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Offline 20, bald, and loving it

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Starting my new look
« on: January 28, 2009, 10:34:18 PM »
Now for my first time shaving my head should I do it myself or get it professionally done?
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2009, 10:36:16 PM »
Most guys on here did it themselves.  Use some clippers to get it short as possible.  DO NOT use a cheap razor.  I personally use a Fusion and HeadSlick.  Take your time!!!!  Don't get in a hurry or you will pay for that big time!

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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2009, 10:49:25 PM »
like GAslick stated... if U do it yourself 4 the 1st time get some electric clippers & use a quality razor.  if U don't feel comfortable at 1st... go 2 a barber & let him/her give U a #0 buzz or whatever # is the closest with the electric clippers.  then go home, jump in the shower, & use a quality razor 2 "do the deed".  like i stated in your INTRODUCTION... do some research in the HEADSHAVING section of the forum:  "your shave routine",  "what razor you use",  "shaving cream or gel".  this section has priceless info 4 the ultimate head shave. O0

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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2009, 11:00:03 PM »
Thanks for all of the great advice. I am getting very close to taking the plunge and as soon as I do I will post pics.
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2009, 04:48:40 PM »
I did it three days ago. Its easy I used electric first day didnt like it. I used a regular razor wasnt very close and had nicksI went and bought a fusion and headslick no nicks, it is great. Only takes about 5 mins.
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 04:17:58 AM »
Welcome, shdouble!

Congrats for your new look, looks great!  O0

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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 04:18:39 AM »
Quote from: 20 and balding on January 28, 2009, 11:00:03 PM
Thanks for all of the great advice. I am getting very close to taking the plunge and as soon as I do I will post pics.

Do the deed, best wishes!
J
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 04:28:25 AM »
Do it yourself my friend! That's the only way to get the hang of it!!!
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2009, 07:55:56 AM »
On the other side.  I went to my barber.  Mostly on a whim. He did the whole thing. I then took it from there.  It's a personal preference.  But ultimately, just do the deed. It's been about 4 months for me.  I can't remember how it feels to have hair.
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 09:27:34 AM »
Welcome dude.  I'd say do it on your own.  Majority of guys on here have done it on their own.  And a lot of them, including myself, were able to get a good first shave because of all the tips.
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2009, 09:41:06 AM »
You are gonna have to do it yourself sometime dude... and who do you want taking your head shaving virginity.
just go with it, its kind of a special feeling...
btw  I just tried the fusion power blades and I thought it was awesome... and I still haven't made the jump to headslick, still using fusion gel
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2009, 09:55:21 AM »
contra opinion here: for the lst time; there is nothing wrong with a barber doing it. Its kinda funky.
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2009, 10:29:48 AM »
All the info you need is right on this great site O0 Go for it!
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2009, 10:42:10 AM »
If you don't have access to clippers to buzz it down, have a barber clip it with no guard, then go home, and with shaky hand and butterflies in your stomach, take a good quality razor to it yourself. 

The nervousness goes away after the first time.  (or the second, or the third....) 

Good Luck!
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Re: Starting my new look
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2009, 10:57:31 AM »
I say go for it yourself. If you don't have clippers, have a barber take it down to a 1 or 0, then go get yourself a Mach III and some good gel or cream, and slowly take it all off.

You will wish you had done it sooner.   

Good luck, and post a pic when you can.      O0
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