Not a massive fan! But it's too late for regrets!!

[thedanx]

Hey guys! New here!!

I suddenly started losing my hair way back when I was 16!! (25 now). It was falling out in strange places then growing back, after a few years of this my hairline started to recede.. Being young I obviously panicked! Some grew back over time but it was like 1 step forward and then 2 steps back. Once I discovered I was fighting a losing battle with mpb and due to me always having long hair since I was very little..I took to sporting an awful combover using various cover ups such as toppik for work (see picture below) and wearing a beanie hat at all times out of work. I feel that this stole my teenage years as I'd never go out to places where I feared they might ask the unthinkable and get me to remove my hat. The years went on and due to the hairspray and cover ups that I was constantly putting on it just got worse quicker... I even got very very close to having a transplant performed by Vinci in Malaga, getting a 5 year finance term approved.. But last minute I was talked out of it by my grandfather who basically told me that I should be proud of being me f*** what I look like and f*** anyone that doesn't like it. This really hit home with me.. This was a year ago now and I finally got the guts to just get rid of the awfulness.

The pros are that it takes a minuscule amount of time to get ready for anything! And I can wear baseball caps without fear of them messing up my hair!

The cons are that everyone is obviously taking the p*** at work, I was ready for this though so I'm just taking it in my stride but I also kind of don't like how it looks at all lol! Also it's December and British Decembers are damn cold!!!

Before and after pictures are attached! I just need to be confident with this look and I'll feel fantastic! I feel it will take a while to get there though

Dan

[nuts]

A major improvement.  Keep it.  beard looks good too.

[Magoo]

Welcome Dan ,big difference from the big mop. So it will take a while to adjust to the short hair. I do think shaving it all the way would be best look for you. Give it a try,grows back in a week.

[tobler1]

Good on you.  The after is a nice change for the better.

[Semi-Sly]

HUGE  Step in the right direction!  Like everyone says; it takes time for your brain to reprogram how it sees you, so remember the 30 day rule.

I agree though that it would be easier for you to just go ahead and shave off the scraps.  It will look even better when all the hair is gone - there won't be any evidence of "thinning" or "receding" for anyone to even notice then!

[Cave Dweller]

You took the right step in my opinion. The combover doesn't fool anyone.

Welcome to the board, Dan.

[thedanx]

Thanks guys really appreciate the support! I was thinking about maybe not biccing the rest of it, but maybe doing it with no guard! I like the feel of stubble :') it's been well received so far and nobody gives me funny looks anymore! Definitely an improvement!! I wish I'd done it years ago when I still had a bit of hair so it would have been a graceful process!! Oh well these things happen

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Dan! The shorter haircut is definitely an improvement, but that combover...well, the less said about it, the better.

[TheDome]

IMO you look 3 million times better in the 'after' pic. I can only imagine that before, people were only noticing your comb over. Now, they're probably noticing your face and how good you look with a bald head. Brave move, and a smart one.

[bennett11]

it is the new you as others have realized.  keep it short and in time shave it.  You will like it.

[Magoo]

Congratulations , you've taken the first big step.The no guard choice is a great idea.

[dart24]

Wow how did you do that combover?
It looks like full hair,did you borrow from behind and sides.

[slybeard]

Congratulations in taking the step.  A no-guard buzz and a razor blade shave look the same to most, only other head shavers can see the difference.  Most guy that blade shave do so for the smooth feel - so if you like the sandpaper/stubble feel, the just buzz.  But I would encourage you to try a blade shave as some time, you may be surprised at how good it feels.

[Hingatao]

Welcome to the club. Bald is definitely an improvement.

[MunkyMunk]

Your grandfather was totally right. Combovers fool no one. You're a good looking guy, and you'll own the bald look like a boss.