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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Tyler on December 26, 2006, 11:51:17 PM

Title: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Tyler on December 26, 2006, 11:51:17 PM
If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving their head, what would ithat advice be?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on December 27, 2006, 05:42:49 AM
shave it and embrace the slyness. you will not regret it. even if you do, it grows back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Robmeister on December 27, 2006, 06:51:43 AM
I second Paul.....It's not like regretting getting a tatoo.

Go for it.  Give it a bare minimum of 3 weeks for you, the fam, the workplace, etc... to get over the initial adjustment period (i.e. SHOCK).   If then it really doesn't "fit," there's no permanent damage.

Another thing I did that has helped the fam has been 1) start talking about it, 2) start with #4 clipper guard on the entire noggin -- go to #3 -- then #2 --  and so on. 3) I found a website where they will do a bald rendering from any photo you upload to them.  I have printed up bald renderings and showed the wife & kids.  At first they're like "AAAK!" but after leaving the pics around...even taping them up on the wall or whatever...they're getting used to the idea.

Here's the link:    http://headshave.baldlygo.com/
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PigPen on December 27, 2006, 07:29:52 AM
Robmeister has some great ideas. Personally, I just went for it on a whim and have never looked back. People need to approach it on an individual basis and see what works best for them. However, if I were giving someone advice I would say just do it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ar3inc on December 27, 2006, 09:49:26 AM
My personality tends to make me be rather up front with people, so the first attempt would along the lines of “dude look, you have to come to terms that you’re balding.  Why not regain control in one simple step and HeadBlade that little that is left over?”  If that doesn’t work it most likely transition to something like what Rob wrote it is not a life long decision, but it is always best to know that you tried head before then tried some other way to fight baldness the causes damage later so if you go bald you end up sporting some nasty scars.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Noner on December 27, 2006, 12:51:42 PM
In all honesty and not trying to be funny, the best advise is to tell the guy that the lay-days love it.

When a guy hears that he will be more excepted by the lay-days, he is more likely to try it. If tell him he will look better, it won't have the same effect.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldRob on December 27, 2006, 05:01:28 PM
I always tell balding guys to give it a shot... and as the Robmeister says, give it some time to sink in.  I also throw in how easy a bald head is to take care of!

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: David on December 27, 2006, 05:32:52 PM
I would tell them to go for it.   I would explain if they hate it after, there are ways to get hair back.    I would especially explain all the extra benefits.     

In reality, I'd explain the more you have it, the less it becomes about the look, the more it is about all the extra benefits you never thought of before you did it: ie no hat/bed head, the cold pillow, the easy maintenance(you can establish your own shave schedule, and get up and go on a whim when needed).   The cost.   I know in the grand scheme of things the cost is similar, but is it really?   For those with hair, you go get a haircut usually every 3-6 weeks(once a month was my routine).   For me it was 15 bucks a month, or 180 bucks a year.   After buying an electric razor for 95 dollars to shave my head, even if it only lasted a year, it would cost about 8 bucks a month plus aftershave/gel=20 bucks or so a month, but I get 30 shaves instead of one haircut.   So really it's less than a dollar per shave for one year.   If the razor lasts 2 years than it's less than 50 cents a shave, and so on.

Even if you use a mach 3, and buy extra cartridges(lets say 12 for 20 bucks).    If you replace them say every 5 shaves, and you shave every day.   You would use 6 per month, so really your cost would be 10 dollars, plus another 10-12 for aftershave/gel so 22 bucks a month divided by 30 shaves=less than a dollar for 30 shaves, compared to 15 for one haircut.   No matter how to do it, you get more bang for your buck with shaving.    The only thing thatwould compare is if you cut your own hair at home with clippers, but most people use them for the savings it provides instead of haircuts anyways, so it's no different.   

Also, I would show them sites where people talk about the bald look and how it makes them feel(this one being first), plus sites that say where ladies feel it shows confidence and they like it.   

If the person is worried about what their friends might think, I'd suggest a big headshaving party, where all of you do it, so you don't feel like you are alone in it.     

If the worrying comes from a significant other's opinion, shave gradually going from the higher clipper guards all the way to a zero guard over time.   Take a couple pics at each stage and have them handy for viewing.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Al Smith on January 09, 2007, 02:54:30 PM
I agree with most of the previous posts, but would focus on the practicality and self-confidence that comes from making the decision.

I would not really suggest the women stuff at all. Some women like bald blokes, some don't and others don't care - I wouldn't make anything of it especially. You can't do anything about how others think of you anyway, and you'll be mistaken if you suddenly expect offers where you previously had none. Women like personality (apparently, go figure), so a confident bald man will be a more attractive prospect than a self-concious hair victim anyway. Maybe.

And you save minutes on the mornings you don't shave where mere mortals have to use combs and gels. And who has time for that?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Hawk on January 09, 2007, 03:30:47 PM
If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving their head, what would ithat advice be?

Like NIKE's slogan........JUST DO IT.  Quit holding on to those strands and shave it!  LOL!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on January 09, 2007, 03:39:50 PM
living in the mtns there were alot of telemark skiers. ( for those who do not know, it is downhill on cross country skis) they had a saying," Free your heels, Free your mind"  now if you word it a little differently we could say " FREE YOUR SCALP, FREE YOUR MIND/SOUL" i kinda like it. what do you guys think?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Hawk on January 09, 2007, 03:43:14 PM
living in the mtns there were alot of telemark skiers. ( for those who do not know, it is downhill on cross country skis) they had a saying," Free your heels, Free your mind"  now if you word it a little differently we could say " FREE YOUR SCALP, FREE YOUR MIND/SOUL" i kinda like it. what do you guys think?

Or you could just carry this picture around and say.........DO YOU WANT TO LOOK LIKE THIS THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?!?!?!?!?!

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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on January 09, 2007, 03:43:55 PM
living in the mtns there were alot of telemark skiers. ( for those who do not know, it is downhill on cross country skis) they had a saying," Free your heels, Free your mind"  now if you word it a little differently we could say " FREE YOUR SCALP, FREE YOUR MIND/SOUL" i kinda like it. what do you guys think?

That's a great line Paul!  We'll have to use that some day.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on January 09, 2007, 03:46:26 PM
have some ideas to work on this week. might try to use that one in there.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: fcb2001 on January 21, 2007, 07:41:27 PM
Just Shave it, that what i did, and i had corn rows before i shaved my head
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: flattop peterbilt on January 25, 2007, 10:10:18 PM
well you could buy a wig .. $ 4 to 5 hundred dollars
you could get hair implants...thousands of dollars
you could buy rogain or other products ..more money
shave it of and go sly (priceless)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on January 25, 2007, 10:24:21 PM
well you could buy a wig .. $ 4 to 5 hundred dollars
you could get hair implants...thousands of dollars
you could buy rogain or other products ..more money
shave it of and go sly (priceless)

Nice!!  I like that!  We may have to use that on a shirt down the road.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PigPen on January 26, 2007, 04:03:19 PM
well you could buy a wig .. $ 4 to 5 hundred dollars
you could get hair implants...thousands of dollars
you could buy rogain or other products ..more money
shave it of and go sly (priceless)


^ I love it!!! ^
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Christian on February 06, 2007, 09:03:27 AM
As all others said ... I would shave it.
I am even not balding and shaving my head. ;)

Few hair on the head almost look rediculous but shaving the head shows self-confidence and most men look really good when they are bald!

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: schro on February 06, 2007, 09:06:25 AM
As all others said ... I would shave it.
I am even not balding and shaving my head. ;)

Few hair on the head almost look rediculous but shaving the head shows self-confidence and most men look really good when they are bald!



Yeah, I look great. Just ask me.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul on February 06, 2007, 02:12:06 PM
Do it!  Be a stand out.  Besides you getter better mileage on your bike!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Robmeister on February 06, 2007, 03:30:31 PM

...Besides you getter better mileage on your bike!


hahahahaha....good one, Paul  ;D :*))
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razorhead on February 22, 2007, 08:18:22 PM
A good buddy of mine was balding big time on top. he just ignored his thinning hair and let it grow into a big mess.

We were leaving a bar one night and his scalp was really shining through his thinning mess of hair as he walked by a lit lamppost. I told him he had a bozo clown effect going. At that point it kinda sunk in that he was losing it. Eventually he agreed to let me buzz his hair after seeing me with my shaved head. I took the clippers and took it down really short. By my surprise, he agreed to let me shave his head.  He thought it was hillarious. (maybe it was the beer??)

He didn't keep it. He grew his hair back out a bit and decided to keep a very tight buzzcut. But at least he experienced a shaved head, had a good bonding moment. But most importantly, he finally embraced his baldness and keeps it short and neat. He looks a lot better with it short.

I'm still working on another buddy of mine! I think I'll have him convinced by summer.

Good times! And keep it sly.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ar3inc on February 23, 2007, 10:01:02 AM
Great story, Razorhead!  You definitely helped acknowledge the problem which allowed him a effective solution. Good job! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marshd1000 on February 24, 2007, 10:47:06 AM
Like all the others, I would say that shaving your head should be tried at least once if you are a balding man.  Two of my best friends were already extremely naturally bald. It took a while to convince one of them.  The other moved out of state and I don't know if I really convinced him.  But both have kept the look.  And they look so much better.  My friend Ted, says that he will never go back to having hair.  As for myself, my hair is more of the receeding in front and thinning in the back type of hair loss.  But what convinced me was when I grew my hair back one time and a co-worker pointed the growing clearing in the back.  Bald is so much better than thinning!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: half-shaved on March 05, 2007, 01:00:46 AM
Please, understand that I am a newbie here and still working my way around the boards, but I have yet to hear anyone mention the other main reason to save it...

No more gray hairs!!

Unless you have facial hair...I can see mine is gonna hafta go here in the next year or so.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Robmeister on March 05, 2007, 08:27:20 AM
Please, understand that I am a newbie here and still working my way around the boards, but I have yet to hear anyone mention the other main reason to save it...

No more gray hairs!!

Unless you have facial hair...I can see mine is gonna hafta go here in the next year or so.

Halfmeister!......first of all...welcome to slyguys!!

I am enjoying the NO MORE GRAY HAIRS aspect

Have quite a bit in my goatee...I've been meaning to try the JUST FOR MEN to mitigate that.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul on March 05, 2007, 08:39:49 AM
Welcome half-shaved.  Glad you're with us.  Know what you about those grey ones.  Robmeister, already using the Just For Men for beard.  Does a pretty good job depending on how fast your hair grows. Looks natural and a little goes a long way.     But back to the original questions, about what advise, obvious one is check out this site.  That should be all the advise they need.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Robmeister on March 05, 2007, 08:41:49 AM

Robmeister, already using the Just For Men for beard.  Does a pretty good job depending on how fast your hair grows. Looks natural and a little goes a long way.


Thanks for the report, Paul!!! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ar3inc on March 05, 2007, 11:18:48 AM
to hide my gray is the main reason I continued to shave my head when I first started it years ago.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Kajun on March 05, 2007, 02:27:41 PM
i havent shaved the head since last thursday...i got about a 1/8 growth on it...and half of whats left is GREY!! not to mention this weekend was the first time i grew a goatee in months...and guess what...more than half the goatee was GREY!!...geez..i can't win  :Xo! after seeing all this grey on the noggin i won't be growing it out more than 2 days again.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: half-shaved on March 05, 2007, 08:52:28 PM
Thanks for the welcomes...

My dad is white headed and has the ever-growing spot in the back. He keeps saying he wants to just go ahead and do it, but my step-mom "won't let him". He also keeps saying, "I don't think it would look good professionally."

Dad? You're retired!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Yeti on March 05, 2007, 10:20:35 PM
SHAVE IT!  I doubt you'll go back, but look on the bright side friend, it won;t take long if you do decide... hehe As my wife points out when I get lazy.... now, not only do I have a huge putting green on the back of my melon, I have a few "traps" seem to be forming all around it, lol At least only 1 "widening" Cart path leading back there hhaha Shaved4Life! haha
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Robmeister on March 06, 2007, 08:44:01 AM

He keeps saying he wants to just go ahead and do it, but my step-mom "won't let him"


DOHH!

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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: baldhog on March 06, 2007, 03:56:11 PM
If you're thinking of shaving because you're losing  your hair- SHAVE IT!  Nothing looks worse than a guy with a comb-over... plus the Galagher/David Crosby/Friar Tuck look is never in with the ladies...

Also don't respect men who are so concerned about keeping their hair that they take drugs whose side effects include impotence.

I'm reminded of the Snicker's Commercial where the guy made a toupe out of candy bars and everyone laughs at him.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on March 08, 2007, 01:20:51 AM
If you're thinking of shaving because you're losing  your hair- SHAVE IT!  Nothing looks worse than a guy with a comb-over... plus the Galagher/David Crosby/Friar Tuck look is never in with the ladies...

Also don't respect men who are so concerned about keeping their hair that they take drugs whose side effects include impotence.

I'm reminded of the Snicker's Commercial where the guy made a toupe out of candy bars and everyone laughs at him.

Well said bro!   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: MR. CLEAN on March 13, 2007, 09:13:45 PM
Best that I can give is to take care when shaving for the first time... Make sure you know your head, that you have a Propper razor, and that you have ATLEAST buzzed up your head so that it does not pull, and you don't have to make multiple passes.

And o ya, almost forgot: you might not want to have more than three or four beers in you when you do it.  It becomes so easy to cut the Hell out of your head, and then it becomes all the more easier to expand the Carve into something of a little visible Fault in your scalp. 

Beer+Razor+Head= One Narley Scar+Story [one equation that we all don't want to have to balance]
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sgt. Pate on April 06, 2007, 01:10:03 PM
Unimaginable freedom and Slyness await you!   :*))
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldRob on April 08, 2007, 05:20:43 PM

Beer+Razor+Head= One Narley Scar+Story [one equation that we all don't want to have to balance]


But chicks dig scars!!  And who knows (except you) that the story you're telling them is total BS...  O:O
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: eclipse41904 on May 19, 2007, 10:38:06 AM
If you're thinning or balding or whatever, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY JUST SHAVE IT OFF! PLEASE! I'm not balding yet (I'm actually surprised because my dad was going bald at 25) but I have a receding hairline but I'm able to still grow all my hair, but I shave my head instead. I cant stand hair to be honest and it looks hell of alot better on me. This whole comb-over crap is stupid and rediculous. The whole hair club for men is just plain horrendous. Why in God's name would you want a rug slapped to your head! Imagine if that thing fell off or something or blew away in the wind! Imagine how REDICULOUS you would look! I would even laugh myself at such montrosity! Why put yourself in public like that where you know people will stare or laugh and say "does that guy have a rug" or "that is  a nasty combover"....look at Donald Trump! I think that dude looks horrendous I dont care how much money he has, he looks rediculous with that combover. Its disgusting. Remember this, people make fun of bald guys who have combovers or a rug, they dont make fun of people for shaving their heads and looks what I like to call "DECENT and DIGNIFIED. Keep that in mind. Rock on SLY brothers!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: jusbnme on May 19, 2007, 11:01:23 PM
If you're thinning or balding or whatever, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY JUST SHAVE IT OFF! PLEASE! I'm not balding yet (I'm actually surprised because my dad was going bald at 25) but I have a receding hairline but I'm able to still grow all my hair, but I shave my head instead. I cant stand hair to be honest and it looks hell of alot better on me. This whole comb-over crap is stupid and rediculous. The whole hair club for men is just plain horrendous. Why in God's name would you want a rug slapped to your head! Imagine if that thing fell off or something or blew away in the wind! Imagine how REDICULOUS you would look! I would even laugh myself at such montrosity! Why put yourself in public like that where you know people will stare or laugh and say "does that guy have a rug" or "that is  a nasty combover"....look at Donald Trump! I think that dude looks horrendous I dont care how much money he has, he looks rediculous with that combover. Its disgusting. Remember this, people make fun of bald guys who have combovers or a rug, they dont make fun of people for shaving their heads and looks what I like to call "DECENT and DIGNIFIED. Keep that in mind. Rock on SLY brothers!

