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Just came across the site and decided to join! by Arekeon27 on 05 Aug, 2010 14:37
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Hey Guys,
Glad to see there is a community out there such as this one. I shaved my head about 7 months ago and I honestly haven't looked back since.
I first found out I had thinning hair at about 24 years old. At the time I had really long hair and a "stylist" told me that I was thinning as she trimmed my hair. She recommended some B.S. "cleaning" solution which would reduce baldness. I thought she was just trying to sell me something dumb (which I was right about) and I ignored what she said. When I did cut my long hair at 25, I could definitely see that I in fact had male pattern baldness. It wasn't severe but it was noticable. The next week on the radio I heard about a free consultation regarding hair loss. I called the number and got an appointment. The woman who looked at my hair explained to me why men typically lose their hair. She then recommended laser treatment and transplants (of course, since they free hair loss consultation was run by a translplant clinic). I said I would think about it.
Intellectually I knew that confidence and success in life had nothing to do with hair or any other physical feature. I knew there were guys out there who were bald or whatever and had respect and a vibrant love life. Conversly, there were plenty of men who constantly made sure their hair was perfect and still couldn't land a date to save their life or gain respect from those around them. Even though I felt very much attached to my hair and felt that without it horrible things would happen, I decided to forgo any treatment including rogaine and the like. I figured I would shave my head when the time came.
When the time finally did come, I was a few years older and far more mature. I just got up one day and decided that enough was enough and I shaved my head. One of the best decisions of my life. I no longer worry about how my hair looks and whether anyone will notice that I am balding. Frankly, all the comments I have received have
been very positive. The strangest thing though is that most people didn't seem to care.
Anyway, that's a hell of a long introduction. See you out there!
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#1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 05 Aug, 2010 14:43
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Welcome aboard. Great post on your trip to Sly. Post up and help the other guys out there still dealing with the worry about the non-problem of MPB.
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#2 by ozzie on 05 Aug, 2010 15:08
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Welcome to the SBGs! That's a great intro. Glad you could join us.
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#3 by xnewyawka on 05 Aug, 2010 15:43
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Welcome Arekeon. Good to have you join us.
"One of the best decisions of my life. I no longer worry about how my hair looks and whether anyone will notice that I am balding".
I had to quote this. Your intro will hopefully hit home with some of the lurkers and fencers' who visit the site.
You took the natural route, and that's the best way to go.
Enjoy the forum!
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#4 by hammerdrill376 on 05 Aug, 2010 16:01
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Good to have you on with us
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#5 by reb123161 on 05 Aug, 2010 16:28
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Welcome aboard. Nice to have you with us!
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#6 by wetherb67 on 05 Aug, 2010 18:34
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Welcome home.
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#7 by Papa Don on 05 Aug, 2010 18:45
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I'm so g;ad that you decided to join our forum, Arekeon. I hope to read many more post in the future.
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#8 by wpruitt on 05 Aug, 2010 18:52
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Welcome
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#9 by Sgt. Pate on 05 Aug, 2010 19:05
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Right on! Welcome!
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#10 by pdxtodd on 05 Aug, 2010 19:13
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Great post welcome to the group!
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#11 by OzPete on 05 Aug, 2010 20:50
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Welcome to SBG!
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#12 by Rob-Raz on 05 Aug, 2010 23:23
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Welcome aboard!!
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#13 by The Noggin on 06 Aug, 2010 11:09
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Welcome!
Glad you joined us on the sly side of life and on the forum.
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#14 by Rob on 06 Aug, 2010 12:11
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welcome: this is a great place to be.