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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Lullaby on January 29, 2007, 07:02:44 PM

Title: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Lullaby on January 29, 2007, 07:02:44 PM
Hello everyone. I'm 21 and have been seeing myself balding since I was 16. Everyone  who has been there knows how it is so I'll just skip all the constant worry, coverup, windy days stuff.  ;)  My really close friends that I've talked with about it all said to shave it off and that hiding it and wearing hats all the time just looks like a lack of self confidence. I always told them that when it gets too bad I will, hoping the day never came.

Well, long story short I took a picture of myself to send to a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, and once I saw the picture I knew it was time. So Saturday night I starting putting away some beers and read lots of posts on here. I don't have a decent razor, so I just trimmed it as close as I could with my trimmer.

Before
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi165.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu68%2Fminiskirtmassacre_bucket%2FFront.jpg&hash=6c9e00b857bf7e34df3e477d0080d3a0d06c98f2)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi165.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu68%2Fminiskirtmassacre_bucket%2Fside.jpg&hash=a476708922b7304f1c08559dfd380fc8a60a0714)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi165.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu68%2Fminiskirtmassacre_bucket%2FTop.jpg&hash=fa5b3d41e02983cdb17e7a0c95da4f27c751f947)


And after (2 days after the trim)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi165.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu68%2Fminiskirtmassacre_bucket%2Frubshave.jpg&hash=c37eb025b3e38300d3187a2d6453bff8f54f24d1)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi165.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu68%2Fminiskirtmassacre_bucket%2Fleftshave.jpg&hash=fb2671bf4de3d7e0e627b0ef7f904f399f97c945)


Frankly, I love it. I can't wait to shave it all down. I'm still elated over the whole thing. After all that worrying and being self conscious all I had to do was so simple. Shave that furry crap off! If you're thinking about it like I was do yourself a favor and just go for it!

p.s. if it wasn't for all your posts here I never would have gone trough with it so a big THANK YOU to everyone here.
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PBurke on January 29, 2007, 07:08:34 PM
welcome. looks sly. hope you join in on the posts. PAUL
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Robmeister on January 29, 2007, 07:21:17 PM
Welcome Lullaby.....much better look!!
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: ar3inc on January 29, 2007, 07:28:41 PM
Welcome and congrats on taking the jump bro!  Looks kicking!
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: wpruitt on January 29, 2007, 07:51:17 PM
Welcome to the frat Lullaby - looks good
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PBurke on January 29, 2007, 07:56:33 PM
shows the piercings off better.
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Tom McGarry. on January 29, 2007, 08:18:13 PM
Yeh what they said!! ;D Wellcome to the group Lullaby, great to have you. O0
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Lullaby on January 29, 2007, 08:19:51 PM
thanks for the positive feedback guys. I'll be moving to Arizona soon so I'm guessing I'll enjoy it even more after I get a tan.
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: random on January 29, 2007, 08:23:53 PM
Sly? More like JUST PLAIN AWESOME.

You're really giving me hope, as we seem to have remotely similar facial features and hair type. I'm just a bit concerned about the shape of my skull (resp. some cranial sutures... they certainly feel scary even through the hair, but I've never actually seen them...).
Will probably sit out the rest of this semester, then I should be able to hide in the basement for a few weeks should operation "Shave that furry crap off!" not be deemed a success :P

/me waves at the rest of the crowd
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PBurke on January 29, 2007, 08:27:01 PM
welcome random. if you hide in the basement you will look like POWDER.(remember that movie?) shave it, embrace it, wear it, have confidence.
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: ar3inc on January 29, 2007, 08:28:19 PM
Welcome, Random!  Shave it.  The sooner the better.

 0~~ Procrastinate today… don’t put it off.  gu!l+)
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Tom McGarry. on January 29, 2007, 08:50:05 PM
Welcome Random, go for it scalp the dome. ;D
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Lullaby on January 29, 2007, 09:06:06 PM
Sly? More like JUST PLAIN AWESOME.

You're really giving me hope, as we seem to have remotely similar facial features and hair type. I'm just a bit concerned about the shape of my skull (resp. some cranial sutures... they certainly feel scary even through the hair, but I've never actually seen them...).
Will probably sit out the rest of this semester, then I should be able to hide in the basement for a few weeks should operation "Shave that furry crap off!" not be deemed a success :P

/me waves at the rest of the crowd

Thank you for the "JUST PLAIN AWESOME", it made my day  :)
As for your concern over your skull shape. Trust me, I was in the same boat. Before I buzzed it off I felt around on my head and counted at least 10 spots that I thought for sure were going to make me look stupid with my hair gone, but I went ahead and did it anyways. Guess what, I can't find a single one now  :)

Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: David on January 29, 2007, 09:13:21 PM
Sly? More like JUST PLAIN AWESOME.

You're really giving me hope, as we seem to have remotely similar facial features and hair type. I'm just a bit concerned about the shape of my skull (resp. some cranial sutures... they certainly feel scary even through the hair, but I've never actually seen them...).
Will probably sit out the rest of this semester, then I should be able to hide in the basement for a few weeks should operation "Shave that furry crap off!" not be deemed a success :P

/me waves at the rest of the crowd

Thank you for the "JUST PLAIN AWESOME", it made my day  :)
As for your concern over your skull shape. Trust me, I was in the same boat. Before I buzzed it off I felt around on my head and counted at least 10 spots that I thought for sure were going to make me look stupid with my hair gone, but I went ahead and did it anyways. Guess what, I can't find a single one now  :)


Dude i'm 23 years old and bald myself(by choice), congrats lullaby.   And skull shape/what not does not matter random.    It only matters if you let it matter.    If you are confident and show that confidence, nobody will say anything or give you compliments.

