Discussions About Being Bald > To be or not be...Bald
Need opinions from the younger guys...
dalecooper:
Hey all, I'm 21, and a senior in college. My dad and my mom's dad are both bald... so I basically knew I was screwed haha, just didn't know when it would happen. I started thinning junior or senior year of high school. I started taking Propecia my freshman year of college (18yrs old). I'm currently still taking it, and I would say it has definitely slowed down my hair loss. I'm confident in saying that if I wasn't on it, I'd definitely be bald on top by now. As you can imagine, having thin hair at my age is horrible. I don't think most people realize how annoying and worrysome it is to have really bad thinning hair unless you actually experience it. I have a receding hair line (but still have decent hair up front in the middle and towards the sides), not horrible, but I have very diffused hair loss on top. However, after getting out of the shower and styling my hair, and using certain "concealers", I can hide it pretty well. In fact I just bought the concealers a couple weeks ago, and was flat out amazed by how well they worked, I couldn't believe how thick my hair looked with them. But, its still a pain to worry about my hair and what not... so lately I've really contemplated going the way of the headblade (see it advertised it all the time since i'm a big MMA fan and alot of the fighters are sponsored). I'm not going to shave my head while still in college, that woudl be way too big of a change to people I know and in my classes. However, when I graduate in May, and start whatever new job I get, I'm REALLY thinking about it. The problem is that I look pretty young for being 21, and am not a big guy (5'10 160). Although, I think with a tanned head I might be able to pull it off. I know for sure that if I shaved it and it looked good, it'd probably be the most liberating thing I've ever done in my entire life. No more worrying, no more propecia, etc, just FREEDOM. 8)
Who are the youngest people on this forum that have gone sly? Or were faced in a similar position.
Thanks alot
-Joe
Drackare:
well as i said before in another thread i first shave my head ( stubble ) when i was 19 when i joined the army reserves....i thought it was great then....and now i do it right to the skin...sly all the way.. All i have to say it i love it and we all do here I am sure you will love the FREEDOM when you do....give it a shot...if you don't like it you can let it grow back...but i am sure you will
dalecooper:
After writing the post, I've pretty much decided my fate. Its funny too, because before my senior year, I really never thought about shaving (not buzzing) my head completely... I wouldn't have done it. Lately though, I'm just tired of worrying about my hair, and since I'm going to be entering a new world, I may as well go for the glory and do it once and for all. I also think that having the sly look will actually make me look older. I'll definitely show you guys the pictures come this May because its coming off!
Keep posting your thoughts though, thanks!
David:
Well I didn't have the receding hairline, but i'm 23 years old and bald by choice(today was 3 months/13 weeks).
As far as the height/weight. I'm about 5'8-5'9 180-190. And while it may be "easier" to pull it off if you are taller it looks good on pretty much anyone. And as far as looking younger than 21, I can relate. With hair I looked like I could still be in high school(think sophomoric). As a bald guy, I can tell you, your look runs the gamut of age ranges. With one smile it may look younger, with another really older, with another young but mature.
Here's a link of the pic I was referencing with hair(I was 21 at the time, looked like I could be 15). http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=392.0
Honestly if I was in your shoes, knowing what I know now, I'd shave asap if I were you. Your friends/family will get used to it one way or the other. Different people like different things and the best way to handle any ribbing is to joke back/laugh at yourself.
Really, it has nothing to do with the "look" aspect of it either(because trust me at the beginning there are many ups/downs). It has to do with stuff like enjoying shaving my head, the feel of rubbing my shaved head, no messed up hair from sleep/hats, the fact if I get a random last minute phone call from a friend/family member saying want to hang out I don't have to rush to the restroom, find a brush and gel and take unnecessary time fixing it.
Then add on top of that I don't have to mess with haircuts ever again and the money associated with them.
Tyler:
Joe, welcome to Sly Bald Guys buddy! This site was created for guys like you - I just let the other guys hang out. Just kidding guys!
Anyways, I'm glad you are going to shave your head for one main reason - propecia. I'm not sure if you are aware of the possible side effects of that drug and they may not be affecting you now, but they have really bad potential. The most being that you have the possiblity of losing your sex drive, having your penis shrink, not being able to get a woody, and having your balls hurt all the time. This means that you can basically lose your manhood for some hair on your head, when in reality you could shave your head and have some of the most positive side effects that change could ever bring.
If you don't believe me, check out this goup on Yahoo for Propecia Side Effects and the people that are dealing with them: http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=links;sa=visit;id=18
So, with that said - shave it ASAP! I promise you it will give you more confidence and that people will respond in a positive manner. Like you said, it will provide you FREEDOM. Not to mention, you can use the money that you spend on Propecia for beer and wining and dining the ladies.
Even if I didn't inspire you to shave immediately, stick around and hang. We can also provide you some guidance when it comes to looking for jobs and the truth to what happens come June and you're no longer in College.
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