Bald by choice

[Cris]

Hi everybody, I'm Cristian (Cris, without "h" ) from Italy.
I'm bald by choice.
My hairline has always been a large "M" by the age of 17. At first I was convinced that it was the first step into baldness, but today, 20 years later and same hairline, I know that this large "M" is simply my signatute hairline.
Nonetheless, I went Bald 4 times in my life, because for some reason I can't explain I feel much more as I really am.
Now I'm feeling somewhat ready for the 30 days rule.
I bought a Philips Headgroom yesterday.
Here are some recent photos, before and after.
As you can see, I NEVER went COMPLETELY sly and smooth.
Just need some encouragement, you know..


By espocris at 2011-10-01
By espocris at 2011-10-01

By espocris at 2011-10-01

By espocris at 2011-10-01

[Chavster]

Buon giorno

M? Cosa fai?

[Chavster]

Ok, I understand what you mean about the M now

The Phillips Headgroom is going to do nothing to help you get rid of it. Its a pointless piece of machinery, in my opinion.

You need a razor You dont look bad at all, but if you want to smooth out your hairline so that its not as noticable, you need to use a sharp razor

[Cris]

Buongiorno, grazie
If you follow my hairline you can notice that it draws an "M" 
But now I want a Smooth, clean, Head, like yours

[Laser Man]

A smooth, clean head is an easy step from where you are now.  Wash your scalp, lather up with shaving cream and carefully draw a sharp new razor over the stubble.  The result will be a smooth head. 

Give it a try.

[Cris]

The Phillips Headgroom is going to do nothing to help you get rid of it. Its a pointless piece of machinery, in my opinion.

Oh
Really?

[Acme]

Welcome.

You look good with and without hair. Even if you shave with a razor, you have light skin and dark hair so the hairline will still be visible even though your head will be smooth. Anyway, that shouldn't stop you from giving it a try and doing what you want with your head.

[Arnie]

Just do it!!! You won't regret it!!!

Welcome to SBGs!!!

[Razor X]

You've come this far. Might as well see it through.

[Chavster]

The Phillips Headgroom is going to do nothing to help you get rid of it. Its a pointless piece of machinery, in my opinion.

Oh
Really?

Well I think so, but others might have a different opinion. If you want a completely smooth head, then I think you need to use a razor. However, if you are the same as many other Italian men, who have dark and thick hair strands, you'll never get rid of the M completely, but it's not a bad thing. In your bottom picture, I think you look very good. Certainly better than when you had Hugh Grant hair

Don't stress over it. You look good. Give the Phillips a few tries but for the closest shave, the IMO, you need hot water, a good shaving cream, and a sharp razor.

Non essere sottolineato, si guarda bene

[Cris]

Oh What a response, what a community.
In a few minutes... such many answers, and all really useful.
You are giving to me a variety of previously unknown insights.
Thanks everybody...
Wow I'm really surprised and amazed.

[Laser Man]

You can do both: shave first with the Philips shaver, then lather up and use a razor.  The Philips will take your hair down close to the scalp and the razor will do the rest to get you nice and smooth.

Good luck - you'll enjoy it!

[Chavster]

You can do both: shave first with the Philips shaver, then lather up and use a razor.  The Philips will take your hair down close to the scalp and the razor will do the rest to get you nice and smooth.

Good luck - you'll enjoy it!

Very true. I don't think there's such a thing as a consistently perfect shave. I could shave my head now and get a perfect shave, and I could do the exact same things in the morning and my head will feel like a cactus and I'll have to shave again. So use a whole range of methods and machines and razors. That's what I do. It's all about trial and error.

[Razor X]

It is all trial and error.   I use the Philips Headgroom.  I started using it a few months ago because I started developing some skin problems from the blade.  It does a decent job.  I just shaved my head with it a few minutes ago.  I was too lazy to get around to it earlier in the day as I normally would.  Having a few extra hours' growth gave the Headgroom something to grab onto and I got an exceptionally close shave.  On a daily basis, it doesn't provide as close or long-lasting a shave as the blade does, but it's a small price to pay to keep my skin blemish-free.

For a first timer, I would suggest using a blade.  It's a lot easier than using an electric shaver and will allow you to fully appreciate the benefits of a smooth shave.

[Cris]

Well I choose the Philips Headgroom because of this opinion:

http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=15253.0

This was a very positive review so i went with it

But i'm getting the point...
Blades are better and give you more smoothness.

And oh... the Hugh Grant thing killed me!
I'm still smiling.. I have stomach cramps...LOL