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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: walgre on February 03, 2018, 12:47:13 PM

Title: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: walgre on February 03, 2018, 12:47:13 PM

This is my first post chaps  . I was searching the web to see if I could find info on people that have had hair systems and wanting to ditch them and found this site and think I’m in the right place !

I’ve had a system for 11 years . I had it fitted when I was 25. The last 3 or 4 years I’ve had a more expensive system they call a titanium and it’s amazing . Not as dense as the first type I had . But the maintainance is getting me down. Every few days I’m having to clean the broken down glue from the  front and reattach . I’ve been thinking very stark fly about taking it off and shaving my head . I’ve given myself till August to do it. This is because I’ll be away in holiday for around 3 weeks so will be good to get some sun on the scalp! When it’s off when I have a refitting there’s a clear line where the unit comes to and I think it may take a while to fade.

Anyone gone though this themselves ?

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: reddog on February 03, 2018, 01:01:28 PM

I can't imagine going through the maintenance and cost. There have been several guys here that once had a system and have shaved it off.

A shaved head is an accepted hairstyle now. You will probably feel relief not to have to deal with a hairpiece. There is a bit of work to keep a shaved head, but I enjoy the routine, and shave everyday. A smooth bald head feels awesome. Good luck with your adventure.

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: nuts on February 03, 2018, 01:32:44 PM

I agree with reddog.  Keep in touch as your adventure progresses and good luck.  Don't forget sunscreen when you first shave.

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: Lew on February 03, 2018, 02:30:22 PM

I ditched my "system" in May of 2016 and to date have saved over $8,000 (no, this is not an exaggeration) in Hair Club for Men fees.  My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: GoHabs on February 04, 2018, 09:26:34 AM

Here is my "system":  Gillette Mach 3, Shave Brush and a Quality Soap.

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: slybeard on February 04, 2018, 10:29:44 PM

If you are wanting to do it, I suggest you do not need to wait until August.  Go ahead and do it now.  The skin tone will even out in time.

Title: Re: Thinking of ditching my hair system
Post by: DoberDaddy on May 18, 2018, 12:24:12 AM

I only have to re-do my hairline, every two weeks, and my system stays on for three weeks, in a very hot climate. Maybe you have the wrong type of base or glue for your body chemistry?

But, change is good... maybe shave your head, and give up hair for a while?