First Shave

[Wigout]

Hello everyone. I am in my late 40's and have had a full head of hair until the last 5 or 6 years. I have been gradually thinning on the top and in back until I have been forced to keep a short cut to keep it from being too obvious. I have, for the first time in my life, decided to just shave my head. The first morning after I was sleepily walking through the bathroom and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror through the corner of my eye. Scared the crap out of me. It took me a half second or so to realize it wasn't someone else standing next to me. It's been 2 days now and although I have had compliments, I am wondering if maybe I made a mistake. This site has been a blessing to me. I have decided now to give it the 30 days trial. Thanks all for being here and sharing, it has helped ease my anxiety immensely.

[Magoo]

Welcome Wigout , and it does take awhile to get use to the new look in the mirror. Give it the 30 days to find if YOU still like the new style. Many give up to soon, and others find they don't care to keep the new look.

[Timmer]

Welcome to the SBGs.  I'm one of those guys that wished I hadn't waited so long to shave my head the first time.  I was 44 with male patter baldness.  I've tried growing it back a couple of times, but I prefer the sly look.

Besides, I just enjoy the whole process of shaving the dome.  Helps me focus and get on track in the morning.

[nuts]

You are born to the look.  The goatee just sets it off.  Keep to the 30 day rule and you will wonder 'why didn't I do this sooner".  Welcome to this great forum.

[warhawk]

Hi Wigout:  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that ya joined us.  Keep us posted through out your "30 day rule" journey.

WARHAWK

[Cave Dweller]

Welcome Wigout.

Don't sweat it.  You look good.

Glad you joined us.

[jarheadj]

Don't give it a second thought!!! You were made to be sly!!! You definitely didn't make a mistake. We're all afraid of change. I know I went back and forth for a couple of months before I took the plunge and had my head shaved. Despite the trepidation, once I was sly, I realized how much easier this is to maintain and it just looks much cleaner than a head of hair. You'll get used to it in the next 30 days and wonder why you hadn't done it years prior.

[50plus]

hi wigout. Congratulations.Sorry if this post appears twice as tried earlier but?.

You said it all with you're post when you said this site has been a blessing (my experience too) and that you will try the 30 day rule. You look great, one day at a time, it's impossible to do otherwise. The anxiety will disappear. You are going to be fine and so much happier. Well done.

[mrzed]

Looks really good on you, Wigout.  It may feel like a shock to you, as you've seen yourself with hair for so long.  When I first shaved my head, I had similar mirror experiences.  That's natural, especially if you are not super bald already and you're just trimming the fringe.  And for those who are bald by choice ... It's a really different look. But then look around, on this site or in your community. I bet you'll see a lot of Sly Bald Guys!.

30 days is a great challenge. Easy to do.  Gives you a chance to get used to your new look. 

Keep posting as you go along the journey.

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Wigout! (nice screen name) As the others said, it looks good on you....Enjoy the forum!

[Wigout]

Thanks all for the feedback, nice to have found such an active community.

[TheSlyBear]

Hey wigout, no one here is pulling your leg. You look really, really good. I can practically guarantee that long before the 30 days is up, you'll wonder why you were worried.

[DanO]

I felt very self-conscious the first couple of days too - but it soon passes.  You suit the look, you just need some time to get used to it.

[bigstosh]

Wigout, welcome to the forum.  You wear the look well.  It looks great.

[Derris The Barber]

Welcome! Nice to have you around!