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#15 by SBG Math Guy on 26 Mar, 2009 09:47
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Hey Frank, good to have you with us. Here are 2 previous discussions/links that can help you. Be sure to read them even though they are a bit long. It's worth it, and make sure you practice what's adviced.
http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=8864.0
http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=9145.0
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#16 by BALDANDRE on 26 Mar, 2009 10:57
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Bro...DO NOT sweat your new bald look...it looks so much better than with your hair...and you look to be in pretty good shape...
bald goes well with that....the ladies will love you and your bald head...and the one's that like that look are the ones you want!
Welcome and it looks great!
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#17 by DuffRyder17 on 26 Mar, 2009 11:33
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trial period is a double edged sword...
it gives you a chance to get comfortable you to being sly
it gives those close to you to do the same...
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#18 by Ftank on 26 Mar, 2009 15:39
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Thanks for all the responses. I thought I did pretty well going out today and talking to people. I guess it will take time to see how it effects interactions with women. Family and friends really do seem to be the harshest critics. I think it looks pretty decent and I like it this way. They have been giving me somewhat of a hardtime. I am not going to let it derail me this time. This time I am going to give it a chance for me to get used to it.
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#19 by dave523 on 26 Mar, 2009 16:17
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I have shaved my head as I am going bald pretty fast and I am 28 years old. I don't want to whine/complain because I am so thankful for all I have been given in life. Yet I do have some anxiety about being bald. I don't think my shaved head looks that bad. I shaved it for the second time yesterday. The first time I shaved it I grew it back because of negative reactions from friends and family. I showed a picture of me with hair how I was styling it but it is getting worse and looks more weird as it recedes further. So I want to give it a three month trial this time and see how it goes. I am working out six days a week and eating healthy because I figure that is something I can control.
Anyway any honest feedback would be appreciated. I would like to just keep it shaved rather than watch it recede and fade more but I have some concerns. I am worried how people will judge me and I wonder how it will effect dating. I know confidence matters most with woman but I don't know how they will react to me being bald. I know some won't like it but I was hoping some would find it attractive. Just a hope I have. I originally tried rogaine and propecia very briefly but I decided I did not like the health risk involved. I have made the decision that I value my health more than my looks.
Hi Ftank,
Dude take a look at the pics yourself, u look great with a bald head. Think you actually look better without the hairdo. If anyone could pull- off a bald head, it is you. No worries, family just must get used to the new look. Quite a change indeed......for the better that is. -
#20 by champ007 on 26 Mar, 2009 16:22
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Ftank,
Welcome to a new life. First let me say that the sly look fits you.
As for family, they will see how happy it makes you and will back off soon. You don't need to be self-conscious of it anymore, feel the freedom. If someone in your family harps alot, just ask them to go for a ride in the car with you, roll down all the windows and haul-ass around 50mph. While their hair is blowing in all kinds of directions turn to the passenger side and say, "ya know,I feel pretty good about my appearance, how about you?"
As for the women..... oh what stories I can and have told on this forum. Lets just say I hope you can keep up
Enjoy it man, you only live once!! -
#21 by MLNHD on 26 Mar, 2009 16:37
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Ftank: Welcome aboard! Wise choice in dropping the meds. Taking it down to the scalp is a big change, and takes some getting used to for family and friends. Just remember, you're doing this for YOU. It's a choice YOU have made. I believe you can CHOOSE to not be scared by the decision, too.
The look is excellent -- SLY suits you well. When I look at the pic w/ hair, stragglin' down your forehead, all I can see is, well, the hair, stragglin' down your forehead. The shaved pics highlight your strong facial features and give you a look of determined, honest "here I am, take it or leave it" and a little "don't mess with me." It's all good, and you have a whole new chapter of life to explore and enjoy. CHOOSE IT! Don't sweat the ladies. There's a special one out there who will love the SLY dome.
Best wishes,
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#22 by Razor X on 26 Mar, 2009 19:17
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No need to be scared at all. You look great with the shaved dome!
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#23 by Ftank on 26 Mar, 2009 20:29
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Thanks I decided that later tonight I am going to finish off the rest of my hair. I have it buzzed down now with no guard. I am going to use shaving cream and Mach 3 it and see how I like it now.
Like I said I did it before but I grew it back because of negative reactions from family and friends. This time I am determined to give it a fair shot. -
#24 by champ007 on 26 Mar, 2009 20:51
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Hold up, I strongly suggest some headslick instead of shaving cream.
You want the first shave smooth
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#25 by Ftank on 26 Mar, 2009 21:27
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Well it is too late for the head slick but I will keep that in mind for the next time. I think I actually like my self better totally slick than with the shadow. I did not expect that result. Now I just have to stick with it this time.
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#26 by BALDANDRE on 26 Mar, 2009 23:49
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Well it is too late for the head slick but I will keep that in mind for the next time. I think I actually like my self better totally slick than with the shadow. I did not expect that result. Now I just have to stick with it this time.
Without a doubt bro..if you're gonna be bald...slick and perfectly smooth is way better than buzzed bald..
great look...I'm just on a break from 15 years slick bald...so I do appreciate the whole scene...
glad you're diggin' the 100% sly look!
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#27 by Stu on 27 Mar, 2009 01:03
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Slick is best, although your tight buzz looks good too. What doesn't look good is the 'hairy' picture. From your shaved pics, you don't look that bald, but the pic with hair clearly shows your hair loss. You made the right choice. No rugs, drugs, or plugs. The family will just have to get used to the new you. Hair loss is not anyone's fault, and you are taking control of your situtation.
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#28 by Rob on 27 Mar, 2009 08:10
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You look great, and it will definitely be even better slick bald Stubble to slick bald is a much bigger step (feeling-wise) than people think. It looks much slicker and smoother and tidier than with that bit of stubble.
You really suit the look, as all the other guys here have already said. They speak a lot of sense. Your family will keep givin you a hard time until you show them you're serious. Once you've kept SLY for a few months they should get used to it and see it as being 'the real you' and not just a fad. If you keep growing it again then they'll get hopeful that youre doing what they want, and when you shave again they won't like it all over again.
So keep it SLY, bro: looks good on you anyway, and once you get confident then everyone will see a new you and know its the right choice.
Like TImm said, I go out every day now and don't even THINK about bein bald. The same will happen to you if you stick with it
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#29 by shavedslick123 on 27 Mar, 2009 08:44
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You look outstanding... much better indeed bald than with the previous hairstyle, in my opinion. I am curious to see the smooth look. Only praise from this poster... Good going, and hang in there. Family and friends are used to seeing you a certain way, be patient and be consistent. They will get used to it, and you might be suprised, they might even become supportive... bp