Some good points.  Welcome eclipse.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: MR. CLEAN on May 21, 2007, 03:08:09 PM
Bald Rob, I feel you... But it is bad enough to lie to them about my name, [on occassion] my profession, and practicly everything else!  Got to draw the line somewhere so they don't start "catching on"!  >:D

Got to be believeable... But I Feel ya!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldRob on May 21, 2007, 03:41:32 PM
But it is bad enough to lie to them about my name

You're never lying to them about your name... you're just misdirecting them "just in case"!

Case in point... I had this attractively challenged chick hitting on me recently, and I told her my name was Paul Burke and gave her his phone number!   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: schro on May 21, 2007, 03:45:25 PM
But it is bad enough to lie to them about my name

You're never lying to them about your name... you're just misdirecting them "just in case"!

Case in point... I had this attractively challenged chick hitting on me recently, and I told her my name was Paul Burke and gave her his phone number!   O0

 :*)) O0 :*)) O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul on May 21, 2007, 04:22:31 PM
But it is bad enough to lie to them about my name

You're never lying to them about your name... you're just misdirecting them "just in case"!

Case in point... I had this attractively challenged chick hitting on me recently, and I told her my name was Paul Burke and gave her his phone number!   O0

 :*)) O0 :*)) O0

That's funny because its the OTHER Paul :*))
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BigJimW on July 02, 2007, 07:59:56 PM
Sorry for replying to an old topic, but I can't help it.  O0

Ok so your afraid to lose it. Afraid of what? What other people think? Or Say? Afraid your wife or kids won't like it? Afraid you're not gonna get any pussy while being bald?  :Xo!

Well, here is the best and worst case scenario.

WORST CASE: you do not like it and grow it back

BEST CASE: You love the look and feel  and will never go back.

But I want to examine the WORST case scenario in this post.

Every singer on the face of the planet thinks their own voices suck. Yet they manage to swoon millions.

Why is that?

Simple, they only hear themselves. They hear themselves day in and day out. They hear their own voices and thinks it sounds like crap. Yet the world hears it differently.

I live with my son who wants to be a comedian. I think he sucks during one of his performances, yet others love it.

Why is that? It is because I live with him and see him every day.

The bottom line is you look at yourself in the mirror, day in and day out. You see yourself everyday.

Yet, the REST of the world sees you quite differently. Just like the singer who thinks they suck, or like my son who is great on stage yet can't get a crack out of me for a smile. People love it.

One thing I learned after shaving off the noggin, is that everyone I've encountered loves the look. And I personally think I'm not the greatest looking man alive.

Why? Because I live with myself and see my reflection in the mirror every day. I know myself like a book. But the world sees a very different picture.

Don't be afraid. I am quite sure that 99.9% of the guys here who want to do the job are afraid of what they will see in the mirror afterwards.

All I got to say is.... let the world become your mirror. You may very well be surprised at the result.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on July 02, 2007, 08:12:32 PM
how can i give a standing ovation on the computer.
 very well put jim. bravo.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 02:07:22 AM
Awesome post Jim!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul on July 03, 2007, 06:27:35 AM
Outstanding job Jim, very well said.  A must read for anybody who needs to but is reluctant to go sly.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: YOSP on July 03, 2007, 07:41:28 AM
Great post Jim, if that doesn't convince someone to go "SLY", I don't know what will... O0

we are our own worst enemies
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: jusbnme on July 03, 2007, 11:03:51 AM
Well said Jim.  Like the others have said, very well put.  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BigJimW on July 03, 2007, 01:00:39 PM
Thanks guys. But there is also one other element that I neglected to mention.

The HEAD RUB!   ;)

But another thing to consider as well. I was chatting with my friend Melissa where I work and can be quite candid with her. And she can be quite blunt with me.

I told her I was considering getting the HCM "system" and asked her bluntly if I would have looked more silly wearing a rug, or shaving it clean.

She outright told me that getting a piece would have been very obvious and I would have been the butt of many jokes. ("Look at this guy, receding hairline yesterday, full head of hair today"). Melissa loves the new sly look.

Remember if you're thinking of getting a "piece", it will be quite obvious. Everybody will see it. Sure, your own "confidence" may raise a bit, but you will never know the "in jokes" that will follow. People will not think two thoughts in a few days if you go sly. Wear a rug, and you're branded as "Toupee Away" forever.

One woman who used to work where I do had a piece on. But she couldn't help it. She was a cancer paciant and temporarily lost her natural hair. As much as she was attractive, the fake piece stood out. She's doing fine now, but the fake piece she had to wear was obvious.

Don't kid yourselves potential HCM clients. It DOES stand out, but not in the way you want.

You come into work Sly, and you gain respect. Come into work with a carpet on your head when just yesterday you had a big bald spot, and you gain scoff.

Just remember YOUR in control! Don't let some obviously fake hairpiece control you.

So if I could give advise to someone thinking of becoming "Sly", it's a no brainer. Just do it.

Realistically, if you want to boost your own self-confidence level, the best way is control your life and thinking. Having a rug superglued to your scalp (at the tune of thousands of dollars) will never replace the confidence one achieves by being in control of themselves. Regardless of if you shave it off or not, once you become the master of yourself, the world will see a brighter picture. And you will love it!

Now get that HeadBlade, HeadSlick, and start enjoying life again! :)

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: skinhead002 on July 11, 2007, 10:51:19 AM
What do I say...(and I get askedthis a lot as a permanently bald man)?

Go buy yourself an expensive set of Wahl barber clippers, take all the guards off and peel your head down to sandpaper stubble.((or get your ass to a decent old-fashioned barber and have him do it). Shave first over the sink with some hot towels and warm water tosoften the stubble up.  Hit your head with the Headslick shave creme lube and run the Schick right up themiddle of your forehead so there is no going back.  After the first shave, start shaving in the shower.

I've have fellow workers ask me this all the time and you know they want to be totally bald.  I tell them to go do it-I cant decide forthem.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: warhawk on July 11, 2007, 05:02:18 PM
bigjimw..... man..... i'm just now reading your post.  i couldn't have said it any better.  GREAT post and well said.  people who r thinking of doing the deed should read that one.  i say AMEN 2 that one!!!

WARHAWK O0












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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Timmay on July 25, 2007, 10:58:09 PM
Very good Jim  wow..you put a lot of thought into that post.  But it does describe about every guy out there.  I just dont understand the use of something artificial to your body.  I just think people who wear the headpieces and all are in a constant worry about ..is it gonna slip...turn sides....flipp up and over or just fall off.  Being sly...you can walk into the wolrd with confidence
Good Luck
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on July 26, 2007, 12:37:05 AM
Well said Skinhead!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: JohnMont on July 26, 2007, 09:25:49 AM
The liberating thing I've found in just two days of headshaving, is that the opinion of the world "out there" doesn't matter.  I've enjoyed being out on the street, doing errand at places I go to once every week or two.  And I'm not "scared" anymore about people who last saw me with quite a bit of hair and who will think this is some huge transformation.   No one has really reacted one way or the  other.  So my advice to those thinking of shaving is DO IT.  Do it in your own time, when you think you are ready, but do it.  The message I feel I am projecting is "I did this because ___***   I  ***___   wanted to, and if you don't like it, tough. "  And even though headshaving is pretty mainstream now, it is STILL a bold, radical statement; connotes self-possession, strong will , etc.   The image that YOU want to project is what counts, and everyone "out there" has the option to like it or lump it. 

Incidentally, I've gone down to a goatee today ... went a little too far down the ear area and the break between beard and skin looked 'funny' .... So, I'm getting more and more streamlined.   Might even try a clean shave as an experiement.   After all, It grows back, right?

John
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: SLYinKC on July 26, 2007, 09:49:11 AM
John, Brother, I can tell a different tone with you now.  I can tell there is no stopping you.  The SLY attitude has really kicked in.  Way to GO!!! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: JohnMont on July 26, 2007, 10:46:06 AM
John, Brother, I can tell a different tone with you now.  I can tell there is no stopping you.  The SLY attitude has really kicked in.  Way to GO!!! O0

Thanks to the help and support of guys like you, KC ... Thanks again  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul on July 26, 2007, 04:35:56 PM
Congratulations John, it is really great to hear you feel so in control and confident about the new sly you.  Really glad it has become a positive experience.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: jaslewis631 on August 08, 2007, 06:48:14 PM
If your losing your hair bad just go all out .

You will feel much better in the end.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: kojakJR on October 02, 2007, 08:05:47 PM
Honestly if someone is afraid of shaving their head, try going slow by getting a military cut with really short sides and a fairly short top and then go slowly from there and before you know it you will be shaving in no time.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: nomad on October 08, 2007, 08:29:44 PM
Hey you'll never have to wake up in the mournig and say I just can't do anything with my hair today? Go for it and give your head a fresh scaping.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: SLYinKC on October 08, 2007, 08:36:31 PM
Hey you'll never have to wake up in the mournig and say I just can't do anything with my hair today? Go for it and give your head a fresh scaping.



The end of bad hair days....Priceless.. O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Marz on October 12, 2007, 09:43:30 AM
First, long hair on a balding head is just no good.

So you are going to keep it short anyway.

Go slow, 1/2", then 1/4", then press the metal of those clippers against your head...

then.... a little shaving gel and a razor...

may take awhile but you will find what works.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: TheSlyBear on October 12, 2007, 11:00:28 AM
First, long hair on a balding head is just no good.
I used to work with a guy that had MPB big-time but kept the rest of his hair shoulder length. I never had the heart to tell him that he looked like a bowling ball wearing a hula skirt, but I did try to convince him to at least buzz it down or something.

He never listened. I wonder if he still looks that way today. I hope not...
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Marz on October 12, 2007, 11:07:29 AM
he looked like a bowling ball wearing a hula skirt

 :*)) :*)) :*))
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: warhawk on October 12, 2007, 11:16:30 AM
he looked like a bowling ball wearing a hula skirt,
bootedbear....that is an awesome visual analogy....i was taking care of a patient a couple of months ago & my patient's son had that same "bowling ball wearing a hula skirt-look" & i encouraged him 2 shave.  he said that he thinks about from time 2 time but is "scared" that it won't look right.  i definitely explained 2 him that he would "rock" the look.  his wife was also encouraging him 2 shave it also.....anyways.... i wonder if he actually "did the deed".
oh....bootedbear....thanks 4 sharing that term.  that term (bowling ball wearing a hula skirt) is hilarious. :*))

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: TheSlyBear on October 12, 2007, 03:13:39 PM
I think what made me come up with that was that:

a) The top of his head was very shiney (which makes me think he'd look rocking sly!)

b) His hair was stringy, dry, and kinda blond-ish... you know, that look that hair gets when it's gotten too much pool and sun? Looked just like dead grass.

I'd never have been mean enough to say that to his face, I'd just drop hints about how guys that are thinning generally look better with shorter hair.

This was many years before I started shaving my head... but I've been buzzing it down to nothing for over two decades.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Marz on October 12, 2007, 03:26:02 PM
I always referr to that as the "Ben Franklin".

I threaten my wife with it from time to time (jokingly of course).
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: tomgallagher on October 12, 2007, 05:10:37 PM
It is, after all, only hair and will grow right back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on October 14, 2007, 07:32:48 PM
I always referr to that as the "Ben Franklin".

I threaten my wife with it from time to time (jokingly of course).


I call it the "skullet" like a mullet without the top.

I also threaten my wife with a visual of me doing that.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: JDog on October 15, 2007, 04:00:59 AM
Bootedbear, that is a great description bro. O0

Bowling ball wearing a hula skirt ;D ;D


That is about as acccurate a description as you can get.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Professor Melon on October 15, 2007, 08:37:52 AM
 :/O I'd add to all the positive things the other guys have said: just consider the alternatives! Have you ever appreciated the horror of a "system," the cost of the thing, the smell of the thing, the dishonesty of the thing??? Further, have you my balding young friend, ever seen the scalp of a man who has had a plug-job and then a "correction" and then realized the whole pretense will have to stop? Much better a scarless perfectly "clean" scalp than one disfigured by wrong-headed attempts to hide what Mother Nature has inexorably decreed. It may come as a surprise to a balding young man, desperately trying to hold on to a fading self-image, that there are many people who are bald by choice and actually prefer the aesthetics of the shaven dome. Perhaps it is only my philosophy, but a man should face and embrace the thing he fears to get comfortable with himself. Otherwise fear rules you, and that's no way to live. Most bald/balding guys have at least one male relative, usually the maternal grandfather, who has been bald and loved for decades. Try to identify with him. My beloved father surrogate, a retired bishop, has been bald most of his adult life; I cannot imagine his wearing a piece or fretting about what is perfectly practical and natural. It's your face, and the expression you put on it, that really counts. Even the boomers are finding that adolescent vanity cannot go on for ever. All best, Professor Melon
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: nomad on October 15, 2007, 06:24:16 PM
:/O I'd add to all the positive things the other guys have said: just consider the alternatives! Have you ever appreciated the horror of a "system," the cost of the thing, the smell of the thing, the dishonesty of the thing??? Further, have you my balding young friend, ever seen the scalp of a man who has had a plug-job and then a "correction" and then realized the whole pretense will have to stop? Much better a scarless perfectly "clean" scalp than one disfigured by wrong-headed attempts to hide what Mother Nature has inexorably decreed. It may come as a surprise to a balding young man, desperately trying to hold on to a fading self-image, that there are many people who are bald by choice and actually prefer the aesthetics of the shaven dome. Perhaps it is only my philosophy, but a man should face and embrace the thing he fears to get comfortable with himself. Otherwise fear rules you, and that's no way to live. Most bald/balding guys have at least one male relative, usually the maternal grandfather, who has been bald and loved for decades. Try to identify with him. My beloved father surrogate, a retired bishop, has been bald most of his adult life; I cannot imagine his wearing a piece or fretting about what is perfectly practical and natural. It's your face, and the expression you put on it, that really counts. Even the boomers are finding that adolescent vanity cannot go on for ever. All best, Professor Melon

Ya what he said.

