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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: lifeinthesouth on April 06, 2010, 12:34:26 PM
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I just came across this board and have a few questions. IS IT JUST TIME TO GET RID OF IT ALL? Let me know what you think. I refuse to do a comb over and I feel like that is what it looks like now. I am thinking about starting out with just a buzz, but my question is how short to start with. I was thinking a 2 but is that to long for a buzz cut? I have a definite crown and getting pretty thin in front now too.
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its time-and welcome.
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Welcome. I too would have to say that it is time.
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You're right on the money about not doing a combover--I went that way for 10+ years, maybe even 15, and it was a mistake, one big one that I wish I had never done. Honestly, I thought I was looking at my own head when I first glanced at the pictures :o.
Buzz, yes--that's what I did. Not for a long period of time though, IMO. I started by having my barber do a 4. Less than a week later, I went back for a 3. Then my cousin, who shared the genetic trait and had gone sly himself--yes a trait it's not in any way, shape for form a disease or deformity--gave me his old clipper--Wahl, still have it for my beard!
I maintained it at a 3 for about another week, then took it to a 2 myself for a week or so. I had the "itch" and it was going to get scratched, the itch to be smooth and clean. I noticed, even at a 4 and more so as I progressed from a 3 to a 2 that bright overhead lights made me look like all I had left was a horseshoe, a look I really didn't like at all. I moved to a 1--and the feel was tremendous rubbing my head. Then, three days later, no guard, gym, shower & shave. All this from September 7 to October 12! 8). Never looked back. The guys here were a real rock to lean on getting acquainted w/ the shadow, the "new dude" in the mirror. They shared the techniques, shaving stuff, etc. and encouragement. Now, at 2 1/2 years, I'm passing it on.
Relax, take as much time in the buzz or as little as you're comfortable with--it is all about making yourself comfortable, improving your overall appearance, gaining confidence. And all of that does come. People you see at the laundry, the drugstore and other places all of a sudden remember your name, you'll notice a lot of other guys sporting the haircut, and most of all you won't be worrying about what's left of the hair. The mpb continues, hidden in plain sight. You're only regret once you're sly will probably be why you didn't do this sooner. It's all about you, not your family and friends, and what they want, no one but you.
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I think it's time my friend. let it go!
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It's time when YOU feel it's time.
So go right ahead! 8)
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Thanks. I would like to get it done before the summer tan starts ( I get fairly dark without trying) so I don't have to "catch up" the sides to the top. I guess I should also mention the wife. As I have seen others on her say family was against it, but I don't get it. Why would she care so much. It is not like I ever tell her how to get hers done. She knows it is a losing battle that I am going to do what I want with my hair, but do you think taking it down slow will help her warm up to it better. It not like I have it very long now the pic. I posted is about as long as I let it get. I usually have a 1 on the sides anyway during the summer.
One more thing buzzed to the skin vs. shaved with a razor? I guess that is something I can decide when I get there.
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It is not like I ever tell her how to get hers done. She knows it is a losing battle that I am going to do what I want with my hair, but do you think taking it down slow will help her warm up to it better. It not like I have it very long now the pic. I posted is about as long as I let it get.
Wow :), you said you'd only just found this site today, but what you have said has been said by so many here--the wives never do ask us, why should be ask them. Well, you're probably thinking this already, but "Ask forgiveness, not permission!" If you're lucky she'll adapt, otherwise you can hang out with guys like me and several others whose wives never really have bought into it 100%--toleration is about all we get >:(. But it's for me, as I said, this is all about feeling good yourself.
Pardon me for saying this but you seem to be on the "fast track!" Not bad, not bad at all! O0
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One more thing buzzed to the skin vs. shaved with a razor? I guess that is something I can decide when I get there.
Looks very similar to others but feels completely different. You'll see...
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One more thing buzzed to the skin vs. shaved with a razor? I guess that is something I can decide when I get there.
Looks very similar to others but feels completely different. You'll see...
I'll second that! The fell of a smooth scalp is the reason I have only skipped 2 days out of the last 30.
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Definitely time.
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That is what I thought, it is time. I said I had one more question but I got many really. Scars?? I got a good on the front right of my head. I can't see it through what is left of my hair but I can tell by feeling it will be seen, maybe not as bad as I think it will. Would that be a deal breaker for anyone. About 1 1/2" length. Knocked stupid when it happened. :XX anyone else got em.
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Several, from two large spots from skin cancer--one is white, one is an indentation. Scars are the "personality" of the dome. No one notices them, but as you well know, a combover stands out, as does the Bozo Ring!. :(
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IS IT JUST TIME TO GET RID OF IT ALL?
Definitely. Go for it! ;)
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Welcome to the Forum LITS!
It's past time my Friend....... start with the buzz if you're more comfortable trying that first. Remember.... nothing beats a shave with a good brush, good shave crem, and a sharp blade.
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I would say if you're asking, then you already know the answer.
