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New guy checking in. by mike609 on 19 Dec, 2014 20:47
Hi, I'm Mike and a have been lurking for a few weeks and If I have posted in the wrong place please move or delete it.

thought I would introduce myself. In my mid twenties I started loosing my hair, after a few years of denial, bad treatments that left blisters, chemical burns and skin rashes I gave up. On the advice of several hair stylists I purchased a set of corded clippers and I started shaving once a month with a 1/4" guard. It worked fine for many years and still does to some degree. But the full horseshoe is getting old and I am in my mid 40's. About 6 months back I picked up wet shaving and enjoy it immensely. Your board was suggested and I started reading. It looks like a really great site that I would enjoy being a part of.

I haven't shaved the melon yet but I am thinking about it.

Thanks!
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#1 by Cave Dweller on 19 Dec, 2014 21:02
Welcome to the board, Mike!

I don't think it is at all unusual for a guy to think about shaving for a while before actually doing it. I spent several months pondering before I grabbed the razor and took off the horseshoe. I never have had any regrets. After that first shave, most of us have wondered why we waited so long to do it.

If you have the "itch" to do it, the only way you ever will know if you like it will be to do it.

Glad you joined us, sir.
#2 by Mike E. P. on 19 Dec, 2014 21:12
Hi Mike. I started like you. I buzzed my hair for years and it did work for me. I was always closely buzzed, almost completely bald. Once I became a member here, I was convinced that razor shaving my head was something I wanted to try on a regular basis. Most people didn't even notice the difference.

Needless to say, shaving my head has become something I really enjoy now. I started wet shaving last February and quickly moved from just doing my face to my head. Now it's another little obsession.

So welcome and I look forward to hearing about your first head shave. You're gonna love it!
#3 by Sir Harry on 20 Dec, 2014 04:29
Welcome to the forum and good luck with the deed!

#4 by mrzed on 20 Dec, 2014 07:26
Yep, you are on the right track.

Similar story here. Welcome. You'll get some good support from the guys here on SBG.
#5 by tobler1 on 20 Dec, 2014 08:21
Welcome! No need to shave your head if you're not ready, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it if/once you do!
#6 by TheHeadShaver on 20 Dec, 2014 10:27
Welcome Mike. I've found this forum to be quite informative and funny as well. Lots of guys with lots of good advice and information. If you ever have a question or concern, THIS is the place to be. Once you decide to shave it, you'll notice how freeing it is. It's also a conversation starter (usually for women who want to touch it).

Again, welcome to the forum.
#7 by Frontier Guy on 20 Dec, 2014 17:37
Welcome Mike. Plenty of guys here to provide encouragement and answer just about any question you can imagine.
#8 by DOC_OSMC on 22 Dec, 2014 16:57
Welcome Mike! Glad you joined! You'll find lot of good folks with great advice here. Read often and post often.

I buzzed my head for about a year before I started shaving it. I liked the look, but knew I could never wear the horseshoe, my vanity wouldn't allow me too! Hahaha! My thinness was in the crown area, kind of a friar tuck if you will. As my hair grew thinner I was very self-conscious of the top of my head, wondering if people stared and saw I was going bald. After a year of buzzing my head, I finally realized that it was time to shave it, and to the razor I went! It was a shock at first but I quickly grew to love it and can't see myself as anything but with a shaved head now.

You'll know when you're ready, and when you are, I'll bet you won't have any regrets, I know I don't.
#9 by Semi-Sly on 23 Dec, 2014 00:03
Welcome Mike!

If you would like, post a photo or two. The guys will tell you the honest truth if they think you would look good shaved smooth.
#10 by geeman on 23 Dec, 2014 05:18
Best advice you'll ever get is to do it asap...then enjoy the feeling of relief.... Then, as already mentioned, you'll wonder why you waited so long! and it soon becomes you....
#11 by SlyMike on 23 Dec, 2014 15:08
Welcome Mike

#12 by AJ Q-Ball on 23 Dec, 2014 16:08
Welcome Mike! Glad you joined us.
#13 by EarlBald on 26 Dec, 2014 08:41
Welcome, Mike (another Mike!). Nothing like being free from the tyranny of hair!
#14 by mike609 on 27 Dec, 2014 09:30
Quote from: BBBA - Bald, Bearded and Bad-A__ on 23 Dec, 2014 00:03
Welcome Mike!

If you would like, post a photo or two. The guys will tell you the honest truth if they think you would look good shaved smooth.

Thanks guys,
Here is a pic of me.
What do you think?