New member - New bald :D

• New member - New bald :D by meolep92 on 22 Feb, 2019 02:46
• Hi guys,
  Been lurking for a few days, decided to make a login and get stuck in!
  I started losing my hair around a year ago and i've finally had enough. I still haven't gone for it just yet however im edging closer and closer each day. The main problem i have is my weight.
  I got a bit too comfortable in a relationship and lost all motivation to go to the gym after i started losing my hair. I've finally started working out again but obviously have a long way to go... im wondering whether i should brave the shave now, or wait until i've got down to my weight goal (which will take a while as i've only just started excising again).
  What do you guys think? i don't want to shave it all off now if it means i'll end up looking silly.
  What's everyones experience with being bald / slightly overweight? I would rather ride it out for the time being until i feel a bit better about myself, but then again i literally cannot stand my hair right now. I have really bad MPB so i do feel a clean shave will look a lot better rather than the messy, less presentable thin hair with a massive bald patch on my crown. I'm still young at 27 and have a beard so im helping that will help balance by face a bit.
  
  Also i apologise if this is a stupid question, i've had a browse on here and i was hoping to find a thread with before & after shots of people to get some inspiration. Does such a thread exist on here? if so could someone link me as i can't seem to find any (only separate posts).
  
  Lee
• #1 by reddog on 22 Feb, 2019 05:29
• Maybe set a reasonable weigh loss goal, and reward yourself with a great looking headshave.
  
  The only problem is, once you think about going sly, it starts to consume alot of your time in your thoughts.
• #2 by slybeard on 22 Feb, 2019 06:20
• I do not think weight is an issue for a shaved head.  I know a lot of "big" guys that shave, and it looks great, just like it does on average sized guys and thin guys.  I am a little on the heavy side myself.  Sure, I would look better if I lost a few.  But I do not think having thin hair would be of any benefit to may appearance, with or without the weight.
• #3 by Quiet_Dan on 22 Feb, 2019 19:12
• I don't think weight will affect anything with being shaved, I've been shaved for some time, and am working my way down from 135kg, but have lost over 10kg in the last few months. Good luck mate with your weight loss journey, and welcome here
• #4 by Dragon on 23 Feb, 2019 01:24
• You are on a journey and shaving now could be a great step on that journey, a recognition that you have started it