New member checking in - page 1 -

• New member checking in by SlySwing on 05 Jul, 2012 08:56
• So about a year ago, I started noticing a receding hairline and a balding patch on top of my head. Despite this, I still sported the same old haircut I have always had, but had to frantically cover it up more and more throughout the year. And looking at my dad's head, I knew that I'd end up with a "horseshoe" on my head in a few years. So today, I did it; almost. I didn't clean shave it, but buzzed it all off with a #0 clipper. I never cared that much about my hair, but when looking into the mirror, it was as if a stranger was looking at me lol. Definitely not the Bruce Willis or Jason Statham I was expecting... It feels good, but looks so weird. But I couldn't care less... Better to shave it off now and get used to it, and save myself from future anxities.  
  
  I won't start shaving it for awhile, as I got a few hectic months in the military infront of me back home. Thinking of trying to sport a semi-mohawk while I'm there, unless the balding patch on the top ruins that. So here I am after some months of reading/stalking on this board. 18 Years old, next to no hair, and... Hello!
  
  (Strangely, my skin looks extraordinarily pink in the picture...)
• #1 by stasiu on 05 Jul, 2012 10:22
• Welcome the SBG !  You did the right thing with the #0 guard.  Congrats !  You and everyone else will adjust to the new and happier you !  Like you said, you are saving yourself future anxieties.  Smart thinking and you look really good with the #0.  Good luck in the military and keep posting !
• #2 by Frontier Guy on 05 Jul, 2012 10:43
• Another welcome, and kudos for taking action now rather than enduring years of aggravation. You'll adjust to the look, as will everyone else. Makes life so easy.
  
  Hope you'll stick around and post updates as you settle into the Sly world.
• #3 by SlySwing on 05 Jul, 2012 10:51
• Thanks to both of you! And ofcourse I'll keep posting, you guys seem to be a great bunch!
• #4 by Natedawg on 05 Jul, 2012 11:06
• Hey Swing, thanks for finally sayin' hello. Of course in time, it won't "look weird" anymore. Your age doesn't matter. As long as you look and feel confident about it, it's all good. Glad to have you aboard.
  
  

  Quote from: SlySwing on 05 Jul, 2012 08:56

  Better to shave it off now and get used to it, and save myself from future anxities. 
  

  
  Well said! I just wanted to point this out for those who are losing their hair and are still on the fence about shaving bald. Don't be afraid to nip it in the bud, which is how I personally believe all of life's problems should be handled.
• #5 by warhawk on 05 Jul, 2012 12:03
• Hey Swing:  Welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  Glad that ya joined us.  Keep us posted on all the reactions of your new look.  U look like a natural.
  
  WARHAWK
• #6 by RoWilJr on 05 Jul, 2012 12:08
• Welcome to the forums Swing!
• #7 by Paul the Headblader on 05 Jul, 2012 13:18
• welcome
• #8 by Sir Harry on 05 Jul, 2012 13:56
• Welcome Slyswing! Good luck with what you decide
• #9 by IllinoisBaldy on 05 Jul, 2012 15:02
• Welcome to SBG.
• #10 by BaldHDbiker on 15 Jul, 2012 14:43
• Welcome and enjoy!! 
• #11 by Bald Weasel on 15 Jul, 2012 14:57
• Welcome SS! Is the Military going to be cool with a Semi-Hawk?
• #12 by Hingatao on 15 Jul, 2012 16:11
• Welcome to the club.
• #13 by Beardman on 16 Jul, 2012 03:08
• Welcome to SBG mate! The new do really suits you!
• #14 by kalbo on 16 Jul, 2012 22:19
• Welcome to the bald brotherhood Sly Swing. You look gold bald.