Just wanted to say thank you

[Bandini]

Hi, I have been a lurker here for several months now, and I have been reading through many of the posts night after night while struggling over what to do about losing my hair.  I have been cutting it shorter and shorter all year, after realizing i was getting very thin on top, and really starting to look awful.  i got it all the way down to shaving it with clippers without a guard, but it actually made it look worse than ever.  I should mention that my hair turned grey when i was 22, and i have suffered through 20 years of premature grey hair, only to finally get old enough to actually have grey hair just as it decides to start falling out.  Anyway, the short grey hair gave me a glowing-halo look that made me look sick.  Everyone at work kept asking each other what was wrong with me and whether or not I was sick and what the hell was wrong with me, etc, etc...  You heard it all before, I know.  I kept trying to let it grow longer and then kept getting frustrated when it wasn't growing back in front or in back.  Then I would cut it down again.  I didn't have the guts to really shave it, and didn't believe the posts on here which ensured me I would be freeing myself if I just bit the bullet and shaved it clean.  Then I went through the wearing a hat phase... more shaving and more growing back... over and over...  but finally, thanks to this site, I was able to finally take the plunge tonight and shave it off.  And you were all right!  It looked much better and it made me wonder why I was so afraid to do it in the first place.  I feel like a huge weight has been lifted, as I no longer have to worry each day about whether I'm going to grow it back or shave it off or wear a hat.  The answer is clear... I'm Sly now!  Thanks to everyone who's posts I've read on here, and thank you to all I will continue to read now that I have decided to do the only sensible thing.

[kalbo]

Welcome to the bald brotherhood Bandini. You look great shaved smooth. It took you some time to find the courage to take the plunge but what is important is that you made the right decision. Enjoy the freedom.

[Frontier Guy]

Another welcome, and congratulations for resolving the issue. Hair should not be a struggle.

I have no doubt you'll complete the 30-day challenge ... but it wouldn't hurt to make that commitment to yourself to keep you on track.

Welcome to the Sly world. Great place and even greater residents.

[theman]

Welcome to the SLY county club !     It's all good .

[zetaeffe]

Welcome!! You look great!! 

[nuts]

You made the right, bold decision.  Looking great.  Enjoy the freedom and new confidence.

[Andrei]

Welcome; great avatar!

[Bensen]

A real struggle.
The looks works for you, IMO.
and welcome !

[Mr Jules]

And you were all right!  It looked much better and it made me wonder why I was so afraid to do it in the first place.  I feel like a huge weight has been lifted,

An excellent message to anyone else who is wondering what to do.

Welcome the SBG forum.

You made the right decision.

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Bandini! Nice story and avatar, thanks for sharing.

[Beardman]

Welcome to the family mate, you certainly made the right decision, and I'm glad that we were able to help you do it

I agree you should give the 30 day rule a crack, even though it sounds like you've already made up your mind, it will give you and you family/friends time to get used to the new you, while giving you the opportunity to perfect your technique and routine.

[Slynito]

Welcome to the forum...look good. 

[Mr Jules]

I agree you should give the 20 day rule a crack, even though it sounds like you've already made up your mind, it will give you and you family/friends time to get used to the new you, while giving you the opportunity to perfect your technique and routine.

Agreed.

From my own experience, you'll be pleasantly suprised how soon people adjust to the new you.

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum Bandini!

Great introductory post. And you look great....... well except for that Eagles shirt. 

[baldjoeg]

Bandini, You look great sly. Welcome to Sly Bald Guys.