Getting rid of the hairline/

[HughJazz]

Hello! I'm new here but not totally new to being bald. About a year ago, I decided to embrace my hair loss for what it was, took the plunge, and haven't really looked back. My only problem, though, is that I have still have the residual "horseshoe" around the back of my head, even after daily close shaves. I dig my look from the front, but it's a serious drain on my self-confidence when viewed from the sides or, worse yet, the back. I just don't really like how that looks at all. So if you gentlemen (or gentlewomen) could lend me some tips for how to get rid of this problem or want to give some wisdom regarding baldness, I'd appreciate it.

Hey, Itall! I will look into that. What should I expect to feel during the procedure if I end up getting it done?

[Itall]

Laser hair removal.

[Cave Dweller]

As Itall stated, permanent hair removal is the only way to get rid of the shadow caused by dark hair follicles against light skin. Most guys who shave their heads have some shadow unless they have blond or gray hair.

Some guys have waxed their heads, but I don't comprehend how they took that much pain.

Have you tried giving your scalp a tan? Darker skin lessens the contrast to the dark hair so the shadow is less noticeable.

And welcome to the board, sir.

[greatnessinc]

No need to go nuclear, it's a simple fix get some sun (Emphasis on some, as the sun can cause a whole new set of worries). Use SPF-15, it's mild enough to allow your skin to tan but strong enough to avoid serious damage.
The shadow primarily is only noticeable to your fellow head shavers and we all understand why it's there so it's unlikely that you'll get crap from anyone for still having a shadow.

[Goatee]

Learn to live with what you have and then enjoy it!

[jackal6996]

i used to be pretty bothered by my "horseshoe" too. i was always worried people noticed it, as the main reason i started shaving my head was to conceal my receding hair line. ive come to learn i really dont care. if people see it, it doesnt matter to me. ive been shaving my head for 14 years now and its still noticeable, even with sun in the summer, lol. usually i always end up with at least one nasty sun burn in the summer too, so be careful of that! its pretty terrible. btw, welcome to the bald side

[greatnessinc]

It's not really noticeable if you get a smooth shave (i.e. as close a shave as possible).

[slybeard]

Once you hair turn gray, it will dissappear.  So if you were starting to gray before shaving, it will likely take care of itself in a few more years.  Until then, tanning will help, just avoid sunburn.