Professor Melon your the best.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: warhawk on October 17, 2007, 01:52:56 PM
saintc......welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya  found us.  post up often & become an active member of the best site on the internet.  we have a lot of positive, supportive, & "funny-as-hell" members.  glad that u  r  enjoying the slick noggin'. O0  as far as your "numbness" it might b from the vibrating sensation from the power fusion.  i'm a fusion (manual) user & i luv it.  it gives me the smoooothest shave. O0  oh....post up in the intro section, so that we can give u a proper welcome. O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 17, 2007, 01:57:55 PM
New here, but after 5 days "sly" I think the slow buzz cut is good, it worked for me.  After 6 months of looking through the remains on top, I tried a buzz, 3/8" first, moved to 1/4" then 1/8".  I spent the most time at 1/4" but soon tired of seeing "shine" like MPB under any light. (I have always sworn never to wear the "hairy toilet seat!).  So last week, it was 1/8" for three days, then clean.  Reactions have been suprisingly mild, except from Spouse!  She'll get over it, I think she's just in mourning, as I was for 6 months, that the mop was in it's death throws.  The mop is dead, long live the shine!  So now driving my convertible it's wind on the skin, not air through the hair.
Question for more "mature" sly guys.  Immediately after the first shave, Fusion Power, I noticed a strange sort of "numbness" all over the scalp, it's going away now, but it was a little strange.  Anyone else remember that response?  I'm shaving every morning now, and at this early point find it very refreshing.  The stubble by the next morning is like velcro although not extremely visible.  I like the freshly shaved feel, that is worth the price of admission in and of itself. 
If a newby can advise, I'd say consider going the buzz route.  I got more "talk back" on the buzz than the sly, at least so far, but tomorrow's the first day at the office.
 

Yeah ... the numbness feeling and the feeling of breezes as soon as you enter a room is normal and goes away for the most part after shaving for a while.  Also, my head was a little spongy feeling when I first shaved and has since toughened up. 

Congrats on going sly!  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: MagmaBabe on October 17, 2007, 02:51:56 PM
Congrats all that choose the sly route. It's a hard decision to make, but worthwhile in the end!!

I have to say.. that I would,  hand on heart, look at a bloke whose head was completely shaved and think "PHWOOARGH!" over some fella that had fluff hanging off round the side of his head.
It takes Balls to go that one step further... but at the end of the day, you ARE gonna end up being the winner!
course, ya gonna get some snide remarks, but ya gonna get that if ya going bald, got a zit on ya face, wearing the wrong kind of clothes, live on the wrong side of the street.... well, SCREW THEM I say!!

or, in proper english... the horseshoe look doesn't do anything for ANYONE!!

all ya gotta do is look at blokes, like andre agassi and Billy Zane (to name just two of a thousand) to realise that fellas with the horseshoe thing, aint got it going on!!!

And, I know, from observing my girlfriends... no-one likes the GRANDAD look!!

baldness oozes sexiness, believe me!! And, I'm also madeover as my bloke took a razor to his head and went the whole way... damn, that head needs a good lickin'!!  ;D  ;)

and I can sure as hell think of one or two guys that could do with a good head licking around here!  ^-^  >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on October 17, 2007, 06:08:47 PM


and I can sure as hell think of one or two guys that could do with a good head licking around here!  ^-^  >:D

You free this weekend, MB?  I'll pay your airfare.   >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: shakf on October 19, 2007, 06:14:22 AM
Going SLY is the only realistic route you can take. Everything else doesn't even come a close second!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: joergHH on October 19, 2007, 07:51:26 AM

Question for more "mature" sly guys.  Immediately after the first shave, Fusion Power, I noticed a strange sort of "numbness" all over the scalp, it's going away now, but it was a little strange. 

I also had this numbness feeling, but it has gone after the 3. or 4. shave.

J
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 19, 2007, 02:58:15 PM
The numbness is pretty much gone, but the sensation of cool breezes, that hadn't been there, is now big time--not unpleasant, just very much there!  Had abdominal surgery once and the cool sensation is very much like the sensation when the nerves are recconnecting and feeling is returning at the site of the where the surgeon made his cut.  I'm wondering if it is possible that the sensory nerves on the scalp are "asleep" when the hairs are the main sense of touch and now  when Sly, are waking up?  Just a thought, any medical Slys out there with an idea why this happens to some people?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: SLYinKC on October 19, 2007, 08:56:08 PM

Question for more "mature" sly guys.  Immediately after the first shave, Fusion Power, I noticed a strange sort of "numbness" all over the scalp, it's going away now, but it was a little strange. 

I also had this numbness feeling, but it has gone after the 3. or 4. shave.

J



I know everyone talks about the numbness feeling and I vaguely remember it.  For those of you who have let your hair grow back and then shaved it again, was the numbness there again.  If so, it's almost reason enough to let it grow back...almost. O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Rob on November 18, 2007, 10:01:40 AM
don't recall a numbness feeling when I first shaved, only a great feeling of achievement and self respect!

The numb feeling sounds wierd man! :D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: xnewyawka on November 19, 2007, 09:31:36 AM
I think it's actually more of a tingling. I remember the first few hours after my first shave how all the new sensations felt. The breezes really felt cool, as did my leather couch when my bare head first came in contact with it.
Everything is new until your scalp becomes used to all these feelings that were covered by your hair.


Back to the subject, if you are thinking of shaving, just do it.
You will be saying to yourself "Why didn't I do this sooner?", and you will love it. The freedom is refreshing.   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: champ007 on November 19, 2007, 06:07:34 PM


and I can sure as hell think of one or two guys that could do with a good head licking around here!  ^-^  >:D

You free this weekend, MB?  I'll pay your airfare.   >:D

I just want to hear her talk with the accent..... head lick after!  >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Rob on November 20, 2007, 07:33:55 AM
Yeah : must have forgotten the feeling of being freshly shaved over the months since i first went Sly. :'(

Still a great feeling of freedom, and feeling clean and slick, but those first sensations: the breeze against your head, the coolness of leather chairs, the water when you first take a shower...yeah!  Almost a reason to grow my hair and become 'newly shaved' again. ;)

Almost...but not quite! 8)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: bonanza50 on January 28, 2008, 12:36:10 PM
I spent probably three weeks thinking this through. Spoke to men and women; browsed the internet and came to the conclusion that it's the next logical step for a 43 year old blading man.

Of course it's strange and the reaction at work has been that of shock. But that will so give way to an image of a man who is cool, powerful, in control and above all sly.

B.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PigPen on January 28, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
I spent probably three weeks thinking this through. Spoke to men and women; browsed the internet and came to the conclusion that it's the next logical step for a 43 year old blading man.

Of course it's strange and the reaction at work has been that of shock. But that will so give way to an image of a man who is cool, powerful, in control and above all sly.

B.

Fencers!!! Take heed of these words!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: SlyBaldDude on January 28, 2008, 03:47:29 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on January 28, 2008, 07:49:10 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: SLYinKC on January 28, 2008, 08:16:39 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D



 ;D ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: champ007 on January 28, 2008, 08:22:32 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D
;D ;)

But...But....  :-X
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: xnewyawka on February 02, 2008, 11:05:58 AM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D
;D ;)


But...But....  :-X

Right about now is where Tim usually steps in....
 ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on February 02, 2008, 02:32:47 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D
;D ;)


But...But....  :-X

Right about now is where Tim usually steps in....
 ;)


his RUBBING has him distracted right now. >:D >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: nomad on February 03, 2008, 02:13:55 PM
If you don' shave it,  what are you going to rub while you are watching tv?

Don't anybody answer that -- PLEASE!   >:D

I'm glad you said that, the spirit of Timmy was creeping into my head and wierd comments were starting to form in my head, I'm better now  :*))
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Timmay on February 04, 2008, 09:16:12 PM
Why is it me that always pops into everyones minds?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PBurke on February 04, 2008, 10:18:32 PM
Why is it me that always pops into everyones minds?


cause you make a lasting impression. ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Timmay on February 04, 2008, 10:38:37 PM
well i guess that makes it all alright then ehhh
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: nomad on February 05, 2008, 09:20:51 PM
Why is it me that always pops into everyones minds?

We have a similar sick sense of humor, everyone just picks on you more, you are more well known for it
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on February 05, 2008, 11:19:02 PM
Why is it me that always pops into everyones minds?

Because your TimmJ, the dude that isn't afraid to have a good time while you're on the boards.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: bludger44 on April 24, 2008, 09:58:11 AM
I would say just do it. If you're already balding, there is nothing worse than covering it up with a comb-over or some other tactic. And chances are, if you find yourself trying to cover up your balding, people already notice it. So just go sly. I went sly as soon as I had to start "fixing" my hair in a way to cover up my receding hairline and thinning. Going sly completely put me at ease. Well, it put me at ease once people saw me sly. That initial time people see you sly, you may say, what will they think of this drastic change? But most people will say, "Wow niiiice man, I wish I had the balls to do something like that"

Most men look perfectly normal with a shaved noggin anyway...
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: brian.cali on June 04, 2008, 03:43:18 AM
In terms of options, anybody can google this topic and find a wide range of hair loss solutions.  I personally don't like the idea of taking pills cause I question their safety.  And I did consider hair replacement surgery, but I heard the reality wasn't as sweet as the romance.  Anyway, my haircuts got really short because I didn't want to be self conscious about "covering anything up."  One day, I messed a haircut up and the only solution was to start over by giving myself a true buzz job (hair clippers, no guide).  I decided I'd gone that far, and there are alot of people with shaved heads, why not try it ?

Anyway, so after viewing a few hundred websites on how best to shave my head, I went for it.  I gotta tell you; I do one hell of a better job now shaving my head than I did that first time.  Shaving your head isn't an inherent thing, it's developed.  At first, you start off worrying you're going to cut your head, and worrying how you're gonna look when it's all done.  It was different, but I was pleasantly surprised, and the more I saw it the more I liked it.  And people reacted favorably to it.

To be honest, I think alot of it just has to do with the shape of your head.  I have seen some guys with heads that weren't exactly aerodynamic (once you start shaving your head you look at other guys domes for some reason to compare and contrast).  But I figured I'm about average, and it works for me.  And I think shaving your head is alot about comfort.  It actually feels really good.  And you come to terms with the fact that you're losing some hair, and decide rather than covering it up, let's do this whole "hair loss thing" right!  Oh, you wanna see hair loss, I'LL SHOW YOU HAIR LOSS...jk, I got a little carried away there. :*))

One last thing, the most important thing.  Once you start to shave your head the issue of hair loss becomes irrelevant.  And you actually look forward to shaving your head because it becomes as common as shaving your face.  That cool, soft, clean feeling you get after shaving your face without all that grime on it.  And if you learn to shave well, the blade will clean hair off your head like a hot knife going through butter; I actually like the feeling of shaving my head; it's a feeling hard to describe but it's a good thing  :D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: yep_yep on June 04, 2008, 08:29:30 AM
To be honest, I think alot of it just has to do with the shape of your head.  I have seen some guys with heads that weren't exactly aerodynamic (once you start shaving your head you look at other guys domes for some reason to compare and contrast).  But I figured I'm about average, and it works for me.  And I think shaving your head is alot about comfort.  It actually feels really good.  And you come to terms with the fact that you're losing some hair, and decide rather than covering it up, let's do this whole "hair loss thing" right!  Oh, you wanna see hair loss, I'LL SHOW YOU HAIR LOSS...jk, I got a little carried away there. :*))

Exactly! A lot of ppl on this board are trying to convince everyone to believe that attitude is the be all end all when it comes to being bald. No it's not, some ppl just have BAD headshapes that don't look good at all shaved. It's hard to play confident when you know that you don't look good without hair but have no choice.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldBen on June 04, 2008, 08:47:20 AM
Once you start to shave your head the issue of hair loss becomes irrelevant.  And you actually look forward to shaving your head ...

 the blade will clean hair off your head like a hot knife going through butter; I actually like the feeling of shaving my head; it's a feeling hard to describe but it's a good thing  :D
"The blade will clean hair off your head like a hot knife going through butter."
I couldn't agree with you more. Great analogy...


A lot of ppl on this board are trying to convince everyone to believe that attitude is the be all end all when it comes to being bald. No it's not, some ppl just have BAD headshapes that don't look good at all shaved. It's hard to play confident when you know that you don't look good without hair but have no choice.

Now yep_ yep you don't have an imperfect head. In fact you have one of the best shaped heads on this forum. Stop being so hard on yourself and just headshave once. Try it. I bet you and everyone around you will be pleased with the outcome.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on June 04, 2008, 07:42:12 PM


Exactly! A lot of ppl on this board are trying to convince everyone to believe that attitude is the be all end all when it comes to being bald. No it's not, some ppl just have BAD headshapes that don't look good at all shaved. It's hard to play confident when you know that you don't look good without hair but have no choice.

Why are you always so negative?  You must want to shave your head or you wouldn't still be here after all this time.  It's scary the first time you do it, to be sure.  But the only way to end the torture is to just do it.  Then you know whether you like it or not.  You either love it and keep it or you hate it and let your hair grow back.  But either way, you know.   And even if you hate it, you'll gain a great feeling of satisfaction that you had the balls to try it.

I really wish this site had existed when I was your age.  BaldAndre would have had me reaching for my clippers and razor within the first two days, three tops.  It would have saved me four or five years of agonizing over it like you're doing right now.  Do you know how lucky you are to have a resource like this, and to be living in a time when a shaved head is perfectly acceptable, unlike  20 or 30 years ago?

You have two choices:  (a) shave your head and see how it looks and feels or (b) accept whatever Mother Nature dishes out to you, regardless of what it looks like.   Which is it going to be?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 04, 2008, 07:51:03 PM


Exactly! A lot of ppl on this board are trying to convince everyone to believe that attitude is the be all end all when it comes to being bald. No it's not, some ppl just have BAD headshapes that don't look good at all shaved. It's hard to play confident when you know that you don't look good without hair but have no choice.

Why are you always so negative?  You must want to shave your head or you wouldn't still be here after all this time.  It's scary the first time you do it, to be sure.  But the only way to end the torture is to just do it.  Then you know whether you like it or not.  You either love it and keep it or you hate it and let your hair grow back.  But either way, you know.   And even if you hate it, you'll gain a great feeling of satisfaction that you had the balls to try it.

I really wish this site had existed when I was your age.  BaldAndre would have had me reaching for my clippers and razor within the first two days, three tops.  It would have saved me four or five years of agonizing over it like you're doing right now.  Do you know how lucky you are to have a resource like this, and to be living in a time when a shaved head is perfectly acceptable, unlike  20 or 30 years ago?

You have two choices:  (a) shave your head and see how it looks and feels or (b) accept whatever Mother Nature dishes out to you, regardless of what it looks like.   Which is it going to be?

Well said RazorX!

He's on the mark bro...you should just go for it once and for all...you hang out with us razor shaved dudes for some reason...it's because you want to do it bad...

do it and move on bro, you're a good lookin' cat...don't worry about stupid head shape...girls dig faces anyways!

oh...and razor, thanks for he compliment...I took the statement as one! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on June 04, 2008, 07:55:36 PM

do it and move on bro, you're a good lookin' cat...don't worry about stupid head shape...girls dig faces anyways!

Besides, there's nothing wrong with the shape of your head.  If there was, I might not tell you out of politeness, but I sure wouldn't be encouraging you to shave it if it was as bad as you seem to think it is.  And neither would anyone else here.


oh...and razor, thanks for he compliment...I took the statement as one! O0

You're welcome, sir.   O:O
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BJ on June 04, 2008, 10:45:17 PM
Razor X, are you always so hard on the new guys.  :x!

It appears this guy has some confidence issues. Lashing out at him will only increase his self-doubts. I strongly believe in a kinder and gentler approach to resolving this issue.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 04, 2008, 10:52:09 PM
Razor X, are you always so hard on the new guys.  :x!

It appears this guy has some confidence issues. Lashing out at him will only increase his self-doubts. I strongly believe in a kinder and gentler approach to resolving this issue.



So in defense of Razor...Yep Yep is not a newbie here and we've been supporting him for a very long time now...and will continue too as we do here....just sometimes you just gotta...

 JUMP!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on June 04, 2008, 11:03:35 PM
Razor X, are you always so hard on the new guys.  :x!

