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Offline foreversmooth

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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2011, 09:20:32 PM »
Being hesitant about shaving your head is normal. Even though it won't make a huge difference in your appearance, it's the act of applying the shaving cream and shaving your scalp that could make you nervous the first time, not too mention the feeling of a smooth scalp -which is very different than having a small fuzz. Take your time, don't rush it. Maybe wait until you are on vacation so your hair will have time to grow back before you go back to work. In any case, keep it mind that your scalp will not stay smooth for more than 24h. Stubble occurs very quickly.
In my case, it took me many years before I finally took the plunge and razored my head. I was always contemplating other men who did it, and was so envious. I decided to clip my hair shorter and shorter over a few week period, until I reached no guard (it looks like you are already at this stage). One day I just had to do it, I shaved it. The result was beyond my expectations. Rubbing my smooth scalp was a such a thrilling experience. I let my hair grow back for a few days to observe how fast it was regrowing. Then I shaved it again, and again..., more and more frequently, until I became totally addicted to my bald look. I think it is a matter of weeks before you take the final step, but like I said, take your time. When you feel ready, do it. I assure you that you won't regret it. Once you get started, it is hard to go back to a full head of hair. The bald look will become part of who you are. As for people's reaction, you may be asked 'why bald' at the beginning but they will quickly get used to your look and won't bother you. If they already see you with a short buzz, it won't surprise them as much to see you bald headed. Shaving is becoming so common among men now (even those who are not balding). Go for it  :)
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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2011, 09:35:37 PM »
I really don't think that most ppl can even tell the difference between a few nanometers of hair and totally shaved. Shave it. If you don't like it or the reactions you get it will be back to your current length in a couple of days. You really have nothing to lose. Is it really uncommon in Germany?
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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2011, 11:41:53 AM »
@foreversmooth: "I was always contemplating other men who did it, and was so envious. I decided to clip my hair shorter and shorter over a few week period, until I reached no guard (it looks like you are already at this stage)." I could have written this! I now keep it short clipped so that people get used to my nearly hairless appereance. Then I plan to take the next step.

@Jack21: "Is it really uncommon in Germany?" To be honest. I would say "Yes". Among young guys with a full head of hair, bbc is not common.


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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2011, 12:59:34 PM »
Being hesitant about shaving your head is normal. Even though it won't make a huge difference in your appearance, it's the act of applying the shaving cream and shaving your scalp that could make you nervous the first time, not too mention the feeling of a smooth scalp -which is very different than having a small fuzz. Take your time, don't rush it. Maybe wait until you are on vacation so your hair will have time to grow back before you go back to work. In any case, keep it mind that your scalp will not stay smooth for more than 24h. Stubble occurs very quickly.
In my case, it took me many years before I finally took the plunge and razored my head. I was always contemplating other men who did it, and was so envious. I decided to clip my hair shorter and shorter over a few week period, until I reached no guard (it looks like you are already at this stage). One day I just had to do it, I shaved it. The result was beyond my expectations. Rubbing my smooth scalp was a such a thrilling experience. I let my hair grow back for a few days to observe how fast it was regrowing. Then I shaved it again, and again..., more and more frequently, until I became totally addicted to my bald look. I think it is a matter of weeks before you take the final step, but like I said, take your time. When you feel ready, do it. I assure you that you won't regret it. Once you get started, it is hard to go back to a full head of hair. The bald look will become part of who you are. As for people's reaction, you may be asked 'why bald' at the beginning but they will quickly get used to your look and won't bother you. If they already see you with a short buzz, it won't surprise them as much to see you bald headed. Shaving is becoming so common among men now (even those who are not balding). Go for it  :)

Great first post of you - foreversmooth!

And I agree with what you say.
For me it was also a mixture of fear and excitement when I put the shavingcreme on my head and shaved it for the first time. The feeling is really a thrilling expearience.

I am pretty much had the same experience which you discribed and I like your screenname, since I am looking for a new one ;-)

I am an artist, and I have a job at the airport (in Germany) at the moment, and I saw a lot of sly guys this morning.
May it is becoming more popular in Germany?

It is true, that it is mostly guys with mpb, but I also saw some bbc's today.

Since your hair is clippershaved already, 1mm, you could try the shaved head over the weekend.
If you shave on friday, by monday your hair would be about the same length as before, I think.

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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2011, 08:35:30 PM »
DO IT!!!  DO IT!!  For Pete's sake just do it one time @c3

(Try it; you WILL like it!  Guaranteed, or your hair goes back!) ;)

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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #20 on: January 11, 2011, 06:59:16 AM »
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Re: Bald in Germany
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2011, 03:03:36 AM »

 



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