Sly Guy Hopeful

[Extol]

Gotta admit I am kinda nervous though!

[Beardman]

Everyone is the first time, trust me  Just remember to take your time, your head wont be used to it. Expect a few nicks the first time. And take some happy snaps

[waine]

@Extol.  Don’t worry, it’s OK to be nervous, and perfectly natural.  Going Sly is like when your friends tell you to jump off the bridge into the river below, you get very apprehensive, even terrified perhaps,  but once you take the jump, you like it so much that you cannot wait to do it again.

I must admit the non matching color of the dome and face can be a little hurdle in the beginning.  Try to spend about 15 minutes in the sun every day, but not in the danger hours which are between 11:00 and 14:00.  When your head color reaches the same as the skin color, then apply the sunscreen.  By applying sunscreen now, your nut will stay white for a longer time than you may be happy with.  Just be very careful.

I would not worry about the job interviews you will no doubt face.  Dress neatly, shave, be well groomed and most important, be confident, or at least "act" confident, even if you are not deep down inside.  An employer wants the job done well done; he or she is not overly concerned about a "hair style" these days.

[Extol]

Thanks guys.

I have a question about the matte... if I use it, and say, spend a lot of time outside that day, will I sweat it off? If I intend to be outside most of the day, should I not even bother putting the matte on?

[wonderer]

Extol-don't over think this just avoid the strongest sun and enjoy man -you are free  ;)and  stay away from the mosquitoes  or bring some repellent      you are alright man !

[Mr Jules]

Gotta admit I am kinda nervous though!

Sometimes people mix nerves and excitement. You might actually be excited about shaving your head. Make sure you have a steady hand when you get the razor out. Enjoy the experience.

[Mr Jules]

I have a question about the matte... if I use it, and say, spend a lot of time outside that day, will I sweat it off? If I intend to be outside most of the day, should I not even bother putting the matte on?

After shaving your head, always apply some kind of moisteriser. Sun block or matte or something else. Otherwise your skin will dry up. Adding matte will give an extra smooth feel, too. Sure your newly sly head will look pale. Give a few months and it will be all nice and blended tones.

The matte will stay on your head all day.

Go for it and have fun.

[Extol]

Nice to know! So if my head dries out, does that mean I have to apply a moisturizer multiple times a day? Or does the matte do a pretty good job keeping my head moisturized? I'm waiting for my shipment to get here... don't really know when that will be, I presume by Monday or so.

[Mr Jules]

So if my head dries out, does that mean I have to apply a moisturizer multiple times a day? Or does the matte do a pretty good job keeping my head moisturized? I'm waiting for my shipment to get here... don't really know when that will be, I presume by Monday or so.

Absolutely no need to apply moisturiser multiple times a day. Once is enough.

My tip for you: ice cub on the smooth head after your shave. Cools the head and tightens the pores for extra smoothness. Make sure you pat your head gently dry with a towel. Don't rub with the towel as you may stretch the skin on your head.

And after that, apply an astringent. This tones the skin and reduces razor irritation. And makes your head feel great. Personally, I use an alcohol based hand santiser.

And after all of that, apply the matte.

Then leave the house with best sly look in town. Don't worry if you keep staring at your reflection in any shop window. Most sly guys to that, too.

[Extol]

I read somewhere, don't remember the thread, but warhawk said he puts this "Witch Hazel" stuff in the freezer? Would that work as well as an astringent?

It sounds pretty interesting.

[warhawk]

I read somewhere, don't remember the thread, but warhawk said he puts this "Witch Hazel" stuff in the freezer? Would that work as well as an astringent?

It sounds pretty interesting.

Close... I put mine in the fridge.  Believe it or not... I had some members placing it in the freezer and it actually froze.  With that said... witch hazel in the fridge works great.  The coolness gives an added closing of the pores to make U smooth longer.  Witch hazel is also good for the skin because it's an astringent.

WARHAWK

[Extol]

Great! Thank you. I'm curious about this Witch Hazel stuff.

So in theory,

Shave head
Ice cube
Witch Hazel
Apply the matte

and I'm ready to swoon the ladies, aye?

[Mr Jules]

I read somewhere, don't remember the thread, but warhawk said he puts this "Witch Hazel" stuff in the freezer? Would that work as well as an astringent?

Witch hazel is an example of an astringent.

[warhawk]

Great! Thank you. I'm curious about this Witch Hazel stuff.

So in theory,

Shave head
Ice cube
Witch Hazel
Apply the matte

and I'm ready to swoon the ladies, aye?

I have lead a thirsty man to some natural spring water.  It is up to you to drink it.  Stay thirsty bro.

WARHAWK

[Extol]

Just waiting for my supplies to get here and I'll be doing the 30 day challenge...

A friend of mine was shaving his head with an electric razor the other day and the guard fell off it (lol). He's naturally thinning out like I am, so now I am getting him to order the HeadBlade and take it all off since I think he looks ten fold better now.

Well on my way to recruiting more baldies.