when to shave

[outsidemike]

i've been pondering shaving head for some time now. the problem is  I have grown rather fond of my curly locks.

  Ive lost about 2 inches of  hairline in the past 3 years, and at this point  I don't think it looks that bad. however The  problem with curly hair and a rapidly receding hair line, is that I'm quickly taking on a similar appearance to that of Larry from the three stooges, and i figure I'm only couple years away from full stoogedom

. I'm inclined to try to go a few more years  with hair, but even my wife is commenting that I look stoogish. most guys in my family are quite bald by 35-40, and I'm into my 30s now


 

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

You know what the future will bring, so do you want your hairline and your curly locks to go hair by hair by hair, or do you want to admit the "hair" part of your life is over and get on with living?  When a forehead is moving to a five head, or about a III on the Hamilton-Norwood baldness scale, it's more than likely time.  Try it for 30 days.

[Razor X]

If your wife is saying you look stooge-ish, listen to her.  That's not a good look on anybody.

[Noodles]

 I'm quickly taking on a similar appearance to that of Larry from The Three Stooges, and i figure I'm only couple years away from full stoogedom
I'm inclined to try to go a few more years  with hair, but even my wife is commenting that I look stoogish. most guys in my family are quite bald by 35-40, and I'm into my 30s now

Post a pic when you can, Mike.

Normally, INSTINCT would incline me to tell you to just Give SLY a TRY, and shave that melon to the bone, but (LOL) being told you look like Larry Fine is something to be kinda' proud of too (in it's own way...sort of)- Nyuk...Nyuk...Nyuk!

  

 - Cap'n Noodles -

[outsidemike]

 as for the three stooges look, a complete disregard for looking stupid has always been one my finer personality traits. Ive had shoulder length hair to Bic shaved and every length in between. So I actually don't mind  being shaved and did it briefly as a  teenager. But between the blisters from sunburning my head, and a massive case of ingrown hairs it was a phase that didn't last long.   

Maby I'll meander over to the grooming threads  and see if you guys have good shaving tips. I would prefer to avoid a 2nd case of ingrown scalp



BTW, I didn't know there was a baldness scale.. from what i googled I'm  somewhere in the 3A   and heading to 4A range

[sailor61]

If your wife is in favor of it, it's time.....

[tomgallagher]

I agree with Sailor.

[Noodles]

 "...But between the blisters from sunburning my head, and a massive case of ingrown hairs it was a phase that didn't last long.   

Maby I'll meander over to the grooming threads  and see if you guys have good shaving tips. I would prefer to avoid a 2nd case of ingrown scalp

BTW, I didn't know there was a baldness scale.. from what i googled I'm  somewhere in the 3A   and heading to 4A range..."

INGROWN HAIRS can definetely dampen the spirits of a clean-shaven head - especially if proper (or at least minimal) pre and post scalp prep care steps are ignored, disregarded, or unknown. It can be EXTREMELY PAINFUL when those ingrowns decide to multiply and have a "convention" atop the 'ol noggin!

Proper care can greatly reduce / (eliminate) the problem.

Check out the HEAD CARE TIPS section on the MAIN PAGE of the Forum. It contains a wealth of information that I think will help you out trememdously.


 - Cap'n Noodles -

[CraftyGuy]

 I'm quickly taking on a similar appearance to that of Larry from The Three Stooges, and i figure I'm only couple years away from full stoogedom
I'm inclined to try to go a few more years  with hair, but even my wife is commenting that I look stoogish. most guys in my family are quite bald by 35-40, and I'm into my 30s now

Post a pic when you can, Mike.

Normally, I would be more partial to tell you to just Give SLY a TRY, but (LOL) being told you look like Larry Fine is something to be kinda' proud of too (in my opinion)- Nyuk...Nyuk...Nyuk!

  

 - Cap'n Noodles -

Though there's a lot to be said for looking like Curley!   

[Sly Red]

 . . . Though there's a lot to be said for looking like Curley!

If you don't mind being called a Bozo or a Stooge 

Red

[CraftyGuy]

. . . Though there's a lot to be said for looking like Curley!

If you don't mind being called a Bozo or a Stooge 

Red

True, but can't think of a better Stooge to be compared with! 

[Nonick]

Outsidemike, welcome to the best bald forum on the Internet.    
Sounds like you came to the right place at the right time, and it may be time to do the deed.  You probably should start reading some of the threads in here about how to shave, avoiding ingrown hair and proper protection (sun protection) of your scalp. 
If you don't understand, or have any questions, ask away; that's why we're here.  We're here for you.  Most of us have been in your position to some degree and want to help you get on with life and start enjoying it more!   

[Bilko1]

I would say that since your hairline is in retreat, I would get your head shaved now & become bald by choice ---- beating nature to it !!

All the best.