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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: OffcerClancy on October 31, 2009, 10:43:03 PM

Title: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: OffcerClancy on October 31, 2009, 10:43:03 PM
F@#k You, Sy Sperling; You may be the president and a client, but I'm now sly.

Clean is where it's at.    ^-^
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: TheSlyBear on October 31, 2009, 11:02:30 PM
Howdy! Refugees welcome!
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: Tyler on October 31, 2009, 11:03:17 PM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  What's your story?
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on October 31, 2009, 11:25:01 PM
Welcome to the Forum OC! There are no refugees here.....only realists that have figured it out. Good for you for joining our ranks.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: Papa Don on November 01, 2009, 08:30:01 AM
I agree Officerclancy.  Welcome to the only club hat matters.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: baldguynextdoor on November 01, 2009, 09:25:01 AM


Congrats on setting yourself free, man.  That's awesome.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: OffcerClancy on November 01, 2009, 09:35:58 AM
Thank you for the greetings; this is a great site.  I have been lurking for a couple of weeks after just wandering in when looking for some shaving advise.

I have been clean for only six weeks.  As I said, for more than 10 years I wasted much time and money with
the Hair Club.  It may be for some people, but when you look at it objectively, what you have is: 1) you pay between $250 and $1,000 per month for x number of "heads of hair" which they glue to your head; 2) once glued to your head, they style the "hair"; 3) you purchase their "special" styling products (shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, tape, gels, curl activators, etc) for as much as $11 - $20 per bottle; 3) you then are "encouraged to tip the stylist from $20 - $50 per visit; and 4) you are advised to get your system replaced every 4 - 6 weeks.  After all is said and done, it's still a toup.

To get you and keep you, they prey on your insecurity.  I would say only 60% looked presentable after a styling.  However, when they return to get the new system put on or have that one "serviced", 90 - 95% looked like wig-city.  Fortunately, I was one of those small minority that it actually looked natural.  However, looking natural and looking good are two completely different things.  The woman I went to regularly did a poor job cutting my hair- but she was the only one I trusted.  So I would go to a barber after my service appointment and pay another $20 to have him cut my real hair.  The last several times I had difficulty getting appointments with the two of them and the system was starting to look ratty so I said to myself: There has got to be a better way.

My dilemma was that no one knew I was a Club member.  So, if I went clean there was no going back without being a walking advertisement for the Hair Club.  In addition, I had no idea how it would look.  I decided to roll the dice and go for it.  Much to my surprise I have gotten nothing but rave reviews and have not looked back.  As a daily reminder, I have the system that I cut off my head sitting on my dresser.  I am now happier and significantly more wealthy in a number of ways.

Clean is where its at.   ;D
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: aarrggh on November 01, 2009, 09:38:59 AM
  Excellent choice ---- Welcome--------- 8)
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: Mikekoz13 on November 01, 2009, 12:33:52 PM
You definetly made the right choice....... and in the Spring when you wash your car you can take the old "hair" and use it to wipe down your dash boards.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: ozzie on November 01, 2009, 12:48:03 PM
Excellent decision, OC! I've found that it's a great crew here. Welcome aboard.
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Post by: joergHH on November 01, 2009, 12:53:19 PM
Welcome here, OffcerClancy!

Glad you joined and cngrats on your decision.

Enjoy the new freedom and the awful new look.

J
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: OzPete on November 01, 2009, 07:34:38 PM
Welcome to SBG!
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Post by: jrppsuobx on November 01, 2009, 07:44:59 PM
Good CHoice and welcome to SBG
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: OffcerClancy on November 01, 2009, 08:10:53 PM
I must say,  I am quite impressed with all the support and hospitality.  Thank you all very much; I am looking forward to this experience. 
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on November 01, 2009, 08:18:35 PM
I was scrolling down and looking at the words and for a split second I thought "That's a strange looking head!"  Then I realized it was a bowling ball!
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: andrew on November 01, 2009, 08:24:34 PM
Welcome to SBG ...   You made the right choice - enjoy your freedom.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: GASlick on November 01, 2009, 09:41:45 PM
welcome to the crowd!
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 02, 2009, 07:26:56 AM
Welcome and congrats on "coming clean."  There are guys here who thought about HCM, I did until I googled them and found so many guys who were totally bummed out on it.  Plus, I would have had to change my barber--if I'm going to change why pay more, not less.  Post up some of your experiences.  Good to have you here.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: Sooner Steve on November 02, 2009, 10:36:55 AM
Welcome Officer Clancy.  My story was similar as yours - only 23 years long.  You will enjoy the freedom.  Sooner STeve
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Post by: Arnie on November 04, 2009, 12:42:02 AM
Welcome to SBGs! 8)
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Post by: Iconic on November 04, 2009, 06:15:52 AM
Way to go. Hair is so last season.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: bem75 on November 04, 2009, 08:32:20 AM
Welcome.  Great story and great choice.  I saw one of the HCM commercials the other day and I wanted to throw something at the TV.  I'd love to have a SBG commercial that aired right after the HCM and told guys that it was okay to be bald.  Basically the opposite of those ridiculous HCM commercials.
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: wpruitt on November 04, 2009, 04:15:34 PM
Welcome OffcerClancy - Sly as your bowling ball ?
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: xnewyawka on November 07, 2009, 10:47:02 PM
Welcome OffcerClancy, glad that you found your freedom. It's much better to be clean and smooth, it's great to see someone take control over the whole hcm bs story.

Enjoy the forum, and your freshly shaved dome!  O0
Title: Re: Hair Club Refugee
Post by: SlySurfer on November 08, 2009, 12:27:43 AM
I was scrolling down and looking at the words and for a split second I thought "That's a strange looking head!"  Then I realized it was a bowling ball!
I was thinking the same thing.

OffcerClancy, if your head is half as good looking as that bowling ball, you made a very wise decision.