Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: AgeTwentyTwoBaldy on January 25, 2012, 02:28:27 PM
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I'm a 22 year old college student. Here is a picture of me last month (December) with hair.
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And here are 2 pictures that I asked a friend to take today. This is the first time I've ever shaved my head.
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Should I grow my hair back or go bald for life? I have a HeadBlade, by the way.
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the very last 2 pics rox.
you know what that mean :P
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I say keep the bald head for a month ATLEAST, if not longer. and see how you feel in a month or two. O0
I say BALD!
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Your head looks great bald. The "hairy one" actually makes you look older. Stay bald.
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Looks much younger bald...keep it up!
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Looks terrific -- a huge improvement over the before pic.
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The smile on your face shows that you know how good you look! O0
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much better bald.
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Another vote for sly. 30 days!
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Well, it was a poetical question, I assume. :}
You look much younger without hair. On the 2nd and 3rd picture, I can see that you still feel a bit insecure or embarrassed, but you can believe that you look much younger and much more easy-going. However, it is clear that you still need some time to get used to it, but you needn't worry.
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Thanks for all of the feedback, everyone. I was very nervous about how I looked at first, but it is starting to grow on me. I can't wait to see the look on my mom's face when she sees me again. She may be mad at first, but I think she'll accept it. She knows I've already started to lose my hair anyway, and my dad, who is 48, is totally bald.
Do you guys have any suggestions as to what type of clothing I should get the next time I go shopping for new clothes? I usually dress in t-shirts and jeans, if that helps. I can already tell that some of my shirts won't look too great on me now. Any suggestions you guys have would be great.
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Bald is it.
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I suggest that you should check what I replied to your introduction :}
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Thanks for all of the feedback, everyone. I was very nervous about how I looked at first, but it is starting to grow on me. I can't wait to see the look on my mom's face when she sees me again. She may be mad at first, but I think she'll accept it. She knows I've already started to lose my hair anyway, and my dad, who is 38, is totally bald.
Do you guys have any suggestions as to what type of clothing I should get the next time I go shopping for new clothes? I usually dress in t-shirts and jeans, if that helps. I can already tell that some of my shirts won't look too great on me now. Any suggestions you guys have would be great.
Your bottom picture, showing the SHINE is FANTASTIC. Looks GREAT. I use Aloe Gel to enhance my shine.
Keep a big smile on your face when you go see 'mom', regardless of her response. Give her at least 30 days.
No, don't grow it back. You look OLDER with the balding look (i.e. with some hair). The sly look makes you look younger, I think.
Now, for clothes, Jeans and a T shirt are find for playing football and gardening, but the button down shirt and slacks as in your after pictures is sharp, in my opinion. But then, I'm an old guy compared to a 22 year old. Add a bow tie! (yikes, I got 8 comments today about my yellow bow tie. I'm going to have to get a picture and post it).
Keep the shine. You look excellent, twenty two
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Shaved looks great on you man! I wish I had the stones to shave my head while I was still in college. You're getting in front of what looks to be inevitable, and you'll stand out (in a good way) in the crowd at school. I'm guessing that in LESS than 30 days you'll want to keep this look for good!
I know what you mean about some shirts not looking right anymore. I felt like many of my looser-fitting shirts didn't look as good on me after I shaved my head. You can keep the t-shirt and jean look, but consider more slim cut items. Business attire always goes well with the sly look.
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for whatever reason darker colors seem to go real well with sly. also a bit of sun ortry the Jergen's Natural Glow to get some color on your dome and you'll be looking even better.
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1st of all welcome 2 the sly fraternity... glad that ya joined us. i think u rock the chrome dome. u look like a natural.
WARHAWK O0
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I think I'm going to do the 30 day challenge to see if this lifestyle is for me.
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I think I'm going to do the 30 day challenge to see if this lifestyle is for me.
I'm doing it, too. I'm on day 7 today.
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Good decision to take it all off. I hope you keep it. O0
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It looks good and if you're happy with the new look, that's really all that matters. As to clothes, darker colors look good. T-shirts and jeans work just fine.
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It's got to be the SLY look for you. You look great. Really suits you. Your "before" picture makes you look much older.
So, keep your new look and enjoy it.
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WOW man you really look great bald, forget the hair and just keep it shaved bald. It true that loose fitting clothes will not loo good. And as for business attire, that what I wear since I'm in the business world and yes it look great. But any fitted type of clothes will do ok and even jean and t-shirts. Just enjoy being bald which is the most important thing for us bald guys. My mom never mentioned me being bald at all. Its been 4 years now and none of my family has ever mentioned it. However I had a high & tight horseshoe flat-top for a long time. Good luck
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Sly look suits you
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You might the right choice by shaving it all off. Go for the 30 days O0
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definitely suits you
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Your "before" picture makes you look much older.
I agree with 'bald guy', you look younger when you're bald.
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We have a winner O0
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So it's been 4 days since I started shaving my head. Shaved my head this morning, looked in the mirror and said, "That's a great-looking guy!" I think the look is starting to grow on me. I've also received many positive reviews from my peers thus far. I've received some strange looks as well, but I suppose it will take a bit more time for others to get used to how I look, just like it will take me more time to really understand why this is a good look for me.
Thank you guys for all of your support, and if you have any more comments or suggestions, fire away!
O0
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So it's been 4 days since I started shaving my head. Shaved my head this morning, looked in the mirror and said, "That's a great-looking guy!" I think the look is starting to grow on me. I've also received many positive reviews from my peers thus far. I've received some strange looks as well, but I suppose it will take a bit more time for others to get used to how I look, just like it will take me more time to really understand why this is a good look for me.
Thank you guys for all of your support, and if you have any more comments or suggestions, fire away!
