Greetings!New member

[handlebar]

Hello fellas!!! What a delight to find this site!

My name is JD and i'm 40,living in Washington State.Yesterday was my first full day of baldness since being a baby!!
And i love it!!! I won't post a photo till the slight razor burn goes away but here is how i looked before:



I purchased some good pivot razors and some Bald Guyz moisture gel from Walgreens today.
My main thrust in going bald was to help with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and raise money for cancer research.So some of my workmates and i were shorn for this great cause.

But... i love this!!! And my wife does as well!I didn't expect to but am hooked.Now i hope to get rid of the reddish marks and maybe get that close,smooth head all of you have! Maybe just be patient???

The moustache stays though!! Thats my trademark!

Thanks for reading.I hope to start posting soon!

Regards,

JD
Vancouver,Wa
USA

[Tyler]

JD, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  That's a great reason to shave your head and I'm glad to hear that you and your wife both like your new look.  Feel free to ask any questions to help you get a better shave.

[warhawk]

jd....welcome 2 the sly brotherhood.  gr8 reason & cause 2 shave the noggin', i'm glad that u  r  liking your new look. 
like tyler says..... ask questions so that u can get the best shave possible.  post up often & become an active member of the best site on the internet.  there  r  a bunch of good people on this forum.

WARHAWK

[xnewyawka]

Hello JD, Welcome to the SBG site!
Glad to hear you love the new look and the Mrs. approves, so that's a good part of the battle.
Great cause as your reason to shave.   

Give it some time and check out the other sections for info on any topic. It's very helpful when you first start.

And that's an awesome stache'!

[warhawk]

And that's an awesome stache'!

i agree.....i haven't seen that type of stache' since watching old highlights of rollie fingers.

WARHAWK

[Alexander215]

You are definitely gonna rock the sly look, upload some fresh pics!

[jusbnme]

Welcome to the forum and to being bald.  For a good cause too. 

[handlebar]

Thanks for all the kind words fellas.Much appreciated.
I partook in the Leukemia Walk tonight and estimate 2000 also walked.A great turnout.

I headed straight to the shower when home and tried out my new Gillette 3 blade razors.Took some doing but eventually shaved it all again,this time mowing down that pesky stubble.I missed a few places i know but i would say 99% is much smoother.
Now to get the tan so it looks better.I want that splendid look you fine gentleman have cultivated!!

Then used an apricot exfoliant .After that,a washcloth to get rid of any dead skin.

A rinse and the Bald Guyz Moisture Gel.Ahh what a feeling.

Feels so much smoother.Now to keep track of when to shave again.I tend to grow hair fast(as my moustache can attest to ) and so i figure every 2 or 3 days i will have to shave.
And it seems that side to side worked better at first then front to back,back to front.

Would appreciate any hints. I will be reading a lot tomorrow to catch up.

BTW,here is a horrible yet current pic i shot quickly this evening.The burns have subsided a bit and things are getting better.Excuse the unkempt moustache.Usually it is much better .

Thanks again,

JD(Jim)

[xnewyawka]

JD, sounds like a good routine. Bald Guyz moisture gel is a great product.
I think if your hair grows that quickly, you won't want to let it get past two days. That seems to be the limit for most of the guys, if not every day.
And I believe most use the exfoliant before they shave, from what I've read.
 
For after my shave I've been using the TN Dickinson's witch hazel, I let it dry and then put on the Headlube glossy. Been working wonderful and the scalp feels great.

Keep us posted on how it goes.

[Scott]

Handlebar, welcome!  Dome looks good and the 'stache rocks!

[warhawk]

jd....the slick, smooth noggin' suits ya.  it looks like u got a pretty good routine.  u might want 2 try a cold water rinse, followed with rubbing a ice cube immediately after shaving your dome.  the cold water rinse & ice cube will help close your pores & keep u slick longer.  i agree with xnewyawka that u may want 2 shave more often than every 2-3 days.  most of the guys here shave everyday or every other day.  there  r  some that shave twice a day like "jdog".  anyways.... u might want 2 check out the headshaving section of this forum 2 get some more tips & info.  feel free 2 ask questions..... we  r  here 2 help.  keep us posted in your road 2 slyness.

WARHAWK

[Paul]

Welcome Handlebar, great to have you with us and a great reason to shave.  Kudos to you and you and your workmates.  Having a stache of that magnitude really sets off your slyness.   

[herronm]

Welcome to the brotherhood Jim!!!

[andrew]

Welcome Handlebar ....     Looks great with the slick dome and stache!

[handlebar]

Thanks again fellas. I shaved again this morning but think i might be overdoing it LOL
The burn from the initial shave on thursday afternoon hasn't gone away and i hate seeing those black folicles on my head.
I want this head to be baby smooth.
Maybe time is whats needed.How long would you fellas say it took before your impressive domes really looked like they do???

Jim