Hey everyone,
I've been a lurker for quite a bit now, but today I took the plunge and shaved my head, so I figured I would get some advice from the pros.
I just turned 25 and started thinning around 21 or so. I am currently taking propecia and applying rogaine, but I got so tired of trying to "manage" my receding hairline that I decided it was time to take it down. I'm really not so sure I did the right thing
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Here are some pics of me with my hair before I cut it at all, then a pic after I buzzed it, and finally a pic of it completely shaved.
I'm a pretty big guy (6'6" 228lbs) but I dont have the "big bald bad boy" personality. I'm not really sure what to do. I was OK with the buzz, but it was still just like... WOAH. Of course everyone will have a shock factor, but I really don't know what to do at this point. I was hoping someone has some advice (or maybe some hair
)?? I really don't know. I'm kind of just confused right now haha.
I buzzed it three days ago and received a couple of negative comments.
"Don't do that to your hair, you are supposed to be my good looking grandson." - Grandma
"You look like a broken old man." - Girl that was/is interested in me
"Your dome looks like it grew, give it a few days to grow and it will look better" -Ex girlfriend
I've had more critics, but I think you get the idea.
Honestly though, the comments due suck to hear, but what kills me the most is just literally not seeing myself when I look in the mirror. Almost see a shell of myself, as depressing as that may sound. I really am trying to stay positive though, it's just really hard. I do understand there are MUCH bigger issues in this world than my hair follicles, but it really is a life changing circumstance.
Anyways, thanks in advance to everyone that posts here. Like I said, I have lurked before and found some beneficial information. Please just hit me with the truth though, and try your best not to be bald biased!
Mase