It appears this guy has some confidence issues. Lashing out at him will only increase his self-doubts. I strongly believe in a kinder and gentler approach to resolving this issue.



I'm not hard on the new guys .... and he is not new.  I'm not "lashing out" at anyone.  Just telling him a few home truths.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Bensen on June 05, 2008, 12:02:20 AM
@yep_yep

"But the only way to end the torture is to just do it" (RazorX)

I totally agree with razorX. I also thought too much about it. After  a really good support here, i realized that i had to make this experience. I shaved my head last week for the first time. and I'm so glad I finally did it !!

Give yourself a chance and expirience a smooth shaved head. if don't like the look grow it back.
Your hair is short anyways. I guess after 2 weeks you will have your "old hairstyle" back again.

Ben
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: yep_yep on June 05, 2008, 07:14:54 AM
Why are you always so negative?  You must want to shave your head or you wouldn't still be here after all this time.  It's scary the first time you do it, to be sure.  But the only way to end the torture is to just do it.  Then you know whether you like it or not.  You either love it and keep it or you hate it and let your hair grow back.  But either way, you know.   And even if you hate it, you'll gain a great feeling of satisfaction that you had the balls to try it.

I hang here because I like the general attitude towards balding that is on this forum. Which is f**k all! That's what I admire in you guys and wish to adapt the same mentality. Besides, like I stated before, for me it's not about having a desire to shave, it's more about not having a choice in the future. I'm not gonna sport the "long sides nothing on top" anyways when my balding progresses, so I'm kinda forced to shave.

I really wish this site had existed when I was your age.  BaldAndre would have had me reaching for my clippers and razor within the first two days, three tops.  It would have saved me four or five years of agonizing over it like you're doing right now.  Do you know how lucky you are to have a resource like this, and to be living in a time when a shaved head is perfectly acceptable, unlike  20 or 30 years ago?

I do realize that... but you have to remember that sporting long sides even when you're bald was acceptable 20-30 years ago. And that's what bald dudes did.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Rafter on June 05, 2008, 07:36:21 AM
This is one of the most insightful posts ever made on  the subject of giving advice to someone whom is thinking of headshaving. Welcome Brian and thanks for making a great first time contribution to this site. O0

yep_yep read it carefully and digest all this wisdom.
As you can see, I don't have the most aerodynamic head. So what.
yep_yep all I can say is keep coming back here. Eventually, even if it's by osmosis you'll get the "sly" mentality you're seeking and the have the courage to headshave. Hang in there yep_yep.

In terms of options, anybody can google this topic and find a wide range of hair loss solutions.  I personally don't like the idea of taking pills cause I question their safety.  And I did consider hair replacement surgery, but I heard the reality wasn't as sweet as the romance.  Anyway, my haircuts got really short because I didn't want to be self conscious about "covering anything up."  One day, I messed a haircut up and the only solution was to start over by giving myself a true buzz job (hair clippers, no guide).  I decided I'd gone that far, and there are alot of people with shaved heads, why not try it ?

Anyway, so after viewing a few hundred websites on how best to shave my head, I went for it.  I gotta tell you; I do one hell of a better job now shaving my head than I did that first time.  Shaving your head isn't an inherent thing, it's developed.  At first, you start off worrying you're going to cut your head, and worrying how you're gonna look when it's all done.  It was different, but I was pleasantly surprised, and the more I saw it the more I liked it.  And people reacted favorably to it.

To be honest, I think alot of it just has to do with the shape of your head.  I have seen some guys with heads that weren't exactly aerodynamic (once you start shaving your head you look at other guys domes for some reason to compare and contrast).  But I figured I'm about average, and it works for me.  And I think shaving your head is alot about comfort.  It actually feels really good.  And you come to terms with the fact that you're losing some hair, and decide rather than covering it up, let's do this whole "hair loss thing" right!  Oh, you wanna see hair loss, I'LL SHOW YOU HAIR LOSS...jk, I got a little carried away there. :*))

One last thing, the most important thing.  Once you start to shave your head the issue of hair loss becomes irrelevant.  And you actually look forward to shaving your head because it becomes as common as shaving your face.  That cool, soft, clean feeling you get after shaving your face without all that grime on it.  And if you learn to shave well, the blade will clean hair off your head like a hot knife going through butter; I actually like the feeling of shaving my head; it's a feeling hard to describe but it's a good thing  :D

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on June 05, 2008, 10:07:46 AM


I really wish this site had existed when I was your age.  BaldAndre would have had me reaching for my clippers and razor within the first two days, three tops.  It would have saved me four or five years of agonizing over it like you're doing right now.  Do you know how lucky you are to have a resource like this, and to be living in a time when a shaved head is perfectly acceptable, unlike  20 or 30 years ago?

I do realize that... but you have to remember that sporting long sides even when you're bald was acceptable 20-30 years ago. And that's what bald dudes did.

Yeah, but they did that because there really wasn't any other choice like there is today.  And bald guys were made fun of; nobody thought it was a hip, happening look.

Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 05, 2008, 11:57:54 AM

I do realize that... but you have to remember that sporting long sides even when you're bald was acceptable 20-30 years ago. And that's what bald dudes did.

I hear what you're saying on attitude! O0

But as far as the "accepted" look for bald back 20-30 years ago...it was never accepted in modern times bro...never, why do you think there are so many hair restoring schemes going on...not because of today's acceptance, but because of the recent past history's lack of acceptance of any type of bald!

I mean imagine being MPB in the hairy late 60's all the way through the hairy 80's? Talk about depression...different times now..

and for young dudes they will never understand what the older MPB dudes probably went through!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on June 05, 2008, 01:02:45 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: yep_yep on June 05, 2008, 03:03:25 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o

I will most likely do a #0 with clippers sometime this summer, is that enough for you?  :P
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 05, 2008, 03:08:06 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o

Hey,hey keep your hands on your own chips!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on June 05, 2008, 07:19:05 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o

I will most likely do a #0 with clippers sometime this summer, is that enough for you?  :P

Nope.  It's got to be razored smooth.  If you can do a #0, you can go all the way.  It just takes an extra day or two to grow out is all.  Might as well do it right if we're going to do it.   ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on June 05, 2008, 07:20:06 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o

Hey,hey keep your hands on your own chips!

Oh, come on ... it's for a worthy cause.    ::)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 05, 2008, 10:57:52 PM
[Tell you what:  you shave your head and post a pic and I'll shave my goat.  Deal?   O:O

And just to sweeten the pot a little -- BA will shave his eyebrows.   :o

Hey,hey keep your hands on your own chips!

Oh, come on ... it's for a worthy cause.    ::)

Maybe one day my friend...maybe one day! ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: brian.cali on June 20, 2008, 12:29:48 AM
I remember looking at guys with the classic "chrome dome" and wondering; why don't they shave that crap ?  I mean they're already more than half way there.  Or I remember looking at jack nicholson and wondering, does that guy ever have a good hair day ?..aha...Then it occurred to me what it was: they didn't give a rat's backside, it was me with the issue.  If they wanted to shave their head, they'd have done it.

So, yep_yep, I know that not everybody looks the same with a shaved head, but the question is why do we worry so much about it ?  Maybe we're so vain that we make choices based on what other people think.  We all admire someone who stands out and has more substance than just their personal appearance, but when push comes to shove we often become followers instead of leaders and do whatever we think everybody will find acceptable.  A buzz cut will give you a general idea, but it is a poor substitute for the shine.

Some fear it, some love it, all I know is it feels good and I don't worry about my hair cause I shaved it off this morning  ;D <-- he knows what's i'm talking about.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on June 20, 2008, 05:16:49 AM
good point Brian..................
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: sbiswas979 on June 20, 2008, 01:38:14 PM
As far as advice on going sly....  Check out my pic with hair and my pics without hair.  Enough said.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Jer on June 20, 2008, 02:03:10 PM
I guess my advice would be the same as sbiswas979, just take a look at my before and after pics...  Especially the ones in uniform here compared to my profile pic!

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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on June 20, 2008, 02:26:30 PM
I guess my advice would be the same as sbiswas979, just take a look at my before and after pics...  Especially the ones in uniform here compared to my profile pic!

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Waaaayyyyyy frickin' better bro!!!!! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: warhawk on June 20, 2008, 02:33:25 PM
jer & s979:  much better... i can't imagine U guys with hair. :D O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on June 20, 2008, 02:42:37 PM
As far as advice on going sly....  Check out my pic with hair and my pics without hair.  Enough said.

Amen!  It's a huge improvement!   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Razor X on June 20, 2008, 02:44:08 PM
I guess my advice would be the same as sbiswas979, just take a look at my before and after pics...  Especially the ones in uniform here compared to my profile pic!


Absolutely.  Bet people take you way more seriously now.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Jer on June 20, 2008, 02:49:18 PM
I guess my advice would be the same as sbiswas979, just take a look at my before and after pics...  Especially the ones in uniform here compared to my profile pic!


Absolutely.  Bet people take you way more seriously now.

They certainly do!  And I'm sure you can all see how Sly give me the appearance of being older, and that helps a great deal when dealing people at work.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: dog20 on July 24, 2008, 02:39:40 PM
If you are bothered about your balding then just go ahead and shave you head.  Also, don't let other peoples negative comments about your new "hairdo" make you decide to grow your hair out again.  Its only hair so if you hate the bald look, it'll just grow back...
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BowHunter on August 02, 2008, 09:20:02 PM
I worked with a guy who was SLY before it was cool. He would tell guys who were going bald to stop teasing there self and get a razor you will love it ;) When i saw the first hint of a spot starting i thought about what he said and just did it O0 He was on the money i love it :)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 20, 2008, 12:08:54 PM
Hi, I've been lurking for a month or so...   My story: recently divorced - need to find women. I'm gray and balding but I do my best to make it work for me. I've considered shaving my head in the past but not as much as I am now. I'm close but I'm quite terrified I won't look good.

I'm a slacker with shaving my face. Probably twice a week if I'm lucky. Will this be a problem for me? Do some sly guys let their hair grow in a shadow on purpose? Will it make me look younger? (i'm 39)

I buzzed my head a few years back, not short enough I think (#2 or #3 (1/2 inch)). I did notice that my natural charm didn't seem to work as well. People seemed to get serious around me. Whatever it was... it was different and I didn't like it. Right now I see my options as shaving it or keeping it the same. Buzzing it down doesn't do it for me.

I would've shaved it by now but I've been successfully flirting with a gorgeous 28 year old. She seems to dig me and wants to spend time at the beach among other activities.  :D  How do I ask her how she feels about shaved heads? Or do I just chance it and just do it. I have the double whammy, very gray and very receded but this girl seems to like me regardless.

Ahhh... to shave or not to shave. That is the question.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: herronm on August 20, 2008, 03:08:28 PM
Welcome Cheese!!!  I don't know how you feel about your grey hair, but shaving will take care of that.  The SLY look has taken years off some of us.  ;D

Try it for 30 days, that is the trial period.

Max
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sly Red on August 20, 2008, 04:02:25 PM

Try it for 30 days, that is the trial period.


That's right PofC, Try the Sly Bald Guys 30 day trial and if you don't like being bald we'll guarantee you double your hair back (that's length not coverage) You just have to wait for it to grow out twice the length it was when you shaved it. :*))

Welcome to SlyBaldGuys.

Red
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: nomad on August 20, 2008, 04:04:43 PM
Hi, I've been lurking for a month or so...   My story: recently divorced - need to find women. I'm gray and balding but I do my best to make it work for me. I've considered shaving my head in the past but not as much as I am now. I'm close but I'm quite terrified I won't look good.

I'm a slacker with shaving my face. Probably twice a week if I'm lucky. Will this be a problem for me? Do some sly guys let their hair grow in a shadow on purpose? Will it make me look younger? (i'm 39)

I buzzed my head a few years back, not short enough I think (#2 or #3 (1/2 inch)). I did notice that my natural charm didn't seem to work as well. People seemed to get serious around me. Whatever it was... it was different and I didn't like it. Right now I see my options as shaving it or keeping it the same. Buzzing it down doesn't do it for me.

I would've shaved it by now but I've been successfully flirting with a gorgeous 28 year old. She seems to dig me and wants to spend time at the beach among other activities.  :D  How do I ask her how she feels about shaved heads? Or do I just chance it and just do it. I have the double whammy, very gray and very receded but this girl seems to like me regardless.

Ahhh... to shave or not to shave. That is the question.



Welcome to the neighborhood brother

I too hate to shave my face and I wondered how I woulld be able to keep u[ the dome, but I can't go one day with out shaving the dome, unlees I never leave the house, then maybe but just maybe. For some reason once I shaved the dome I loved it so much and shaving it has become a "me time" kind of deal. I still skip the face for a couple of days, but the head has to be done.

I wouldn't worry about the ladies and shaving your head, they come hand in hand. I did pretty well with the ladies before I shaved my head, but I have had so much better success with them since I started shaving. The confidence boost is tremendous. You just have to go with it and believe.

If this current lady has a problem with you shaving your head and it is what you truely want to do then she's not into you, she's into some thing else. You can ask her how she feels about it ,but it really comes down to how YOU feel about it.

I would sat to give it the 30 day trial for you and her.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 20, 2008, 04:46:08 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words of encouragement.

I'd be lying to say I wasn't self conscious about my hair and one of the most positive hair experiences I had was when I first clipped my hair down to less than 1/2 an inch. I only did it once but I recall sticking my head out of the window of my car. Damn it felt good and I felt free of hair anxiety. It didn't last long though. Where I think I went wrong was I only clipped it and it definitely increased the visibility of my receding hairline. At the time it wasn't just 50 sparse hairs in the front of my head like there is now (at least now its consistently sparse), it was more the front was full but I had a reverse mowhawk going.

Last week I talked about shaving to my 2 colleagues and one of them said just buzz it down. I didn't explain myself at the time but my first thought was: Why would I want to buzz it? Did I say I wanted to buzz it? If i'm just going to clip it down I might as well leave it the way it is. At least I can cover a spot or two with creative grooming.

I have little doubt I'm going to do this, it's just a matter of when. I want to be set free. I just seem to be lacking the courage to "pull the trigger".

Thanks again for the encouragement. I'm close, I can feel it.

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If this current lady has a problem with you shaving your head and it is what you truely want to do then she's not into you, she's into some thing else. You can ask her how she feels about it ,but it really comes down to how YOU feel about it.

I couldn't agree more but oh man... she's so... and i'm very...  I just don't want to do something I'll regret. But agreed, wise words. I'm sure I'm not doing myself any favors going out with a girl 11-12 years younger while being self conscious about my hair. If I ever need self confidence I can't imagine a better time than now.

Q: Does sly have a service where I can get slipped a roofie and wake up with a shaved head? I have cash.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Stu on August 20, 2008, 05:17:44 PM
PofC, I say go ahead and shave.  You will definitely be amazed at the confidence it gives you.  You also get the benefit of looking years younger.  You could lose 10 years off your look... then you'll be back in your 20's.  The flirtatious relationship could bloom into a full-blown relationship with your slick new look.  By the way, you're fooling yourself if you think you can creatively hide your balding.  We all can see it.  Good luck!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: time2shine on August 20, 2008, 07:23:03 PM
Welcome PoC, glad to have you here!
There's no hurt in trying it out.  It will just be a moment of inspiration, and you'll go straight for the razor.  Mine was while I was lurking here, reading shaving methods, and I wanted to feel the refreshment of cold water on my dome after the shave.  "It feels like the first time..."  started playing in my head, and the rest is history.

