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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: baldinginchi on May 14, 2007, 10:53:07 PM

Title: My ears
Post by: baldinginchi on May 14, 2007, 10:53:07 PM
Hey guys... I've been toying with the idea of going "sly", ran across this site a few weeks ago.  I'm 23 and have been going bald since around 18.  Tried the pills for a while but then I just got sick of it. The problem that I'm having is that I don't like my ears- they are weirdly shaped and I'm just worried that if I go bald they will be basically the only thing people notice. 
What do you guys think.  Shave don't shave? Help.
Thanks
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Cam on May 14, 2007, 11:15:57 PM
Ears are a very important factor in whether or not you should shave. Here is what I say: Shave. Give it a month (so you can adjust). See what you think. It's just hair, brother, it'll grow back.

..and honestly, people are going to notice your ears either way. I wouldn't worry much about it if I were you. Just be comfortable in your own skin.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: mikesj on May 14, 2007, 11:39:41 PM
welcome baldinginchi, the "sly" look almost always looks better than balding. If you can sport a goatee, that will help take the focus off of ears.  You can try to cut it off gradually and see how it looks, no matter what it will grow back if you don't like it. Good luck. You've come to the right place for advice and support.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Tyler on May 15, 2007, 12:01:54 AM
baldinginchi, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  I think a lot of guys will agree with me when I say that after shaving my head, most people focus on my eyes when they talk to me.  There's nothing else that they can look at it.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: blondeguy on May 15, 2007, 12:06:12 AM
Go for it!  Going sly will take attention away from your ears.  Without dark hair surrounding them, they'll blend in with the surrounding skin.  We've all had things we thought would stand out after shaving.  Like us, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: baldinginchi on May 15, 2007, 12:41:25 AM
Thanks for the advice guys-you all are definitely pushing me one step closer to busting out the clippers and doing the deed.
I already have a pretty tan face so I think if I go through with it I'll need some time to adjust/tan.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Paul on May 15, 2007, 04:35:41 AM
Welcome baldinginschi, glad you found us.  Go sly man and no one will notice your ears   The focus will be on how confidently you carry yourself and how self assured you seem.   
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: jusbnme on May 15, 2007, 05:16:28 AM
I can't really add much to what the others have said.  Just go for it bro and if it doesn't seem like it fits you after about a month then just let it grow back.  But I have a feeling you'll love it.  Good luck and stick around here for lots of great support.   O0
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: herronm on May 15, 2007, 06:17:28 AM
Welcome baldinginschi!  Give it a try.  Going SLY may redirect attention somewhere else, like the eyes.  My ears stick out like love handles, but I'm stayin SLY.

Max
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: SLYinKC on May 15, 2007, 06:27:50 AM
I'll just add my voice to what the others have said.  First of all, welcome.  Glad you found us.  I think you'll find a great group of guys to hang out with here and also get alot of support.

I think you should just go for it and give it a try.  Everyone of us has something we don't like about ourselves or that we think just looks weird.  Part of being SLY is getting comfortable in you own skin and with what you have to work with.  I'm just in my 3rd week and I'm still getting used to myself without and hair (even though there was very little before).  But I don't think I'll ever go back.  SLY is truly the way to go.

What ever you decide, I wish you the best and look forward to hearing more from you. O0
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: PigPen on May 15, 2007, 07:56:08 AM
Yup, shave it!
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: BALDANDRE on May 15, 2007, 08:10:38 AM
Like Funnelweaver said...people (if they are going to anyways) already notice your ears....why not try a look that YOU seem to want to have...who knows maybe going to the slick , sly side will actually take away attention from them!

I don't think they look that bad...but i know how those things are very personal..

I save shave your head clean...like all of us, you'll be much happier! 8)
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: baldinginchi on May 17, 2007, 01:22:26 AM
Hey guys, thanks so much for all the advice.  I've decided I am going to do it-but now I keep finding reasons to delay when I should do it.  Any suggestions for taking the plunge?

Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Tyler on May 17, 2007, 01:28:52 AM
Hey guys, thanks so much for all the advice.  I've decided I am going to do it-but now I keep finding reasons to delay when I should do it.  Any suggestions for taking the plunge?

Thanks  ;D

Don't think about it.  Just walk into your bathroom and run the clippers through the center of your head.  Then there's no turning back.
Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Johannes on May 17, 2007, 01:49:05 AM
Hey guys, thanks so much for all the advice.  I've decided I am going to do it-but now I keep finding reasons to delay when I should do it.  Any suggestions for taking the plunge?

Thanks  ;D

Nothing wrong with your ears, show thim with a shaved head.

Title: Re: My ears
Post by: Kajun on May 17, 2007, 01:50:56 AM
my suggestion is to wait for atleast a friday afternoon..so you have all weekend to adjust to it before going to work or school....... i agree with the rest..shave it...your ears are already seen by people now....there will be no difference...the only difference you will notice is the hellish stress of going bald is GONE...no more stress..no more worries...and you can get on with enjoying your life.