New year, new hairstyle, new personality!

[david_1190]

Hello there fellow bald guys, haha that sounds funny because i'm only 17 years old. I'll be turning 18 next week.

I really don't know why i wanted to shave my head, but i went online yesterday and found this site full of shiny heads... after reading some stuff here and there i decided to do it before i went out bowling. So i clipped my hair down to #1 then no clipper, took a shower, then proceeded to apply shaving cream and start shaving with a mach 3 razor i think... I shaved with the grain to be safe. but it wasn't a close shave at all, it was very unpleasing to be honest, it felt like sandpaper, after that i applied aftershave gel. Anyways, i went out got 2 good compliments, some were kinda skeptical but i could see it was more like a shock.

This morning, i borrowed my dad's electric razor (is that what they're called?) and proceeded to take the rest of my hair off. now is all smooth and stuff, i like it. the only thing is that i'm getting bump and it's getting irritated and itchy. Hopefully the hand lotion will help (with vitamin E). Any suggestions on this topic?

Also, i didn't know my head was sooo white. and is winter so i don't have a chance to go to the beach, even though i live in Daytona Beach FL. what can i do about the "whiteness"?

Well i think that's all for now, i'm gonna try to upload a picture soon.

[Tyler]

David, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  Congrats on soon being deemed an "adult" by turning 18. 

In regards to the bumps, they are usually due to irritation caused by too much friction with the razor.  Check out the Your Shave Routine topic at http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=923.0 to find out what the rest of us do. 

As for your white head.  Sun will help, but make sure you wear sunscreen, even in the winter.  If you're looking for a self tanner, Jergen's Natural Glow is getting some positive reviews in this topic - http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=3916.0

[david_1190]

Thanks tyler, I will read most of the posts there when I have a little more time. Should the bumps get better over time? as in as more I get used to shaving, the less bumps?

By the way, somehow I feel more confident. Like I don't give a f... about what other people think about me. That's very good in my case since I've always been the good guy, and people take advantage of that.

Anyhow, here are some pics.
Oh and those scars were by my dog BITTING my back in '98. I was 8 yrs old. He was an adult rottweiler. I think it adds to the "BADASS" look haha









Let me know what you all think.

[warhawk]

david...welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya found us. u look like a natural.  jump in & join the fun by being an active member of the best site on the internet.

WARHAWK

[david_1190]

thanks for the warm welcome warhawk

[Paul]

Welcome David.  Tyler has given you some great advice.  Continue to check out the various posts under Shaving and most questions should be answered.  Any other questions, ask up.  Every one here is willing to help.

[david_1190]

Thanks Paul.

How do you guys think it looks?

[PBurke]

welcome bro. looks sharp.

[BALDANDRE]

Hey David!

Awesome Bro!

Nice to see another young guy goin' for it.

Really bald fits ya bro...I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't influence some of your friends or other dudes you run into to go for the bald look also!

Cool that you just got it in your head and then just shaved it all off smooth...very cool and very ballsy!

Dude,I say it's a keeper !

P.S How many times have you already said to yourself while you're rubbin' your smooth head...

"Holy sh!T, I'm friggin bald!!!!?"

[Marz]

Looks great David.

Glad to see another head with scars... chicks dig scars!

[Tyler]

David, very bad ass, especially with the Oakley Gascans

As for the bumps, they should go away as you find the best routine that works for you and as your head gets used to the shaving.

[SLYinKC]

Welcome, David.  Glad you found us.  I think you'll love your new look.  And if not, it will always grow back.  Give yourself some time to learn the best shaving routine.  The bumps will go away and you'll be left with an incredibly smooth and SLY noggin.

[andrew]

Welcome to SBG, David.  Cool sly look goin on ....

[440satellite]

Welcome aboard, looks great 

[JDog]

Welcome to the board David. The sly look suits you very well mate. The more you shave , the better you will get at it until soon the razor with be like an extention to your hand.