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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: kylebcool on November 26, 2014, 04:17:07 PM

Title: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: kylebcool on November 26, 2014, 04:17:07 PM
So I grew my hair out and rocked it for about two years. I hated it...im now back to a 1 guard, and going sly this weekend before I fly home. I'm doing the 30 day challenge this time though, but I'll need some encouragement. I'm very nervous about the white tan line im about to reveal but I need to get this done. How long does it typically take to fade into the same tone as your face??

Opinions / thoughts? (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F26%2Fe7db879f338a61178b5f4e3c079b83d8.jpg&hash=b899f21e7a573fdb0617e226c611e1bc11b4ebfb)
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: Sir Harry on November 26, 2014, 05:07:31 PM
Welcome back, Kyle! I see you decided to kick some facial hair....The #1 looks good, but the facial hair will put some balance in when you go sly...FWIW, it's nice to have a choice between sly and non sly (I don't >:(). Good luck with the 30 days!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on November 26, 2014, 11:34:08 PM
Welcome back Kyle! I don't have any answers for you but if I had to guess it wouldn't be very long.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: nicolaus on November 27, 2014, 12:55:17 AM
Hello Kyle, welcome back to SBG. :-) I would like only to say, "go outside!". Longer you are under the sun and before the people, faster you'll get a natural tun color and encouragement. It'll take only 7 days, if you are enough long everyday under the sun. But, to tell the truth, I don't notice a white tan line on your forehead... You're worrying about it too much. I like your #1 cut and beard :-) Don't worry, have a pride and enjoy your SLY LIFE!!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: SWvic on November 27, 2014, 05:37:11 AM
Goatee looks wicked! Took me like 2 weeks to get colour on my head but that was during winter.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: mrzed on November 27, 2014, 06:35:14 AM
I've forgotten how long it took for me to get 'color', but I first shaved my head in January, almost 3 years ago. It really was not an issue.

Enjoy being bald again!  It's about attitude.  Be thankful.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: tobler1 on November 27, 2014, 05:28:23 PM
You've got a nice shaped head, so it's good you're going back to smooth.  I didn't find a huge contrast in skin tone when I shaved back in January, so you may luck out and have less of an issue than you think.  Either way, keep it up for the 30 days.  It's worth it!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: Semi-Sly on November 27, 2014, 08:28:29 PM
good on you Kyle.  I have to say that between the two photos you look much better sly.  The #1 is just, well, just a "lack of style".

It only took me a few days, but that was during the summer. It really depends on how tan the rest of your head is right now.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: kylebcool on November 29, 2014, 03:42:35 PM
So I grew my hair out and rocked it for about two years. I hated it...im now back to a 1 guard, and going sly this weekend before I fly home. I'm doing the 30 day challenge this time though, but I'll need some encouragement. I'm very nervous about the white tan line im about to reveal but I need to get this done. How long does it typically take to fade into the same tone as your face??

Opinions / thoughts?

So I went to the barber and got a nice relaxing shave. I'm sly once again and staying that way for a while now.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fxu72hshht%2FWIN_20141129_161730.jpg&hash=5cdcc30af479e59530098ec19d8aba2b776807ce) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: mrzed on November 29, 2014, 04:00:14 PM
Looks great on you.  Cleaner than the buzz. 

Thanks for the picture.

Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: DOC_OSMC on November 29, 2014, 04:09:24 PM
Looks good bro!  I'm assuming you're keeping the beard?
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: Mike E. P. on November 29, 2014, 05:13:00 PM
Looks great, Kyle! How was the reaction at home?
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: tobler1 on November 29, 2014, 05:20:02 PM
Very nice, Kyle!  Glad you're back with us.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: Adamski1972 on November 29, 2014, 06:58:07 PM
Welcome back to the Sly! Looking good with the beard as well,
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: kylebcool on November 30, 2014, 05:52:54 AM
Thanks all for the support and kind words!! The family loves it and friends agreed it looks good as well. I've always loved the look but lacked confidence to pull it of as a young BBC guy. DOC definitely keeping the beard or else I look really young LOL
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: slybeard on November 30, 2014, 07:20:56 AM
I agree you look better sly, and my advice is to keep the facial hair as well.  I do not really see a color issue with your freshly shaved head, but it should even out in a few days, depending on how your skin reacts to the sun.  If you spent some time with the tight buzz, it is likely already evened out.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: nicolaus on November 30, 2014, 04:15:22 PM
Looks very cool with the completely smooth head, Kyle. It's good that your family love it, and friends do as well. Enjoy your life as a sly and keep smooth!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: warhawk on November 30, 2014, 06:23:43 PM
Hi Kyle:  You look like a natural.  I cannot imagine you with hair.  Enjoy the sly life.  I know I am.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: Semi-Sly on November 30, 2014, 09:48:15 PM
You know what?  The photo of you without the facial hair bears a very strong resemblance to Channing Tatum!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on November 30, 2014, 10:01:06 PM
Looks awesome man!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: mrzed on December 02, 2014, 05:48:19 AM
There you go. The family likes it. You like it. It's a keeper. No need now to keep the 30 day rule. Make it a life rule. Just keep it SLY.

Looks good.


Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 08, 2014, 10:15:23 AM
Not quite 30 days yet, but how's the sly treating you?  How often are you shaving it?  More beard growth?  Feedback from others?
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: kylebcool on December 08, 2014, 06:51:12 PM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F08%2Fea69a1b79041518aa20dee3a5d0784fa.jpg&hash=b6145a92f05d70a39494b62ed3acf947ac7b6d30)So far so good doc, shaving daily and loving it!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: EarlBald on December 08, 2014, 07:10:14 PM
You look great with a naked scalp and a beard.  Congratulations, and enjoy your total baldness.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 08, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
Your scalp appears to be is tanning up pretty fast.

Glad you are happy with the look, sir.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: tobler1 on December 08, 2014, 07:40:07 PM
Looking even better with every photo!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 08, 2014, 11:14:36 PM
Yeah dude, you really rock that look.  Wish I had looked that good when I was your age!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 08, 2014, 11:15:25 PM
Yeah dude, you really rock that look.  Wish I had looked that good when I was your age!
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 09, 2014, 08:18:47 AM
Looks good bro!  Beard looks like it's filling in nicely.
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: SlyMike on December 16, 2014, 05:09:12 PM
You look great sly, beard is filling in nicely
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 days
Post by: Henkle on January 07, 2015, 10:30:46 PM
You got the ideal head shape + facial hair, bro!

Looking real good :).
Title: Re: Going back sly for 30 daya
Post by: bud on April 29, 2016, 03:30:24 PM
So I grew my hair out and rocked it for about two years. I hated it...im now back to a 1 guard, and going sly this weekend before I fly home. I'm doing the 30 day challenge this time though, but I'll need some encouragement. I'm very nervous about the white tan line im about to reveal but I need to get this done. How long does it typically take to fade into the same tone as your face??

Opinions / thoughts?

So I went to the barber and got a nice relaxing shave. I'm sly once again and staying that way for a while now.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fxu72hshht%2FWIN_20141129_161730.jpg&hash=5cdcc30af479e59530098ec19d8aba2b776807ce) (http://postimage.org/)