Finally Sly

[Cap]

You guys have helped me out more than you know.  I just became a member because I recently went sly, 3 days ago and it's liberating!!  But before the big plunge, I spent a lot of time reading your posts. 

I'm almost 40 with no hair loss.  But for years I have dealt with a skin condition on my head that has been almost unbearable.  The scalp condition has gotten so bad that it has went from just itchy and irritated to hurting on a daily basis.  I've tried every shampoo and lotion that I could find.  Nothing worked.  Last year I started buzzing it short with the guard on a #1.  But that just made it to where people could see the redness and scabs. 

So I came up with the idea that if I shave my head, no more problems.  And to my surprise it worked!

My head is so much better.  I can put moisturizer right on my scalp and there has been no out breaks in 3 days.  Thank all of you for the much needed info on the ins and outs of getting on the sly track.

I'm using a Gillette Fusion with regular shaving cream and after shave with moisturizer.  I have the 5 pack Bee Bald products coming to me.  And am reading about upgrading my blade to a safety razor.  Also working on getting some color on my head by staying in the sun for 30 min a day (sunscreen on of course). 

Nice to be part of the gang.  And am welcome to any suggestions.   

[Mike E. P.]

Excellent, Cap!  Glad that going sly solved your problem.  Welcome to the club!

[AJ Q-Ball]

Congrats Cap on going sly! Shaving definitely helps the scalp not itch. Glad we could be of help!

[slymyke]

Welcome, Cap!  Great story.  I'm glad going sly helped you. 

[rss114]

Congrats man I'm 3 days in bbc as well

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Cap! Congrats on your new found freedom!

[reddog]

Welcome Cap, I know exactly what you are talking about. I had some kind of dermatitis on my scalp for many years. To my surprise, it disappeared after shaving my head. By shaving daily, I have zero breakouts. This week I didn't shave for 3 days in prep for my first barbershop shave, and I already had a couple blemishes starting. So many advantages to being bald!!

[nuts]

Another reason to add to the long list of positives for going sly.  Glad we could help.

[Frontier Guy]

Welcome Cap. Another shining example of why sly is often the best choice!

[Cap]

thanks for all the welcomes. 

[rss114]

Ya look great cap the sly look suits ya

[Magoo]

Welcome, Cap.

[Cap]

thanks RSS114   

[slymyke]

The sly look does suit you well.  The goatee is a great addition to the look

[Cap]

Thanky.  Wish I could grow a full beard, but never could.