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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Arekeon27 on August 05, 2010, 02:37:22 PM

Title: Just came across the site and decided to join!
Post by: Arekeon27 on August 05, 2010, 02:37:22 PM: Hey Guys,

Glad to see there is a community out there such as this one. I shaved my head about 7 months ago and I honestly haven't looked back since.

I first found out I had thinning hair at about 24 years old. At the time I had really long hair and a "stylist" told me that I was thinning as she trimmed my hair. She recommended some B.S. "cleaning" solution which would reduce baldness. I thought she was just trying to sell me something dumb (which I was right about) and I ignored what she said. When I did cut my long hair at 25, I could definitely see that I in fact had male pattern baldness. It wasn't severe but it was noticable. The next week on the radio I heard about a free consultation regarding hair loss. I called the number and got an appointment. The woman who looked at my hair explained to me why men typically lose their hair. She then recommended laser treatment and transplants (of course, since they free hair loss consultation was run by a translplant clinic). I said I would think about it.

Intellectually I knew that confidence and success in life had nothing to do with hair or any other physical feature. I knew there were guys out there who were bald or whatever and had respect and a vibrant love life. Conversly, there were plenty of men who constantly made sure their hair was perfect and still couldn't land a date to save their life or gain respect from those around them. Even though I felt very much attached to my hair and felt that without it horrible things would happen, I decided to forgo any treatment including rogaine and the like. I figured I would shave my head when the time came.

When the time finally did come, I was a few years older and far more mature. I just got up one day and decided that enough was enough and I shaved my head. One of the best decisions of my life. I no longer worry about how my hair looks and whether anyone will notice that I am balding. Frankly, all the comments I have received have
been very positive. The strangest thing though is that most people didn't seem to care.

Anyway, that's a hell of a long introduction. See you out there!
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on August 05, 2010, 02:43:17 PM: Welcome aboard. Great post on your trip to Sly. Post up and help the other guys out there still dealing with the worry about the non-problem of MPB.
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Post by: ozzie on August 05, 2010, 03:08:48 PM: Welcome to the SBGs! That's a great intro. Glad you could join us. O0
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Post by: xnewyawka on August 05, 2010, 03:43:48 PM: Welcome Arekeon. Good to have you join us.

"One of the best decisions of my life. I no longer worry about how my hair looks and whether anyone will notice that I am balding".

I had to quote this. Your intro will hopefully hit home with some of the lurkers and fencers' who visit the site.
You took the natural route, and that's the best way to go.

Enjoy the forum! O0
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Post by: hammerdrill376 on August 05, 2010, 04:01:08 PM: Good to have you on with us O0
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Post by: reb123161 on August 05, 2010, 04:28:33 PM: Welcome aboard. Nice to have you with us!
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Post by: wetherb67 on August 05, 2010, 06:34:05 PM: Welcome home. O:O O:O
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Post by: Papa Don on August 05, 2010, 06:45:29 PM: I'm so g;ad that you decided to join our forum, Arekeon. I hope to read many more post in the future.
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Post by: wpruitt on August 05, 2010, 06:52:49 PM: Welcome
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Post by: Sgt. Pate on August 05, 2010, 07:05:44 PM: Right on! Welcome! O:O
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Post by: pdxtodd on August 05, 2010, 07:13:11 PM: Great post welcome to the group!
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Post by: OzPete on August 05, 2010, 08:50:53 PM: Welcome to SBG!
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Post by: Rob-Raz on August 05, 2010, 11:23:26 PM: Welcome aboard!!
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Post by: The Noggin on August 06, 2010, 11:09:34 AM: Welcome!

Glad you joined us on the sly side of life and on the forum. O0
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Post by: Rob on August 06, 2010, 12:11:38 PM: welcome: this is a great place to be. O0
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Post by: mangosink12572 on August 06, 2010, 01:17:14 PM: Welcome - - -it is a fun place -
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Post by: Coltsfan73 on August 06, 2010, 07:26:20 PM: Welcome to the site, buddy. Enjoy.
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Post by: Arnie on August 08, 2010, 06:55:45 PM: Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
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Post by: pdxtodd on August 12, 2010, 07:54:58 AM: Welcome to the group!
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Post by: timetobeme on August 12, 2010, 09:31:41 PM: Good intro and welcome to the best place to be sly!
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Post by: balddaniel on August 13, 2010, 04:35:15 PM: I agree with the guys. Welcome I love this site :@`