New from Philly....returned back to beautiful baldness

[YOSP]

 This is a great website...a lot of good info and some good laughs as well... definitely will be on here a lot...and my fiance' loves the bald look too! That was my biggest concern, just wish I could get my 7yrs of fees back from HCM!

[Itsonlyinmyhead]

Well done, definatley the right choice.
Were you sly before the HCM?
What made you go for HCM? Im just curious as Im only 23 and currently have decided to go along the shaved head route as Im losing my hair(I havent yet shaved but this is my chosen route).

If your wife loves it-you know its the right thing!!

[YOSP]

I was SLY and my love for women pushed me to HCM. I wasn't getting the attention that I used to when I had my hair. After recently turning 30, and maturing, I decided 2 important things, 1)I was too insecure about my head and 2)I could use the $400+ monthly for other things. I am glad now that I figured it out before it was too late!

[Itsonlyinmyhead]

You definately did the right thing. 
I somehow doubt that HCM looked better than sly though.

[Beer Barron]

Welcome YOSP.  Glad to hear you're back.   

[YOSP]

Thanks Beer Barron...it feels good, and this site make it even more the better.

[Tom McGarry.]

Welcome back YOSP, I'm not sure if you were here before I sighned up, but I look forward to reading some more of your posts.

[YOSP]

Tom, thanks buddy, I have been getting a great welcome on this site.  Shaving my dome is great, I just hope that eventually it will clear up and the paleness will fade in...been shaving now for a week. 

[Kajun]

hmm shaving a week and they havent went away?....tell us what razor and cream you are using and if your shaving in sink or shower....and your basic routine for shaving....we may be able to give you some tips that will clear it up...

[YOSP]

I think part of it is due to the HCM "system" glued in the same place and it being pulled off and put back on in the same spot could be the issue. I use a MACH 3 and some Neutragena shave and aftershave that is supposed to protect against the irritation.

On top of that, because of the paleness, I haven't been confident to not wear a hat in the gym. There are a lot of women there.   

[Kajun]

try this.. chill on the shaving for a few days.. allow your head to heal ...maybe use an electric razor for awhile.......are you shaving in the shower or sink?...shower is best..it softens the hair much better and easier clean up..

post us up some pics so we can see what your talking about..

[YOSP]

I'll give it a try...I'll let you know what happens. Thanks...GO NAVY! 

[blondeguy]

I use moisturizer to prevent irritation.  HeadLube is pretty good and lacks any oils or perfumes that will clog your pores.

[OzPete]

Welcome, YOSP!!

[mikesj]

  just wish I could get my 7yrs of fees back from HCM!

Welcome YOSP, After 13 years and megabucks of wearing a "system" I realized how it was controlling me (constant fear of discovery, time and money spent for service, never quite looking right) I ditched and have been shaving for a week now. This was a truly liberating experience. The scalp will take a little time to recover from the abuse of the adhesives and being covered with the system. I have been using the Headblade products: Head Shed to start, Head Slick, Head Lube and Head Shade. Fortunately I am on vacation and able to get sun, after a week am finally starting to get some color. I am trying to avoid a burn as my scalp is still pale.
You are making the right decision, I think you will feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of you....that's how i felt and am enjoying every day this past week.