New Sly Guy with a blog.

[kaliber411]

Also, I never said hair loss wasn't tough for 30 year olds, I just stated that it is more culturally acceptable since most men have some degree of hair loss by their 30's and 40's.  I also stand by the fact that it is more detrimental to experience hair loss while you are younger. 

I never said a bald head makes you look older.  Although, most of the time it does.  I did state a receding hairline or bald spots make a person feel older and less confident. 

As far as not being positive, I wrote the first piece with the mindset of a young man who is feeling ashamed of his hair loss and I'm letting him know that there are people out there who understand.  I've had several e-mails to me from people who were thankful to know someone else understood how they felt.

I'm probably foolish to think people will reach each post completely but if you do you'll see I represent all facts and points thoroughly and encourage readers to do more research and provide them quality links on where they should go.       

[Acme]

Yes, I read the whole thing.  I just think you tried to tackle too much on a relatively complex topic in a short blog.  So, my opinion is that it's not really a beneficial read for many people.  I'm just relating my reaction to what you wrote.  I don't think all the points were presented thoroughly.  I realize a lot (most) people find it hard to shave their head, but if they can deal with it emotionally, it's a great option.  Looking at your picture, I think you'd pull it off pretty well too!  You look pretty good but the receding hairline probably makes you look older than if you let it all go.  I hope you're happy with what ever route you decide to choose.

[kaliber411]

I appreciate the insight.  Much love.

I've shaved my head before and I'd love to post pictures of me now and with the shaved head and see what you guys think but I can't get pictures to upload on this blog. 

[Sir Harry]

Welcome! We can pass opinions, but ultimately it's what you want for yourself...Good luck with whatever you decide.

[kaliber411]

Here's my opinion.  You guys are awesome.  I'm going to write a third piece based on some of the messages I've received.  THank you for all of the support.  Btw, this site gets a crazy amount of traffic.  My blog blew up today and it's not from my photography or articles on Korea. 

[Sly Red]

I appreciate the insight.  Much love.

I've shaved my head before and I'd love to post pictures of me now and with the shaved head and see what you guys think but I can't get pictures to upload on this blog.  

Put your pictures up in your own host space then link to them from your SBG Profile page.  You need to link to an individual picture file, not a page.

[Slynito]

The forum likes to see pictures, Kal. 

[kaliber411]

Can't seem to upload pictures.  I could link to pics from my Blog but...I'm not bald in any of those. 

[balddaniel]

Frankly, after reading your blog I thought it was quite depressing.  Don't you think that there are young guys out there that embrace their baldness?  I am bald by choice, but have noticed lately that the hairline is receding.  I had a full head of hair in my early days, so I don't know how I would feel about going bald at a young age.  I love being bald and will never go back to having hair.  I just hope there are some young guys who are balding that will come to terms with it sooner than later and not do anything too dramatic.

[kaliber411]

Yeah, the first post is pretty sad but that's how I felt with my hair loss.  I wrote it to connect with young guys who are suffering to let them know they are not alone and to help people who do not have hair loss understand what these men go through, especially those who suffer from hair loss at an early age.  I'm sure there are those who embrace it, but I've never met a 21 year old who was happy he was losing his hair.   

I don't know anyone who was happy they were losing their hair and I think it's dishonest to pretend to do so.  What we learn how to do is accept what has happened to us, shave the head because it is the best and safest option, and rock life to the fullest extent of our ability.  However, this is something we learn how to do.  It is not usually our first choice, most people want to have hair.  You are an exception and quite a few of us look funny with shaved heads.   

The second post dissects FDA approved meds, qualified hair transplants, or embracing the baldness.  It talks about the advantages and drawbacks of each decision.  I'm not opposed to propecia to keep hair or even against someone going to a hair transplant surgeon as long as they are members(great track records, minimal scarring, consistent results) of the organization I discussed.  However, I think embracing the baldness like the sly guy approach or the Fashion eggs approach is a great way to deal with baldness. 

[kaliber411]

Daniel- I will write a third piece though based solely on the approach of this community.  You guys have introduced me to a lot of new information and really a different perspective on things.  I appreciate it tremendously. 

[balddaniel]

I look forward to it