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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: TheFabledBiscuit on July 29, 2015, 04:52:19 PM

Title: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: TheFabledBiscuit on July 29, 2015, 04:52:19 PM
So, after years of thinning hair i went from a 3 all around to a 2 all around and just yesterday did a 1. I'm debating of just taking it all off but head isn't a perfect shape. curious on opinions of which may be better.. I've long accepted that my hair isn't coming back just not sure if going for 0 is the route for me. then again it may just be a self conscience kinda thing. oh, and before anyone says i am not allowed to have facial hair at work.. which really bites.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fjx60e58wx%2Fbald1.jpg&hash=a086534aac482959670a3869cf1dbe50fd8803e8) (http://postimage.org/)

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Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Mike E. P. on July 29, 2015, 05:59:09 PM
Your head shape is fine. I would take it all off if I were you. It looks good as it is but  will look better completely shaved.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: tobler1 on July 29, 2015, 06:42:14 PM
Your head shape looks perfectly normal, so I think you might want to try out that shave!
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Semi-Sly on July 29, 2015, 11:18:45 PM
Your head shape is just fine.  And, I think that your hair loss will be much less noticeable if you shave than it is now.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Sir Harry on July 30, 2015, 12:54:49 AM
The #1 doesn't look too bad... but at least a no-guard would de-emphasize your thinning top. Of course, a razor shave all the way, would be even better IMO. Good luck!
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: bennett11 on July 30, 2015, 05:25:31 AM
You will look fine shaved.  go ahead and do it.

Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Goatee on July 30, 2015, 06:11:47 AM
I agree, shave it off. It will grow back! If not happy leave it buzzed. I would shave it for 30 days. See if it 'grows' on you.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: slybeard on July 30, 2015, 09:10:24 AM
Give shaving a try - it will grow back to a #1 in a week or so if you don't like it.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: baldjoeg on July 30, 2015, 09:59:51 AM
I wouldshave it off if I were you.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Razor X on July 30, 2015, 09:33:45 PM
Definitely shave.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: football guy on August 06, 2015, 04:19:39 AM
I was in your position a few years ago, I shaved mine and never went back
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Bilko1 on August 06, 2015, 06:10:43 AM
 :)
You've got a good shape for a head shave, bro.
Time to go bald & forget what others think or say. You will look fine.
You will love the smooth feel of your scalp after a full head shave.

Best wishes.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: baldbob on August 06, 2015, 06:41:39 AM
Without a doubt, go for the shave.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: clipped on August 06, 2015, 08:20:05 AM
It may surprise you, but most people (who have longer hair) probably consider a #1 as a "shaved head", and probably will not notice the difference when you go down to a no guard #000, or less, or razor shaved.  It's only 5 days back from a razor shaved head to a#1, what you have now. You should try it out for a month or so, even if you only shave 2-3 times each week.  I've been alternating between a #000000 and razor shaved recently and no one seems to notice the difference.   
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: TheFabledBiscuit on August 07, 2015, 12:09:34 PM
So I went for a straight #0 for now. taking baby steps til i go for the razor. thanks for all the opinions by the way i wasn't replying but i was lurking on this while i was at work. heres some pics

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimg.org%2Fako3wee17%2Fbald1.jpg&hash=362718f00d6f8d4e908eecf1cb8400f46cc0b9cf) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimg.org%2F4l0csqt8r%2Fbald2.jpg&hash=d164147117fa69ac10bb896a1c657c8e6344ac04) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: TheFabledBiscuit on August 07, 2015, 12:19:38 PM
best bit, girlfriend doesn't know i did it. and has only seen me at around a number 2ish haha. going swimming tomorrow she's in for a small shock (since its not that big of a deal)
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Mike E. P. on August 07, 2015, 02:45:24 PM
It looks great - better than before. Your girlfriend will love it.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Semi-Sly on August 07, 2015, 10:46:10 PM
I recon she'll be pleased.
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: Razor X on August 08, 2015, 01:35:02 PM
Looks great!  A full shave won't look much different but wil feel way better!
Title: Re: to shave or keep buzzed?
Post by: oakdan5 on August 09, 2015, 12:10:11 PM
I think the 0 looks great. I personally like having just a little bit of stubble, even with a receding hairline, that is just my preference. the 0 works best for me. Like others have said bic'ed 0 or 1 is not going to make really any difference visually, most ppl well consider you bald even with a buzz cut.