I'm pretty sure this lady friend of yours will see you as a confident, spontaneous dude if you take the plunge.  Own it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Southworth14 on August 20, 2008, 07:25:36 PM
Go for it bro.  I waited 10 years.  I look 10 years younger and if you dont like it your hair will grow back faster than before.  It takes me about three extra minutes to shave slick each day and I really like it.  I would recommend keeping it 30 days though before making up your mind..
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on August 20, 2008, 07:55:28 PM
go for it Cheese. A buzzcutt may not work well on u.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: slyinglide on August 20, 2008, 09:24:32 PM
If you get to the end of your life and look back and have regrets about what you should have tried, then you didnt live your life to the fullest.  If you want to be bald, shave the head, at least give it a try, hair does grow back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Tyler on August 21, 2008, 10:23:12 AM
Hey bro, give it a shot!  Actually take a couple of shots and then get out the clippers! (No SUI - shaving under the influence)   When you wake up the next morning use a razor to shave it all off. 

In all seriousness, I'm sure your 28 year old hottie would love a shaved head.  Most of the women I know are in the 27 to 35 range and they all seem to dig it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 21, 2008, 10:27:53 AM
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Actually take a couple of shots and then get out the clippers! (No SUI - shaving under the influence)   When you wake up the next morning use a razor to shave it all off.

I think that might be the plan. I'm off Fri - Sun so tonight might be the night. I hope.

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I'm pretty sure this lady friend of yours will see you as a confident, spontaneous dude if you take the plunge.  Own it.

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If you get to the end of your life and look back and have regrets about what you should have tried, then you didnt live your life to the fullest.

Inspiring stuff guys. Thanks to all of you.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Timmay on August 21, 2008, 12:30:28 PM
Go for it Cheese.  Let me tell you a story that happened last night.  My neighbor was out on his front porch last night.  I use to work with him at the grocery store wayyyyy back....lol...makes me sound old ehh?  Well anyways he had a friend sitting there with him and I went over and was jut chit chatting.  The friend of his took his hat off and I said man you just need to go ahead and do that.  he was like do what?  He already cuts his hair with the clippers and does a buzz cut.  He was like I dunno man...if I had stuff here I might do it but I dont so....  I just looked at him and said I will be right back.  i came back with some shaving gel and a razor( just a cheap disposable one) and said here ya go.  He looked at me lke i was nuts...( popular word...lol)  Well, he said you buzz it down some more for me and i will shave it..right here and now.  Said ok  So my friend went in and got the clippers and I clipped him down and he shaved it. 

So just say you are going to do it and do it.  Much like waiting to get a shot.  You know that once it is over with it wont hurt but for 3 seconds...just the anticipation of getting it.  So we promise....it will only hurt as you are shaving...once you are done...you will be smiling!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: warhawk on August 21, 2008, 03:51:42 PM
hey cheese:  1st of all welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  anytime one has thoughts of shaving his/hers noggin', one will never B satisfied unless U "do the deed" , "take the plunge", or in lay man's terms shave your dome.  i promise that U will not regret it.  keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness & if U haven't already post up in the INTRODUCTIONS section of the forum so that we can give ya a proper welcome. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 21, 2008, 08:40:55 PM
I did it!!! Well, I took the clippers to my electric razor and buzzed it down to nothing. I bought supplies for a proper shaving but will finish it up in the morning. I want to be awake and refreshed for the first shave.

I've had a headblade in my bathroom drawer for 7 years. Todd Green, the inventor happened to be vacationing in the same place where I spent my honeymoon. We hung out most of the week and he hooked me up with a free headblade. I picked up some new traditional blades just in case and the headblade sport because I like the wheel. When I think about it, I've been wishing I could shave my head ever since I met that dude in Jamaica. Here I am... Finally doing it. Yeah!!!

I can't thank you guys enough for your previous posts (when I was lurking) and once again for the warm welcome and encouragement. I have no doubt this is going to be a very liberating experience for me. I already dig my new look. A few days ago, in preparation, I did buy the mandatory high end sunglasses. Bolle... they're much cooler than I am and certainly more expensive.

I'll throw up some pictures as soon as possible. 1st thing: Tan that sucker.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on August 21, 2008, 08:53:05 PM
I did it!!! Well, I took the clippers to my electric razor and buzzed it down to nothing. I bought supplies for a proper shaving but will finish it up in the morning. I want to be awake and refreshed for the first shave.

I've had a headblade in my bathroom drawer for 7 years. Todd Green, the inventor happened to be vacationing in the same place where I spent my honeymoon. We hung out most of the week and he hooked me up with a free headblade. I picked up some new traditional blades just in case and the headblade sport because I like the wheel. When I think about it, I've been wishing I could shave my head ever since I met that dude in Jamaica. Here I am... Finally doing it. Yeah!!!

I can't thank you guys enough for your previous posts (when I was lurking) and once again for the warm welcome and encouragement. I have no doubt this is going to be a very liberating experience for me. I already dig my new look. A few days ago, in preparation, I did buy the mandatory high end sunglasses. Bolle... they're much cooler than I am and certainly more expensive.

I'll throw up some pictures as soon as possible. 1st thing: Tan that sucker.



Way to go bro!  Todd is a great guy!  I'm glad he hooked you up with a HeadBlade.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 22, 2008, 06:03:59 AM
Questions:

How long before I stop looking into every surface that reflects?
How long before I stop doing the patented "stretch collar over head so as not to mess up hair" technique?

Quick story: I gave a golf lesson last night with my new buzzed to the skin doo. I guy I've known for a couple years but haven't seen in a while showed up. He didn't even bat an eye. Said Hi and we caught up. Not once did he mention my head. Afterwards we head to a bar next door. He seemed to know the waitress but I was getting the 20 questions from her. Am I married? What do I do? etc... 

Wow, this stuff works fast!  ;D



Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Sly Red on August 22, 2008, 06:14:16 AM
Wow, this stuff works fast!  ;D


Congrats on doing the buzz.  That's the first step.  Post up some pics when you do the Sly deed.

Red
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Brkeatr on August 22, 2008, 07:04:48 AM
I don't think you'll ever stop looking into every surface that reflects.....seems to be human nature....I notice everyone seems to do it......as far as the shirts go......won't take long at all before you just pull em on and don't even think about messing up the hair.....if you think you look good buzzed, wait till you go all the way....you'll look even better......good luck !! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: BALDANDRE on August 22, 2008, 09:09:14 AM
Dude..

remember buzzed bald is cool..

but shaved slick bald is SLY! 8)

Nothin' like a totally bald head bro..

wait until you have that goin' for ya!

Good luck, you'll dig it!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: time2shine on August 22, 2008, 09:19:19 AM
Way to go Cheese!  Let us know how everything works out.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 22, 2008, 07:24:31 PM
Shaved this morning as planned! Effin love it! I visited some old friends and they were nothing but complimentary.

This is very cool! Pics soon
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: GASlick on August 22, 2008, 07:33:55 PM
Cant wait.

Congratulations!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 22, 2008, 08:47:12 PM
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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
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OMG!  Night and Day!  Looks awesome. 
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: GASlick on August 22, 2008, 08:52:52 PM
How do you like it?  Feels great doesn't it?!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 22, 2008, 08:59:04 PM
Are you kidding me? I actually like being photographed now!?!?!?  Flash photography made my hair look almost all white. Add that to the receding hairline...   pictures -->      bad. This isn't a proven theory but once the flashes go off I can move faster than the speed of light.

I took a lot of pictures today. Non-sly might think look at them as indulgent but being able to see yourself on film and LIKE it again!?!? Comon, it's like losing something precious and then finding it years later in the attic. If that's wrong, I don't wanna be right!

Today, Friday August 22, 2008 will forever be a special memory in my life. I know you folks can appreciate that. Thank you all.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on August 22, 2008, 09:27:22 PM
That's a serious improvement.  Glad to see that you can see that for yourself right off the bat.    O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: slyinglide on August 22, 2008, 10:00:05 PM
Man, the new look really makes you look younger.  Now just lean back and really feel the breeze
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sly Red on August 23, 2008, 05:28:04 AM
PofC, it looks great!  You're a Sly natural.  Nice to see it when a dude takes action and does the Sly Deed.

Red
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Southworth14 on August 23, 2008, 06:01:07 AM
POC--You look great.  I had similar reactions from most people after going Sly--nothing.  People that I had not seen for a long time simply picked up where we left off.  Remember the 30 day rule.  You do keep looking at mirrors for a while but then as time wears on, "normal" is what you are used to.  And...remember that sunblock even in colder climes.  Those UV rays are everywhere.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on August 23, 2008, 06:32:57 AM
Good show POC! Far superior look and no worries, no mess.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 23, 2008, 07:19:41 AM
Thanks! This is awesome! 2nd shave on 2nd day was much closer. Tried the headblade sport for about 1 swipe but decided to wait on that until I get a little more graceful. Half my life spent pulling a razor, brain doesn't accept pushing as being safe. I'll revisit it in the future once I'm more comfortable with my routine.

Busy weekend... Hopefully the response from the ladies is a positive experience.  ^-^

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: nomad on August 23, 2008, 09:35:37 AM
Thanks! This is awesome! 2nd shave on 2nd day was much closer. Tried the headblade sport for about 1 swipe but decided to wait on that until I get a little more graceful. Half my life spent pulling a razor, brain doesn't accept pushing as being safe. I'll revisit it in the future once I'm more comfortable with my routine.

Busy weekend... Hopefully the response from the ladies is a positive experience.  ^-^



Brother, looks awesome, I knew you'd love it.

Just wait till you get the head rubs from the ladies  O0  oh ya  8)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: MagmaBabe on August 23, 2008, 10:13:31 AM
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WoW!   :o
you totally own the Sly look!!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: champ007 on August 23, 2008, 10:25:35 AM
Congrats POC, go out and drive with the windows down... liberating!!  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: xnewyawka on August 23, 2008, 10:48:14 AM
POC, it looks awesome man, and isn't it a great feeling?

You now know the feeling of freedom, bro.

Welcome to your "slydom"     O0

Enjoy all the attention you will be getting.    ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: PowerOfCheese on August 24, 2008, 06:57:07 AM
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WoW!   
you totally own the Sly look!!

Many thanks to the guys and all but reading Magmababe's post made my day. Yeah!  ownage!  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: slyCK on August 28, 2008, 12:50:13 AM
This is a great thread, thanks for everyone's input.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: skinhead002 on September 02, 2008, 12:46:47 PM
I've been asked about shaving a lot over the decades by men who still have full heads of hair(like me) and who tell me they want to go completely slick.  They then tell me they dont have the guts to do it. My feeling is that if they are asking me about it they really want to at least try it and really want to be completely bald.  I tell them they just have to try it, how to shave daily, and that they have to give it several weeks before they grow it back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: captain blackleg on September 02, 2008, 05:33:15 PM
I would advise someone thinking of doing it, for any reason, to first pull out the clippers and step it down like I did. I used a #3 guard one week and stepped it down until I eventually had no guard and then I shaved it. Doing it this way allows you and everyone around you to get used to it, then its not a huge shock to everyone, but most importantly yourself, especially if you've never even buzzed your head, like myself.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: IRONHORSE on September 21, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
I would say ABSOLUTELY get rid of the remaining hair and go with the sly look, like I did, about 12 years ago.
My reasoning was this: Male Pattern Baldness had done its damage to me by the time I was in my mid-late 20's. The lack of hair on top of my head made me look older than I was.
By removing the rest of my hair, I actually made myself look YOUNGER.

You may get a shocked comment or two from friends and coworkers, but they don't stay with you long at all, it's just people adjusting to your new look (like when women dye their hair a new color.) And...once you've gone sly, there are plenty of women (and a few strange dudes :/O) who would just love to rub your sly dome O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on September 28, 2008, 09:21:20 AM
ADvice would be to go shorter and short over time as part of your comfort level.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 05, 2009, 08:21:02 AM
Thanks.  New member, and this thread is giving me a lot to think about.  I started a thread about the comb-over I'm currently sporting, so if anyone has anything to add over there I'd appreciate it.



Can't find that thread about your combover but remember this and remember it well  :x! you'll never get a comment on how sexy your combover is--
But when you're Sly, oh my  O0. It's nice, really nice.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: MadMatty on June 08, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
If ur going bald just shave ur head, thats what i do & im only 19, turst me its great, no more having to worry about windy days or annoying comments, if you do it you will feel like a completely new person & wonder why you didn't do it sooner + it feels great.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BHarker on June 09, 2009, 11:49:30 PM
I would say clip it down short first. That way if your not diggin the look you already have something on top to start growing back. If you like it short then go all the way and shave it. You'll like it 100% better and honestly wonder why you  didn't do it sooner.  ;D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Wesk on July 13, 2009, 02:29:07 PM
I would say clip it down short first. That way if your not diggin the look you already have something on top to start growing back. If you like it short then go all the way and shave it. You'll like it 100% better and honestly wonder why you  didn't do it sooner.  ;D

I'm going for the clipping down in a short while. I think if I like it I'm going straight down to the skin. I remember being younger having a shaved head and it seemed to suit me [I guess I should be happy that I have a good shaped head].

Keep you guys posted!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: billy74 on July 24, 2009, 10:57:01 PM
do it!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: shaved on August 06, 2009, 06:09:43 PM
It would be ,if they feel confident enough ,shave it  and they will find it easier than worring about going bald, I was not going bald at all but shaved my head and never had a regret.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: surfboardnyc on September 07, 2009, 02:40:37 PM
hey guys. you are great  i have beens struggling for so long.  i finally did it.



Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on September 14, 2009, 06:50:30 PM
great. welkxcome. send a pic when ready!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: surfboardnyc on September 26, 2009, 02:50:41 PM
I took a very slow approach before I went down to the skin ... number 2, then 1, then 0, then shaving the sides and back and keeping 0 on top, etc but I gotta tell you I should have skipped those steps.  It just feels/looks so much better to be smooth and I can't even tell you what it does to your self confidence.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: CCS on October 06, 2009, 05:54:24 AM
I took a very slow approach before I went down to the skin ... number 2, then 1, then 0, then shaving the sides and back and keeping 0 on top, etc but I gotta tell you I should have skipped those steps.  It just feels/looks so much better to be smooth and I can't even tell you what it does to your self confidence.

I don't know what you looked like before, but I can say that it came out great and it suits you very well.
 

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Rich_1982_uk on November 18, 2009, 05:41:15 PM
I struggled making the decision for ages and recently I started by working my way down through the clipper guards.  I think it was the best move that I made, I look at old pictures or me and see how much I was over compensating with what I had left and I think it looks good now (I used to look like a mop).  Some people will always disagree but who cares the only person that has to accept and like it is you! 

The guys don't really say anything maybe be odd dig, but I give as good as I get so I'm not bothered.  I was more shocked by the response I have had from the girls, they're really curious by it never had soo much attention. :*))

Just do it I have no idea what I was worried about!  You won't regret it, and if you do just leave it for a few weeks and what's left will grow back!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: Tyler on November 18, 2009, 11:17:54 PM
I struggled making the decision for ages and recently I started by working my way down through the clipper guards.  I think it was the best move that I made, I look at old pictures or me and see how much I was over compensating with what I had left and I think it looks good now (I used to look like a mop).  Some people will always disagree but who cares the only person that has to accept and like it is you! 

