New Guy Here, Would Like some encouragement

[BaldnBearded]

Hey guys, what's going on? My name is Chris and I'm 22 years old.I've been in denial the last few years but its getting har to ignore the fact that I'm balding.My crown is really beggining to thin out and all the hair on top of my head is thinning.I think with a little encouragement I could shave my head bald, but my issues is im fully bearded right now and want to remain this way.It's cold here in the Northeast and I'm growing out my beard to an inch, maybe two.I have a very thick beard and I'm guessing it wouldn't look good with a bald head huh?I'm really self concious about my hair and would like to eventually shave my head butat the same time do not want to get rid of or trim my beard.Have any young guys here (or anyone for that matter) sported a longer styled beard and a bald head?Any help or encouragement is greatly appreciated.Hopefully I can jump in and really become a part of this board.

[Ghost1988]

you cant tell from my pic cuz its an older pic but i have a 2 1/2 inch beard right now. i HAVE to have my beard when i shave my head or else i look like a giant penis lol. if you go bald definately keep the beard.

actually............do you have a pic? it would be easier to tell. headshape plays a role in it too.

btw. im only 20 and im balding so dont worry man. i dont have the same pattern as you but i honestly consider mine worse. i barely have a harline. i just have this long thin strip. it sucks 

[BaldnBearded]

hey man thnks forthe response, i'll get some kinda pictures up tomorrow,gotta get to sleep now though.Any pics of you with the longer beard and bald?Be nice to see an example.

[GASlick]

Hey chill,

First off welcome.  Secondly, there are many guys on here with shaved heads and beards.  I'm sure they will have lots of input for you.

[Wil87]

Welcome to the forum mate!! I am sure you will find all the encouragment you need here!! There are a few bros here with really long beards!!

[Brkeatr]

Welcome to SBG chill, great to have you aboard !!   

[Paul]

Welcome Chris.  You have certainly come to the right place for support and encouragement.   All the bros here are eager and willing to help.  Go for it man.   The sly look with the beard will rock.

[c16188]

welcome to the forum; I recommend: take the plunge and shave your head; a bald shaved head looks great with a well trimmed beard.
Just do it; you won't regret it.

[The Scottish Ambassador]

Go for it m8. Sounds great. Post some pics soon

Welcome to the forum

[-Doug-]

Welcome. Plenty of guys here have full beards. Shave it and give it 30 days.

[zetaeffe]

Bald with full beard looks cool. Wish I had a thicker beard myself, would like
to try it too.

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum Chili!

Ask any questions....... you'll get all the answers and support you need.

[BaldnBearded]

so you guys really think me being 22 years old could pull off being bald with a 1.5-2inch long beard in a professional setting?My work is very cool (im a dental hygieniest) but I feel like its gonna be a radical change.I don't want to trim this beard down but at the same time I rally would like to try being bald to take my mind off my thinning hair

[PowerOfCheese]

I'd say yes, definitely. You should put up a picture of yourself so we have a better idea what you're workin with. If your hair is thinning and it's bothering you, shave it down man. You'll LOVE it!

[BALDANDRE]

so you guys really think me being 22 years old could pull off being bald with a 1.5-2inch long beard in a professional setting?My work is very cool (im a dental hygieniest) but I feel like its gonna be a radical change.I don't want to trim this beard down but at the same time I rally would like to try being bald to take my mind off my thinning hair

Without a doubt bro...

very professional...

go for it...you're too young to be hung up on the balding thing...

just be a cool (fully) bald guy!