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Initial Reactions by mineral13 on 22 Jan, 2014 07:40
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So I finally went sly last weekend and here are some of the reactions:
My wife the day I did it: "Oh god you did it". Hasn't phased her or said anything since
My mom: "Looks weird" Nothing like a mothers love....
Mother-in-law/father-in-law: "I love it"
Friend and his wife: "Suites you very well. We like it"
Another friend when shown a picture of it: "it makes him look so much younger, its a great look for him" Note: She is a hair stylist.
Co-worker 1: "How's it going Mr Clean" (we harass each other daily so it was in jest)
Co-worker 2: "You remind me of Mr Bigglesworth from Austin Powers" (another one I joke around with and easily my favorite comment)
Co-worker 3: "Looks good like that"
Manager: "Did you shave your head? Notice a difference in the temperature?" (he jokes around a lot)
Overall not a negative word said..or nothing said at all. It certainly helped quell some fears I had about reactions from other people!
I can honestly say if you want to do it just go for it and don't worry about what other people will think. Most people don't even notice. -
#1 by Sir Harry on 22 Jan, 2014 08:29
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The good thing is that nowadays most people are treating sly (shaved head) as "just another haircut".....Does it stand out a little more? Sure, but don't be surprised if more balding guys you know follow your lead and go sly....Thanks for sharing!
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#2 by Cave Dweller on 22 Jan, 2014 09:09
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Moms... gotta love 'em.
My mom's first statement upon seeing my shaved head was, "You probably will want to grow it back."
It took her about a year to accept it.
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#3 by Lith on 22 Jan, 2014 09:11
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Yea its kinda funny.. Some of my family members who commented, negatively, on my MPB loved or had nothing to say negatively about my shaved head.
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#4 by geeman on 22 Jan, 2014 09:40
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My mum didn't notice for around a month! Probably due to her age
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#5 by BBCESQ on 22 Jan, 2014 14:11
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Gotta love family. My dad still mentions things like "Oh, that's when you had hair."
I did see some family this weekend that have not seen me bald before and I got "where did your hair go?" My response was "Down the drain."
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#6 by Mike E. P. on 22 Jan, 2014 14:38
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I have an eighty year old uncle who would smirk or make a snarky comment when I first started shaving my head. You can imagine my surprise one day when I showed up to visit him and he had shaved himself sly ( and had my goatee, to boot!)
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#7 by DOC_OSMC on 22 Jan, 2014 16:30
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Gotta love moms, haha. My mom was the only one who didn't like that I have shaved my hea, but sshe's grown accustomed to it.
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#8 by nuts on 22 Jan, 2014 16:42
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Mike
You're obviously a trendsetter. -
#9 by mrzed on 22 Jan, 2014 17:15
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Trendsetter, yes.
Nice comments.
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#10 by slymyke on 22 Jan, 2014 19:19
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Good story, Mineral13! It looks great on you too.
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#11 by mineral13 on 23 Jan, 2014 20:04
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Thanks everyone. I'll add more reactions as I get them.
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#12 by Thebaldnation on 02 Feb, 2014 16:18
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It looks great on you, obviously people like it and are accepting of it which is great, there will be some people that don't like it but who cares ! Do you do it for yourself or others? Go your own way in life and make your own path, you will be much happier! Looks great buddy!