New Guy

• New Guy by Johnhtt on 27 Dec, 2015 21:41
• I'm new to trying the bald look. I'm curious as to how long it will take my pale head to match my normal skin color. I'm light completed and it's winter. So no rush to be tan. Just want it to not look like Im flying the "Hey I just shaved" just shaved banner.
• #1 by Razor X on 27 Dec, 2015 22:19
• Welcome aboard.  The amount of time it takes to attain even skin tone will vary from individual to individual.
• #2 by Double Diablo on 27 Dec, 2015 23:03
• My hair was so thin it pretty matched the rest of me when I went slick.
• #3 by AJ Q-Ball on 27 Dec, 2015 23:27
• Congrats and welcome! Like Razor said, it just depends on the person.
• #4 by Cave Dweller on 28 Dec, 2015 03:19
• Welcome, John!
  
  I also went smooth in the winter because I figured my bald dome would be closest in tone to the skin under the horseshoe. It took about two months for the shaved area to blend in with the rest of my scalp, but it was worth it.
  
  Glad you joined us.
• #5 by SlyMike on 28 Dec, 2015 08:49
• Welcome John.
  
  I think my hair was so thin that I didn't notice it was a different colour, it may have been that I didn't know that it would be as well.
• #6 by reddog on 28 Dec, 2015 11:54
• When I shaved my head, it was June, so it only took a few days to tan my newly bald area. I get very tan, so I go to the tanning booth about every 10/12 days in the winter. I've also used the Jergens self tanning moisturizer once in awhile.
• #7 by Johnhtt on 28 Dec, 2015 14:12
• Just wanted to say thank you to everyone. Made me feel welcome and got the answers I was seeking. Thanks again.
• #8 by Sir Harry on 28 Dec, 2015 14:44
• Welcome! Feel free to participate and post often.
• #9 by wpruitt on 28 Dec, 2015 16:33
• Welcome.  You'll do just fine
• #10 by Floydian on 16 Mar, 2016 06:43
• Hello everyone,
  
  I only found out about this forum and I instantly felt right at home. I am new to head shaving and it's great to find a community that shares some amazing advice. Not to mention the confidence boost. Looking forward to become a sly bald guy myself!
  
  Edit: sorry, should have started a new thread.
• #11 by J_Scott on 19 Mar, 2016 20:39
• Welcome Johnhtt, congrats on taking the plunge! I'd recommend the Jergens self tanner if you really want to get some color on your head quickly, just remember to wash your hands immediately afterwards.
• #12 by tobler1 on 20 Mar, 2016 04:46
• Welcome...it didn't take too long to get the dome less white, but everyone varies, too.  It will happen, though, so just be a little patient.
• #13 by jbrit25 on 21 Mar, 2016 06:10
• Welcome! Your head will be a shade darker in no time. Just be sure you put a little sunscreen on so you don't get burned. That freshly exposed head is sensitive.
• #14 by warhawk on 22 Mar, 2016 17:28
• Hi John:  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.
  
  WARHAWK