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#15
by
sifudave
on 05 Sep, 2007 07:35
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Welcome to the forum.
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#16
by
boostd4
on 05 Sep, 2007 09:49
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Thanks for the replies!
I've never shaved with "oil" before (but I only shaved my face before...).. just some Nivea foaming shave gel and a Mach3.
I hear that a layer of oil of some sort really helps shaving skulls.. the first and only time my head was shaved (two days ago) we just used what I use on my face and I don't have any irritations or anything yet... my brother is sly and he gets irritation and some zits occasionally. We have IDENTICAL mpb (he went sly 5 years before I would). I've always had a better complection though... curious if that will hold true to my scalp.
He said he religiously washes pillow cases (twice a week) because with a shaved head, they get grimey/oily much quicker... you guys do that?
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#17
by
xnewyawka
on 05 Sep, 2007 11:06
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Hey boost, good to hear your first shave went well.
You may want to check out some posts in the "head shaving" and "product reviews" sections. You will get some ideas and opinions on different combinations that may work better for you.
Myself and some of our other bro's like the way the (KoS) oil works, while some prefer only Headslick or KoS Alpha gels. It's all a matter of what degree of comfort you get and what works best for you.
It's cool that your brother shaves the dome too, now you will have even more in common to talk about and trade opinions.
As far as the pillowcases, I agree. I always had tendency for oily skin and found out the same problem. One thing that should help is to either use the Bald Guyz wipes, or just wash the dome before hitting the sack. That will help with time between washing the pilowcases, lol. Good luck and keep it smooth!
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#18
by
JohnMont
on 05 Sep, 2007 12:36
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In forums such as this you can expect everyone to say you look good shaved no matter what. to be honest; some guys have asked our opinions on how they look shaved; and even when it's not quite the right choice for the guy; most of the guys in here will say; "you rock the look, dude," or some such. Having said that ; I would HONESTLY say that a shaved head LOOKS REALLY GOOD ON YOU. A big improvement . Good head shape, good facial proportions. Get a little sun each day ( while the nice weather lasts) and you wont have the 'pasty' look long. You definitely do NOT look like you just came off the cancer ward.
You rock the look, man; really
John
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#19
by
Scott
on 05 Sep, 2007 13:31
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Adam, welcome to the brotherhood. Bro, much improved look! I was in the same boat as you (I'm not 30 yet either) and finally took the plunge and I've been much more confident about my looks and have gotten quite alot of attention from the lay-days. As the others have said, give it time to get used to it, don't be in a rush to "tan" the dome without some sunscreen, and be prepared for an onslaught of compliments!!!
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#20
by
MLNHD
on 05 Sep, 2007 13:43
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boostd4 -- Welcome to this bunch of smoothies, and congrats on your Sly look. Terrific change for the better. I bet that after the first week of getting used to the feel and look (each time you pass a mirror or plate glass window!) you'll be completely comfortable. You have the right noggin and features to effortlessly pull it off. Great!
Best Wishes,
MLNHD
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#21
by
X The Hierophant
on 05 Sep, 2007 15:22
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To echo what has been said before ... looks great man!
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#22
by
Koaa2
on 05 Sep, 2007 16:20
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Looks good, it only gets better.
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#23
by
KALBO
on 05 Sep, 2007 18:35
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Welcome to the World of the SLY, Adam!
The SLY look suits you well!
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#24
by
jusbnme
on 06 Sep, 2007 02:35
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Welcome bro and like the others have said, it looks cool man.
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#25
by
JDog
on 06 Sep, 2007 03:52
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Like Joe has said. There is some awesome information in the Techniques and Product Reviews areas of this forum.
There are many different types of routines that you could try to get the best results. And over time and with practice shaving your dome will become effortless and second nature.
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#26
by
OzPete
on 08 Sep, 2007 16:36
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Welcome, Adam.
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#27
by
SLYinKC
on 08 Sep, 2007 18:54
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Welcome, Adam, You've made a great choice becoming SLY. I think you'll become addicted and be glad you did.
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#28
by
boostd4
on 09 Sep, 2007 20:34
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I'm getting almost exactly 50/50 opinions from people I interact with.
One older guy I work with actually said to me, "What did you do?... Don't EVER do that again.. it's not you."
... like I had FUCKIN CHOICE! Sorry.. that really pissed me off.
But in general, I go back and forth. The initial happy-time relief that my skull is not too wierd shaped to pull it off is starting to wear off.
But in good news, I think it actually looks better with about 2-3 days growth, or 1/16" of stubble. I don't know if that disqualifies me from being "sly" but it's my opinion so far.
Maybe my skin is just over-compensating, but I'm a shiny MF'er when it's razored down slick. I tried the bald-guyz headwipes, but I still get really shiny... like you can see reflections in my upper forehead. I'm guessing it's just oil. Not sure if that's just my skin type or if I have any choice. I'd like it to NOT be shiny and just be flat.... keeping the hair 1/16" long helps with that... less broad shiny spots.
Anyway, I'm shaving against the grain to get that UBER-slick dome whenever I have time to get in the sun, so that it can tan as completely as possible. I realize that if I like the 1/16" stubble, it's harder to tan that way. I'll probably be slick most of the time until it tans up.
I have a wedding to go to on Friday and my g/f (who was the "ex" in my first post, and now we're trying to make it work... she has converted to a sly-lover.. muahah) is a little paranoid about pictures and what not since I have the "kimo" look going on. I'd be a liar to say that I wasn't a little shy about it myself.
I have pretty much fair skin. I "can" tan, but it takes a jump start - like a month in the sun everyday, or a tanning-bed commitment. My head will tan eventually, but not for at least a month. The girlfriend gets this spray-tanning done for events like this and she has never looked "orangy" or wierd... it always looks natural on her.
Am I breaking any man-laws by considering getting spray-tanned for the wedding? I'm really curious to see what I look like outside of the kimo-head phase, and this would pretty much give me a sneak-peak. I just feel like a flamer considering it....
... and sorry for the long post... just glad to have an outlet that understands...
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#29
by
Tyler
on 09 Sep, 2007 20:54
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boost, glad we're here for you as an outlet. Give the spray tan a shot and let us know how it works out. Though, you'll probably want to do it after you shave and right before you go to the wedding as it could come off with a shave. check with the tanning place first.