Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Twistedmister on June 05, 2010, 02:39:43 AM
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Howdy!
My name is Michael. Thanks to a massive stroke in Dec. 2005 at age 38, my right side is mostly paralyzed and I'm now in a wheelchair 24/7. At the age of 43 now, I live alone, doing my own cooking, cleaning and shopping, mainly due to my stubborness. I still date and enjoy life each day to the fullest. My favorite phrase is, "Life goes on".
My hair started thinning in my late 20's, then it stopped. It recently started thinning again about 2 years ago. After finding this site and lurking for about a week, I finally decided to take the plunge and the challenge. My first idea was to go the close-clipped route, buying http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015K9BXQ/ref=oss_product at someone else's recommendation on the site. The fact that I could closely-trim the back without being required to use a mirror was major, as I don't have another hand for that. After reading others' swearing by the sly look, I decided to give it a try. My hair stylist buzzed me to start me off two days ago. That night I carefully shaved myself.
Overall it was a good experience. I started slowly using Edge gel and a double bladed razor. I was able to avoid using a hand mirror by simply feeling of the back on occasion to tell the areas I'd missed. After awhile, I think I got a bit overconfident and started shaving faster. I quickly learned that that was a major no-no since 1) I nicked myself pretty good as I went faster, and 2) that going fast led to worse razor burn. But I learned, I lived, and I used some Nivea post-shave balm on my scalp, then Neosporin on the nick. I must say, feeling the difference after shaving made it worthwhile, going from the "velcro" effect to smooth skin. I also learned that Aloe lotion helped tremendously to ease the razor burn. Jose Cuervo might be some folks' best friend, but Aloe is mine right now!
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I'm still waiting on the clippers to arrive, as they will be handy when I'm not in the mood for shaving, but I'm sold on the shaved feel and look. And as I told my cute former hair stylist, "You weren't my first (stylist), but you'll get to be my last!". 8)
Thanks for all the encouraging tips and hints on the site. O0
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G'day.
My dad had a massive stroke about 5 years ago. He's still going strong at 70 years of age. He is living well with literally half of his brain working (I've seen the scans), but he is still going strong.
Good luck and great to meet you.
Damian.
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Welcome aboard TM. Great to have you here. Let us know what you think of the Remington when it arrives.
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Welcome Twistedmister. You're one dedicated sly guy
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Welcome, Twisted.
As you begin your journey as an SBG, you'll learn what's best for you in as a shaving routine through trial & error.
Glad to have you on board!
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Welcome to the forum, Michael. Good to have you here! O0
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Welcome to the forum, Michael! You're a great positive inspiration! Many people have a set back or two in their lives, but not all rebound as you have! Congrats! O0
As for shaving without a second mirror and feeling the smoothness goes, you are spot on! I did that this morning and it works fine! 8) Of course it's always nice to have a 2nd mirror available or set up, so you can see your handiwork :@`
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Welcome to the site TM! So glad you joined our ranks. Be sure to keep us post on prefecting the ultimate smooth noog'n.
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Welcome Michael! Great first post!
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Welcome Micheal! I'm totally impressed. I don't know that I could shave one handed. I also think that some of these whiners that say that they can't shave with out a mirror need to read your post. You should be an inspiration to many future Sly Guys O0
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Glad to have you aboard my friend.
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Back in 2005 I was in a bad auto accident where I broke my left wrist. So for over 2 months I shaved one handed. Thankfully I am right handed. I shaved much slower. But I was determined to stay sly. I have been sly ever since! Welcome Michael!
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A very warm welcome!
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Welcome Michael!
Good to have you, I like your motto. 8)
BTW before going sly I was using the Remington for some time and it worked very well for me.
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Welcome aboard bro, glad you found us! O0
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Welcome.
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Wow, I'm overwhelmed at the welcome wagon! Thanks everyone! O:O
Today was my second shave. Unlike divorce, it was mostly painless and bloodfree. ;)
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Welcome to SBG!
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hi there. I have the Remington. It has 2 snap on guards. The one that should be installed from the factory is the one you want, the balding attachment. Set the dial on number 1 and see how close it gets. But I have seen some guys use this with no guard on it at all, the bare clipper blade. That will be more of a true shave but be careful not to push it into your skin. I got the Conair Clean head recently. That is more of a true headshaver and gets closer to a shave than the Remington. There are Youtube videos of both. I love using different things on my head to shave or buzz down with. That is half the fun of being sly and then feeling how little or how much stubbble is left. Good luck
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Adversity is an amazing thing. Last year I had open heart surgery and had my arota and arotic valved replaced. I new that I had a heart murmur, however due to the fact that I was carring around an extra 200 lbs the doctors never got good pictures of my heart. Last year while walking and doing a little jogging I passed out. The my cardiologist told me had I not lost the 200 lbs I would be dead today, my heart would have just blown apart.
This made me cherish everyday and I strive to be healty as I can be. Today I am 185 lbs and in the best shape of my life, with the best hair cut of my life.
Don't give up, follow the doctors instructions and live and love life to the fullest, no matter what roadblock are thrown in front of you.
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congrats mate, and a very inspirational story! good to have you here!
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Michael, Welcome to SBG's forum. I'm just getting to your post, and I want to say I find you very inspiring and upbeat. What a great attitude!
I think that's the best way to get through life, instead of being dragged down you face it with vigor and attack it. I hope you can influence some of the lurkers and even the new guys who are "on the fence", as we say.
Keep at it, and keep livin'! O0 8)
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Welcome Michael and what a great testimony to the rest of the guys that no matter what cards you are dealt - do the most with what you have. You're definitely an inspiration to the rest of us.
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Sorry for the late welcome...WELCOME TO SBGs!!! 8)