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• Hi everyone - new member by Thai boy on 16 Oct, 2013 03:06
• Hi everyone
  
  My name is Andy and I am new to the forum.  How did I arrive here?  My story goes back many years to when I was in my mid thirties I started to realise that I was going thin on the top and after advise from my barber I started to keep my hair short.  I carried on with this approach all way through my forties up to last week.  For years I have had to manage with a comb over which was the topic of many jokes at work.
  
  I previously worked for Local Government in the UK and eventually accepted redundancy when I was 50.  I am married to a Thai National who has lived with me in the UK for ten years.  We did not hesitate when I was offered redundancy and we relocated straight away to Thailand where we have set up and run a very successful English school.
  
  When I arrived in Thailand I noticed many other English teachers who I was introduced to were sporting a full head shave and I noticed how good it looked and how beneficial it was for them, especially living in a country like Thailand which has a very hot climate.
  
  I considered taking the plunge but was concerned in regard to my facial features for I have a large nose and a narrow head.  I considered sending my picture off to the many sites that offer to send you back an image of yourself without hair.
  
  Believe me I vised this forum on many occasions.  I spent endless hours combing the little hair I had backwards and looking in the mirror trying to anticipate what would I look like.
  
  Last week I was in Phuket on holiday with my wife and daughter and I woke up took a shower and shaved.  After looking at myself in the mirror I thought GO for it!! I told my wife to take me to the salon just outside the hotel.  In a matter of minutes we were there.  I sat in the chair and asked them to cut it all off and give my head a wet shave.  My heart was beating ten to the dozen in my chest.  After a few seconds the hairdresser had shaved the remnants of hair off my head with the electric clippers.  She then used a cut throat razor blade with foam and shaved me clean.
  
  At first I was unsure but had previously read the 30 day rule on this forum so was prepared for a little uncertainty.  I took the plunge and posted a picture on face book.  The response was very positive.
  
  To cut a long story short I love my new look and shave my head every morning, I have already ordered the Head Blade ATX and am excited at the prospect of using it for the first time.
  
  I have grown in confidence.  No having to constantly rearrange my hair, I no longer avoid being in photographs and I am more confident overall.
  
  I am now a 52 year old clean shaven sly bald guy
   
  Andy
• #1 by Marshal S. on 16 Oct, 2013 03:13
• Welcome Andy.  I think your picture looks perfectly normal.  I would never know you've only been a week into shaving your head.  It looks very natural for you.
• #2 by Cave Dweller on 16 Oct, 2013 05:24
• Great story, Andy. Welcome to the board.
  
  Isn't it amazing how liberating going smooth can be?
• #3 by bennett11 on 16 Oct, 2013 05:40
• you look great - stay with it.  remember shave gently
  
• #4 by Sir Harry on 16 Oct, 2013 05:42
• Welcome, Andy!
• #5 by mrzed on 16 Oct, 2013 06:42
• Nice result. Looks good. What city in Thailand is home for you? 
  
  My wife and I visited Chiang Mei a few years ago. I was buzzing short then, but not bald.  Very nice for the hot weather. I'm sure bald is better.
  
  
• #6 by Thai boy on 16 Oct, 2013 07:14
• Thanks for all the welcomes and encouraging comments much appreciated.
  Mr Zed I am in the Northeast in a city called Udon Thani.  Yes the bald head is so much cooler in Thailand just have to apply sun cream or wear a hat when out and about in the direct sunshine.
• #7 by warhawk on 16 Oct, 2013 07:17
• Hi Andy:  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.
  
  WARHAWK
• #8 by slymyke on 16 Oct, 2013 08:49
• Welcome, Andy!  Thanks for sharing your story.  I'm sure you look back now and wonder why you could be worried about how you would look with a shaved head.   It looks good and I'm sure you feel like a whole new person in a new country.  It sounds like a great new adventure for the next 50! 
• #9 by xnewyawka on 16 Oct, 2013 12:05
• Welcome Andy. Great decision to go ahead and shave it all off.
  The feeling of confidence you gain after taking control is amazing. Way to go! 
• #10 by Mike E. P. on 16 Oct, 2013 19:40
• Hey Andy,
  
  Welcome!  The sly look suits you - it looks terrific.  No more comb over - it's transforming, isn't it?
• #11 by Baldstu on 17 Oct, 2013 03:24
• Welcome Andy
• #12 by Papa Don on 17 Oct, 2013 14:54
• Wecome Andy. Yes, a great story indeed!  I hope you keep in contact with the rest of us Sly brothers.
• #13 by baldjoeg on 17 Oct, 2013 20:31
• Welcome Andy.
  
  Youlook awesome with the sly dome. Enjoy your new freedom and the new great look that you have.
• #14 by kalbo on 18 Oct, 2013 09:09
• Welcome aboard Andy. You look great sly. You dont need hair at all.