I am not bald yet, but I am balding and want to preserve my hair!

[kushrooms]

I will eventually choose to be bald but right now I am only 19 years old! My hairline is receeding and I'm balding, I want to keep my hair for maybe 4 years, JEEZ! Any tips? thanks. 

[warhawk]

I will eventually choose to be bald but right now I am only 19 years old! My hairline is receeding and I'm balding, I want to keep my hair for maybe 4 years, JEEZ! Any tips? thanks. 

hey kushrooms:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.  post up in the INTRODUCTION section of the forum so that we can give ya a proper welcome.  if U R balding, the answer 2 that question is 2 shave that noggin' with a quality razor smoooooth.

WARHAWK

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum Kushrooms!

Show us a photo... me thinks this may be much ado about nothing.

[The Scottish Ambassador]

Welcome to the Forum Kushrooms!

Show us a photo... me thinks this may be much ado about nothing.

Storm in a teacup

[PigPen]

First of all, thanks for joining us. Honestly you're at the wrong forum if you are interested in preserving the hair you have left. We're just gonna tell you to shave it.

[xnewyawka]

Welcome kushrooms, to Sly Bald Guys; key word being "bald".
I echo PigPen on this, if you're looking to hold on to what's left of your hair, you're in the wrong place.
Give it a shave with a good razor and gel, and then keep it for thirty days. Then you can decide which you like better: Smooth, slick and confident or an obviously grasping, thin wispy comb-over.

[Timmay]

I do not think there is a way to "preserve" your hair.  SOrry bud, if it happens it happens..

[Kratos]

First of all, thanks for joining us. Honestly you're at the wrong forum if you are interested in preserving the hair you have left. We're just gonna tell you to shave it.

PigPen couldn't have said it any better. Shave it off!

[Razor X]

I do not think there is a way to "preserve" your hair.  SOrry bud, if it happens it happens..

No, it can be preserved.  But it has to be kept in a jar.   

[Timmay]

HEY I KNOW...he can preserve it by ....

Step 1.  Shave it all off

Step 2.  Sew it to a wig

Step 3.  Look like a fool.

[Tyler]

HEY I KNOW...he can preserve it by ....

Step 1.  Shave it all off

Step 2.  Sew it to a wig

Step 3.  Look like a fool.

Don't mind Timm, his fingers can move without being attached to his brain.

I'll tell you the same thing as the other younger guys that come here.  Shave it off NOW while people won't associate you doing it because you're going bald.  Give it a solid 30 days and you'll love the look.  You'll also be so happier that you did it a couple of years down the road.  Listen to the wisdom that we've gained here.

[Razor X]

I'll tell you the same thing as the other younger guys that come here.  Shave it off NOW while people won't associate you doing it because you're going bald.  Give it a solid 30 days and you'll love the look.  You'll also be so happier that you did it a couple of years down the road.  Listen to the wisdom that we've gained here.

I'll second that.  Nearly everybody here will tell you that they wish they'd done it sooner.   I really wish I had shaved my head when I was about 21 instead of waiting as long as I did.  Of course, it wasn't a common look at the time and back then I was more interested in hanging onto my hair for as long as possible.  I could never get my hair quite the way I wanted it, though, and it only became more difficult as it continued to thin and recede.  Though I would never have believed it at the time, I'm much happier not having hair.

Shaving your head can be a huge confidence booster --  not only because you're happier that you look better, but because confronting your fear about being bald is really liberating.  Take advantage of the fact that shaved heads are totally mainstream these days.  Shave it now.  You'll be thanking us in 30 days or less.   

[20, bald, and loving it]

welcome and give it a shot. I am 20 and it was hard for me but I am glad I did it.

[Kratos]

welcome and give it a shot. I am 20 and it was hard for me but I am glad I did it.

Yep, same here.

[rward086]

I was 21 when I did the deed. Now I'm 23 and will probably never go back. Everyday I look forward to shaving my head. It's now a hobby as oppose to a chore.

Few men would say combing their hair is a hobby. Most will likely say it's a chore or burden!