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• I just went sly! by shavedhead88 on 23 Feb, 2013 11:09
• Hi! Me again.   My curiosity got the better of me, I just shaved my head completely bald. It went surprisingly well, considering that I usually use electric shavers to shave my face. I didn't really know what I was doing, I just covered my head with shaving cream and started shaving against the grain.
  
  It feels amazing, I love it. I don't have any irritation or redness, which is surprising because my skin is usually quite sensitive. I'm apparently really good at this  
  
  I'm not sure about how it looks though. I got used to my supershort buzzcut really quickly, but this is something quite different. It's a very extreme look. I'll probably grow it back out and stick with the no guard buzz I had before until it gets warm outside and then try the smooth look again.
  
  I'm quite nervous about going to work on Monday though. I know it will grow out a bit until then but still... Anybody got any tips on how to react should somebody say something?
• #1 by bennett11 on 23 Feb, 2013 11:13
• just stay with it.  You look great.  It is the new you.
  
• #2 by sahil15 on 23 Feb, 2013 11:24
• Really good. nice shadow as well
• #3 by Laser Man on 23 Feb, 2013 11:24
• It looks good and from the sound of it, you like the difference between the super short buzz and the shaved head.  If you've been wearing the super short buzz for a while, many people may not notice a difference when you go back to work Monday.  If anyone says anything, just say it was something you wanted to try.  If you decide to sty sly, you'll notice that your coworkers will adjust to it pretty quickly.
• #4 by slymyke on 23 Feb, 2013 11:35
• Looks great!  
  
  If someone asks why you shaved it, just say..." Duh.. because I wanted to.  Why did you wear that shirt today?"  Then you will get the respect that SLY deserves!  (actually, I cleaned up my original comment  a little before posting..lol.
  
  I just get so irritated with how people feel so free to say and ask whatever judgmental questions/statements they want.  
• #5 by RoWilJr on 23 Feb, 2013 11:49
• Looks great! Welcome to the Sly!
• #6 by geeman on 23 Feb, 2013 12:07
• suits you, I was a little nervous my first day back at work, but no one really said anything, apart from the initial surprise, after that, all good lol
• #7 by Andrei on 23 Feb, 2013 12:26
• Looks great, congrats on shaving! 
  For most of the people there's almost no difference between a #0 buzz and a razor shave so don't worry, until Monday you will have a buzz cut.
• #8 by mrzed on 23 Feb, 2013 12:55
• Looks good (excellent), You did a good job.
  
  Give it 30 days.  (see 30 day rule).  It's too soon to turn back. Give yourself and others a chance to 'give it a try'.
  
  I think a lot of guys are nervous the first few days, especially if they are BBC.  I remember feeling that way the first few days.  But that's a long time ago. Now I can't imagine letting my hair grow out.  
  
  Give it a month.
  
  You don't need to explain, but if you feel you must, comment about how good it feels to rub a bald head.  Or something about getting the jump on thinning hair. Or just say that YOU like it.
  
  I found few asked why I shaved my head.  Most just said it looks great. Those who joke .... Mr. Clean or something, you don't need to explain.
  
  
• #9 by isleepinthebuff on 23 Feb, 2013 13:02
• My tip would be if you want this look, shave it at weekends, but for work shave after work in the evening. Given your hairline and the shadow my the morning you would have some hair coming thru. Try that for a couple of weeks and if you are keeping the look, shave before work. 
• #10 by stasiu on 23 Feb, 2013 13:56
• Quote from: isleepinthebuff on 23 Feb, 2013 13:02

  My tip would be if you want this look, shave it at weekends, but for work shave after work in the evening. Given your hairline and the shadow my the morning you would have some hair coming thru. Try that for a couple of weeks and if you are keeping the look, shave before work. 
  

  
  Congrats !  Looks awesome !  I know you're glad you sent sly and understand what bald headed brain is thinking.
• #11 by MarkusToe on 23 Feb, 2013 16:15
• Quote from: slymyke on 23 Feb, 2013 11:35

  If someone asks why you shaved it, just say..." Duh.. because I wanted to.  Why did you wear that shirt today?"  Then you will get the respect that SLY deserves!  (actually, I cleaned up my original comment  a little before posting..lol.
  

  
  great response   
  
  
  and I think it looks great, the difference isnt too drastic in my opinion but I know that it needs some getting used to, give it some time and do what you think works best for you
• #12 by Lynchy on 23 Feb, 2013 16:40
• Looking great mate! Glad to hear you loving it.
• #13 by Gary~ on 23 Feb, 2013 21:08
• Looks great. If anyone asks why just say "I wanted a change...". To  most observers though there is almost no difference between a very short buzz and a shave. Most likely no one will say anything.
  
  You can go from buzz to shaved every now and then for a change and then if you start to naturally go bald then you can adopt the slick look permanently.
  
  How about making that pic your avatar?
  
• #14 by Sir Harry on 24 Feb, 2013 06:11
• Looks great! The best thing to do is just treat it as just another haircut....As for comments, some people need to go get lives....