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I'd say it's time
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It's time. As for buzzed v. shaved .... You won't believe how good a freshly-shaved head feels until you try it. Go for it! O0
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Yup, it's past time.
You won't believe how good a freshly-shaved head feels until you try it. Go for it!
There's nothing to lose by trying shaving to the scalp. In the very unlikely event that you don;t like it, you'll be back to "buzzed" in a matter of days.
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It's your head, but if your at all curious...GO FOR IT!
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It is nice going from having hair to a no guard buzz to smooth within an hour though. I loved the shock of it all, just how I had hair to shiny smooth. I couldnt stand drawing it out by buzzing it down shorter every week, too impatient haha. I say do it, summer is fast approaching
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Yes its time ! Keep in mind, the shorter you go, the obvious baldness becomes. You got the right attitude. Go it two short buzzcuts or a #1.5 then a clippershave then the razor. You sound like you have it figured out. Your wife is lucky to have a hubby who DOES NOT want a comb-over ! Good luck. Keep us posted ! --Stasiu
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I would say if you're asking, then you already know the answer.
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Time for a shave! O0
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Step right up. It's time.
Any good traditional barber would be happy to help you make the transition. Just tell him you want to try a few different length clippers blades if you're unsure.
But honestly, once it gets ultra short, the difference between that and the slick feel are worlds apart. Take it down to the wood and see for yourself!
Holler or PM if you need any extra convincing.
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Welcome to the forum! Lots of good advice given already...
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It's time!
Take it down and you will shure be relieved :-)
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Thanks for all the input. Good to know so many don't feel like it is a mistake. Going to go today a get it done. I'm not trying to hide the fact I no longer have hair just trying to make it look the way I think it looks best, just not sure what that is yet. :-\ :)
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Going to go today a get it done. to make it look the way I think it looks best,
Great attitude, we all know what the answer is, and you will shortly--remember 30 days!, Welcome to the Sly Side.
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Its time, and so I think you've made the right choice by geoing and getting it done. Try the buzz or the shave, but let us all know how things are going. O0
Welcome 8)
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Btw, scars are cool. I have them all over my head. 8 stitches here, 10 there, 4 there... Buzz the "hair" you have down to at least a 2 or shave it. You will love it. The hair cut you have now isn't doing you any favors.
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I am back...and....I....LOVE IT. Went with a #2 tried #3 it was just to long to be sticking up for me. I may go with a #1 on my on in just a day or so.
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Not the best pic took with the phone but you can still see much better.
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Go #1 and then do it all - -
I quote Razor - - - "Being BALD is alot better than GOING BALD"
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Much better--you can, if you want, stop by a Wal-Mart or the like and pick up a clipper w/ guards, usually #1, 2,3 & 4, for about $10-14, and take it to a #1 yourself. And, when the day comes for you to go sly, take off all guards, clean the rest off, shower, lather and "do the deed!" [Loads of instructions in "Shaving Your Head" board.] It hasn't been said so far, but when you finally do put the blade to it yourself, it is such a rush, words just can't express. You can have the barber do it, but part of this is gaining authority over your own appearance and nothing, I mean nothing, compares to the first shave--taking your time, and cleaning it off. Wonderful, a moment you will always remember.
You are really going to like this, we promise. And #1 feels better than #2, and Sly, well that's just the tops. It only gets better O0.
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O0 Get rid of it all. After looking at your pictures, I am convinced you will not only look better but powerful/sly without the remaining fuzz. Just try it. If, after 30 days, you're not a happy, you can always regrow what's left. Best, Prof Melon
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Wow, you were serious!
Isn't it a huge relief to have taken that first step?
Multiply that times 100 and you have an idea how liberating, empowering (and just plain cool) going 100% slick sly is.
Congratulations!
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Looks good to me. 8)
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Wow, you were serious!
Isn't it a huge relief to have taken that first step?
Congratulations!
Huge! I didn't think I would have any problems doing it myself but I stood in front of the mirror this morning and just couldn't. So that is when I decided to go let someone else do it. Now I don't know why it was a big deal. I think doing the #1 next will be no problem. I guess I was thinking about it to much.
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I guess I was thinking about it to much.
Exactly, but not a big thing, almost all of us have been there in front of that mirror, doing everything we could think of to see what we'd look like. You're really doing great.
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Good job. Now that you're down to a #2 and are already comfortable with it, the next step is easy. Take it to a #1 next. It may seem really, really short at first, but it only takes a week to grow back to where you are now. But you'll most likely adjust to the shorter look before it does.
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Congratulations! It is already a big improvement if you ask me. Like the rest say, why don't you try it a little shorter next time. You will probably like that even more :)
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AWESOME ! We all knew you can do it! Keep buzzing it tighter. Then no guard. Then razor. Sly awaits you just down the hall in the bathroom ! You will find your way ! Then surprise your wife and take her to dinner + a movie (or whatever) and proudly show off the new look next to your beautiful lady ! ---Stasiu
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It is time!! (Can we get a balding smiley, I could really use a balding smiley here....No? How about a sly one with a shiney dome?...Oh well) :px -----> 8) YR*(k
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We seem to be on a SLY roll here...who's next to step up and off the fence?
