My opus introduction on why I went bald.

• My opus introduction on why I went bald. by wynnston on 05 Aug, 2015 21:05
• My name is wynnston and I am a proud bald headed man.
  
  And the congregation said, “Hi wynnston!”
  
  I just shaved all my hair off today and I feel free. As corny as it may sound I feel like a new man.
  
  Now I've been bald before; the last time I was completely bald was in USMC basic training and a couple of time during my 4 years when I would get what we called Angel Wings - almost bald except for a V on the top of the crown of my head that looked like wings.
  
  But this time it's different.
  
  Throughout the years I've tried new things with my hair:
  
  **body wave which caused my hair to fall out. I had more waves before I sat in the stylist's chair
  **had a mohawk with a checker board pattern on either side of my head
  **high lighted my hair and
  **once got dreadlocks(didn't last but one day)
  
  I have always enjoyed experimenting not caring what others thought.
  
  Then I noticed more and more hair on the pillow and in the bathroom sink. Even as my eyesight was worsening (aging), I noticed that my hair was getting thinner. No more teasing my dad about the three strands of hair that he insists on putting in a pony tail because this pot realizes he's black.
  
  No worries.. micro grafting or hair transplantation to the rescue. A weight was lifted off my shoulders because I knew I would not have to live with thinning hair. I was psyched.
  
  Until I realized that if my hair is genetically predisposed to fall out, then any hair that is present before the procedure would most likely fall out at a later date, requiring another procedure. More money?
  
  Then someone mentioned the scar.
  
  Damn internet!
  
  So I went looking for answers. I wanted to know about the scar and how any subsequent procedures would be handled. What I found opened my eyes.
  
  Without naming names, I read a ton of reviews from clients that had to have multiple transplantation sessions and in many cases more scars. Some clients stated that the personnel performing the procedures appeared to be bothered whenever they came in for the “extra” sessions.
  
  Then I saw photos of people with scars. What the...  some scars were long and kind of thick and looking at them I got the feeling that no hair was ever going to grow there. Some people stated in their reviews that they had multiple scars that ended just behind their ears. Visible if you were sitting next to them.
  
  My take-away was that I would always have to grow my hair long enough in back to cover the scars up.
  
  AND... if I ever decided in the future to go clean shaven, I'd have one or more scars in the back of my head. No thanks.
  
  Now my choices were grow thin gracefully or go bald and beautiful. No comb-over for this guy, so b&b it is. Now it was just a matter of waiting until I moved to a place where I could tan my head in privacy.
  
  That was the plan... until I started picking at it again.
  
  Yesterday I started to get an itch and when I came across your site and read posts about being careful with how much sun to expose your head to, I decided the time is now. I didn't need no stinking privacy, just 10 to 15 mins a day with sunblock and a cap as backup.
  
  I went out this afternoon, got shaving cream and some sun block, came home and took scissors, trimmer and razor (need to get a better one) to my hair and was pleasantly surprised that my dome isn't as white as I thought it would be. Can only mean one of two things, either my hair was so thin the sun was able to pass through and tan my head OR I'm just pale.
  
  Doesn't matter... I'm happy with the results.
  
  Why was this time different though? My cornball answer, “Something about going bald is empowering.”
  
  Thank you for this forum and
  
  Have An Amazing Week!
  
  wynnston
  
• #1 by Mike E. P. on 05 Aug, 2015 21:30
• Nice post, wynnston and welcome to the club! You're right. Taking matters in your own hands is empowering. Glad you're happy and were happy to have you among us!
• #2 by Semi-Sly on 05 Aug, 2015 23:14
• Welcome Winston.  You are right about the empowerment thing! 
  Got any photos of before and after?
• #3 by wynnston on 05 Aug, 2015 23:27
• Thanks Mike. Yes, I'm happy. I went for Vin Diesel but got Bruce Willis  . Still not a bad trade-off.
  
  On another note, Bronx bred huh? So was I. Originally from Fort Apache section on Hoe Ave but I hang my hat in Sin City now.
  
  Off to learn how to take care of my dome. I'm really liking all the information on this forum.
  
  Thanks again.
  
  Hey Semi-Sly,
  
  I took some pics but at this time I don't feel comfortable posting them. Just a privacy thing. If I change my mind at a later date, they'll be ready.
• #4 by Sir Harry on 06 Aug, 2015 00:52
• Welcome, Wynnston!
• #5 by Cave Dweller on 06 Aug, 2015 06:11
• Excellent introductory post, Wynnston!
  
  Welcome to the board.
• #6 by Bilko1 on 06 Aug, 2015 06:33
• Welcome to this site, bro.
  
  You have made a great decision, my friend.
• #7 by Mike E. P. on 06 Aug, 2015 13:01
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  Quote from: wynnston on 05 Aug, 2015 23:27

  Thanks Mike. Yes, I'm happy. I went for Vin Diesel but got Bruce Willis  . Still not a bad trade-off.
  
  On another note, Bronx bred huh? So was I. Originally from Fort Apache section on Hoe Ave but I hang my hat in Sin City now.
  

  
  It's rare we can get Vin Diesel, but I'd take Bruce Willis. Hey, it's not Don Rickles!
  
  Nice to meet another Bronx Boy. I'll bet there are quite a few of us in Vegas.
• #8 by wpruitt on 06 Aug, 2015 16:38
• Welcome Wynnston!
  
• #9 by SlyMike on 06 Aug, 2015 16:58
• Welcome wynnston!
• #10 by MunkyMunk on 11 Oct, 2015 20:23
• Welcome from a fellow newbie, Wynnston!
  I agree that there's something empowering about being bald. For me, I think it's partly due to not being able to hide behind my hair. It's just my face - what you see is what you get. And I've never liked my own face much.
  So, it's taken some bravery to come out of hiding...