Finally took the no guard plunge!

• Finally took the no guard plunge! by AJB1015 on 03 May, 2012 16:02
• Ok guys, I did it. I finally took the plunge. Im not sure if I like it and am kind of in shock at the difference. I think I do kind of like it though! So far only two people have seen it. My sister said it looked fine and my friend/roomate said I look like a funny criminal... oh well. No comments so far about the shape and the ears which is what i was concerned about! I feel extremely liberated. Thanks to all the guys who helped me get the courage to do this. What do you guys think?
• #1 by Laser Man on 03 May, 2012 16:32
• You look good - headshape and ears are fine!  By the way, the shock is a pretty normal reaction.  Seeing you own head without any hair is very different than seing someone else without hair.  It'll take a few days before the shock of seeing your bald reflection wears off.  At a certain point, you'll experience the feeling of "oh yeah, that's me!" and the sly look will feel completely normal.
  
  Good luck and welcome to the brotherhood!
• #2 by mrzed on 03 May, 2012 16:43
• I agree with npsbg.
  
  Your head looks good.  It suits you well.  You're almost bald. The difference in look between what you show now and bald is almost nothing. The feel difference however, is dramatic.  Smooth bald, vs. buzzed no guard feels much different. (I prefer shaved).
  
  If you're not sure, let this run a few days or a week.  When you're ready get the razor out.  Nothing like a shiny dome.  In the meantime, keep your eyes open for other bald by choice guys around you and those who shave their heads.  You'll probably start noticing more that you ever thought.
  
  Congratulations on the very short buzz. Looks good.
• #3 by KDusk on 03 May, 2012 16:49
• Headshape and ears look great! (what were you worrying about, if I may ask?)
  You look awesome buzzed, you'll feel even more awesome sly!
• #4 by RoWilJr on 03 May, 2012 16:56
• Don't see any problems... Look great buzzed! Give yourself sometime to get accustomed to your new look... Then take the plunge and join SlyDome!
• #5 by Lynchy on 03 May, 2012 17:22
• Looks great!
  
  Congratulations
• #6 by kalbo on 03 May, 2012 20:12
• Looking really good. Another step on the road to slyness.
• #7 by stasiu on 03 May, 2012 20:44
• All is good ... no worries.  Keep the setting at this or go sly.  That is your call when you want it.  Your headshape and attitude is awesome !  Welcome to SBG !
• #8 by AJB1015 on 04 May, 2012 11:24
• Thanks a lot everybody. Wouldn't have done it without this site! I'm happy to be part of this community.
• #9 by Sir Harry on 04 May, 2012 22:58
• Looks good, man....Progressing at your own pace, you will feel comfortable....
• #10 by AJB1015 on 05 May, 2012 17:58
• Went for a long bike ride in nyc today... Nothing on earth like the feel of the wind on the bald dome!
• #11 by Oto on 25 May, 2012 19:19
• Congrats!
• #12 by Frontier Guy on 25 May, 2012 20:01
• AJB1015 ... it's been three weeks now. How's it going?
• #13 by AJB1015 on 27 May, 2012 12:06
• I have to say its going well, frontier guy. I've gotten passed the 'surprise' each time I look in the mirror and whatnot. It's been a much easier transition than expected. As far as reactions go, many people haven;t even seemed to notice much! My confidence seems to be increasing day by day. Yesterday I saw an old friend on the street who I hadn't seen in a few years. She gave me the up and down look and after a quick conversation she willingly offered her phone number. Life is good!
• #14 by Frontier Guy on 27 May, 2012 16:25
• That's awesome.
  
  I got a chuckle yesterday. At my Saturday/Sunday job I worked with about 200 people - but because of odd schedules it may be weeks before I see someone. Two people yesterday, whom I haven't seen in a few months, didn't recognize me - even though we've worked together for years. We all had a good laugh. Another of my co-workers said there had been a lot of hallway conversation ("Did you see his new cut?") - the gist was that it was all positive, but they were too embarrassed to say anything directly to me!
  
  I'm on Day #10 of 30 - this look is a keeper for sure.