17 Years Old, Thinking of Shaving

[NoHairDay]

I've had really fine, flyaway hair my entire life, which needs an enormous amount of maintenance to be manageable when it's grown out. Furthermore, I suspect that I am possible receding, though it's minor (I've always had a high hairline).

I guess I'm lucky in that my father, who started losing hair in his 20's, took it all off in the days when a bald head was very uncommon. He's always assured me and my brothers that there is nothing to fear about male pattern baldness. So when I really start thinning, I'll have no qualms about putting the razor to my dome.

Need encouragement from you guys... will the look suit me? Ok, so this probably isn't the best place to get an unbiased opinion! But still, do you think I have the look for a totally shaved head? Or should I go for the stubble?

[Mike]

Welcome. I say razor it smooth. I think I was about 17 when I first started thinking about shaving.

[Razor X]

Why not give it a try for the summer?  Sounds like your parents will be supportive, so that's one major obstacle overcome.   I think it will suit you just fine.  Keep it shaved for the summer and see how you like it. You obviously want to or you wouldn't be asking about it.   Even if you ultimately don't decide to keep it, it will be a lot less scary for you if your hair does start to recede when you're older.  Just be sure to shave it clean; don't stop at just stubble or you'll be missing out on the best part of the sly experience.

[Mike]

Haha, I was just looking at the pics again and noticed that your shirt looks just like one I have, lol.

[NoHairDay]

Thanks for the encouragement guys.  I'm very nearly Sly - tell me what you think.  I'm loving my new look but want to go a step further. 

[Razor X]

It looks great!     If you want to take the next step, then go for it!  Why wait?  When I finally got down that short, I just couldn't resist taking the blade to my scalp.  Just let it happen.   

[GaryT]

Yep, I agree with everything that Razor had to say! Just do it. First do enough reading here to get a good idea of what products to use and the best way to shave. Good Luck!

[OzPete]

Thanks for the encouragement guys.  I'm very nearly Sly - tell me what you think.  I'm loving my new look but want to go a step further. 

Go for it!

[Some Guy]

you're so close now you might as well.  If you hate it, it will take about a week to get back to that length.

[flatdave]

I agree with the others, go for it, you're so close.

[fcb2001]

go for it,you have nothing to lose. iam a firm believer in the 30 day rule so try it for 30 days

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome to the Forum NHD!

Since you are nearly there now, I'd say give it a 30 day trial period.
You know your Dad will think it's cool.........

[bem75]

Go for it.  I honestly wish that I had the guts to do it, when I was your age.  Different is cool, when you're young.  Heck, different is cool when you're in your 30's too!

Shave it and enjoy the head rubs from the ladies!

[NoHairDay]

The support is appreciated guys, and I really want to go ahead and do it, but I'm in a tricky spot and need your help!

Basically, I have a major crush on a chick I know, and she prefers hair over a smooth dome! Gah! It shouldn't do so but it's really holding me back from shaving. Has anyone ever been in this position before? Don't know what to do, dammit!

I've gotta be honest - I love the sly look. I was being complimented left and right right after a 0 buzzcut which is basically bald. People kept telling me it was my best look. But I really think a completely shaved head is more distinctive. I was once distinctive for my mid-back length hair, now I want to stand out as the 17 year old with no hair whatsoever if that makes sense! It's just this damn crush that's holding me back. 

[marty22]

so far; you look fine!