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[invaray]

Garth,


             If you keep the beard and shave the head I think it will look great. Make the most of what you have nature gave you, basically a bald head just help it out and clean off the rest. Your beard looks nice the way you have it and will be more noticed when the head hair is gone.

    I was where you are I kept the beard and shave the hair about a two weeks ago. I was nervous as how people would react I got nothing but compliments so far. Most people saw me as the bald guy that just blended in. Shaving it gave me control this is a look I chose to have. Now I baldly go where ever I want no worries about hair.

 If you decide to shave it. Cut the hair down with trimmers as low as it can go being careful  not to scrape the skin. Then take a long hot shower, afterwards shave it off. I found the mach 3 worked well for me. If you haven't shaved it before you will like the feel of it.

When I was considering shaving it I went ahead bought the razor the shave cream and a months supply of blades. Then I felt I had made the first step since I bought all the stuff I should go ahead and use it.

[stasiu]

Welcome to SBG ! 

I have to agree to either buzz it tight or razor it all and keep the jawline beard for balance.
You will soon be asking "why did I wait this long?"

[mangosink12572]

Go for it - -there is nothing like - -Having a shiny bald dome and being proud of it is great.   Remember  - if you don't like it what's left will grow back.

[Garthox]

Hey Guys,

I have taken the plunge. 

I must say, it was quite an uplifting exercise

I have read all of your posts in this thread and it is really nice to have this much positive encouragement   

There were so many great points made by all of you, it is going to take some time to respond to them, so for now I have linked to a couple photo's for the after side of things.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/brrzbz72zk939xn/20140715_224333.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5q3ckie74zhjl3u/20140715_224148.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dec64m6s3s22e3/20140715_224305.jpg

It took much longer than i first thought, but i was taking it slow and steady.

All i can say is that i am liking the feeling so far.

Well it's late here by me at the moment, so i will end of by saying thanks for the extra motivation guys have a great night.

Regards,
Garth

[Cave Dweller]

Wow, what a difference!

Congratulations, sir. It looks great.

[Frontier Guy]

Garth, looks great.

You'll find it takes less time as you develop a routine.

Enjoy the freedom. No longer having to worry about it.

[reddog]

Looks damn good, Garth, let us know how you like it, and I expect you will get some positive comments from people.

[invaray]

Looks great and I know it feels a lot better. You are in control of your hair not it over you.

Interesting how much your eyes are noticed now, very nice.


shine and share  : )

[EarlBald]

Congratulations, Garth, you made the right decision.  It looks great!  I'm jealous of the smooth scalp (I can barely see any trace of stubble).  Try it for 30 days, but I'm sure that you'll like it.  You're a classic illustration of the difference between balding and BALD.  Welcome to the brotherhood.

[tobler1]

The new look is fantastic.  I hope you're enjoying it!

[zetaeffe]

Hey Guys,

I have taken the plunge. 

I must say, it was quite an uplifting exercise

GREAT is not enough to describe how you look shaven!!
It's an awesome look for you in my opinion, totally smooth goes great with the red beard and the blue eyes!
Am sure that everybody who've seen you already gave you positive feedback!

Best compliments! Am sure you'll enjoy it even more as you get more into it.

[slymyke]

Good for you, Garth!  You didn't waste any more time, and got on with your new look!  I think you will get a lot of compliments.   

[Mike E. P.]

Wow, Garth. You look amazing! What a transformation.

[Sir Harry]

Congratulations, Garth! You look better, happier, and may I say younger! Welcome to the sly club!

[stasiu]

A W E S O M E ! !