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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: phigg on July 14, 2010, 10:16:56 AM

Title: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: phigg on July 14, 2010, 10:16:56 AM

Curious as to what I'd look like "sly", I took a pic, then photoshopped it to see what I'd look like sly.
I actually like the results, and I'm looking forward to doing it.
Tomorrows the day!
I'd recommend to anyone who is on the fence to try this, if they have the computer skills, or know someone who does. You'll get a good idea of what you'll look like. You may be pleasantly surprised.



Here's the "before" (current) pic as I look now:
(Note:  if my hair appears "full" in the "before" pic, it's only because I use a lot of Toppik.  Which is great stuff, but I'm tired of it.)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphrets.com%2Fpix%2Fme.jpg&hash=5c3428127593ecb235afb2b5a0c3a941dec61436)

..and my "projection":

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphrets.com%2Fpix%2Fme-bald.jpg&hash=1d17e0ec4bff598b2d28192ae7775678594d1dc1)

I'm not sure how close to reality I got, but I'll find out soon enough. I have a feeling I did pretty good though. I think I might have a slightly more pronounced bump on the back top of my head, but that'd just be even cooler, IMO.
Of course, after the deed is actually done, I'll take a third pic to compare, but since I'll be away on vacation for a while, I may not have time to post it here for a while.  I'll try though.

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: mangosink12572 on July 14, 2010, 11:16:55 AM

Go for it  - -you look super great - SLY BALD - - 

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: BlackJamesRackham on July 14, 2010, 11:43:23 AM

shave it off man...dealing with the toppik cant be much fun.

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Post by: marty22 on July 14, 2010, 12:19:36 PM

shave it clean......it works for ya!

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Post by: Metch on July 14, 2010, 01:31:18 PM

excellent photoshop skills  :)

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Post by: balddaniel on July 14, 2010, 01:56:25 PM

You look great you really really need to do it.  :)

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Post by: Sgt. Pate on July 14, 2010, 02:16:45 PM

Looks good to me too!  O0

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Post by: johnnyo on July 14, 2010, 04:59:10 PM

Looks good to me, I think you will enjoy the look. Good luck tomorrow.

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: phigg on July 15, 2010, 01:13:10 PM

Well..  the deed is done!

I have no need to photoshop it anymore.
I was close, but I think I made my head a little too tall, vs. reality.
Still, I was pretty close.  I think it's a good idea for anyone to do, if they're wondering.


So now, without further ado (hah, no pun intended)  here's the real deal. 
I'll post a full review of the experience elsewhere, and because I had had hair transplants done before, there are a few caveats I'll discuss.
Meanwhile, here's the new, real me.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphrets.com%2Fpix%2Fslypaul.jpeg&hash=f51d40b651f270bbe7b190b7f19bc9338e927454)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphrets.com%2Fpix%2Fslypaul2.jpeg&hash=b02368a4db178474700817b1a184a47482d4cc0b)

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: johnnyo on July 15, 2010, 04:01:00 PM

Right on, you were really close, it looks great. I'm glad you decided to do it. Welcome.  O0

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: phigg on July 15, 2010, 04:33:04 PM

Thanks!  I'm now in the non-hair club for me!   ;D

I put my shades on, I really like the way that looks.
I play guitar (quite seriously too), so now I'm Joe Satriani's double, lol

(
if you don't know what he looks like..
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/joesatriani[1].jpg
)

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: Tyler on July 15, 2010, 04:34:44 PM

Looks great!

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: Sgt. Pate on July 15, 2010, 08:46:57 PM

I agree, looks great!  O0

Title: Re: Not sure to go sly? Try some photoshop first!
Post by: Kojak on July 15, 2010, 09:03:58 PM

The real end result is better then the photoshoped version. I like the idea of photoshoping before doing the deed.

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Post by: Craig Reed on July 15, 2010, 10:18:35 PM

Looks awesome!!Welcome aboard

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Post by: xnewyawka on July 15, 2010, 11:51:10 PM

Looks good phigg, what a difference!     O0

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Post by: Papa Don on July 16, 2010, 08:15:45 AM

Phigg, nice results.  Welcome to freedom!

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Post by: pdxtodd on July 16, 2010, 08:25:28 AM

Welcome Phigg and what a difference!  Looks awesome. 

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Post by: Gambrinus on July 16, 2010, 03:34:00 PM

I agree with Kojak, the real thing looks even better than the photoshop. Gotta love it! 8)