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Offline aiw

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2013, 01:02:48 AM »
Thanks Earl, nuts ;D, mrzed for the comment. Yes I plan to definitely keep it for sometime. Today is my Day 3.

So today was my first day in office. Most of the people who commented where positive about it. One of my colleague commented he was also planning to shave it of for sometime and was looking for an appropriate time and another one said he planned to do it too but didn't think his head shape was good for it, well anyway I asked them not to over think and just go ahead.

Anyway I dont know why I was so concerned before(shaving) about what my colleagues would think, like most people they spend most of their time thinking about how they themselves looked.

Well I have some questions.

>> I bought a Mach 3 and watched some youtube videos online about how to shave by myself. Most of the people suggested to lather up and shave from back to friend in a single motion. Is that how most of you do it? Since its against the grain on the back I do feel some resistance there. Also I find it  difficult to make a single hand motion from back to front, maybe I should practice more. BTW do you guys have any suggestions?

>> I bought a Remington shaver too. With the shaving blade when we use the shaving cream its easy to figure out if I have missed a spot. With the Remington it not possible to know if we miss a spot, but its more convenient. What are your preferences? Any suggestions?

>> Is there any gel that we can use of the shaved head? Something that will give a smoother finish.


Again, a special thanks to all of you for your valuable suggestions.

Offline waine

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2013, 02:04:04 AM »
Hey there AIW

The Sly look suits you, without any doubt.  It looks like you have been sporting the look for a long time now, thats how much it suits you.

I cannot answer your Mach 3 question as I only use the Headblade on my dome.

All the best.
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Offline slymyke

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2013, 07:50:25 AM »
I'm glad you had good reaction to your new look at work, aiw!    We thought you would.  :)

I use a Mach 3 and shave against the grain.  For me, this is from the bottom of my neck up to the top of my head.  Then from the front to the back (where I left off before).   On the sides, I go from bottom to top (slightly angled toward the back).  You just have to do what works for you.  Some people don't shave against the grain at all. 


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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2013, 01:06:16 AM »
I would keep it for good it's a perfect look for you.



Offline aiw

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2013, 08:13:16 AM »
Hello everyone,

Finished my 30 days challenge yesterday, love the new look and planning to keep it.

Would definitely suggest the sly look to all those people still in the fence. You would love it, if not you can grow it back.

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2013, 08:54:04 AM »
Your avatar shows someone who is completely at ease with the look. Congratulations.
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Offline mrzed

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2013, 10:06:26 AM »
Congratulations on making the 30 days. Yep, another satisfied sly bald guy.



Offline stasiu

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Re: Finally took the plunge today!
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2013, 07:56:37 AM »
Congrats !  Your new look will never get old !