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Look at the big grin in your profile picture. It says you like being bald. You look cheerful as many of the guys on here go.
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You look GREAT - - -Keep it - - -and enjoy it It feels great to rub a nice GLOSSY dome.
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i think black turtlenecks look good with a bald head . in the summer when your brown white looks good
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I know it's a bit blurry, but this was me at Applebees tonight. I'm definitely digging this look.
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i think black turtlenecks look good with a bald head . in the summer when your brown white looks good
You mean like this?
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I should note that the above picture was taken about 7 years ago! Back then, my beard, when full, was still brown. except the chin. So I should say that I used Just for Men in this pic. But about a year later, my eyebrows went grey!
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Sly looks good on you! With that grin, clearly you know it's the right look for you. I agree with what's already been said about clothes, skip the loose fit and wear clothes that are more trim and tailored. I started wearing more polo shirts and dress shirts that are solid in color. Vertical stripes don't seem to work as much. in the summer, a tan noggin and white shirt looks great.
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Day 20. Check it out. Same shirt I wore in my "before" picture.
Compare this:
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To this:
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No comparrison at all. O0
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Good for you my man. I'm glad you like it.
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I am looking at two different persons wearing the same shirt. :)
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Who says that a bald head doesn't take years off of your appearance?
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I agree...he's lookin' good! O0
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I am looking at two different persons wearing the same shirt. :)
Kalbo, I like your new avitar picture.
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Kalbo, I like your new avitar picture.
Thanks Mr. Z
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Can't wait until summer to get some tan on this noggin. O0
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Me too...I want a bit of a tan on my head but also want to feel the HEAT on it. :-)
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You will notice right away how intense the sun's heat is! Be sure to use sunscreeen and caps. You don't want to get a burned scalp and then have to contend with peeling flakey skin! :)
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The new look certainly suits you well.
Keep up the good work. 8)
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Thank you everyone, and thank you for the tips, bbmountain.
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I'm told that swimming with a bald head is really different than with hair. Looking forward to giving it a try this summer.
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32 days. : 8)
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Matt, check out the GRIN and the SHINE. You ROCK the bald look. The man on campus at Penn State!
Way to go.
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Excellent shine and you're an excellent ambassador for the sly look. I'm sure that plenty of guys will be inspired to take the plunge after seeing your dome. O0
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Looking good
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Outstanding!
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for whatever reason darker colors seem to go real well with sly.
Agree with you about darker colours. Though you can't see it from my profile pic, I have quite a shadow - which I do like as part of the sly look.
3 weeks into the new bald look, and some people think I've lost weight, not hair !! Mind you, it's motivated me to loose some weight. I'm average height - and nearing 75 kg - about 165 lbs in american money. Before picture attached.
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I know what you mean about the smooth head saffecting how other people perceive other aspects of our appearance, Mr Jules. I can't wait to get muscular this summer like I do every summer. Not to mention the tan, too. 8)
Thanks, everyone. O0
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Matt,
You got excellent shine ! How you do it ? Have you adjusted to the cold weather or use head cover ? Keep all of us motivated here with your sly positiveness !
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Right now I am using a badger shave brush to lather up both my head and face. I'm still using Nivea shave gel for now, but I have Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond scented cream on the way. It is supposed to be one of the best shaving creams in the world. it comes in a tub instead of a can and that is one reason why it is supposedly better. After I shave my face and head (I still use Gilette Fusion cartridge razors for now), I wash my face and head with a few small drops of aloe vera soap, and I let it sit for a few minutes before washing it off.
That's how I get my shine. I'm thinking that once I switch to the new cream, I may not even need the aloe soap.
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...Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond ....
Taylor of Old Bond Street does crop up on this forum. Just noticed that their shop is 20 minutes' bike ride from my north London flat.
So now I know where to shop on a Saturday afternoon...
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Very nice shining head.
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Pic looks great. You have a good program in place.
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Many thanks, gentlemen. O:O
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In about 2 months I'll transition to the goatee and then in the summer I'm going to have to shave the beard 'cause I don't like it in the heat and I hope I look as good as you clean shaven.
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In about 2 months I'll transition to the goatee and then in the summer I'm going to have to shave the beard 'cause I don't like it in the heat and I hope I look as good as you clean shaven.
Dude....awesome beard!!! You really shouldn't shave it totally off! Just my 2 cents worth!
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In about 2 months I'll transition to the goatee and then in the summer I'm going to have to shave the beard 'cause I don't like it in the heat and I hope I look as good as you clean shaven.
Try to buy a soap that has aloe in it. If you wash your face and head with it after shaving, it will make you look and feel better.
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In about 2 months I'll transition to the goatee and then in the summer I'm going to have to shave the beard 'cause I don't like it in the heat and I hope I look as good as you clean shaven.
Dude....awesome beard!!! You really shouldn't shave it totally off! Just my 2 cents worth!
Thank you. This is the longest I've had the beard (6 months). I usually let it grow, shave it off, let it grow, try the goatee for a while, let it grow out.... But I decided 6 months ago when I shaved the head I was gonna need the beard. However, I don't like it in the summer. Maybe I'll just keep it at stubble length. Luckily, the thing grows fast and even so it takes less than a week to have the whole thing back if I don't like the way it looks.
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You do have to do what makes you happy! But it is a good looking beard anyway!
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I know what you mean about some shirts not looking right anymore. I felt like many of my looser-fitting shirts didn't look as good on me after I shaved my head. You can keep the t-shirt and jean look, but consider more slim cut items. Business attire always goes well with the sly look.
I came across a clothing tip the other day.
For us bald guys, a white t-shirt with a v-neck sweater looks good as the inverted point of the sweater draws attention to and compliments the sly look. Well, it works for me....