The guys don't really say anything maybe be odd dig, but I give as good as I get so I'm not bothered.  I was more shocked by the response I have had from the girls, they're really curious by it never had soo much attention. :*))

Just do it I have no idea what I was worried about!  You won't regret it, and if you do just leave it for a few weeks and what's left will grow back!

Great post Rich!  Post up a intro so we can get to know you.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Mikekoz13 on November 19, 2009, 05:05:29 AM
Nice post Rich! Post up a photo for us and please join right on in on any and all topics!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mangosink12572 on January 11, 2010, 08:55:45 AM
Do it and see how you like being BALD  - - - -you can always grow it back    I loved being BALD the first day   and could not get out soon enough to show my BALD DOME off  - - -MPB at first and within a day it was shaved
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Undercover on January 15, 2010, 06:11:53 PM


DO IT.

Whats the worst that can happen, it grows back? ???
 


Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on January 15, 2010, 08:01:09 PM


DO IT.

Whats the worst that can happen, it grows back? ???
 




Only if you are foolish enough to let it.   :D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 15, 2010, 08:44:19 PM


DO IT.

Whats the worst that can happen, it grows back? ???
 




 They have it right, if you have a fresh blade, some good shave creme--there's really no excuse--just do it.
Only if you are foolish enough to let it.   :D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Undercover on January 16, 2010, 04:24:38 PM


DO IT.

Whats the worst that can happen, it grows back? ???
 




Only if you are foolish enough to let it.   :D

I've been shaving daily since some advice about razor burn & looking into the mirror I can see its almost ALL GONE. I will not go a day without shaving, despite the inevitable toque/cap/knit hat "rideup."

But that DID give me an interesting idea, winter caps for bald guys that have the same kind of rubberized strip on them like that stuff they use on the cuffs of bike shorts to hold them in place...

Hmmm... I'm sorry guys but I'm going to have to ask all of you to either forget you read this post or sign a non-disclosure agreement while I develop this idea  :-X

Unless of course someone already beat me to it. And they probably already have ;)

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 16, 2010, 04:30:31 PM

Unless of course someone already beat me to it. And they probably already have ;)



I seem to recall it's been discussed.  If you get the fleece beanie (toque) they have sort of a band that, if you pull it down enough, holds pretty good.  But frankly, it's kind of funny when it pops off, and shows off the dome. ;D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Undercover on January 16, 2010, 04:36:49 PM

Unless of course someone already beat me to it. And they probably already have ;)



I seem to recall it's been discussed.  If you get the fleece beanie (toque) they have sort of a band that, if you pull it down enough, holds pretty good.  But frankly, it's kind of funny when it pops off, and shows off the dome. ;D

Its funny you should mention that, its been kind of warm here in the frozen north so yesterday I was out for a walk & waiting for the light to change, when my melon got just too hot with the toque on so I popped it off and literally startled the hell out of the woman standing next to me.

I couldn't help but laugh & asked if she was ok and she said "Yes, I just wasn't expecting you to be bald! You're too nice looking to be bald!"

Uh, thanks?   :/O

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Arnie on February 23, 2010, 12:56:42 PM
JUST DO IT!!!  It grows back if you really don't like it...but stats say you will!!! O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Morthen on May 18, 2010, 06:42:46 PM
attractive young guys do it to like the guy in the picture too the left of this text.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Polarbear on May 19, 2010, 03:12:54 AM
attractive young guys do it to like the guy in the picture too the left of this text.

Hehe, you're mixing up "too" and "to" here.

Too = as well, also
To = to do something

No offence, just thought it was funny :)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Morthen on May 19, 2010, 05:02:18 AM
you know whats weird is I saw that when I originally posted it and did the modify to fix to so it would be too

guess it didn't work, im usually a stickler for sh*t like that
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Argyle on May 19, 2010, 05:21:33 AM
In which case you need an apostrophe in im  :*)) :*)) :*)) >:D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Morthen on May 20, 2010, 06:26:53 AM
In which case you need an apostrophe in im  :*)) :*)) :*)) >:D
shut up :D its the internet!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PowerOfCheese on May 20, 2010, 08:58:33 AM
"it's" (it is)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PowerOfCheese on May 20, 2010, 08:59:07 AM
 :)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Morthen on May 20, 2010, 10:58:42 PM
 B@n% B@n% B@n% B@n% B@n% B@n% @nn!3 @nn!3 ~! ~! ~! ~! ~!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: kenny57028 on May 25, 2010, 02:25:11 AM
I'd tell them that while you can spend thousands and thousands of dollars on HT, pills, lotions, and every other product out there. In the end though none of the things out now are a permanent solution for hair loss and most of them have side effects. In the end you can't really beat genetics so why spend the money trying. You need to accept who you are and move on with your life, theres so much things in your life that you should be doing instead of worrying about your hair. So shave that dome, go sly, and live a rock life!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BikerDave on June 12, 2010, 09:23:17 PM
For God's sake do it, man, do it!!! ;D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: xnewyawka on June 13, 2010, 09:45:51 AM
For God's sake do it, man, do it!!! ;D

Dave, I like your attitude, it's that simple.     O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Morthen on June 13, 2010, 12:31:53 PM
Bald > Balding, shave it
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shavin
Post by: cvasara on June 13, 2010, 12:39:09 PM
Just Do It.

Like any bad haircut, that over the years/decades we've all had,  It'll grow back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Jazz on June 17, 2010, 04:01:30 PM
there will be young guys out there like myself. i was so down on myself about my thinning hair. but i have only recently shaved it off and im so disappointed in myself that i didnt do it earlier.

do it now if you are worried!!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mysticrivers on June 26, 2010, 02:47:52 AM
Shave it for yourself, and don't worry what anyone else thinks about it.  I was so self-conscious when I first shaved, always concerned that other people would see me as a racist, or a thug.  In fact, a lady friend did indeed say I looked like a thug.  Also, because I am a rather short guy, a mere 5'7", I was concerned that a shaved head would make me appear even shorter.  However, I grew used to the look, and one fine day I realized I simply didn't care what anyone else thought about my shaved head anymore.  Along with that realization came increased self confidence, which is the real attractive factor anyhow.  My advice is go for it, learn to love the look, and never look back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Nonick on June 26, 2010, 07:39:00 AM
Here!  Here!
Best advise in the world!  If  you're not happy with yourself, you will never be truly happy!
Be true unto youself! 8)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sgt. Pate on June 26, 2010, 09:22:45 PM
Couldn't have said it any better mysticrivers!   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Noodles on September 09, 2010, 05:04:50 AM
NEVER....EVER....NEVER....shave when in a bad or frustrated mood!!  @c3 

If you do, it's "Nick City" for sure.  :px

Shaving should be a very ENJOYABLE experience. Take your time, and do it right, use the right products, and you'll be AMAZED at the end results!!

- Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mangosink12572 on September 09, 2010, 12:13:00 PM
NEVER....EVER....NEVER....shave when in a bad or frustrated mood!!  @c3 

If you do, it's "Nick City" for sure.  :px

Shaving should be a very ENJOYABLE experience. Take your time, and do it right, use the right products, and you'll be AMAZED at the end results!!

- Cap'n Noodles -

I would not be able to say it better myself
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on September 09, 2010, 01:48:02 PM
Stop thinking.....Start shaving
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldWriterBob on September 09, 2010, 04:11:20 PM
The worst that can happen is that you have to grow it back, if you don't like it. But, I bet you won't want to.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: K J on January 19, 2011, 09:23:19 PM
Hi KJ here,

Try joaning the army and they'll take care of you.  By the way how you post pictures here.

Kelsey
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Noodles on January 20, 2011, 08:21:46 AM
                                        http://headshave.baldlygo.com/

Great website find, Rob.

I personally think fence sitters should just "go for the gusto" learn the basics, grab a razor, grab some gel, and be done with it!!

But I would imagine no matter how much we may encourage those individuals that come to the SBG forum looking to get their questions answered, there is a good percentage that will remain in the "THINKING about going sly stage", and contionously will make excuses and procrastinate about taking the final plunge, mostly out of fear of reaction from family, friends, and co-workers.

If they are not ready to commit to "The 30-Day Rule", then the website that Rob came across (http://headshave.baldlygo.com/) may be an ideal next step in the process for fence sitters. True they would have to fork over a few bucks to get their "Sly Reality Pic", but if they're not easily convinced to go with the 30-Day Rule, (nor Photoshop savvy) this may be the next best thing for them to see how they would look totally sly.

To paraphrase an ol' wise saying..."You can lead a horse to water...."
                                    
 (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1133.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm588%2Ftheretroprincess%2FOthello%2FReasons%2520Why%2520Otter%2520Should%2520Not%2520Drink%2Ftumblr_l8pf1crm1p1qb730lo1_500.jpg&hash=8c60659301a200ff89c76999e99361b3a03aabc2)

- Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: sailor61 on February 13, 2011, 06:16:32 AM
As a newly Sly Guy, a bit over a week;
Just get over yourself and DO IT
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As with most things in life that involve change we torture ourselves over what we know we should/want/need to do.

We create barriers of social acceptance in our minds and they are only in our minds.  In my bit over a week the responses I have run into (and this was a massive change for my "look") have ranged from "Wow, that looks great" to "Where's your hat?" to "Something's different, what is it?"  It's 2011, people just aren't all that concerned over how you look any more.

Your friends and family want you to be content, confident and happy - you're a better person to be with when you are.  I mean, we're talking about hair here - which in many of our cases has thinned significantly and looks like roadkill.  This is not a tattoo, a change that is pretty much with you for life. This is hair - it grows visibily  every day.

Try it, most likely you'll love the change.  And in case you don't, keep a hat handy.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: baldjoeg on May 11, 2011, 09:57:37 PM


Well said Paul.

JUst give it a try and give it 30 days. If you decide that you don't like it, what you have now will grow back.   Go for it.

Joe G.

;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Bilko1 on May 14, 2011, 02:03:53 PM
Buzz it down & shave it smooth, bud. You will not regret it. If you are thinking about it, you should just do it.
Go for it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: baldjoeg on May 15, 2011, 11:34:42 AM


I would say to just go for it and shave it. If You don't like it after trying it for 30 days. let it grow back.

Joe G.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Cochise on June 01, 2011, 09:30:34 PM
just do it  O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Blitzed on June 02, 2011, 07:04:15 AM
You'll never know until you try. As much as we'd applaud your doing the deed, it's Up To You. There are pages of testimonials as to how it is and why you should. Do it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: baldjoeg on June 05, 2011, 01:18:37 PM
 Go for it and do it! GIve it a 30 day trial. If You decide You don't like the look, You can always grow back what You have.

 :)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Craig Reed on July 14, 2011, 08:22:54 PM
Go for it! It is ONLY hair, I think you will be amazed at how "fresh" and "alive" you feel after you do so. Sly now for almost 8 years and I'm only 27! Just go for it!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: sailor61 on July 16, 2011, 04:53:35 PM
Just Do IT !   The appearance of your head is not the center of the world even though we all go through that phase.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BalDon on November 21, 2011, 02:13:31 PM
I just did it Friday evening (lost the rat as well).    So far very pleased!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 21, 2011, 03:09:37 PM
So far very pleased!

 O0

This is where we get to say, "I told you  so!"  Have a great Sly Thanksgiving!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Razor X on November 21, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
I just did it Friday evening (lost the rat as well).    So far very pleased!

Congratulations.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Paul the Headblader on November 22, 2011, 12:51:46 AM
it'd be like that:
" dude, look at me! I've never had hairloss problems, but I'm still bald. Embrace the freedom, f*ck the world! Shave it off"!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Cris on February 05, 2012, 06:35:47 PM
If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving their head, what would ithat advice be?
Let's put it as simple as possible.
If you are BBC and don't like the baldness, you can let your hair grow back whenever you please.
If you are balding you'll surely look better sly than with the semi-bald style.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Slynito on February 06, 2012, 04:23:08 AM
That was very simply put, but very true.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: AgeTwentyTwoBaldy on February 08, 2012, 09:52:59 AM
Agreed with Cris.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Cris on March 02, 2012, 01:12:46 PM
What one can do if his beard grows a little here and a little there, like cactus in the desert?
He cuts it.
Now, why should not be the same with hair?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Mr Jules on March 11, 2012, 06:49:55 AM
Going bald is among the best personal makeovers which you can give yourself. You get a brand new look and all for spending 5-10 minutes in the bathroom with a razor.

And when you go out, people will notice your striking look. And they see someone who's thought about their look and wanted to say goodbye to MPB (or in my case - sad thinning grey hair).

Best of all, you have the same great look every single day. Been shaving everyday for 5 weeks. So that's 35 days of the same sly look. If I had not shaved or cut my hair for those 5 weeks, by now it would have been threadbare grey mess.

Shave your head, go bald and ... be bald.  :)

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ZerroDefex on March 31, 2012, 10:53:12 AM
"Chicks dig it."
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: IllinoisBaldy on March 31, 2012, 04:44:04 PM
whatever you do...don't get a hair transplant!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Tyler on April 09, 2012, 01:39:22 AM

 h3ry3 we have a winner!

whatever you do...don't get a hair transplant!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Baldstu on April 09, 2012, 11:53:03 AM
Well illnois I think that goes without saying Ie mr rooney , and others on this site , it is quite worrying that these practioners take the money but its tough if it goes wrong
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: waine on June 04, 2012, 03:15:04 AM
To answer the question, my advice would be, “Shave it all off and give it a bash!”
If you are contemplating dealing with your hair loss, the cheapest, most self respecting and liberating way is to embrace sly. There is only one route to take and that is to “try it”.

If you are not happy, grow it again.  At least you will have got the perceived radical approach out of the way and you can explore other avenues out there.

I can share this much.  I was very apprehensive about going this route.  I feared the reactions, the ridicule and the possibility of me hating myself for doing it.  But guess what? – I took the plunge without telling anyone and the opposite happened.  I picked up very little ridicule and amazingly a few compliments.  Now I do not even look back.  I have no “sly remorse”, my life has changed and for some inexplicable reason I am a much more confident person.

Be like “Nike” – “Just do it!”
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: wilky895 on June 04, 2012, 08:44:05 AM
 I'm with waine on this one 100% give it a shot. I've had nothing but good reactions and always remember it's what YOU think that really counts. Take the 30 day commitment... you can always go back. Good Luck O:O
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BBC56 on August 29, 2012, 07:10:41 AM
My self confidence soared after I took the 30 day challenge - I was self-conscious about the clean shaved head for about 2 weeks but after that it just got better and better.  I wish I had done it in my early 20's and been done with it.  30 days is enough time to get used to shaving every day, and after that it becomes an integral part of who you are. 
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Hingatao on August 29, 2012, 11:13:47 AM
Go for it! Just shave it off and give slyness a shot. If you don't like it, your hair will grow back.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mahaw90 on August 29, 2012, 03:28:27 PM
Man up
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Mr Jules on September 02, 2012, 06:59:36 AM
Read the posts of those who have just finished the 30 day trial.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: theman on October 04, 2012, 05:01:03 PM
If you can't Grow it Mow it !  And enjoy a world of freedom.  No more expensive hair cuts and not being happy !   ;)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Baldstu on October 10, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
The  days are getting  cooler and  how wonderful it feels  to have that coolness on  a freshly shaven dome , and look at yourself  shining back in the mirror . Self treasure yourself guys
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Acme on October 22, 2012, 06:52:05 PM
I was listening to the bald truth radio show.  I find it very entertaining and like to listen to talk radio as I go to sleep.  I still find it fascinating that so many people still opt for wigs and transplants and are holding out for a "cure".  Some of the discussion is hysterical.  One guy wanted to have himself castrated at the age of 15 to avoid mpb  ???

