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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: ElessarSeregon on May 31, 2009, 01:49:16 PM

Title: Now to throw in my intro =)
Post by: ElessarSeregon on May 31, 2009, 01:49:16 PM: Hello everyone!

I'm Daniel and have been lurking around this site for a few weeks now, and I have finally decided to become a member after seeing how awesome everybody here is. I'm 19 years old now and just went Sly for the first time. I actually started to see a receeding hairline when I was about 15-16 and was able to hide it with my long hair without anybody noticing. Then the worst of it happened, a bald spot began to appear on my crown.

I chose to wear a hat for a few years once the balding began to increase, but the hat soon became too much of a nuisance and two weeks ago I finally decided to just shave it all off, and I was VERY happy with the results when I was alone. But when I was in public with friends and family I became quite the laughing stock. I do think that as people get used to the idea of me not having hair the ridicule will subside, but for now I only have this site to look to for support. =D

I really look forward to meeting everyone here. Thanks =)
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Post by: DavidTX on May 31, 2009, 02:07:45 PM: Hey Daniel, you'll get a lot of support on the site.

You're looking good sly and smooth. I dealt with the receding front hairline young as well.. Probably tried for too long to keep it looking like I had plenty of hair. Finally was convinced to buzz my head down to a 1 1/2, kept that up for years, and the past few years buzzed it at a 1. I got a lot of comments when I started buzzing my head, but as I went Sly it's been mixed from a few people. Most were used to me without much hair when the buzz was new which was every 2 weeks, so, wasn't too much of a shock for most.

Just keep with the 30 day rule, keep it shaved for 30 days before making any decision about staying shaved.

When the balding/rising forehead in the front is trying to meet the bald spot in the back, just shave it sly and smooth.
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Post by: tomgallagher on May 31, 2009, 02:08:21 PM: Welcome
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Post by: Papa Don on May 31, 2009, 02:13:35 PM: Daniel, welcome to the site. So glad you have decided to join us. Ridicule from friends and family will soon subside and you will begin to enjoy the freedom of worry and the fact of loosing hair. Remember, hair is only an accessory and not the stock that makes you who you are. I too went through the silly jokes, but I ignored the silliness and now everyone can't remember me with hair. I grew it back and to my surprise, some people didn't recognize me. Those that did, asked me to shave it off again. So there must be something in the Sly look. Hang in there buddy and all will be good.
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Post by: sq on May 31, 2009, 02:34:08 PM: Welcome aboard Daniel. Sly suits you well
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Post by: GaryT on May 31, 2009, 03:18:00 PM: Hey Daniel,

Great to have you aboard! I'm glad you took the step and that you ended up here. As for the ridicule....I find that so interesting because I got next to no negativity when I did mine. I think that the only difference was that I had been cutting my hair to 2 for a couple of years and then at 1. So people were pretty used to seeing me with very short hair to begin with.

Have fun.....
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Post by: ShavedForNow on May 31, 2009, 03:51:46 PM: Hey Daniel,

Relax; you don't look ridiculous at all. And welcome.
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Post by: marty22 on May 31, 2009, 05:29:08 PM: you'll do fine here. Welcome.
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Post by: Tyler on May 31, 2009, 07:24:06 PM: Welcome to SBG!! It looks great! The others will come around soon.
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Post by: Rev Sly on May 31, 2009, 08:19:40 PM: You wear it well - so no worries about carrying the look. Hang in there, everyone will get used to it and it will become a part of who you are.
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Post by: Paul on May 31, 2009, 08:23:10 PM: Welcome Daniel. Hang in there and follow our 30 day rule. And you are right, there is plenty of support for you here. So post up with any concerns or problems, anytime.
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Post by: wpruitt on May 31, 2009, 08:23:56 PM: Looks good, ElessarSeregon
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Post by: Alexander215 on May 31, 2009, 08:43:51 PM: Welcome bro O0
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Post by: GASlick on May 31, 2009, 10:08:46 PM: welcome to the crowd. it looks great and I'm sure everyone will come around.
We have you back!
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Post by: J.J. on May 31, 2009, 10:47:40 PM: Looks great!
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Post by: OzPete on June 01, 2009, 12:40:57 AM: Welcome Daniel!
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Post by: Meatman on June 01, 2009, 08:12:16 AM: Welcome Daniel...you'll like it here I am sure. great sly look too
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Post by: Wil87 on June 01, 2009, 09:55:05 AM: Welcome dude, it really suits u!! Once you start rocking it with supreme confidence people will look past the fact that your bald and realise you are a confident dude with an awesome melon!!
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 01, 2009, 05:49:18 PM: Welcome to the Forum Daniel! That is a fine looking shave you've got there!
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Post by: DCdome on June 01, 2009, 07:24:57 PM: Daniel,

You are lookin great with the bald dome, buddy. Don't let negative comments get to you.

Also, you certainly look older than 19. Conventional wisdom is that going sly makes young guys look older and older guys look younger.

Keep the 30 day rule. Enjoy the summer, but protect the scalp.
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Post by: Dome of Steele on June 01, 2009, 10:10:34 PM: WELCOME!!! O:O
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Post by: xnewyawka on June 03, 2009, 01:18:18 PM: Welcome to SBG's Daniel, give it time, it will only get better.
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 03, 2009, 01:45:27 PM: Daniel, one thing about the guys here, they won't sugar coat it, they'll tell it like it is. What it is--you look great. That negative stuff can be a nervous reaction by your friends--they're not sure enough of themselves to appreciate that you've done the right thing. Family, a lot of us have that issue for a while, or in rare cases for a long time. They still remember their little boy, what can I say. You won't and can't understand that until you've had kids. But if you reflect to them that you're honestly happy with the Sly look, they will adapt--even if they want the little boy back.
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Post by: flatdave on June 04, 2009, 01:44:23 PM: Welcome Daniel. You rock the SLY look, don't let anyone tell you different. Keep up the positive attitude and in a few weeks or so, everyone will forget what you looked like with hair.

Dave
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Post by: boiler1bald on June 07, 2009, 06:05:42 PM: Welcome...you rock the Sly look...give it some time your true friends will come around...
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Post by: Razor X on June 07, 2009, 09:38:12 PM: I'm a little late chiming in, but let me join the rest of the guys in saying that you don't have a thing to worry about. You've got a great looking dome there! If I were still on the fence and saw your dome out on the street or on the train, I'd be inspired to take the plunge. Don't listen to the naysayers.
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Post by: benmcd on June 25, 2009, 08:13:30 AM: Welcome Daniel,

The look is cool, I wouldn't worry.

It is fair to say that when you first shave smooth your level of self consciousness is up there. I was certainly more sensitive to comment when I first caught up with friends after first shaving bald. You have made a pretty significant change to your appearance, be confident and perhaps there is just a bit of envy in their jibes. Good Luck. O0
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Post by: stasiu on June 25, 2009, 11:55:36 PM: Daniel ! You look totally awesome MPB ! When you feel good in front of mirror, then that is what counts as family + friends will adjust. Sometimes going with shorter buzz cuts in phases and then the final razor smooth melon helps family + friends adjust and accept the "new chrome dome look" but you just look totally confident as is !
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Post by: c16188 on June 26, 2009, 01:07:52 AM: Hi Daniel,

welcome to the family of baldies.
Keep your head shaved! It looks so good.

best regards
Volker