Time to shave?

[professor]

I am 44 years old and been thinning from the front and the rear for quite some time.  I have been buzzing my head for several years and recently been thinking is it time to shave it off completely.  Is it time to shave or leave it buzzed?

[nuts]

The buzz looks fine but I think you would really rock a shaved head.

[Tchelo]

Shave it. Hair grow so fast, if you don't like you will have a buzz cut soon. But I think you get used by the style.

[reddog]

You're so close already, why not? Once the thought of shaving is in your head, you won't stop wondering until you do it. It will look great and feel even better. Keep it for 30 days and you will be hooked!

[Razor X]

Do it.

[chrisphilly123]

I am 44 years old and been thinning from the front and the rear for quite some time.  I have been buzzing my head for several years and recently been thinking is it time to shave it off completely.  Is it time to shave or leave it buzzed?

I would buzz, no guard. Seems easies since you still gotta lot of hair left on top. 

But like the guys here said, shave it and it will look very similar. If you don't like it, it will grow back to where it is now in 4 days. Either way, you already overcame your balding, which I think is strong.

[slybeard]

IMO, shaved smooth always looks better than a short buzz.  I think of a short buzz as just a slow step to shaving.

[Wiremu]

I agree with all others. Get the razor onto it and see how you go. Hopefully you'll love it.

[baldsalvation]

You're so close already, I definitely think you should go for it and own the sly bald look!

[Sir Harry]

Welcome! Another yes vote here

[professor]

Reddog, you are 100% correct that once the notion is in your head it is impossible to get it out.  Everyday I  struggle with the decision mainly because of what others will perceive.  This is the psychological torture I have been dealing with and why it would be easier to lose the rest quickly.  The funny thing I am generally very confident and make decisions quickly but this once has been more difficult to conclude.

[bennett11]

just do it and your self confidence will grow.  I shaved mine at your age at a time when it was very uncommon. Never regretted doing it, 

[reddog]

Yes Prof, I was anxious while deciding to shave, and I had a full head of hair. One night I decided to do a buzzcut the next morning, didn't sleep all night, and got up at 4am and got the clippers out. I buzzed it to a #4, but wanted shorter, so did a #2. Hated that, so clippered with no guard and razored it bald in the shower.

Of course, my then girlfriend freaked out, but later that day she said she liked it and told me to keep it shaved.

Once you make that first pass with a razor, you will feel a huge relief.

[nuts]

A regular comment is why didn't I do this sooner. I feel much more confident  once I shaved.  Go for it.

[scooby]

because you have dark hair it stands out more,where if you shave it would look better for you and will rock the bald look.