You guys are a bad, bad influence :) -- I did it, I'm bald! - page 1 -

• You guys are a bad, bad influence :) -- I did it, I'm bald! by NWTRNR on 29 Jun, 2008 21:50
• Well... I did it. Ditched the wig and shaved everything bald today. Wow. Also, felt raindrops on my newly sly head tonight. Another Wow. Tomorrow should be an interesting day at work. Haven't run into anyone yet in the neighborhood. Family says the like it, although my young kids were a little unsure at first -- thought daddy looked "funny."
  
  Will post a pic probably tomorrow. Thanks for all of your support and words of experience http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=6056.0.
  
  Here's to new-found freedom and a great new look. Hope it was a good decision -- in any case, too late now!
  
  NWTRNR
  
  p.s. How long does it take for the skin color to balance out?
• #1 by BALDANDRE on 29 Jun, 2008 21:57
• Congrats at taking BACK your life!
  
  Big step bro...but one I'm sure you'll remember as one of the best things you ever id for yourself...
  
  WAIT until BALD becomes YOU...you will find confidence you didn't know you had!
  
  I'm happy to be a bald bad influence on ya!
• #2 by Razor X on 29 Jun, 2008 22:03
• Congratulations!  I'm sure it's a huge improvement.   
• #3 by Jer on 29 Jun, 2008 22:10
• Congrats and well done!  You should also post a before pic up too, they are always good to see, if you like that is.
  
  Now I'm wondering, if we're this bad of an influence on here, how bad are we going to be on each other and everyone around us in Chicago?
• #4 by nicolasraage on 30 Jun, 2008 02:30
• I'm glad you took a step to make yourself happy.
  
  I'm sure the people who knew you wore a wig, will respect you more.  Those that didn't know should respect you as well, since they think you shaved a full head of hair.  Either way, they will realize you are not self conscious.
  
  Good job, and good luck.
• #5 by Mikekoz13 on 30 Jun, 2008 04:41
• Good luck today!!! I'm sure most, if not all comments will be positive. Remember, don't get discouraged by negative comments.... it's a big change for those around you as well as you.
• #6 by MagmaBabe on 30 Jun, 2008 04:47
• Well done NWTRNR, post up a pic so we can see the newly sly you 
  
  and good luck!!
• #7 by Rob on 30 Jun, 2008 05:05
• Congrats on the 'new you' and welcome to SBG's.  Hope you enjoy the sly life!
• #8 by Paul on 30 Jun, 2008 05:10
• Congrats on taking charge of your life and living free.   
• #9 by PBurke on 30 Jun, 2008 05:14
• sweeeeeeet!
• #10 by OzPete on 30 Jun, 2008 21:56
• Congrats and welcome to SBG!
• #11 by zetaeffe on 01 Jul, 2008 04:46
• Congratulations!! 
  
  Let us know how things went at work! am sure you got mostly positive
  reactions... would be curious to hear how many guys at work already
  knew you were wearing e a hairpiece... 
• #12 by andrew on 01 Jul, 2008 04:56
• Congratulations NWTRNR !!!
  
  I'm sure you're first day at work will be uneventful.  Your kids will come around ... 
  
  Enjoy your new look and freedom.
• #13 by BlackJamesRackham on 01 Jul, 2008 11:09
• Congrats, man! Glad you've embraced the feeling of not having to worry about hair/hair loss
• #14 by herronm on 01 Jul, 2008 11:26
• See... what did we tell you?  I can't wait for the photos, be sure to post some before and after shots. 
  
  That over all skin tone will depend on your normal coloring and the darkness of your shadow.  Give it some time, but go slowly.  Use sunscreen.