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Discussions About Being Bald => Bald Stories => Topic started by: reddog on October 20, 2021, 03:27:04 PM
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We posted alot of what made you go bald, so what made you decide to keep shaving your head?
When I first shaved my head, it,was intended to be only one time to see what it was like. By the end of the first day, my (then) honey told me she loved my bald head and thought I should keep it! After a couple days, I posted a photo on Facebook, and got nearly all positive comments. So I kept it shaved for a few months. Then I got tired of shaving, and attempted to grow my hair back several times. After a week or two, I would miss the smooth shaved head, and shave it all again!
That was eight years ago, and I only try growing it back once or twice a year. I think I made it 7 or 8 weeks one time. So, why do I always go back to bald? Well, I don't like how I look with the short white hair. I think it makes me look older. I also miss the daily shaving routine, and a super smooth head. The hardest think is seeing other guys with a sharp looking shaved head, I get what I refer to as bald envy. I only feel well groomed with a sly head. What's your story?
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1. I like the look and feel .
2. I find it the easiest way to maintain some form of hair cut . Every one two or three days ,depending on time of year. Much easier than a buzz cut every two or three weeks. Clean up after a buzz cut is time consuming.
3. I use the Dollar Tree 5 for a buck disposable razors 10 shaves a razor . My cost next to nothing.
4. Shave my head in ten minutes before a shower , very little time needed to shave.
5. In winter I use the Skull Shaver it takes all of three minutes.
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It keeps me looking neat and clean. Besides that, it's fun to shave! Everybody seems to like my look and I don't have to worry about bad haircuts or getting debris in my hair anymore.
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I was always intrigued by the shave head look. The smooth feel and the look in the mirror motivate me to keep it that way.
Some people say I look more intimidating with a shaved head and beard, and I kind of like that as well.
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I shaved my head for the first time about five years ago, staying bald off and on for the next three years. I’ve pretty much kept myself bald for the past two years. Whenever I’d let my hair grow back, I would constantly want to shave it again. I guess it’s an OCD thing. I like the feel of a freshly shaven head and the look as well. I’m committed to staying bald for life.
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@chuck63 , I think you're absolutely right. I must be OCD or some kind of addicted to shaving. Even if I want to grow my hair, I have to go back to the smooth head! I guess we could have a worse compulsion.
It's not that I feel dirty without shaving, but there is no better clean feeling after a BBS headshave!
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You’re right, reddog. If it didn’t irritate my skin I’d probably shave twice a day. A smooth scalp feels a lot better than that sandpaper feeling after a day’s growth.
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Right, @chuck63 , many nights I go to bed and think I'm not going anywhere tomorrow so I really don't need to shave. Of course the next morning I can't wait to get in the shower and shave it smooth!
I just went to my local Menards home store, and I noticed about 1/3 of the guys over 50 were proudly sporting great looking shaved heads. I think many of the guys that shaved their heads when the barbershops were closed, decided to keep it smooth. I got a couple bald brother head nods.
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I keep it shaved because i love the feeling of a smooth dome. I also shave out of habit. I get in the shower and shave. It’s my morning routine and if I skip a day I’m ok with it (sort of LOL), but if I skip two days…..i gotta break out the razor. I really don’t like my silver, grey stubble. It looks messy.
I also keep it shaved because it’s who I am now. A bald guy. It was a brave act to first shave my head. And in a way braver to keep it shaved. My bald head is in a way of badge of courage to me and i wear it proudly. So i keep shaving for that. Why turn back?
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Common sense, why would you grow it back!!
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Not much left to shave... LOL. I keep mine shaved, even with the hair system on.
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There are several reasons I think for my decision
1. I think I look good, I have a nice shaped head, so it doesn't look so awkward.
2. The love of my life likes me this way, and she is very encouraging.
3. The people that are close to me, seem to accept it.
4. The easiness and the feel of it
I think that those are the most important reasons.
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I am committed to baldness because it’s who I am now. I’m a bald man. I’ve had extensive laser removal done for that reason — I don’t intend to ever have hair again, even if someone discovered a “cure” for baldness. I worried about going bald for a long time and once it started, I just skipped straight to the end of the process. I feel so much better and I think I look much better as a bald man. But regardless, it’s part of my identity now. Hair would feel weird.
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I don't have much of a choice and can't go three days without shaving because of the flaking which I try to get rid of by applying lotion to my scalp but then I feel so dirty. When I was younger I didn't get this flaking but now I do so the best thing for me to do is to keep it shaven and clean.
