Just took the plunge! - page 1 -

• Just took the plunge! by leathermonkey7 on 12 Apr, 2008 13:29
• Hi there. I went bald at 20, tried a rug for 5 years, and have been wearing a baseball cap for the last 10 years. I had almost a crippling fear of any type of social events where you couldnt wear a hat, and I'd have to expose my big, white bald head.  I'd pick up girls, and then they would freak when they got my hat off. I never thought something as trivial as hair could have such a big impact on someones life, but it did.
  
  Anyway, just shaved it all off, and I'm rather susprised at how great I look and how good, and relieved I feel. Ive got some razor burn, and need some sun on my dome... but it really looks good. I'm sort of scared of how my coworkers are going to react... but I'm really over hiding under a hat. Thanks you guys and your site for giving me the courage to get over myself and shave it smooth!
• #1 by Stu on 12 Apr, 2008 13:39
• Welcome!  Hey, if you like the look so much, you will exude confidence.  If you were already that bald and not doing the combover, I'm sure the reaction will be positive from your coworkers, but if not, they can just kiss your a$$.  If you're loving it, that's all that matters.  If you have the ability to pick up girls, it wasn't because of your baseball cap.  It's obviously your personality.  Lots of girls like the sly look with confident guys.  Post up a before and after pic, so we can see you.
• #2 by nomad on 12 Apr, 2008 13:44
• welcome and way to go brother
  
  Like Stu said its all you now bro' its the sly confidence that you now have that will take you whereever you want.
• #3 by BaldInKC on 12 Apr, 2008 13:54
• Welcome and congratulations!  I'm pretty new to the sly community and I'm loving it!
• #4 by SlySurfer on 12 Apr, 2008 14:18
• Quote from: leathermonkey7 on 12 Apr, 2008 13:29

  I never thought something as trivial as hair could have such a big impact on someones life, but it did.
  
  Anyway, just shaved it all off, and I'm rather susprised at how great I look and how good, and relieved I feel.

  Welcome to the world of the "Bald" and the "Beautiful". 
  As for that burn, your head will toughen up, and it will go away within a week.
  
  Cheers, Anthony
• #5 by Paul on 12 Apr, 2008 15:25
• Congratulations on taking the plunge and glad we could be there for you.   Great that you are finding it such a postive experience.
• #6 by Timmay on 12 Apr, 2008 17:01
• Hey glad you took the plunge bro.  YOu will have alot more confidence once you get out and meet other people and the general population.  Your fears will be gone.  If you get some sun...make sure you use SUNSCREEN ...very very important...
  
  And SLY SURFER........Welcome back bro....aint seen you in here in a while...
  
  Timmay
  
• #7 by mojim on 12 Apr, 2008 17:20
• Good for you Bro, welcome to SGB...
• #8 by PBurke on 12 Apr, 2008 18:13
• welcome lm. glad you found us. just get out there and hold your head high.
• #9 by Razor X on 12 Apr, 2008 18:17
• You'll be surprised at the number of compliments you'll receive.  Trust me.  Welcome to the freedom of being sly.
• #10 by warhawk on 12 Apr, 2008 21:46
• leathermonkey:  welcome 2 the sly fraternitly.  glad that U have embraced your baldness & scraped that noggin' slick & smooooth.  jump in & join the fun by being an active member of the best site on the internet.  post up your headshaving routine in the HEADSHAVING section of the forum.  keep us posted on all the "new" reactions.
  
  WARHAWK
• #11 by Scott on 13 Apr, 2008 02:12
• Welcome Leathermonkey.  Your dome will get used to shaving soon and then you'll have less irritation and burn.  Don't worry about your co-workers - as long as you like it that's all that matters.
• #12 by Koaa2 on 13 Apr, 2008 03:50
• Welcome, you will love it and the feeling.
• #13 by leathermonkey7 on 13 Apr, 2008 07:21
• Thanks for all the encouragment guys. I felt great about it yesterday, but when I woke up this morning, I was full of doubt. Only my best friend has seen me so far, and said it looked good, but I am very nervous about the work week ahead and the 100 or so people that are going to be making comments.
• #14 by Razor X on 13 Apr, 2008 07:43
• Going to work for the first time after shaving your head is the hardest part of the whole process.  It's perfectly normal to feel apprehensive.  The good news is it will all be over a few minutes after you walk through the door and then the worst will be behind you.