Anyway, Todd Greene (headblade creator) was a guest a couple weeks ago (on an archive I was listening to dated 10/11/12) and he had a great suggestion.  He said, when shaving for the first time, if you wear glasses, change your glasses.  Or change the way you dress.  This way, when you shave your head, your head isn't the only thing your focused on.  You have another change to offset your focus on just shaving your head.

I think a lot of us like the change of going bald but this advice may help some people.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sir Harry on October 23, 2012, 07:23:19 AM
I was listening to the bald truth radio show.  I find it very entertaining and like to listen to talk radio as I go to sleep.  I still find it fascinating that so many people still opt for wigs and transplants and are holding out for a "cure".  Some of the discussion is hysterical.  One guy wanted to have himself castrated at the age of 15 to avoid mpb  ???

Anyway, Todd Greene (headblade creator) was a guest a couple weeks ago (on an archive I was listening to dated 10/11/12) and he had a great suggestion.  He said, when shaving for the first time, if you wear glasses, change your glasses.  Or change the way you dress.  This way, when you shave your head, your head isn't the only thing your focused on.  You have another change to offset your focus on just shaving your head.

I think a lot of us like the change of going bald but this advice may help some people.

That's a good point....A universal change is better than a drastic change in one particular area of the body....especially if it's a person's head!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Bald Hobbit on October 27, 2012, 07:14:42 AM
I was listening to the bald truth radio show.  I find it very entertaining and like to listen to talk radio as I go to sleep.  I still find it fascinating that so many people still opt for wigs and transplants and are holding out for a "cure".  Some of the discussion is hysterical.  One guy wanted to have himself castrated at the age of 15 to avoid mpb  ???

Anyway, Todd Greene (headblade creator) was a guest a couple weeks ago (on an archive I was listening to dated 10/11/12) and he had a great suggestion.  He said, when shaving for the first time, if you wear glasses, change your glasses.  Or change the way you dress.  This way, when you shave your head, your head isn't the only thing your focused on.  You have another change to offset your focus on just shaving your head.

I think a lot of us like the change of going bald but this advice may help some people.

Yeah, I already feel like dressing differently. But I'm going to try to keep going with the trenchcoat.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: OMBrandon on October 28, 2012, 01:31:12 PM
I'm sure it's been said and I know it ought to b common sense, but there are a few things I have learned:

1. Follow your routine.  Don't skip steps, don't randomly add arbitrary steps.  Use the same razors, gels and perfumes for a time, and when you change one change ONLY one at a time. This made sense to me after some time. When you have a routine, changing an element because you need to becomes easier. You understand how a planned change affects your dome, either positively or negatively.

2. Always shave in the mirror.  Sounds like common sense, but it took me months to try it for the first time. I will never go back to a no-mirror shave.  Being able to see what you are doing will give you a faster, closer and smoother shave.

3. Use the products! They exist because they work. One may work better than another for you, but the right shaving cream, soaps and protection make long term shaving a pleasure.

4. Wear your body and especially your dome proudly. It is uniquely yours and no matter how thin or large, tall or short, hair or no hair you are, you aren't gonna get another one.  Just standing straight and being proud of being you makes more than 100% difference in how you are perceived by others.

Brandon

PS- sorry for any spelling or grammar probs. As usual, I'm on my phone :P
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Bald Hobbit on October 28, 2012, 08:16:24 PM
If it's that bad, why do you even keep it around?
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Crusher0209 on November 14, 2012, 04:20:15 PM
Well I would tell them to go for it and if you like it then go ahead and do it and don't listen to other people that want to hurt you and bring you down about your choose and take pride in who you are and accept the decision you make
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: hegilento on December 12, 2012, 01:11:43 PM
Hey everyone  ! 
First  of  all Thank  u to create  this forum. I have  just  registrate and so happy to find this community.
Im a 26 yo guy.   I  have  made my decision to  shave  my  head . im gone  make  it  very very soon! .   I wont  write  a long   story  about  my  hair  lose but  im  going  to  summ  that  i went through . 
Well  i  was getting  lose my  hair at age  of 18  i think  it was quite early .. and  it was very frustrating.   On the  next few  years i could make a compensation  with  my haircut but   when i turned  24  my  hair  lose  dramatically increased.  on the  top  of  my  had  there  were   no   hair  anymore .  -
I always  felt  the  shape of  my  head  just  not  good  for  baldness and even  not for  shave.. no  way  !!!
On this  stage  i made  my  decision  to  take  PROPECIA  ...  combined  with  ROGAIN  ..     i could  get  back  some hair  and they got  more thick . if im 26 now  and  look bald  with  med how will i look like in  over 20 years .... doesn’t  make  sence ... I got  realise fighting against of my  nature  just  unless.  There  was  a  few  side effect thet  was  mentioned  when i start to take  the  med.  Im absolutely  aware of my sexual  need but  over a year  i can  say its  50% turn  back ...also  want to be  alone most of the time  and im just  so calm  ... its  not  me ! 
  just to think about this  Its  not worth the  price !!!!  im going  to  accept my baldness and shave my head  and  struggling  with dating  than  lost  my  sex drive.
When i see  sly guys  on the street  18 out  of  20 are really  handsome  with  it  ,, and  even more  SEXY!!!
On Christmas i will have  time enough  to  make this  process and  also quit  taking medication.
Im going to post some pic and i would be more than happy with your feedback .
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: hegilento on December 12, 2012, 01:14:21 PM
just a few  more
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: marty22 on December 12, 2012, 02:39:38 PM
welcome!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Laser Man on December 12, 2012, 02:45:13 PM
Welcome.  Try shaving your head.  If you don't like it, your hair will be back to a short buzz in a couple weeks and you can let nature take its course.  However, I think you'll like the look and feel of a shaved head and will get your onside nice back!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: slymyke on December 12, 2012, 03:13:24 PM
Hi hegilento,


  You will look great with a shaved head, and will get a boost of confidence when you do. 

It will be a "new you"... one that you will be proud of.    Go for it!!   
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Frontier Guy on December 12, 2012, 05:54:34 PM
Hegilento ... eliminate the drugs and shave your head! The change will be terrific for you.

Follow the 30-day challenge: maintain your shaved head for 30 days - that gives you and others time to adjust to the new look, gives you time to develop the skills of shaving (take plenty of time at first), and it will make the routine shaving part of your "normal" day. After 30 days you can decide whether you want to continue or not.

I think you'll look great, and you will decide to maintain "Sly for Life."

Welcome.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Switchy on December 12, 2012, 10:43:16 PM
Welcome, you would look very good in Sly !  It is going anyway , do it !   O0
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: hegilento on December 13, 2012, 02:54:56 AM
thank  u  guys!!!

as  i shave  it  i  will show  my new head !! ;) :D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: balddaniel on December 13, 2012, 08:01:37 AM
I think you are very handsome and will look amazing bald.  Go for it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: stasiu on December 13, 2012, 08:39:22 AM
I think you are very handsome and will look amazing bald.  Go for it.

Hegilento !  Welcome to SBG!

I agree with this statement and go for it!  If you don't like it sexy and sly, then keep it tightly buzzed.  There is no looking back.  You have a full life as a handsome man of fun ahead, not days of hairloss worries.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mrzed on December 14, 2012, 06:00:54 AM
You'll take command when you shave your head. Young guys with bald heads display great confidence, and look good, too.

Welcome to Sbg.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: OzSly on December 28, 2012, 09:00:33 PM
G'Day hegilento  O0

Welcome to Sly Bald Guys mate.

Your a handsome looking rooster hegilento, you will look awesome Sly.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: VOT on December 29, 2012, 10:39:34 AM
In my experience if you are going bald then you should just get rid of it. It means you have taken control of the situation which generally makes people happier. There are so many people with full heads of hair that shave their heads that people will just assume it is a fashion choice.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mrzed on December 29, 2012, 10:50:02 AM
In my experience if you are going bald then you should just get rid of it. It means you have taken control of the situation which generally makes people happier. There are so many people with full heads of hair that shave their heads that people will just assume it is a fashion choice.

In my experience if you are NOT going bald then you should just get rid of it. It means you have taken control of the situation which generally makes people happier. There are so many people with full heads of hair that shave their heads that people will just assume it is a fashion choice. A bald head suits just about anyone.  SBG Rocks.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Switchy on December 29, 2012, 01:05:18 PM
 ;) Very Simple . 

Shave it .   O0 8)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Elxar on January 02, 2013, 04:53:35 PM
Just go for it. Bald and Proud.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: F77Scot on January 02, 2013, 05:15:10 PM
Go for it, you won't be disappointed....
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: bbcguytom on January 02, 2013, 09:33:01 PM
'Why don't you just get rid of it, you'll look better..'is usually the advice I give.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: BaldHDbiker on January 02, 2013, 09:55:01 PM
Just do it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: mangosink12572 on January 03, 2013, 12:17:35 PM
Do it  -  you may enjoy a shiny bald head  - -and you must always remember: it will grow back if you do not like it - - -
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: prixmo93 on January 04, 2013, 04:53:34 PM
Would probably say the same thing that a sly friend said to me, "nobdoys going to buy a house on that cul-de-sac."  In other words give it a try whats the worst that could happen, you find out you LOVE it!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: dodger on January 13, 2013, 05:17:19 PM
Hey SLY Members

It's been awhile since I joined in..This year marks my Third Anniversary of GOING SLY...Not an easy decision but one that has changed my life forever...So, for the newbees out there and anyone else that might be interested,
here is my story....There are several short chapters...This is the first part....Hope you find it helpful as well as somewhat humerous....Thanks

dodger 

Follickly Challenged   
What’s more important than being happy?  What makes you happy?  I was 50 years old and didn’t have a clue.  I needed help and so my journey began to find happiness.  In my case, I thought happiness was having hair.  Sometimes the intended path is not the one we’re on.  However, we may not know that it’s the correct path until we reach the end of the journey.  I took a fork in the road and believed it was the right way to go until I realized that I was still not happy.  We learn by our mistakes, so I took the opportunity to get on a good path. 

A Hair Razing Experience

Nothing like a shower in the morning to get you going for another exciting day.  You want to look your best and, fortunately, it’s shampoo day. 

As the shampoo hits my hand, I can’t wait to rub it through my hair—but wait!  What’s going on?  My hand is full of my thick dark hair!  I look down at the tub and watch my hair float down the drain.  Am I going bald?!?  For those who have experienced this phenomenon, I think you would agree that it is like a heavy weight boxer’s punch to the gut—almost paralyzing.
As each day passed, I was using less shampoo to clean my thinning hair and more Drano to clean the drain.  As this scene continued to repeat itself, my confidence began to weaken, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to look at myself in the mirror, let alone make eye contact with associates, friends and family.  I was only 20 years old and had no idea what to do, so I was about to try...everything.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Switchy on January 14, 2013, 10:43:47 AM
 O0  Good story dodger and nice to see you back.   O0  You said it all "shave it " ;) 8)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: lsflipper on February 02, 2013, 07:01:45 PM
If you are thinking about shaving your head that means you really want to. Just go for it. It's not dangerous or anything like that. If you don't like it then throw a ball cap on it until it grows back, but you should keep it shaved for at least a month to give yourself and others a chance to get used to it. I'll bet you will love being the bald guy.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: merase on February 02, 2013, 10:43:59 PM
I'd say just to try it at least once, and see if you like it. If not, it'll grow back soon. But I truly don't see why someone would not like it. It is the perfect hairstyle.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Bilko1 on March 01, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
I agree with all the guys here, especially Merase - It's the perfect "hairstyle" for a guy.

Merase: your avatar doesn't suggest that you have shaved your head yet. Time to change the pic, i would say so we can see the Bald you.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: NoPony on March 23, 2013, 08:30:04 AM
There is something about a cleanly shaved head that screams out self confidence, I now believe that everyone, at least every guy, should try it once.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: bella on March 23, 2013, 02:28:56 PM
It'll grow.

Really, it will.  It might be so short that you have to confront the point of your hairloss, but...

It'll grow. 

If you don't LOVE your bald head (unlikely!) your body will restore you to status quo.

This was really important to me initially as a slyette.  Now I'm just annoyed I have that much more hair to shave off  ;D
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: g_bald on August 07, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
Ironically I had thought about it almost 20 years ago when I moved out on my own and was like "this is the reboot of life." I didn't do it then, I think I chickened out.

My brother started about 11 years ago and never looked back. Our mom doesn't care for it but he doesn't live nearby so when he comes back she's grown to "accept it."

Now I finally bit the bullet. My hair has been thinning all over the top and I had it buzzed fairly short but last Saturday I made the plunge (I had done it once before but let it grow back) and just sat down with shaving cream and razor. I figured enough was enough. I am going to a family function next week (not a lot of family left but I guess it will be a topic of conversation). I got great advice from you slys (and slyette's) and well, I made the plunge. I love it.  :)   :@`

The scalp needs some color now, but I've got a bit of shiine on top, probably from the melon being so thin for so long. It's nice when the rest of the scalp is as smooth as the parts that are missing!

Thanks for all that share their ideas and thoughts with the rest of us!
-gary-
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Sir Harry on August 07, 2013, 04:48:25 PM
Ironically I had thought about it almost 20 years ago when I moved out on my own and was like "this is the reboot of life." I didn't do it then, I think I chickened out.

My brother started about 11 years ago and never looked back. Our mom doesn't care for it but he doesn't live nearby so when he comes back she's grown to "accept it."

Now I finally bit the bullet. My hair has been thinning all over the top and I had it buzzed fairly short but last Saturday I made the plunge (I had done it once before but let it grow back) and just sat down with shaving cream and razor. I figured enough was enough. I am going to a family function next week (not a lot of family left but I guess it will be a topic of conversation). I got great advice from you slys (and slyette's) and well, I made the plunge. I love it.  :)   :@`

The scalp needs some color now, but I've got a bit of shiine on top, probably from the melon being so thin for so long. It's nice when the rest of the scalp is as smooth as the parts that are missing!

Thanks for all that share their ideas and thoughts with the rest of us!
-gary-

Welcome to the forum, g_bald! Nice to have you with us. If you get a chance, and if you want to, why don't you post a brief introduction in our Introductions section so we can all give you a proper welcome...Enjoy the forum and post often!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: shinyscalp on August 17, 2013, 05:36:09 PM
After trying to hide the bald for years I now have freedom I would say shave off what's left and embrace the bald best thing I ever done.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: 50plus on September 16, 2013, 02:05:37 AM
If you are thinking of shaving I would advise you hold on tight for the many good times to come. You are going to be

pleasantly surprised with the new you and finally you can be yourself.

I also advise you prepare for the relaxing times as shaving in the evening (my routine - not everyones) is the most relaxing

thing just prior to bed.

Oh and prepare to laugh at how you THOUGHT it was going to be. It's great.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: danosully on September 19, 2013, 02:36:54 AM
I just decided to totally shave my head!  It feels good to have no more hair!  My head drives instantly after showering.  So go for it!  Just do what I do and protect your shaved head by wearing a baseball cap when you go outside.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Baldstu on September 19, 2013, 05:54:38 AM
Its a personal choice . You decide you look better that way and try and stick with it .

Sometimes it can be a faff.

I am biased as  most guys on here are .

I am not going to pretend that I am sly all the time a lot of guys dont have the choice .

