!

[phigg]

Curious as to what I'd look like "sly", I took a pic, then photoshopped it to see what I'd look like sly.
I actually like the results, and I'm looking forward to doing it.
Tomorrows the day!
I'd recommend to anyone who is on the fence to try this, if they have the computer skills, or know someone who does. You'll get a good idea of what you'll look like. You may be pleasantly surprised.



Here's the "before" (current) pic as I look now:
(Note:  if my hair appears "full" in the "before" pic, it's only because I use a lot of Toppik.  Which is great stuff, but I'm tired of it.)



..and my "projection":



I'm not sure how close to reality I got, but I'll find out soon enough. I have a feeling I did pretty good though. I think I might have a slightly more pronounced bump on the back top of my head, but that'd just be even cooler, IMO.
Of course, after the deed is actually done, I'll take a third pic to compare, but since I'll be away on vacation for a while, I may not have time to post it here for a while.  I'll try though.

[mangosink12572]

Go for it  - -you look super great - SLY BALD - - 

[BlackJamesRackham]

shave it off man...dealing with the toppik cant be much fun.

[marty22]

shave it clean......it works for ya!

[Metch]

excellent photoshop skills 

[balddaniel]

You look great you really really need to do it. 

[Sgt. Pate]

Looks good to me too! 

[johnnyo]

Looks good to me, I think you will enjoy the look. Good luck tomorrow.

[phigg]

Well..  the deed is done!

I have no need to photoshop it anymore.
I was close, but I think I made my head a little too tall, vs. reality.
Still, I was pretty close.  I think it's a good idea for anyone to do, if they're wondering.


So now, without further ado (hah, no pun intended)  here's the real deal. 
I'll post a full review of the experience elsewhere, and because I had had hair transplants done before, there are a few caveats I'll discuss.
Meanwhile, here's the new, real me.

[johnnyo]

Right on, you were really close, it looks great. I'm glad you decided to do it. Welcome. 

[phigg]

Thanks!  I'm now in the non-hair club for me!   

I put my shades on, I really like the way that looks.
I play guitar (quite seriously too), so now I'm Joe Satriani's double, lol

(
if you don't know what he looks like..
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/joesatriani[1].jpg
)

[Tyler]

Looks great!

[Sgt. Pate]

I agree, looks great! 

[Kojak]

The real end result is better then the photoshoped version. I like the idea of photoshoping before doing the deed.

[Craig Reed]

Looks awesome!!Welcome aboard