A step closer

[shyslyguy]

JohnMont ....

I wouldn't be surprised if you've already done it by now - over the weekend - so I hope I'm not too late!

DON'T DO IT MAN! THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES ...

 .... no, only kidding ... I am with everyone else here ... you've got to go the whole way ... it will look absolutely fine on you. You've nothing at all to worry about & I'm sure like most of us, you'll just end up wondering why you didn't do it sooner ... actually as I said at the top ... I wouldn't be surprised if you've already taken the final step this morning! I hope so.

Also, since I've been coming to this site I've been looking around a bit more whilst out & about & there really are a lot of Sly guys out there these days .. I was in Calais in France the other day & there were many sly guys over there so it's pretty mainstream & most people don't even bat an eye anymore ...

Anyway, a properly shaved head only lasts for a day or two at most & then you're back to where you are now so go on mate, you know you have to do it at least just the once!

[herronm]

John, you are soooo close!!  You'll look great.

[Darrell]

John,

You're almost there. I think you would look great sly. What's really important is that YOU like it.

Darrell

[PigPen]

Shave it John

[jusbnme]

Just do it man!!! 

[Professor Melon]

  Ahoy, John. Do not touch the goat but shave it all off your head. Great cranial shape and proportions. What are you waiting for. Get clean; you won't regret it. Professor Melon

[tomgallagher]

Yo dude, step up and do it. It's only hair....

[Scott]

John, go for it man!  DO IT!  You won't regret bro

[JohnMont]

Thanks, Prof. Mellon.  This means a lot coming from you.  I particularly admire your looks ; and the overall tone of your posts -- Yours is a look I'd like to emulate

[Razor X]

John, you're already about 95% of the way there.  All you need is a razor blade and some shaving gel to close the deal.  It's a risk-free proposition at this point.  It will only take a few days to grow it back to where you are now.  The worst that can happen is you won't like the way you look for 2 or 3 days.  And that is a very unlikely outcome.  Don't you think it's a chance well worth taking?  You'll probably look 10 years younger once it's done. 

Stop the agony and do it.  You won't have any peace of mind until you do.  Take it from someone who's been there.

[JohnMont]

Thanks, all you guys.  Your last comments , Raze, hit home.  It really is pointless agony.  I've got some "public" appearances coming up in July; but I really think around the end of the month, I'll finally "just do it ".  As I said on another post, even my wife seems to be getting used to the idea. Not much comment at all on my last --extremely close--buzz cut.  As many of you have saide, i'm almost there....  the world at large really will NOT notice a big change.  And even if they do; I don't really care anymore.  Just months ago I wouldn't have dreamed about buzzing it so close ... but now; it feels "too long" after 4 or 5 days.  So,  mine may be one of the longest and most drawn out journeys to 'sly', but one that will definitely come to a close.  So thanks again (in advance) ... I don't think I'll be able to do this with out you all.

[SLYinKC]

John, Glad you're on your way to freedom.  You know that life is way to short to put yourself through anymore of the wondering "what if", or "would it really work for me" or "could I really do it and would it really settle all of the mind games that I've been putting myself through".  You'll never get any of those questions answered until you simply make up your mind to put all of your fears aside and just take control of the situation instead of continuing to let the situation control you.  I hope you'll make it sooner than later.  Are any of those "public" appearances going to be better or worse with your short buzz vs a totally SLY and confident look?  I hope it goes well for you.  I know that for me, the fact that all of the wondering and worrying was gone, was more than enough reason to do it.

[RichardN.]

I can be scary, I know, but if you really want to do it, go for it!

[Razor X]

If I could do it, anybody can.  I've always been pretty resistant to change and not one to push the envelope when it comes to making radical changes to my appearance.  You won't see me posting any photos here of tattoos or piercings (unless they belong to somebody else).  But the hair is really no big deal.  Truly, it isn't.   I also asked myself the "Is it me?" question.  And to be honest, at first I really wasn't sure if it was.  The key is to persevere through the weak moments and not give in to the temptation to grow your hair back right away.  That's where this board comes in handy for the crucial support.  If you can stick with it for a month, you're home free and before you know it, it will be "you".

Stand outside any decent-sized office building at lunchtime or at the end of the work day and take note of how many sly guys in business suits are entering and exiting the building.  That should tell you something.  When the look is acceptable in corporate America, then the debate about whether it's acceptable in the world at large is well and truly over.

[Snoozer421]

been lurking through the forums past few days, just wanted to throw my two cents


john you are rocking the sly totally. Gotta pay respects to another sly bro with glasses!