I wish in many ways to be permanently sly
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: maxfarmer on September 19, 2013, 11:08:24 AM
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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: isleepinthebuff on September 19, 2013, 12:34:52 PM
I believe generally in this one thing:
If someone has the wish to shave and be bald - how can this person be happy without shaving bald? There will always be unhappiness and restlessness until he is fulfilling that wish.
Best way is: If that wish comes up - do not think, do not hesitate, do not waste time. Just go on that very day and buy the proper razor and shave  - o n  t h a t  v e r y  d a y !
Do never "bargain time" or find excuses like "that and that person may not like it", never be softy, it will only ruin your self-esteem and break your pride and weaken who you really are. The wish comes up for a good reason: You have come to realize that a man should be bald and that having hair is wrong. Nothing can send you back into old numb ignorance, once you have realized this. It is good to be bald. It is man's nature. This is why we are all so very attracted to a clean, manly shiny dome.
This is also the reason, why, once you have  e x p e r i e n c e d  your own smooth shiny dome, you feel so much happier and content. Just about everybody here is a proof for that. Bald life is just so much better! The faster you decide to follow that law of nature, the faster you become bald, the faster your better, bald life can manifest. Stop lingering with old bad habits, make them past now.  Let go of your hair and let go of your old problems. Do not wait and waste time, life is too precious for that. Shave your head bald - life is happening NOW!
I hope these words can be of help.
Good luck
Max

Oh god, so much for me to question here!

If someone has the wish to shave and be bald - how can this person be happy without shaving bald?
That sometimes doesn't happen straight away. Shaving bald is a big step and people sometimes need time to get used to to and may find for a while they grow  their hair out for a bit, try again, grow again. Not everyone will have the "wooooohooo" life is perfect.  I do agree people should give it a go if it's something they're thinking about but it isn;t always that amazingingly happy finale


Nothing can send you back into old numb ignorance,

??? sorry this is very extreme? People havng hair or slowly having the strength, courage or mindset to shave their head does not mean they were ignorant before.

You have come to realize that a man should be bald and that having hair is wrong.

Every man? Or those just balding? although I personally, and firmly, believe those with MPB look better with clippered or razored hair, I certainly don't think hair is wrong and a man SHOULD be bald. Hair if not receeding can look great. I'd hate if everyone I knew had a shiny head - where would the individuality be
 
This is also the reason, why, once you have  e x p e r i e n c e d  your own smooth shiny dome, you feel so much happier and content.
You might want to read some of the posts from people that do it and still don't feel confident. Some peope grow to love it, with some it's instant and some do grow back even if to a number 2



Just about everybody here is a proof for that
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Yes, but then again we also get a high percentage of members we never hear from again so we don't actually know everyone stays sly

Bald life is just so much better!
Than? Money? Chocolate? Sex?
I'm defined by many things in my life, not one thing fully defines me so I find this bald life thing slightly weird. Yes shaving your head and embracing and taking control of your MPB can be something that's very powerful and I'm not living a bald life, I'd be slightly worried if anyone is! To anyone that doesn't have MPB, sorry it's just a haircut and you can change it at
time therefore either way 'bald life' to me is a strange term!

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: maxfarmer on September 19, 2013, 03:40:48 PM
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Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: DC on October 03, 2013, 02:23:55 PM
My friend, in the words of Nike: Just Do It. You only have one life and there are going to be times you are just going to have to go for it.

If you like it, great. If not you can always grow it back...
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: 50plus on May 17, 2014, 02:52:49 AM
if (like I did) you can arrange or have some time off then you can ease into it all slowly over a period of weeks. It's amazing

how your technique improves and becomes part of you. Part of the whole decision I think is "I've never done that…and I don't

have time to practice and get comfortable".

You really will like it. I shave in the evenings and find it a great wind down.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: 50plus on May 17, 2014, 03:02:07 AM
..and I certainly don't want to know anyone who doesn't want to know me anymore because I shaved my head.

In your eyes I am faulty now so you better spend your time with your perfect friends in case something else goes wrong with

this one and we all explode.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: DannyBoy on June 12, 2014, 12:45:11 PM
My advice would be just to buzz down from 4 to 3 etc etc what i did as my hairloss got worse the shorter i went.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: shootinfool73 on June 21, 2014, 11:44:24 PM
Shaving is a 'coming out the the closet' thing for balding guys.  The guys freaking out about their baldness is scary.  I remember thinking that way once, for a very short time when I started noticing a receding hairline, but I realized you're fighting a battle you will never win in the end, and spending a lot of money, time and stress worrying over it.  The social acceptance of being bald is much more freeing than the game of cat and mouse people play fighting the aging process....

Now I want to be clear:  first off I mean ABSOLUTELY NO disrespect to homosexuals or anyone else with the "coming out of the closet" analogy.  I meant it just as that -- as an analogy to the mental freedom you get from not worrying over hiding or being self conscious of something about yourself.  Accepting what you are -- whether you simply keep your balding pattern or shave it all for a uniform look -- is extremely important to your own emotional well-being.  I have seen other guys I know dye their hair, and a rare few even still doing the 'combover' thing.  I see that as sad because while I want to tell them out of courtesy they look good...and I do...what I REALLY want to do is tell them to be natural...be themselves.

And dont worry about shaving....take it slow and cut it shorter and shorter first as most of us did...it gets you and everyone else used to a similar look, and when/if you DO decide to shave it all... dont worry for a second about what 'people will think".  Shaving is just a shorter haircut.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ksshane on July 17, 2014, 08:47:04 AM
My advice would be to join the site.   Wish I had found it 15-20 years ago
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Harry Bringle on April 22, 2015, 02:14:33 AM
Do what u want.Don't listen to others.It's u'r life.Enjoy it.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Nyoxios on July 19, 2015, 05:26:52 AM
Just do it!

For me, I decided to shave it instantly, while I was shaving me face. I was thinking about for months, and in a moment, I just did it.

In hindsight though: I always had short buzzed hair, the last weeks before shaving I went to clip it without guards.

So, if you are doubting to shave it totally, try to keep it really short with clippers first so you can adjust to the look. (Also environment, but it's more important how you feel about it). Then after awhile, when you decide to shave, the "shock" isn't so big. Some co-workers of mine didn't even respond on my switch from the closest clipping to shaving.

I have to admit that I'm also lucky, almost every person I've met said I have the head to go bald. That is just my luck. I always have something bad happen, to realize I'm lucky with something else. (hair loss at 21 --> a head that looks good bald)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: amatlock2778 on February 15, 2016, 01:14:30 PM
If youre thinking about it, just do it. Keep it shaved for at least a couple weeks before you decide if you like it or not, and if you do decide its not the look for you (doubt you will, i had my strong doubts personally, but cant imagine ever going back to having hair now, only 1.5 months in), well itll grow back within just a few weeks anyway
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: kerryman on February 15, 2016, 06:41:15 PM
Probably one of the best questions asked on this forum. I wasted years of my life covering up my baldness when the end result is the same. If you are constantly worried what other people think rather than what you think then you will waste time and money on rogaine ,propecia and surfing the hair restoration network. Nobody likes going bald especially young ,It destroyed my confidence almost to zero.I almost cut myself off from  the world and said nobody will want me.It was a crap poor me attitude.The truth is nobody really cares and those that do feck um .I have been shaving my head for four years now and i accept who i am .It beats shaking hair fiber on my head .We all deal with it differently some men own it others spend years fighting it .Its up to the individual which route to take.My advice is shave and feck what anyone else things .Life is too short enjoy life and don't waste years like i did. 
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Cyberdyne on March 09, 2016, 01:44:52 PM
Hi everyone!
I haven't been on the site much in recent times BUT it made a huge difference to me when considering shaving my head. Like so many people I tortured myself worrying over taking the clippers to hand and removing what was left of my hair.

Growing up I was teased constantly over the shape of my head (more the fact I always have  had a high hairline so it made my head look bigger than it was). So I had 'baggage' and I spent many an evening scraping back my hair and trying to view my head shape from every possible angle. What kind of an Alien would I look like??

Well, guess what? The moment came and as soon as my hair was shaved down (Grade 2 to begin with) the anxiety and worry fell away with each hair follicle. It was quite overwhelming what a release it was to be free from painful self-judgement. I wish I'd done it years and years ago...

I now walk around with a quarter grade and have never felt more positive about my appearance and the distinct look I feel it has added. I'm also rocking a solid beard which, frankly, is way more fun than doing anything with head hair. I've more oils and balms for my beard than I ever had gel, wax, etc. for my head hair.

So, if you're someone like me who has endured teasing and anxiety over hair loss, head shape, or both, then please know that there are many of us out there standing shoulder to shoulder with you, whatever you decide is best for your heads future. My thoughts? Go for it!! It might just be the new start you need.

Many thanks to all on the forum and I wish you all happiness with your Sly futures!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: TheRedChile on November 11, 2016, 11:38:42 PM
I say own it... either way you will have too! leave the comb over or the clown look and people will know you are bald. Shave it and people will know but they will respect the effort you put into it!!!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: ThePangolin on November 21, 2016, 07:10:18 AM
Nyoxios, I would have to agree there. When I thought it was all storms and misery that my hair was thinning, I just decided to go skin tight bald. My family said I had a great head for it right from the start, and I've never looked back since.

If I could give anyone advice I would say to remember who YOU are. No one else can define you, and you really shouldn't try to define yourself by the less significant things in life. Hair, clothes, shoes, money, jewelry, house, car, none of it matters enough to alter who you are as a person. Be confident in yourself, in your abilities, in your personality.

The biggest advice I can offer is to believe for yourself that you do like being bald. Whats not to like? Its your same head, but without the fluff of hair covering it. You are showing an air of confidence and strength, daring and willingness. Like it for yourself, and everyone else will notice. If you love yourself, others will too.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Gregory001 on February 17, 2017, 02:19:50 AM
If you have a good,strong and healthy hair just leave it be, or if your hair starts falling and losing faith to your scalp/head then go for it.!! Everybody needs a significant change from their lifestyle, hobbies, job, love life, and even fashion. I cannot associate baldy head into fashion but it’s a great move to see changes in your looks. You might find the love of your life if you're still single, coz’ some girls are attracted to a bald head guy, while others are attracted to a long haired guy. As an advice I would go for it nothing’s bad on what you are planning into your head, plus it’s your life who cares about that. Just Ignore the first impression of the people around you, one day they will get used to it too. And another friendly reminder for you Tyler, when you got bald, never forget to apply proper shampoo and brush your hair gently. (Just kidding) :)
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: reddog on February 16, 2018, 12:22:08 PM
First time someone has sought my advice on headshaving. Awhile back a n acquaintance that only knew me with my head shaved was surprised to see me when I was growing my hair out for a dermatologist appointment. I explained the dermatitis issue I had on my scalp, and that I shaved my head because the issue went away when I kept it shaved.

This week, the guy called me for advice because he seems to have the same problem. This guy has a full head of long grey hair with a ponytail halfway down his back. I know he is quite scared to shave his head, but is considering it. I did suggest he go to a dermatologist first. I'm sure if he decides to try a headshave, he will call for more advice. Of course, I'll offer to do the first shave for him!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: chrisphilly123 on December 31, 2018, 10:40:32 AM
I second Paul.....It's not like regretting getting a tatoo.

Go for it.  Give it a bare minimum of 3 weeks for you, the fam, the workplace, etc... to get over the initial adjustment period (i.e. SHOCK).   If then it really doesn't "fit," there's no permanent damage.

Another thing I did that has helped the fam has been 1) start talking about it, 2) start with #4 clipper guard on the entire noggin -- go to #3 -- then #2 --  and so on. 3) I found a website where they will do a bald rendering from any photo you upload to them.  I have printed up bald renderings and showed the wife & kids.  At first they're like "AAAK!" but after leaving the pics around...even taping them up on the wall or whatever...they're getting used to the idea.

Here's the link:    http://headshave.baldlygo.com/
fing great idea, where were you 15 yeaers ago! LOL
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 01, 2019, 11:00:44 AM
Don't wait until spring to shave your head.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: lsflipper on January 20, 2019, 05:46:48 PM
Only shave if you want to. Don't let anyone  talk you into it or out of it. I've been shaving for several years and l like it but it's not for everyone
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: PDXGuy on January 20, 2019, 09:11:48 PM
You have to do what is right for you. However it is hair and it grows back. I started shaving about 5 plus weeks ago and it will either feel right or not. However, give it 30 days. The 30 day head shave challenge is the way to go. Gives you time to get use to shaving and for me realizing no one cares if I am shaved or buzzed. Good Luck!
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: chrisphilly123 on January 21, 2019, 02:31:36 PM
You have to do what is right for you. However it is hair and it grows back. I started shaving about 5 plus weeks ago and it will either feel right or not. However, give it 30 days. The 30 day head shave challenge is the way to go. Gives you time to get use to shaving and for me realizing no one cares if I am shaved or buzzed. Good Luck!
I think the magic if the 30-day trial is that your normal circle of friends will forget the OLD you and just think if you as the guy with no hair.

However, it will be still a new YOU for those who haven't seen you in months/years. Like a class reunion! That's always fun.  LOL
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: Barbero Pelón on January 21, 2019, 03:41:13 PM
You have to do what is right for you. However it is hair and it grows back. I started shaving about 5 plus weeks ago and it will either feel right or not. However, give it 30 days. The 30 day head shave challenge is the way to go. Gives you time to get use to shaving and for me realizing no one cares if I am shaved or buzzed. Good Luck!
I think the magic if the 30-day trial is that your normal circle of friends will forget the OLD you and just think if you as the guy with no hair.

However, it will be still a new YOU for those who haven't seen you in months/years. Like a class reunion! That's always fun.  LOL

Totally 😂
Be ready for the jokes.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: chrisphilly123 on March 19, 2019, 12:20:00 PM
You have to do what is right for you. However it is hair and it grows back. I started shaving about 5 plus weeks ago and it will either feel right or not. However, give it 30 days. The 30 day head shave challenge is the way to go. Gives you time to get use to shaving and for me realizing no one cares if I am shaved or buzzed. Good Luck!
I think the magic if the 30-day trial is that your normal circle of friends will forget the OLD you and just think if you as the guy with no hair.

However, it will be still a new YOU for those who haven't seen you in months/years. Like a class reunion! That's always fun.  LOL

Totally 😂
Be ready for the jokes.
been there; done that. Some of my old school mates look BAD, hair or no hair.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: reddog on March 19, 2019, 01:35:13 PM
Being in my 60's, most of my friends are really balding, and you seldom see them without hats. I never try to convince them to go sly, but I answer questions when they ask. I would certainly support them if they ever decide to shave off the scraps they have left. A couple have mentioned that they wish they had the balls to shave.
Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: chrisphilly123 on March 20, 2019, 07:06:49 PM
Being in my 60's, most of my friends are really balding, and you seldom see them without hats. I never try to convince them to go sly, but I answer questions when they ask. I would certainly support them if they ever decide to shave off the scraps they have left. A couple have mentioned that they wish they had the balls to shave.
you're right. . . share your own experience honestly and support whatever decision they make.I was pretty lucky when I started balding because nobody got in my face although I had little confidence in myself.

Title: Re: If you could give any advice to someone who is balding or thinking of shaving...
Post by: clint902 on September 07, 2020, 02:16:10 AM
I really don't have any advice.  If someone shaves or not, I leave it up to them.  I've seen some really gross comb overs but I keep my opinion to myself.