Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: bungalow bill on January 31, 2007, 09:23:53 AM
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Hello everyone. new boy Bungalow Bill here from England. Do any of you find yourself looking at celebrities,people in general with balding or thinning hair & imagining them with their head shaved?.
I do this constantly (James Gandolfini for example) & find myself thinking that they would look awful with the shaved look so some hair is better than nothing.
I shaved my head over 6 years ago but still have major issues with it & suffer from what i can only describe as yo-yo shaving.
One minute iam really pleased with the shaved look, the next doubting that ive done the right thing so try to grow back what little i have.
Would appreciate any comments,Many thanks
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Bungalow Bill!....Welcome!
I seem to recall a Beatles song with "Bungalow Bill" in it.
Do any of you find yourself looking at celebrities,people in general with balding or thinning hair & imagining them with their head shaved?.
Just last night my wife and I were watching TV and took note of an actor (unknown) playing a strapping detective, sporting the horse shoe pattern. We both agreed he would look much better all slick.
As far as the recurring insecurities and yo-yo shaving....maybe one of the other guys can relate better than I.
Again, welcome..
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Many thanks for that Robmeister,yes you are right iam a big Beatles fan (The White Album) & also bred a champion dog called BB.
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Personally, I have absolutely no insecurities about my slick noggin. It could be perhaps because I am bald by choice and don't have any MPB problems.
I'm happy with the way I look, and proud of the person I see in the mirror everyday.
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I'm....proud of the person I see in the mirror everyday.
That's simply beautiful, pig **sniff** :'(
Yes, I will say that in the 2.5 weeks I've been slick...my confidence in social/professional situations is unexpectedly stellar...
by "unexpectedly" I mean that I wasn't wrestling with confidence issues....nor was I seaking confidence by going bald...
But I seem to notice a difference in how people respond to me entering a room, entering a conversation, entering a building....
entering the dragon......sorry, couldn't resist
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Cheers Pigpen its great to be able to just discuss this with somebody instead of keeping it to myself.
I know that people are much more than the hair they have (or lack of it) on their head & have ready many posts about the confidence issue,if you appear & look confident you will be.
Feeling better already & nice to know i can come here to talk about other issues in the future.
PS-Great to see a ladies point of view on the site,go Magma Babe
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PS-Great to see a ladies point of view on the site,go Magma Babe
And she's from England as well! O0
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Cheers Pigpen its great to be able to just discuss this with somebody instead of keeping it to myself.
I know that people are much more than the hair they have (or lack of it) on their head & have ready many posts about the confidence issue,if you appear & look confident you will be.
Feeling better already & nice to know i can come here to talk about other issues in the future.
PS-Great to see a ladies point of view on the site,go Magma Babe
Glad I could help you Bill! That's what where for, and what this site is all about
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Hi and welcome Bill! I hope that your interaction with us will help you get past your "yo-yo" shaving...
Again, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
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Bill, welcome from the otherside of the pond.
I'd have to say that there isn't many balding celebrities, other than Jack Nicholson, that I think should keep their hair. The only reason I think Jack should is because it's part of his image and craziness.
I'd say keep what makes you the most confident. If you like sporting a some hair, but still have a bald patch that's cool. Just don't give into trying to grow it using drugs or hair transplants - it's a waste of your time and money.
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I have been been slick for two weeks now it takes a little getting used to. But overall i love it and could care less what people say or think. I think it makes us look rugged and mean. Thats what my grandaughter told me lol.
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Right on lockman!
P.S. I like your shirt! 8)
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I have been been slick for two weeks now it takes a little getting used to. But overall i love it and could care less what people say or think. I think it makes us look rugged and mean. Thats what my grandaughter told me lol.
Lockman!....you look great!....man, you have a nice shape....and healthy looking scalp, brudda!!
I'm goin' on 2 weeks myself......
way to go...
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Welcome, Bill (and Lockman). This is a site & group of guys that has been quite helpful to me prior to my decision to shave it all off a month ago. Since I have shaved the dome, I have received many compliments on the look and feel great about myself & my appearance.
It's a good feeling and it CLEARLY is more than a look, it is an ATTITUDE.
Welcome,
Schro
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Thanks you guys for making me welcome. Been looking at various options for facial hair which seems to be a good option when shaved. Baldrob looking good with the soul patch & Lockman with the traditional goatee also Schro with the clean shaven look.
Just interested to know what made all you guys decide on the type of facial hair for you or lack of as the case may be?
Bill
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Cheers Pigpen its great to be able to just discuss this with somebody instead of keeping it to myself.
I know that people are much more than the hair they have (or lack of it) on their head & have ready many posts about the confidence issue,if you appear & look confident you will be.
Feeling better already & nice to know i can come here to talk about other issues in the future.
PS-Great to see a ladies point of view on the site,go Magma Babe
Yay!! thanks Bill :-* Go me, GO!!!
Bienvenue, again!
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Hi Bungalow Bill
Fellow Brit here from just across the tops in Holmfirth, West Yorks.
To be honest I am at very much the same stage as you and go through huge feelings of actually this aint too bad and then the next thing i think mine is so much worse than other people!!
I went for a long time avoiding looking in mirrors and avoiding cameras. I astill do sometimes but nowhere near as much as i used to. I personally dont think baldness suits me, but that said I have never had anyone say anything bad apart from my brother who can be a bit of a tosser anyway and is misguided in his thoughts that it descends through your mums side of the family (he has a different mum and our dad is bald as a coot).
This Site has helped me hugely so hang around, enjoy the ride and the support that this great group of guys provide. Another member of the UK subdivision perhaps lol we are going to need our own convention soon!!
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I shaved my head over 6 years ago but still have major issues with it & suffer from what i can only describe as yo-yo shaving.
Yo-yo shaving is the equivilant of going back to your ex girlfriend after you break up. You know its wrong and it will never work, but its familiar and lets you feel good for a little bit. Then you remember why you broke up in the first place............OH YEAH.
My advise with you is just stick to your guns and stay sly!
Dr. Noner
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I shaved my head over 6 years ago but still have major issues with it & suffer from what i can only describe as yo-yo shaving.
Yo-yo shaving is the equivilant of going back to your ex girlfriend after you break up. You know its wrong and it will never work, but its familiar and lets you feel good for a little bit. Then you remember why you broke up in the first place............OH YEAH.
My advise with you is just stick to your guns and stay sly!
Dr. Noner
Hey, Doc.....
Are you sure you didn't study Philosophy?
That's beautiful, man.
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Hey Thanks for that Noner,how much do you charge per hour?
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I shaved my head over 6 years ago but still have major issues with it & suffer from what i can only describe as yo-yo shaving.
Yo-yo shaving is the equivilant of going back to your ex girlfriend after you break up. You know its wrong and it will never work, but its familiar and lets you feel good for a little bit. Then you remember why you broke up in the first place............OH YEAH.
My advise with you is just stick to your guns and stay sly!
Dr. Noner
There is a lot of wisdom under that slick noggin