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The feeling of my smooth scalp and that being bald makes me look more masculine and intimidating.
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Feeling very clean and healthy, more masculine and self confident, very pleasant sensation when touching my smooth dome, I love the shine.
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I don't have much to grow back.
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Aside from not being a able to grow a decent head of hair, I can look at a gorgeous head of hair on a guy….and think….”that’s just not me anymore”. Even though there are a lot of guys with shaved heads, I still think it’s a unique ballsy look.
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@Razorhead , I agree, I just don't feel right without a smooth head. When I try to grow my hair back, it just isn't what it was 10 or 15 years ago. Years ago, I remember how important it was to keep up with the newest haircut trends. Thank goodness we are living in a time that anything goes for haircut choice!
I also believe it takes a special kind of guy to consciously choose to wear a totally shaved head. It definitely makes a statement!
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I let my hair grow for five or six days last summer when I was on vacation. I was glad to shave it off when I got home. There’s nothing like the feeling of a smoothly shaved dome!
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Every time I see the subject line of this thread, I just want to say a Gillette Fusion keeps me bald.
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What made me stay bald?
In March 2012, took the 30 days Sly Bald Guys trial. Liked my new slick bald smooth shaved head.
Been bald for nearly a decade. It's the only look I know.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/28R6PWXr/IMG-20211111-120009.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jgbzXVR)
Love the feeling of my freshly shaved head and the shine.
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Growing up I always had long hair as an act of rebellion as the groupthink of my town was that boys should only have short hair which I thought was stupid since girls could have long or short hair. However, I always had a fascination with bald heads and thought they looked cool. I kept getting the urge to shave my head, but always chickened out because I strongly attached my hair to my identity. I finally did it in college and loved it, but I was overwhelmed by the shock of the change. I grew it back out, but kept getting the urge to shave it off. I did it on and off for a while, but I started to really hate how hair looked no matter what I did with it and fully committed shaving my head. It still took me a while to adjust, but now I can’t imagine growing it back.
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Growing up I always had long hair as an act of rebellion as the groupthink of my town was that boys should only have short hair which I thought was stupid since girls could have long or short hair. However, I always had a fascination with bald heads and thought they looked cool. I kept getting the urge to shave my head, but always chickened out because I strongly attached my hair to my identity. I finally did it in college and loved it, but I was overwhelmed by the shock of the change. I grew it back out, but kept getting the urge to shave it off. I did it on and off for a while, but I started to really hate how hair looked no matter what I did with it and fully committed shaving my head. It still took me a while to adjust, but now I can’t imagine growing it back.
Looks good. You have a nice beard as well. Have you though about growing a large beard? Big red beards are my favorite, especially with a shaved head. I suggest you give it a try, at least before it starts turning gray.
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LOL, what's wrong with a big grey beard?
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LOL, what's wrong with a big grey beard?
A big grey beard can come in handy around Christmas if you're into the santa thing! ^-^
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Second time this week I skipped my morning shave. It was 28 degrees today and I had to do leaf cleanup and gutter cleaning, so I wanted to wear a stocking hat. Most of us know the damn thing will not stay on with a freshly shaved head. With one days growth it sticks like Velcro! Definitely looking forward to a BBS head tomorrow.
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Oh, I know all about velcro! Sometimes in the dead of winter I wear a sock at bed time and when I take it off in the morning, I have to peel it off. Now that's a trip!
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LOL, what's wrong with a big grey beard?
Big gray beards are great! :) :)
But for guys that still have color, they should try a bead in full color while they can.
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I kept getting the urge to shave my head, but always chickened out because I strongly attached my hair to my identity.
@5125 that’s a great post. the best part about having a shaved head….conquering the idea that your hair is your identity and feeling victorious. I hated being trapped with my hair as being my identity and how that opens up how people perceive you. I love how i went from stylized long hair to military style haircuts to a shaved head. Best decision! I love being sly.
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@Razorhead , very true, but choosing to wear a shaved head gives you a whole new identity. It certainly makes a statement! At least, so far, wearing a shaved head hasn't turned into a huge trend, although many guys are discovering that a bald head is a great hairstyle.
We can say.... I shave my head, I like it, and I don't care what anyone thinks!
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LOL, what's wrong with a big grey beard?
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There isn’t much left on top, in 1994 after seeing the episode of Seinfeld where George got the Toupee I vowed to maintain a razor shaved head upon first signs of fallout, I’ve been maintaining a razor shaved head for 18 years, I can’t go more than 2 days without shaving,