Part of the deal is once you go for it, you become an ambassador for others!
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A definite improvement, but take it down to a .5 or zero, and you'll really like it. Then it's one more step to totally smooth. Come on, you know this is where your headed, so hurry up. And also, welcome to the site.
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Massive difference,you look really good O0
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I can tell you're gonna look great totally SLY: so what are you waiting for?? You know we wre bound to say it: make the second move by going to a number 1, then the blade. Freedom awaits! O0 8)
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youre getting warmer!
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so what are you waiting for??
Actually, Just want to give the wife a few days to get used to it. I am already thinking of a #1 this weekend instead of maintaining a #2.
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Reasonable course of action. How is she taking it over all? Oh, and that #1, it's going to really make you want to "Go for the Gold" >:D
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It looks a lot better shorter. You have the same hairline that I did before I went with a rug. I can tell you that it will look 1000% better taken all the way down to wood. Right now you look like a guy who's losing his hair. If you shave it you look like a guy who took control. Sly is in -- its THE look. Go for it - you can always grow it back to a #1 and look like a balding guy.
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How is she taking it over all?
Pretty well, :) only thing she said "well, it just doesn't look like your kinda haircut". I never did do a buzz when I had hair it was always high and tight and just long enough to part. So I know what she means, but that is why I thought give the buzz a few days for her to get used to. Funny thing is my son who is only 2 1/2 didn't even notice it. I have heard people say about there young kids, that it would kinda scare them to see such a change but he didn't care one bit. No bad "vibes" from the wife though.
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I don't have the hair for "my kind of haircut". lol
Use a #1 and buzz that doo down a little more.
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That's great. You are changing your "look." Once you've done it, you'll get a "surprise" every time you pass a mirror at first--the total look is different. I think most guys find that it makes them look either younger or more difficult to approximate the age of the sly guy. Either way, it's a pretty confident look compared to the "old" you. When hair gets that thin, it makes you look much older and somehow less confident, assured, what have you.
Kids have to be a little older, between 3-4 I'd say, before they get a sense of "possession" about the appearance of their parents. That sensitivity is highest in their early and mid-teens when you embarrass them enough just by existing. >:D
You've made very impressive strides in a very short time. My guess is that you've thought about this change for a while and are looking forward to the total shaved deal. And that is a very good thing. Please remember to have some sunscreen on that dome, even now--sunburns are uncomfortable and can lead to skin cancers--take it from one who's been there numerous times! :-\
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youre getting warmer!
That's what I was going to say. You need to take the next step, IMO.
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Stop torturing yourself and take it down to the wood - - - and enjoy your SLICK MELON
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I don't have the hair for "my kind of haircut". lol
Who does? ;D That's why this is a redefining moment. The whole concept of what is "your kind of haircut" is about to change. Resistance is futile, just let it happen and enjoy it.
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SLY will become 'your kind of haircut' before you know it... 8)
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time for a shave !!!!
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past time.....
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You won't get any better advice then what these great Sly brother have given you. The truth is, your appearance will total change for the better and there will be no regrets. You've already heard it enough so take the plunge and shave it all off and enjoy the freedom of being bald. You will be amazed at the compliments you'll get from alot of people, especially the ladies. They love bald guys and can wait or find an excuse to rub that smooth bald head. Trust me, it happens all the time. Good luck and welcome.
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Welcome. I'd say you're way overdue.
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Still lovin the #2 buzz right now and was going to use a #1 on it this morning at the gym, but forgot to grab the clippers before leaving the house. So I guess it will have to weight until I get home from work now.
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Well, assuming you're going to hit the gym tomorrow, don't forget that #1, and just in case a razor with a new blade and some good shave gel or creme >:D O0 You never know when the itch will get too strong, as has been said, don't resist!
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and just in case a razor with a new blade and some good shave gel or creme
Ha, actually went by and got a new razor yesterday, but don't think I am going to wait till tomorrow on the #1. Leaving work in about 30 min. and doing it. I can already tell it is grown out some anyway.
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and just in case a razor with a new blade and some good shave gel or creme
Ha, actually went by and got a new razor yesterday, but don't think I am going to wait till tomorrow on the #1. Leaving work in about 30 min. and doing it. I can already tell it is grown out some anyway.
You're the MAN--you are going to really like #1--or a hot shower, shave and SLY TGIF! Just an idea! >:D
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good one. At least you won't get us badgering you if you shave it SLY!! ;) O0
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HEY! WAIT!!! Buzz it down without a guard before you shave. It'll be easier. I tried shaving when my head had #2 growth on it and it took me an hour. The razor gets clogged with hair after an inch long swipe.
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It's shine time. Go for it.