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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Red87 on May 22, 2016, 10:53:17 PM
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Hi everyone, just registered and looking for some advice. I've been balding for a while now and I've got an odd shaped head. In the photo I've buzzed my head a 0 on the sides 1 on top. I've tried wet shaving my head and didn't like the look of it. I also tried buzzing it with clippers and no guard an thought that looked better than a wet shave but still not good. It's depressing me as I dont like my head shape but i know soon there will be no option but to go completely bald. Any advice?? Thanks in advance.
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Hi red you look great in the photo, you have a fantastic head shape ( at least from that side!). If you are happy with the 0 and 1 cut that's fine. Your hairline would be less obvious if you shaved or ad a 0 or no guard all over. Go for it and do the 30 days, you will then wonder what on earth you were worried about.
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Welcome, Red!
What is shown in your photo is not bad if you don't want to go all the way just yet. That look is good at least until/unless the horseshoe starts developing. I think the first time we shave, it's always a shock factor, but after a while, we get used to it. Good luck!
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Welcome to SBG.
I agree with Dragon. If you have not given your photo hair length a 30 day trial, do that. When I used to sport that length of hair, I ran the clippers 2x per week, as hair grows fast at that length and I wanted to keep the look consistent. Buzzing 2x per week also helps develop the routine in case you want to shave your head.
The look of shaved bald vs this 0/1 buzz is mostly about feel. As you read here on SBG, most guys, once they experience the feel of a shaved head, that is their go-to preference.
Your head shape looks fine. Nothing to worry about there.
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Looks fine to me.
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you look great with short buzz and I am sure fully shaven. Head shape is fine.
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You have nothing to worry about, you look great. hey it great being bald.
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Welcome, the buzz looks great , just give your self time to adjust to the new look. Shaving can come in time if you decide to venture on. O0
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How many times have we seen posts like this where someone with a perfectly normal shaped head thinks his head is oddly shaped?
As others have pointed out, it takes time to get used to seeing your head with little or no hair on it. The zero-guard buzz in your photo looks just fine. Relax and give yourself time to adjust.
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First off, welcome. Secondly you have the exact same head shape as a co-worker of mine and he's bald and nobody says his head shape is odd. There really isn't a bad head shape. You are being too critical. Take out the razor and enjoy the bald life. You'll enjoy it.
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Thanks for the replies all. I'm going to go with the clipper no guard all over. I prefer the sand paper feel to smooth at the moment. Maybe in the future ill razor shave it. I'm looking at clippers and these seem to have good reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Five-Star-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464030708&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+5+star+balding+clipper (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Five-Star-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464030708&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+5+star+balding+clipper) any recommendations for clippers? Thanks again.
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Thanks for the replies all. I'm going to go with the clipper no guard all over. I prefer the sand paper feel to smooth at the moment. Maybe in the future ill razor shave it. I'm looking at clippers and these seem to have good reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Five-Star-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464030708&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+5+star+balding+clipper (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Five-Star-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464030708&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+5+star+balding+clipper) any recommendations for clippers? Thanks again.
Highly recommend the Wahl balding! Once you get the hang of them, they are great!
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Thanks mate, think I will go with them.
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Took it down to no guard and got out in the sun for a bit, maybe I can enjoy the bald life after all......
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Looks fine to me! 8)
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The no-guard buzz looks great. Enjoy!
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Looks great, you can't even tell where the receding is!
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Took it down to no guard and got out in the sun for a bit, maybe I can enjoy the bald life after all......
Looks great! Beautiful head shape!
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Looks great, guy!
Keep it up. From anything but really up close, you look bald. A good look on most guys, including you. Keep 'buzzing no guard' for at least 30 days. You'll never want to go any longer again.
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That looks fantastic. I know lots of people like the smooth feel you get from shaving and it is great but I must admit that like you I quite like the sandpaper feel as well. This isn't a problem as you get one in the morning and the other in the evening.
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Wow! Great looking head, bald is an outstanding look for you. I would suggest a razor shave. It will look fantastic on you, and it feels awesome.
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Wow Dude; you look great! You have that "fit and healthy" look. Great skin and nice eyes sure don't hurt either!
With your hair buzzed or shaved you cannot even tell that it is thinning. Absolutely great style for you!
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Wow Dude; you look great! You have that "fit and healthy" look. Great skin and nice eyes sure don't hurt either!
With your hair buzzed or shaved you cannot even tell that it is thinning. Absolutely great style for you!
Totally agree that you found the "right" look !
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Wow, thanks guys for your kind words and advice, much appreciated, here is the razor shave...
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Even better than before! you must be delighted with that look
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Even better than before! you must be delighted with that look
Yes mate, I think its a keeper, no more hair worries! lol
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I hope you like the smooth shaved head, I sure do. That looks outstanding, great shaped head and complexion. The facial hair is perfect, too.
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Red, I think the razor shave actually makes your head shape look perfect! The starter beard also gives it a nice balance!
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I like the razor shave. Nice clean look. I hope you will give it a 30 day trial before settling on a permanent look. It can take a little while to adjust to a new look and you may be surprised by how much you like it 30 days from now. Remember you are only 2-3 days away from the stubble look.
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Way to go! The razor shave looks excellent!
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I like the razor shave. Nice clean look. I hope you will give it a 30 day trial before settling on a permanent look. It can take a little while to adjust to a new look and you may be surprised by how much you like it 30 days from now. Remember you are only 2-3 days away from the stubble look.
Give it the 30 day trial. I think you will love it for the summer months and then if you wish, grow some stubble for fall-winter. You really have a very confident look ! Congrats !
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Wow!! You've already fone smooth!!
Well done! Looks awesome!