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Not balding, but want to become bald? by nightmar149 on 18 Aug, 2011 10:55
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I thought I'd introduce myself to this seemingly interesting and insightful forum. I'm 18, and have ridiculous hair. By ridiculous I mean extremely curly (thanks grandma), thick, dense, and puffy hair. Until recently I've found that I liked medium-length hair; however when it gets too long it turns into a massive jewfro- except worse. The hair expands and builds off of itself to make massive afro-wig-style hair look that is simply atrocious in my book (that only had to happen once for me to learn!). Nowadays, I get a No. 2 shave about every month, which makes my mother go insane (she doesn't like the look), yet I love the look. I think it adds a certain level of badass to my overall appearance. But, a single month after a No. 2 shave I get the matted-esque style dense hair again, which is frankly a bitch to deal with (note the pic above).
Put bluntly, I am looking to go bald- just to see how it would look. I have the feeling that I'd like the look, but I thought I'd consult the forum. I've lurked for a few hours looking for posts similar to mine, that being of men who aren't balding or having receding hairlines looking to bald for just the heck of it, but I can't find any! I'm just a normal college kid looking to spice up my look.
Also, my eyebrows are quite thick, so should I shave them too? And what about the beard (I'm trying to find new styles, but my facial hair is terribly uneven; and red I might add)? I'm looking for opinions here!
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#1 by Daven on 18 Aug, 2011 11:34
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BBC - bald by choice- is very popular and we have a few BBC'ers around here. Welcome and watch for moles when you do your virgin shave. Look forward to pic's.
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#2 by TheSlyBear on 18 Aug, 2011 12:08
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Go for it. If you don't like it, it grows back.
Leave the eyebrows alone. -
#3 by Sly Red on 18 Aug, 2011 12:16
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and leave the facial hair, just for an outrageous effect
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#4 by mrzed on 18 Aug, 2011 15:09
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Even if you want to do a #1 or #2 longer term, just get yourself some clippers and do it yourself. It's a lot cheaper than a barber and at that short, you can hardly go wrong.
Sure, give bald a 30 day spin. See how you like it. Add a beard or mustache with a bald top. Nice option.
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#5 by Bilko1 on 24 Aug, 2011 15:08
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If you want to try a headshave, I would first get a number zero buzz (clippers with no guard on). If you like that then it is only a very short step to a smooth headshave (razored).
All the best with your decision. -
#6 by Arnie on 24 Aug, 2011 15:49
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Try it...you may just like it!!!
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#7 by mrzed on 24 Aug, 2011 18:28
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Oh, and red beards aren't all that rare. Mine was quite red ... now more white.
Yes, a #0 (clippers with no guard) is a good trial for bald. Just buzz your head every day or two and get the feel for it. As my buddy says, guards are for sissies! He's so funny, and nearly bald. -
#8 by Laser Man on 24 Aug, 2011 18:44
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Buzz down without a guard, then wait a few days and go for the complete sly look. That way you can compare very short to fully bald.
And don't touch the eyebrows. You want to look sly, not like you went crazy with a razor! -
#9 by Arty Chris on 24 Aug, 2011 18:49
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As the guys say, there are certainly a lot of bbc'ers on here... (actually, I think most of us are, just some of us had a little less to shave off... )
I think it'll suit you. If you're already shaving it down pretty short it's really not such a huge step... and you already know how quick it grows back! (I used to think that I'd rather have a full head of hair to being balding, but now it's shiney and polished, I'd rather be sly any day!
If you do decide to keep it clippered short, then certainly get yourself some clippers too... it's a very easy job to do, and saves a fortune! (I spent around £40 on the whal balding clippers, and they have made their money back pretty quick!)
As for facial hair, experiment! (But keep the eyebrows!)
I'm sure you'll love it!
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#10 by Laser Man on 24 Aug, 2011 19:28
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I'm BBC (okay I do have a small bald spot - but prior to going sly people would say I had a full head of hair). Choosing to shave it all off isn't all that unusual these days. Once you try it and adjust to the change, it fells pretty natural (it is after all a very, very short haircut). In my case, after three months, I now have a hard time recalling what it was like to have hair!
Once you have the urge to try sly, it won't go away until you do it. So, take our advice and give it a try. In the worst case, you won't like it and your hair will grow back in a few weeks. -
#11 by FoulBalls on 24 Aug, 2011 20:07
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I'm BBC, I've got a thick head of hair and if its longer than a number 1 I get serious a bed head that takes a good ten minutes (longer than it takes me to shave) to get worked out... the side of my head i slept on will be pressed flat against my head.
Also like yourself I'm college student, I just got bored of buzzing my head and just decided to go for it one day... I wish I had found this forum first though! I was a little hesitant at first because I've got some pretty big eye brows but I think that I'm really the only one that notices? Definitely don't shave your brows, that would look weird... unless you're going for the Voldemort look, then by all means go a head. I'd leave the facial hair alone too... it really completes the look.
Personally I love being bald. There aren't many sly college students around, and I really like standing out just a little bit. I think the ladies are curious about it too and find it a bit alluring, the sly look is something new to them too
And don't worry if your mom hates it... mine does, but she at least pretends to love me still. -
#12 by Redgrave101 on 24 Aug, 2011 23:29
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As others have already said above, buzzing your own hair is easy & a much cheaper way to keep your hair under control. However there's no harm in shaving it as it'll only grow back if you don't like the look. Just remember to buzz it down as short as poss before busting out the wet shave!
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#13 by Oto on 25 Aug, 2011 05:46
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Since you're tempted to try, go smooth! The difference between a #0 and total smooth is a mere few days growth. So you'll experiment smoothness (it IS really a nice sensation) and can see it grow back a little and decide whato to do -- to keep smooth or use the clippers and let a little hair, or even grow it back.
When I started to shave my head I tried the #1 and #0 crops before the first smooth razor shave. I liked very much when I went smooth, then simply repeated the operation over and over...even let it grow back a little just for the pleasure of re-shaving later.
I would recommeend, for the first time, to have it done at a barber or with the help of someone else. -
#14 by Laser Man on 25 Aug, 2011 05:52
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I second both ideas: going smooth and either going to a barber or getting someone to help you shave the first time.