Long time lurker freshly buzzed!

• Long time lurker freshly buzzed! by Buzzy Bee on 08 Nov, 2014 08:16
• Hi Everyone,
  
  Today I finally took the plunge and buzzed my hair. I am 22 years old and first noticed my hair was balding at about 19/20. I was constantly worried that people were looking at the back of my head and it had a negative effect my confidence. I have been using Nanogen to cover the bald spot on my crown which has helped give me a cushion of a year or so to get over the hair loss.
  
  I have been slowly but surely reducing my hair length for a while so myself and others could get used to it and I think that's really helped. I've also been very vocal about it to my friends so there was never any elephant in the room. I have received a bit of ribbing today but nothing I couldn't handle! For anyone who is undecided how they'll feel I can tell you that the relief of not having to hide anything any more is amazing! I feel like myself again and I can't believe how easy it was!
  
  During the last few years I looked to the internet for people with similar experiences and there are some truly poisonous sources out there. I just wanted to say this forum really helped a lot and the attitude the members have here is fantastic! So thank you everyone!
  
  Buzzing! 
• #1 by mrzed on 08 Nov, 2014 09:30
• Nice start.
  Welcome. Thanks for your introductory post. We look forward to hearing more from you. A buzzed or shaved head is a good hairstyle (balding or not).  Enjoy your new look.  Post a photo when you can.
• #2 by nuts on 08 Nov, 2014 12:19
• Nice introductory post.  Welcome.  Always a pleasure to hear bthat this great forum has helped someone make the transition to baldness.
• #3 by tobler1 on 08 Nov, 2014 16:11
• Sounds good.  Glad you're enjoying.
• #4 by geeman on 08 Nov, 2014 16:13
• Welcome to the brotherhood
• #5 by Mike E. P. on 08 Nov, 2014 17:52
• Welcome, Buzzy! You hit the nail on the head. The best part of buzzing or shaving is not having to hide anymore- not worrying about the big secret. It's so liberating to stop living a lie trying to conceal the balding. Enjoy your freedom!
• #6 by bud on 08 Nov, 2014 23:51
• Welcome    Buzzy Bee