Been sly for over a year, now

[bassman2112112]

Hey all,

I just wanted to recount my experience to you guys really quickly =)

About a year and a half ago, my MPB started acting up really badly. I went from a NW2 to a full-fledged NW3 within a few months. I tried cutting my hair relatively short to try and own up to it; but it wasn't good - I looked about 15 years older and quite ugly (if I may be honest). I decided shortly after that haircut to just shave it all off (hadn't even joined SBG community by this point)

It took about an hour the first time, and when I finished I was enamored! So, so much better than that terrible receding hairline.

My friends were okay with it, I was good with it - all was well.

After about half a year, I started getting a little self conscious, though. I had just gone through a really rough situation which involved my fiancé becoming my ex-fiancé due to some extra-pre-marital activities on her part, and that caused me to hate myself and my self-image. I tried growing the hair out a bit more, and that made it so, so much worse.

Long story short, I pulled myself together and tried to figure out exactly what matters in my life. I have brains, am good at my job, and genuinely try to treat people with kindness & love - so the personality didn't need changing. The thing I kept falling back on that would get me down was how terrible I looked, and how I was trying to cling back onto that stupid hair that simply would not return. I realized "Oh god, I had fixed this many months ago." Shaved it back down, and for the past 4 months have been back to full sly and feel way better. Have gotten a ton of compliments on it, and am generally on an upward swing.

My point is this: if you're dealing with male pattern baldness, at least give sly a shot. If you don't like it, let it grow back; but try it at least once. Since I had that previous experience, I knew that falling back on it would work far better for me and I don't plan on letting go ever again =D

My profile picture was taken tonight (July 20th, 2013) - I used to hate having my face plastered on the internet; but it feels much better now =)

[chgobuzzbald]

You look great and confidence is what attracts people, never hair growth. Your story will help others that read it.

[jarheadj]

Dude, you look great!!! Women come and go but to be true to yourself is the most important thing. If for some reason your hair hair loss is the reason for your ex's cheating ways, that only illustrates how sad and shallow she was and good riddance!!! You'll find another girl, someone who will accept you for you and then you'll know it's a real match..

[Sir Harry]

You look great, man! Although the picture with the long hair wasn't too bad, you look like you were born to be sly! Congratulations on the year, and thanks for sharing your story.

[bennett11]

you look great.  Shaved look is quite acceptable and not that uncommon these days. 

[reddog]

Great story, thanks. While I never had to deal with receding hair, I did have to deal with reactions. Been BBC for 5 weeks. I have gotten almost all positive comments. Last night at church, a gal that saw me bald for the first time went on and on about how much she loved my new look. 

[Cave Dweller]

That is one great story, sir.

Thanks for sharing it.

And to add my voice to the chorus, you look great.

[isleepinthebuff]

Welcome!

Looking good in your profile pic

[kalbo]

You are a great looking bald guy.