Im new and confused about my baldness

[Frontier Guy]

Sahil ... everyone is different, of course. But I shave daily and have since the first day of shaving my head. Key in the early days is to go slow and gently. But other guys are alternating day shavers ... up to you. I think the daily shave makes it part of your routine more quickly.

I shave in the shower and have this fogless (wall-mounted) mirror which I really like: http://www.amazon.com/Squeegee-ToiletTree-Products-Guaranteed-Customers/dp/B003BQ6QXK/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1361315568&sr=1-1&keywords=toilettree+fogless+mirror

And for shaving I like: http://www.amazon.com/Headblade-Sport-Ultimate-Shave-razor/dp/B000NFEX46/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1361315638&sr=1-1&keywords=headblade - search on youtube for "headblade" and you can see videos of it in use.

You look great Sly, and I think once you become accustomed to it you will actually be quite pleased with the look and the simplicity.

[nuts]

Give the 30 day rule a try as you have agreed and by then I am sure you will want to keep the look which incidentally really suits you.

I have travelled a lot in India and also China and I think although a sly head is not all that common it really looks good.  Incidentally as a much older sly man (with white beard) I am often asked to take part in photos with locals who probably think I am some strange alien.  I always wonder what they do with the photos.

[sahil15]

Hey Nuts,

Perhaps they see your photo as good luck and worship you. Haha.

[Todo Duro]

Hi Sahil and welcome to the forum!

Even without having seen any pictures of your with hair on I think you have nothing to worry about: you really look great with the sly look, it really compliments your facial features and your goatee. A transplant really sounds like an awful lot of trouble (physical and financial) to put yourself through for an uncertain result.

Now you've decided to try it out for 30 days, stick to it, and let the people stare in envy and admiration I'm sure by the end of the month you'll have found it's a keeper

As for the shaving routine, it really depends on how sensitive your skin is and how comfortable you are with a bit of stubble. When I shave I usually do it every second or third day as my skin can't really handle a daily shave.

[killingmesoftly]

I think you look like a baller. 

I know A LOT about HT's, I basically have a Master's Degree in them.  I really don't think that you are in a position to benefit from one.  BHT HT's look like you shaved your pubes and dropped them on your head.  HT's CAN be good for some people, but those guys are in their 50's or older with very little loss.  The vast majority of people, like 99 percent, are better off being a sly guy.  I wish didn't make that mistake.  I had one and once you draw that line you are stuck or you have to show off your scar.  It limits your options.  Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[giuliani]

.... I am often asked to take part in photos with locals who probably think I am some strange alien.  I always wonder what they do with the photos....

lol, nobody wants to take pictures with me  

hey sahil, I think you look great with the sly look, I think the HT route is a painful and difficult one... I had a buzz cut and some friends that I haven't seen in a while ask me "dude, what did you do?" or the next one is "wow, you look so bald"... it's not fun at all but if you feel better and you like it the opinion of other people won't matter much...

[mangosink12572]

You look great SLY BALD - - -Enjoy it  - - -Bald guys are better looking than guys with hair.   Mother nature created just so many beautiful heads  -the rest she covered  with  hair. We are the lucky ones.

[sahil15]

Thank you Mango Sink, giuliani, Todo Doru and anyone else I might have missed for your advice. I have to say all of your kind words have touch me and make me feel more confident about going sly every day. Day 5 and going strong....

[Skimdude]

Keep it shaved bro, it suits you.

 

[Slyfive]

Hi Sahil, I have to agree that you are looking great sly, and do not need to worry about an HT, the permanence and scarring is not worth it! Best if luck my friend

[sahil15]

thanks slyfive

[Gary~]

Watch the TV series "Breaking Bad" -- that will make baldness seem not only normal but stylish.

Also, shave you scalp by feel -- forget about mirrors -- too difficult and too much mucking around.

[sahil15]

Watch the TV series "Breaking Bad" -- that will make baldness seem not only normal but stylish.

Hi Gary,

I love breaking bad. seen all the episodes. You kinda look like walter.