What have I done??!!

[boostd4]

..  is what my former girlfriend said when I called her.  Former by my choice, not hers.

I'm exactly 48 hours since taking the plunge.  Too late to be on the fence, but hoping everything turns out well.

Hard to be younger (30) and deal with it as all of your friends don't have to, but sure feels better now that it's over with.

I know the tanning process takes a while, but I'll be damned if I don't look like I just came out of the leukemia ward.  Gotta do something about that.

Anyway, thought I'd say hi, my name is Adam, and thanks in advance for having a place to find answers!

Me before - (silly faux-hawk combover):


Me with former girlfriend (hot, smart, totally psycho...):



My sorry as now...

[wpruitt]

Welcome to the frat, Adam.  Looks good.  Give it 30 days and you'll never regret it.

[frostillicus123]

welcome dude... .your ex was cute...

[JDog]

Yo Adam welcome to the forum  bro. You look rad sly. I once wore the faux hawk too sadly.

[champ007]

Welcome Boostd4.
First Pic...Woody Woodpecker
Second Pic...Not Bad..not sure whats with the top though
Third and Fourth pic.... Fk'in Aaaaa  
I have to say I was worried as I scrolled down but damn man, what a improvement. As far as the white pasted look we all have at the begining, it will blend. I think SlyinKC used a tanning cream to tone his a little, maybe he can post up which brand but seemed happy with it.
In the first 2 pics you look fair complected, but a little more tan in the face on the last 2...lighting??
Anyway, as wpruitt stated, give it 30 days of slick before you make your decision to go back. You need to experience the feelings of freedom first!!
 

[warhawk]

adam.....welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya found us.  take your time on tanning the dome.  that's one place u don't want 2 get a sunburn.  anyways...post up often & let us know your routine.  c  ya  'round the forum.  your dome is rocking, brah.

WARHAWK

[boostd4]

yea, there's really no going back.  The silly faux-hawk hid my MPB well, but was a NIGHTMARE to maintain.

I was trapped in a hat unless I had an hour to get ready to go somewhere.  It kept me from doing all sorts of things I loved (especially swimming).  If I hadn't taken 45 minutes to shower, shave and comb up the doo, I just didn't do it if I couldn't wear a hat (nicer bars, impromptu dinners with the ex at a decent restaruant, etc).  As silly as the haircut was, and seems to be more popular these days, the girls really didn't mind it at all.   I'm hoping that the sly look will be as popular.

I put off shaving it forever because I have a crest at the top back of my dome that - to the touch - feels huge to me.  I was certain that if I shaved my head I'd have this massive cone deal going on that I've seen on other guys who I'd advise to let it grow...

Turns out the crest doesn't look bad at all.  I'd prefer a more symmetrical look, but I've gotten quite a few compliments.  I guess what's left is weeding out the sincere ones from the "just being nice" ones.

[BALDANDRE]

Dude you look AWESOME bald ! Makes me want to shave MY head...aw, wait...for get it..

looks cool though...sound like you're diggin' the new "bald you"

Keep it slick and sly brutha!

[xnewyawka]

boostd, welcome to the SBG site!, you made the right choice for sure.
And you're absolutely correct in saying there's no going back. Give it the 30 days like the guys said. I have a feeling though you will know you made the right decision well before that. I know I can't stand to go a day without being slick and smooth!

Your dome looks much better shaved. Enjoy the new found freedom and remember to put on the sunblock if you're going to be out in the sun, in the pool. Keep us posted on how you make out.

[Stu]

What have I (you) done?... well, let me tell you, you have made probably one of the smartest decisions in your life.  You kicked mother nature in the butt... no more worrying and wasting time trying to cover up your MPB.  Wash, shave, and go enjoy your life.  It doesn't matter what others think... if they have a problem with it, it's their problem -- you have already rid yourself of your problem.  Your MPB looks a lot like mine when I shaved 3 years ago.  There's no problem with your head shape either.  Definitely keep shaving for 30 days.  If you have any apprehension at all, you will need a good month to feel your way through it.  You'll soon be wondering what it was like to have hair.  Sorry about the psycho girlfriend, but maybe you'll start attracting a whole new bunch of women you never knew were out there.  In the meantime, we've got your back.

[Tyler]

What have I (you) done?... well, let me tell you, you have made probably one of the smartest decisions in your life.  You kicked mother nature in the butt... no more worrying and wasting time trying to cover up your MPB.  Wash, shave, and go enjoy your life.  It doesn't matter what others think... if they have a problem with it, it's their problem -- you have already rid yourself of your problem.  Your MPB looks a lot like mine when I shaved 3 years ago.  There's no problem with your head shape either.  Definitely keep shaving for 30 days.  If you have any apprehension at all, you will need a good month to feel your way through it.  You'll soon be wondering what it was like to have hair.  Sorry about the psycho girlfriend, but maybe you'll start attracting a whole new bunch of women you never knew we out there.  In the meantime, we've got your back.

Well said Stew!

Adam, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!!  Like all the other guys have said, it looks awesome!

[Paul]

Welcome Adam, will join the others in saying "Looks great"

[NAVRN]

Adam,

Looks good!  You made a good choice.  Be careful in the sun!!  Once you get used to it, you will not be able to imagine yourself any other way!!

[herronm]

Welcome Adam!!!  I think it looks great on you.  Your GF will come around to the SLY side.

Max

[PigPen]

Welcome, and it does look good