I've decided to take the plunge and do the deed today after work. My hair has been thinning to a distressing degree on top for about three years now. I went to the beach last week and my wife insisted that she put some lotion on top of my head, since so much of my scalp showed through, and I saw that as the writing on the wall. I knew I had MPB, but I didn't think to this degree. I don't want to be one of those pitiful types who carefully and pathetically nurtures and grooms that last bit of hair on top until there's only a few strands left. So after work I'm going to go to my barber who's an older foreign gentleman and have him shave my head. I think he'll probably use foam and a straight razor (though I'm not sure), since I see him using that a lot on necks and faces. Would that be a problem for the first time? I don't want my new head all nicked up. And I heard that my head needs to be shaved with the grain, not against.I haven't told a soul about this yet; I want it to be a surprise. My parents are coming in to visit from out-of-state today, and they'll see the New Me along with my wife and three children - 7, 6, and 3. Fun time coming later today. I can't wait to see the shocked looks on their faces when I show up at the front door. Interestingly enough,as I was pondering this this week, my neighbor across the street (a woman) shaved *her* head - for some kind of cancer awareness fundraiser. So she of all people kind of paved the way for me to get my courage up.
Quote from: Tricon7 on April 05, 2012, 06:50:39 AMI've decided to take the plunge and do the deed today after work. My hair has been thinning to a distressing degree on top for about three years now. I went to the beach last week and my wife insisted that she put some lotion on top of my head, since so much of my scalp showed through, and I saw that as the writing on the wall. I knew I had MPB, but I didn't think to this degree. I don't want to be one of those pitiful types who carefully and pathetically nurtures and grooms that last bit of hair on top until there's only a few strands left. So after work I'm going to go to my barber who's an older foreign gentleman and have him shave my head. I think he'll probably use foam and a straight razor (though I'm not sure), since I see him using that a lot on necks and faces. Would that be a problem for the first time? I don't want my new head all nicked up. And I heard that my head needs to be shaved with the grain, not against.I haven't told a soul about this yet; I want it to be a surprise. My parents are coming in to visit from out-of-state today, and they'll see the New Me along with my wife and three children - 7, 6, and 3. Fun time coming later today. I can't wait to see the shocked looks on their faces when I show up at the front door. Interestingly enough,as I was pondering this this week, my neighbor across the street (a woman) shaved *her* head - for some kind of cancer awareness fundraiser. So she of all people kind of paved the way for me to get my courage up. GO FOR IT SIR! Do you need any tips or advice?
I'd say give it a week or two before plunging into the head blade. And when you do, take it easy the first few days. There's a learning curve, but well worth it.I used my headblade just a few hours ago and all is smooth.Welcome to SBG and being sly. You'll really like it.