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Offline mike609

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New guy checking in.
« on: December 19, 2014, 08:47:57 PM »
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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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2014, 09:02:41 PM »
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. 
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Offline Mike E. P.

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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2014, 09:12:04 PM »
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!
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2014, 04:29:07 AM »
Welcome to the forum and good luck with the deed!
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2014, 07:26:25 AM »
Yep, you are on the right track.

Similar story here. Welcome.  You'll get some good support from the guys here on SBG.

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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2014, 08:21:10 AM »
Welcome!  No need to shave your head if you're not ready, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it if/once you do!
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2014, 10:27:28 AM »
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.
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2014, 05:37:50 PM »
Welcome Mike. Plenty of guys here to provide encouragement and answer just about any question you can imagine.
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2014, 04:57:55 PM »
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.
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2014, 12:03:06 AM »
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.
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2014, 05:18:20 AM »
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....
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2014, 03:08:34 PM »
Welcome Mike
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2014, 04:08:08 PM »
Welcome Mike! Glad you joined us.
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2014, 08:41:20 AM »
Welcome, Mike (another Mike!).  Nothing like being free from the tyranny of hair!
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Re: New guy checking in.
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2014, 09:30:01 AM »

Quote from: BBBA - Bald, Bearded and Bad-A__ on December 23, 2014, 12:03:06 AM
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?

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