Hello

[Timbo1941]

Hello. I'm thinking of shaving my head for the first time and feeling a lot of hesitation. But I thought I would get some input here and read the experience of others. Thanks
Timbo

[Rob-Raz]

Welcome aboard...digg around, you'll find plenty of stories, helpful hints and comradarie within these pages of internets. Tomorrow marks my 30th day straight shaving the scalp and i have learned tons in the short time I have been here. Quit thinking about it and do it....and if you don't like it....it will grow back!! 

[ozzie]

Welcome to the forum Timbo1941. This is the place to get all your questions answered, and lots of help overcoming your hesitation. Glad you could join us!  

[Timbo1941]

Thanks gentlemen - looks like a good  place. 

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum Timbo! Read thru the various protions of the Forum and you will find everything you need.... from "how to" to "what do I use" to "I'm nervous".

What you're feeling is 100% normal for most guys. Please feel free to ask us anything and we will do our best to answer and support.

[johnnyo]

Welcome, we all have been through what your feeling and have found the freedom. Good luck and I hope we can offer some helpful advice.

[Timbo1941]

This support is great. Just having a place to ask is a real help.
I haven't made up my mind all the way yet, but assuming I go through with it I am going to ask my barber to do the job; his shop is in the building where I work now. I've been going to him for 12 years. Do most guys have a barber shave their heads the first time, or do it themselves?
(There's probably  whole thread on this here - so sorry if it is off topic.  )

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

I would think the majority shaved it themselves first, but more first have a barber buzz it as close as possible.  But, a $10-15 clipper from Wal-Mart will do the same, and is useful to have around for trimming purposes if you decide to add a chin mitten later.

I think actually shaving yourself is such an exhilarating sensation that it shouldn't be missed--I think the guys that have done it remember the experience as one of the most memorable in their adult lives.   

[joergHH]

Welcome here, Timbo.
The thought is in your mind, well let's see how long it lasts till you do the deed.

May be you chose the way "step by step" - buzzing shorter and shorter and then you'll take
the blades and shave the rest 

Good luck and best wishes you will like it 

J

[Papa Don]

Welcome Timbo.  So glad you came to the right place for information and support.  As has been said, you have the itch.  You won't rest until you have the scratch.  Many have said to do it yourself, for me I had the barber do it for me.  IMO I don't think I could have had the nerve to do it.  Everyone is different.  And of course, it does grow back.  The feeling after the first shave is unreal. There is a numb feeling on the scalp that can't be described properly.  It is just AWESOME.  The kind of feeling you wish would never go away.  But perhaps the best thing about shaving you head, it also shaves years off your appearance.  At my age, what could be better?   Good luck with your decision.  We are behind you all the way. 

[balddaniel]

Trying to post pic with hair

[ynmaker]

This support is great. Just having a place to ask is a real help.
I haven't made up my mind all the way yet, but assuming I go through with it I am going to ask my barber to do the job; his shop is in the building where I work now. I've been going to him for 12 years. Do most guys have a barber shave their heads the first time, or do it themselves?
(There's probably  whole thread on this here - so sorry if it is off topic.  )

 

I just went to my barber and he buzzed it down.  First to a #3 on top and #2 on sides.  Then 'cause I'm real thin on top I asked for a #1 all way around.  I wore it that way for a couple of weeks before shaving.  I've been shaving daily since.
By the way, Welcome!

[Timbo1941]

Thanks for the posts. I see the same idea many times: once the idea is in my head, I won't be satisfied until I try it.

The decision making process goes on. 

The comments - and the pics - are a real help. I realize I am in a very small minority on this thread: I am not bald! Getting rid of my hair will produce a very different image and look. I look forward to it, but I have to admit that I am hesitant about how people will respond. But it's true that there is only one way to find out. 

[The Noggin]

Welcome Timbo!

As experience shows, hesitation is absolutely unnecessary.
Just make up your mind and act.
You can be a bald guy pretty fast.

And in case you'll need it, don't hesitate ( ) to ask us for support. We're always here to help.

[wpruitt]

Welcome Timbo