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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Dr.Mr.Ed on June 26, 2010, 12:05:18 PM

Title: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Dr.Mr.Ed on June 26, 2010, 12:05:18 PM
I finally did it! I shaved for the first time yesterday afternoon. It went OK - one minor cut behind the ear and a full blade and a half in the HeadBlade. The wife likes it more than she thought she would (she was against this all the way), my 9 year old son refused to look at me and my 6 year old daughter can't keep from staring. I noticed some missed spots, so I was pretty self-conscious last night. I shaved again this morning and did a much better job, much faster.

Now I just need some sun! Luckily I tan pretty quickly, but still need to balance getting some sun and burning.

The pics attached are Before, During and After. Getting full coverage was more challenging than I thought. Do you guys use a second mirror to see the back of your head? Or is it all just feel??

I'm a bit relieved that my head isn't too oddly shaped. Although the tan patch on the top really needs to blend in :)

Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: jaypksfo on June 26, 2010, 12:29:38 PM
I shave in the shower - seems to work better.  Also only use 1 mirror and feel to make sure I got everything

Looks good BTW
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: BuzzKC on June 26, 2010, 12:34:52 PM
you definately can rock the sly look!  Nice job.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: The Noggin on June 26, 2010, 12:46:10 PM
Great look! O0

Now 30 days...
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: usmcpelon on June 26, 2010, 02:02:57 PM
Great job Ed it look very good. Welcome to the world of sly bald.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: marty22 on June 26, 2010, 02:33:08 PM
good work Ed!
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Post by: Stu on June 26, 2010, 03:15:11 PM
Lookin' good, man - way to go.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: DAMMAG on June 26, 2010, 04:14:30 PM
Looks great. You're a natural.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 26, 2010, 04:27:03 PM
Welcome, your days of thinning hair are over O0.  Enjoy the freedom O:O.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Dr.Mr.Ed on June 26, 2010, 05:33:06 PM
Thanks everyone! Sported the look at the pool today, and I'm loving it.  :P



Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: warhawk on June 26, 2010, 05:37:15 PM
hey ed:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.  we hope that U become an active member of the best forum on the internet.  O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Rob on June 26, 2010, 05:55:05 PM
looks fantastic: you suit the look well, bro. O0
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: balddaniel on June 26, 2010, 07:21:40 PM
Ok, Ed so you have a great shaped head and you look awesome bald.  Just keep going to the pool, I went today for 2 hours.  Very relaxing.  I shave in the shower with a fogless mirror for the top and sides and do the feel for the back.  Welcome

BD
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Gambrinus on June 26, 2010, 07:42:55 PM
Way to go Ed!  Suits you very well.  I'm a shower shaver too. It's just less mess.  I don't use a mirror unless I shave my face (which I still do at the sink) 
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Nonick on June 26, 2010, 09:49:02 PM
Looking good, Ed!!!  O0  The after pic is outstanding! 8)
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Ming the Merciless on June 27, 2010, 05:30:23 AM
When I go to the pool myself, I shave afterwards--fifty lengths thrashing along makes the hair about as soft as it is going to get, and I find even the disposable razor I carry in the gym bag lasts quite a long time.  Of course, how long a blade lasts depends on other factors, and my topside hair is on the fine side, so dulling a blade takes longer, I'd say, than those with more robustly thick strands.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: marshd1000 on June 27, 2010, 08:29:36 AM
It definately works for you!     O0
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Post by: Magoo on June 27, 2010, 09:57:04 AM
Looks great Ed, I usethe feel method then check using two mirrors.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: baldntat05 on July 02, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
Great look for you!  The more you shave the better you will become.  After 13 years, I don't use any mirrors, just feel, and shave in the shower.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: joergHH on July 02, 2010, 03:14:23 PM
Congrats, very nice looking bald head. There is a learning curve in headshaving.
I use for the back of my the Braille-methode, just feeling with the other hand.

Best wishes, keep it smooth.

J
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: johnnyo on July 02, 2010, 06:23:53 PM
Looking good Mr. Ed, don't worry, your kids will adjust, they always do, especially after they see how much you are enjoying it. Maybe your 9 year old will even try it. I used to have a bald head when i was a kid, course, it was mostly from a punishment!!  Ha HA  oh, I'm a shower shaver by touch, feels good...
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Morthen on July 03, 2010, 05:16:43 AM
Looks great man, as for the using a mirror I shave in the shower so I do the whole thing by feel, including the back.
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Craig Reed on July 13, 2010, 01:40:42 PM
Looks great! Shower shave here too, much faster use a Headblade and done in 3 minutes!
Title: Re: Day 1 with Pics
Post by: Mikemc411 on July 13, 2010, 07:11:54 PM
Looks great.....

Glad your wife is coming on board..... Mine was the one who conviced me to do it!!! Heck she even shaved my head the first time...