Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: mikesj on April 12, 2007, 10:57:19 PM
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Hi all,
Have been a "lurker" for a while. I have been wearing a "hair system" for about 13 years and realized how much energy (and $$) it takes to maintain this deception. Although thinking about shaving for a while, following the messages here have helped me come to my final decision.....tomorrow is the day. The "system" is loose enough to come off and vacation starts Saturday. Will have an opportunity to get some sun and a tan....also 2 weeks to get used to the new look.
Have an appointment with a local barber for the clipper cut , and have a Mach 3 and some Headblade products (Headlube, Headshed, Headslick and Headshade).
I'm sure I'll be asking for advice in the next few weeks. Will try to get some before and after pictures posted.
Looking forward to being an active member of the group.
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Awesome!! Ask away dude!! We love to hear these kind of stories. Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
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:@` *standing ovation* Welcome Mike!
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Excellent choice, my friend. Welcome to SBG!
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mike..congrats man!....it takes bawls to finally be liberated bro..i'm glad you found yours O0!
hell ..i'm glad i found mine too ;D if not i'd still be miserable...welcome to SBG's, i look forward to your insight and stories on wearing a "hair system" for so long.....its prob been a nightmare and cost lots of $$$......well its all over man..your about to be liberated!!! O0
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Welcome and Congrats Mike. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes.
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Welcome Mike. Congrats on the great decision. You won't regret it at all. There is plenty of good advice here. O0
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Welcome Mike. I've been a SBG for 1 whole week. If you are like me, you'll wonder what took sooooo loooong to do the right thing. Lets us know how it goes.
Max
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Mike, welcome to SBG. I'd also like to congratulate you on your decision and welcome you to a new you. That make sense? Any of us here will be glad to answer your questions.
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Welcome Mike. I've been a SBG for 1 whole week. If you are like me, you'll wonder what took sooooo loooong to do the right thing. Lets us know how it goes.
Max
Good quote Max! Welcome mikesj (which I assume means San Jose....go Sharks). Nice to have another NorCal SBG. It is a liberating feeling and I know you'll appreciate the look. Welcome to the SLY side.
Schro
(former East Bay dude, now outside Cow Town).
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Welcome Mike glad to have ya with us. Congratulations on joining the Sly side.
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Welcome, mikesj!!
Glad to hear of your pending liberation
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welcome brother O0
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Welcome bro
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O0 O0 O0 Ahoy, Mike. You won't regret ditching the system. Shaved bald is more honest. And this is the era to do it. Glad you've joined the brotherhood and the forum. Send some pics. Professor Melon
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Mike, if you're in San Jose, PM me and I'll come over and shave your head for you!
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Mike, if you're in San Jose, PM me and I'll come over and shave your head for you!
So T makes house calls huh? Can you be at my place at 4am ET on Monday for my morning shave? :*))
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Mike, if you're in San Jose, PM me and I'll come over and shave your head for you!
So T makes house calls huh? Can you be at my place at 4am ET on Monday for my morning shave? :*))
I think you're beyond the clipper stage Barron! Plus, you're not in San Jose :P
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Just got back from the barber, buzzed down to a #1....but won't be a big stretch to go sly. Probably do the shave tomorrow, scalp is a little irritated from the "system" and adhesive......
feel like a huge weight is off my shoulder....and looks pretty good if I do say so myself (kind of modest here) Will post a pic when I can.
Thanks for everyone's words of welcome and support
San Francisco here
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Just got back from the barber, buzzed down to a #1....but won't be a big stretch to go sly. Probably do the shave tomorrow, scalp is a little irritated from the "system" and adhesive......
feel like a huge weight is off my shoulder....and looks pretty good if I do say so myself (kind of modest here) Will post a pic when I can.
Thanks for everyone's words of welcome and support
San Francisco here
Sweet!! O0
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I wore hair for about the same time as you. Changed for some of the same reasons, I was told I looked good the other way. The majority did not know. I have been this way since just before Christmas. It is much easier. No fuss. No appointments. Just shave and go. I don't get told I am handsome anymore but as I am approaching 49, who gives a damn.
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I guess that's one more Bay Area SBG to add to the list. It's a good look for you. When you do take a razor to it, it'll feel awesome. Although I never used a "system" or adhesives, the shave did wonders for the health of my scalp. I suffered a severe case of dandruff/dermatitus, which is completely gone since I've been SLY. I'm sure you'll have similar success.
Again, congrats!
Schro
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I wore hair for about the same time as you. Changed for some of the same reasons, I was told I looked good the other way. The majority did not know. I have been this way since just before Christmas. It is much easier. No fuss. No appointments. Just shave and go. I don't get told I am handsome anymore but as I am approaching 49, who gives a damn.
That is because you are no longer handsome honey....you are SLY!!!! and that is better than being handsome!!! O:O O0
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Congratulations. I just started to, you will love it, feels great.
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Hey Bro that is the best decision you can take. I was dealing with the hair loss for awile and i took the plunge last friday and let me tell you feels soo good and looks fantastic, so my friend welcome to the club. i,m in TX.
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Welcome Mike...thanks for the stories and experience with the "system", between you and a few others you are definately assisting me in educating my wife(who remains the only negative on me going Sly)! Deep down I think she likes it...just afraid to admit it! 8)
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Welcome Mike...thanks for the stories and experience with the "system", between you and a few others you are definately assisting me in educating my wife(who remains the only negative on me going Sly)! Deep down I think she likes it...just afraid to admit it! 8)
Hi KaLbO, At the time (13 years ago) Sly wasn't as much as an option as it is today, so the "system" served its purpose, really didn't like my big bald spot. Unfortunately the "system" isn't all its cracked up to be. The ads claim you can do anything, that it is virtually undetectable. In fact it puts a number of limitations on you and fears (when it is windy, while swimming, people getting too close). It is also a significant $$$ investment...for service, replacements and products.
This is my one week anniversary, and I will never go back.
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O0
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Welcome Mike.... you will feel much better now!!
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Welcome to the "asylum" Mike! :*))