Greetings from Canada

[Kervarin]

Hello all, I lurked the site about a year ago but decided bald probably wasn't the best look for me. Since then I've been on the fence about it, realizing options are few. I tried it once when I was 16 as a joke and my Mom said I looked like Uncle Fester from the Adam's family.

When I turned 18 my hair line started to recede, and now that I'm 24 its only gotten worse. Lately people have been commenting on it, family and friends even the woman I've started dating recently. Not in a negative way mind you, just "Oh, hair line receding eh?" I'm the same age as this woman, but her parents think I'm 10 years older than her. I'm too young to look this old and its been effecting my confidence.

I looked into all the options, but I got no interest(or the money) for expensive surgeries or drugs that end up causing more harm then good in most cases. I've seen plenty of guys rocking the bald look, I remember thinking how great it looked. So I thought it's balding, or bald... I started by shaving it short with clippers but didn't improve the look by much. After that I decided I might as well shave it right down to nothing, but that's when I noticed the back of my head is a bit bumpy, almost like its got a few speed bumps and fox holes. It makes it difficult to get a smooth shave back there, sure I know no head is perfectly shaped but I'm hoping it's not too horrendous.

So far reactions from people I know hasn't been very positive, but I'm guessing its just because they need time to adjust to it. I'm hoping for some honest feedback and maybe suggestions, this certainly seems like the best community on the web to be a part of when it comes to baldness.

Here's a before and after.

[slymyke]

Welcome, Kervarin!

You made an improvement and do appear younger without the balding hair.  You are right, people may need to get used to it.  Some people rarely have positive words, so judge their comments accordingly.  I think you look like you feel better sly, and that is what matters most.  That will go a long way in your interactions with others each day.  Allow yourself to feel the confidence you are experiencing, so others will see it and feel it too.  Your happiness will be contagious, and they will find themselves loving it as much as you do.

[schro]

Welcome, It's a good look one you, especially without the glasses.

[marty22]

welcome! the correct and a great change.

[Mikekoz13]

You look much better shaved. I agree with SCHRO about the glasses. One more thing... thin those eyebrows a bit.

Welcome!!

[Crusher0209]

I have to say you look amazing bald it defiantly suits you and Welcome to the website

[Switchy]

  Welcome !

[Laser Man]

Welcome - it's a good change!

[Hingatao]

Welcome to the club, Kervarin. You look much better sly. Younger, too you wear it well.

[Kervarin]

Thanks for the support and the suggestions guys! I'll see what I can do with the brows. I've been wanting to switch to contacts for a while now, I'll definitely have to pick some up now. The magnification on these specs seem to shrink my eyes.

[Sir Harry]

Welcome aboard....The after definitely is better!

[Slynito]

Welcome and I agree, looking much better.

[tomgallagher]

Welcome to the club.

[antRox]

Welcome Kervarin! You look younger with the Sly look, I'd say keep it 

As a newly Sly guy myself I know the negative reactions are difficult to deal with but you just have to weather them for a while and eventually everyone will get used to it including yourself and it'll most likely become a non issue.

Best of luck 

[OzSly]

G'Day Kervarin mate,

Welcome to the Sly Brotherhood .
As many have said, it sure suits you. well done