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Day 4 of going sly. by slysteve on 17 Sep, 2012 18:13
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After spending a lot of time going through posts on the forum, I felt compelled to share my story. I just turned 40, and have been wearing a hairpiece for 15 years. When I started losing my hair, my mom introduced me to the idea, and as you can imagine, once you have one, living the lie is how life is. I still had my own hair on the sides and back. About 6 months ago, my own hair started thinning, and I started putting make up on my scalp to fill in the gaps. I also have been using some expensive shampoo that was supposed to "help" or "support" my existing hair. I had an A Ha moment when I was at my hair dresser where I got the hairpiece from and have been going to for supplies and haircuts since my 1st hairpiece. They recommended laser treatments on my scalp to stop the hair loss of my own hair, and that would supposedly stimulate hair growth, yeah right. For anyone interested, it was cyberhair. I decided then, I need to fire my barber. So 5 days later, I shaved my head, on a Friday night. My 1st reaction is that I didn't hate it, which for me seemed positive at the time. I dont mind the look, and I think I am having no problem getting used to it. I love the freedom of not feeling tape on my head, windy days are no problem now, pulling a shirt over my head is no big deal now. There are so many things that being sly has given me so much more freedom. At work today, my boss and co-worker, did a bit of a double take, but it lasted about 2 seconds. The anxiety was worse than the reality of the reaction. I love how my head feels, and for me, there is no looking back. I am still working on my head shaving technique, and what products to use, yet all is going well for me. Pics are attached.
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#1 by Frontier Guy on 17 Sep, 2012 18:49
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Steve, that's great. And welcome to the Sly community. As you've seen, great guys abound here. Now you're one of 'em.
At work today, my boss and co-worker, did a bit of a double take, but it lasted about 2 seconds. The anxiety was worse than the reality of the reaction.
Oh how I wish the "on the fence" crowd could understand and embrace this sentiment. Thanks for stating it, one more time, as the voice of experience having survived the moment. -
#2 by BaldRunnerFL on 17 Sep, 2012 18:54
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Welcome to the club, slysteve!
Going sly looks great on you so keep up the great work. -
#3 by Acme on 17 Sep, 2012 19:23
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After spending a lot of time going through posts on the forum, I felt compelled to share my story. I just turned 40, and have been wearing a hairpiece for 15 years. When I started losing my hair, my mom introduced me to the idea, and as you can imagine, once you have one, living the lie is how life is. I still had my own hair on the sides and back. About 6 months ago, my own hair started thinning, and I started putting make up on my scalp to fill in the gaps. I also have been using some expensive shampoo that was supposed to "help" or "support" my existing hair. I had an A Ha moment when I was at my hair dresser where I got the hairpiece from and have been going to for supplies and haircuts since my 1st hairpiece. They recommended laser treatments on my scalp to stop the hair loss of my own hair, and that would supposedly stimulate hair growth, yeah right. For anyone interested, it was cyberhair. I decided then, I need to fire my barber. So 5 days later, I shaved my head, on a Friday night. My 1st reaction is that I didn't hate it, which for me seemed positive at the time. I dont mind the look, and I think I am having no problem getting used to it. I love the freedom of not feeling tape on my head, windy days are no problem now, pulling a shirt over my head is no big deal now. There are so many things that being sly has given me so much more freedom. At work today, my boss and co-worker, did a bit of a double take, but it lasted about 2 seconds. The anxiety was worse than the reality of the reaction. I love how my head feels, and for me, there is no looking back. I am still working on my head shaving technique, and what products to use, yet all is going well for me. Pics are attached.
LOL at your whole story.... You should have fired your mother off the jury (along with the barber) and picked an alternate juror. I was 44 when I shaved my head (never went the hairpiece route) and my mother just told me today (over a year later) she still doesn't like it. I also laughed at the pulling a shirt over your head thing. It took me a while to stop being careful with that!! And you brought back memories of my first day at work. Double takes lasted about 2 seconds and the anxiety was way worse than the reality of the reaction.
Welcome to the life! -
#4 by Hingatao on 17 Sep, 2012 20:40
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Welcome to the club, Steve. You definitely look good sly.
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#5 by Itall on 17 Sep, 2012 21:03
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Welcome. U rock the look. Keep it up.
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#6 by Paul the Headblader on 17 Sep, 2012 23:34
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welcome. Sly is the way for you!
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#7 by Sir Harry on 18 Sep, 2012 08:03
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Welcome, Steve! You wear sly well, it's so real unlike the picture with hair.
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#8 by Slynito on 18 Sep, 2012 10:39
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Welcome Steve, you're looking good.
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#9 by kalbo on 19 Sep, 2012 21:27
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Welcome tot he bald brotherhood Slysteve. Looking really good without the hairpiece.
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#10 by Andrei on 20 Sep, 2012 15:41
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Welcome Steve!
Great improvement.
Don't worry about the technique, with enough patience you will master it sooner than you think.
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#11 by TheSlyBear on 20 Sep, 2012 16:59
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Wow, what an improvement! You look great shaved!
Welcome to SBG! -
#12 by stasiu on 20 Sep, 2012 17:43
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Welcome to SBG and the world of hairless happiness !
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#13 by -Doug- on 20 Sep, 2012 18:49
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Nice looking change Steve. Enjoy your new found freedom!
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#14 by RoWilJr on 20 Sep, 2012 19:43
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Looking Good! Welcome to SBG