And when people joke about it, the key is to be able to laugh at yourself and joke back.   
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Tyler on January 29, 2007, 10:06:02 PM
Lullaby - congrats dude!  It does look awesome!!!  I'm glad this site could help you out.  As much as I laugh at all the guys beating up on each other in a brotherly way, this is what the site is really about.  Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!!


Random - do it man!  That's all I can tell you.  Well, I can also say welcome to Sly Bald Guys!   O0
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PigPen on January 30, 2007, 12:47:23 PM
Lullaby!!! Lookin good brother. Paul's right, it does show off the piercings well.

Random, quit putting it off and just do it!!
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Christian on January 30, 2007, 02:20:56 PM
Good decision man! Looks very good!
Now shave it all aff. ;)

And welcome to you and Random! :)
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: spaceape48 on January 30, 2007, 06:22:28 PM
Yeah dude! O0
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Professor Melon on February 01, 2007, 07:42:02 AM
 :D :D Lullaby, you're VASTLY IMPROVED! The cueball look flatters you and I am glad you did not persist in your misery but took the appropriate action while you're young.  It took me a lot longer to make the same decision. I note from your last pic that you've also picked up the SLY self-happy smile that characterizes guys who can admit they enjoy being bald. Stay shiny, Professor Melon
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Professor Melon on February 01, 2007, 07:50:00 AM
 8) Welcome, Random. Take heart from Lulaby's example and from all the other guys who have been there. Shave whatever you've got left off (you can mourn for exactly 30 seconds), then go out into the world shiny and free. Do NOT hide in the cellar!!! Embrace the new you because he's going to be with you for the duration. This is the era to celebrate baldness; you've got plenty of company. Keep us posted: there is no baldness-related problem we cannot address from experience. Send before/after pics. All best, Professor Melon
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: DeathTyrant on February 05, 2007, 08:37:06 AM
Hello everyone. I'm 21 and have been seeing myself balding since I was 16.

Dude, same here. 21 years old, balding since 16.

Looking good mate, the shaved head makes you appear 'cleaner' (less grungy), for lack of a better word.  O0
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Robmeister on February 05, 2007, 08:47:32 AM
Death....I welcome you! :o

(that sounds rather odd, now doesn't it)

Just kidding.....thanks for joining in!  O0
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: DeathTyrant on February 05, 2007, 08:57:36 AM
 :D :*)) Cheers!
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 05, 2007, 08:59:52 AM
Death....I welcome you! :o

(that sounds rather odd, now doesn't it)

Just kidding.....thanks for joining in!  O0

haha, funny Mr Robmeister!!  8)


Welcome to ALL of you! You're gonna love being SLY!  ;D
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: NK664 on February 05, 2007, 12:35:07 PM
hey there everyone,

just wanted to thank everyone for being so helpful towards potential baldies.  I just shaved mine yesterday and I had been deciding whether or whether not to for awhile.  Its nice to see the support from you all...all in all, its really not that big of a deal and ive only gotten positive feedback so far and also feel a bit damn sexier.  all i know is that its a huge relief once you go through with it - even though i was a bit unsure due to my skinny and slightly pale appearance (think neil strauss)- and I only feel more confident afterwards.  So thanks for all your advice, suggestions, and support towards all those in similar situations.

- Nick


Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Tyler on February 05, 2007, 12:37:13 PM
hey there everyone,

just wanted to thank everyone for being so helpful towards potential baldies.  I just shaved mine yesterday and I had been deciding whether or whether not to for awhile.  Its nice to see the support from you all...all in all, its really not that big of a deal and ive only gotten positive feedback so far and also feel a bit damn sexier.  all i know is that its a huge relief once you go through with it - even though i was a bit unsure due to my skinny and slightly pale appearance (think neil strauss)- and I only feel more confident afterwards.  So thanks for all your advice, suggestions, and support towards all those in similar situations.

- Nick


You're welcome Nick!!  That's what this site is for.  Feel free to stick around a while and I'm sure you'll have a good time.

Tyler
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PBurke on February 05, 2007, 04:03:49 PM
welcome. hope you stay around and enjoy the site.
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: PigPen on February 05, 2007, 04:43:33 PM
Yeah, stick around a while. We hope to get to know you more later
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: wpruitt on February 05, 2007, 04:45:12 PM
Welcome to the frat, Nick
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 06, 2007, 02:34:21 AM
What they said!!  ;D
Title: Re: Hi guys....just took the plunge
Post by: Shiny on February 06, 2007, 06:22:19 AM
Hey all newcomers, welcome!  Glad to hear those of you who did the deed are happy and liberated and hope the hesitant ones will take the leap.  I'm a newbie to the world of the sly and don't regret anything other than that it took so long to take the plunge. 
Go for it and don't be hesitant.  Remember, it will grow back but you'll curse it for doing so.  Be bald & be bold!