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Discussions About Being Bald => Advantages and Disadvantages to being Bald => Topic started by: mikesj on April 13, 2007, 09:46:59 PM

Title: Life without the "system"
Post by: mikesj on April 13, 2007, 09:46:59 PM
First night out as a bald guy.....am so jazzed. Ditched the hairpiece "system" after 13 years today. For those of you who have decided to stop wearing a piece, how has your life changed?
Just tonight it was so great to feel the wind on my head and not worry about the rug coming off.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Tyler on April 13, 2007, 09:59:34 PM
Congrats on your liberation!!  No you can look forward to a good head rub!
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Razor X on April 13, 2007, 10:03:57 PM
Congratulations! (**!
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Cam on April 13, 2007, 10:06:49 PM
Congrats, brother! Glad you finally saw the light!  O0
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: blondeguy on April 13, 2007, 11:07:10 PM
That feeling of liberation is the best part of going sly. O0
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Paul on April 13, 2007, 11:26:15 PM
Congratulations Mike, glad you found it to be a positive experience.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Kajun on April 14, 2007, 12:44:11 AM
mike..congrats on the liberation! it looks sly! while i never wore a system or did combovers..i did sport a horsehoe hairdoo for 12 yrs....and i can sorta relate to the fear of the rug flying off on a windy day....for me ..my rug was my baseball cap...and i was always embarassed when it would fly off unexpectedly...even if i was with people that KNEW i was bald lol  :/O it was worst when around people i didnt know.....never again!!

my life has changed in many ways.....some of the best things are no more worrying about how my hair looks,no more grey hair!.....i now ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS while driving! i dont fear the WIND and enjoy a windy breeze on the head....walking in the rain is NO problem!..i havent been swimming yet but i know that will rock also.......head rubs... >:D nough said.... O0


Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Robmeister on April 14, 2007, 04:45:00 AM
Way to go, Mike!!



For those of you who have decided to stop wearing a piece, how has your life changed?
Just tonight it was so great to feel the wind on my head and not worry about the rug coming off.


Other than "don" I'm not sure we have active posters who have worn a piece....I think he still wears his....maybe coming from a recovered, reformed and liberated former rugmeister...he'll have some empathetic encouragement to embrace the liberation you've discovered. O0
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: jusbnme on April 14, 2007, 04:47:44 AM
Congrats bro.  Welcome to the "sly side."
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Professor Melon on April 14, 2007, 05:33:57 AM
 :D :D :D Free at last, free at last, thank God a-mighty, you're free at last, Mike! I never wore a system and only flirted with the idea of plugs, but I can appreciate the anxiety you've suffered. I do not know how much money I wasted on follicle-stimulating pills and hairspray to glue my thinning hair in place. I nearly murdered an inconsiderate friend who rolled down the top of his convertible, while I squirmed in embarrasement. Now I am honest with myself and the world, have become a smoothness perfectionist, and more often than not choose Headlube glossy before setting out. As many bros on this site can attest, you're probably wondering what took you so long. Welcome aboard, Professor Melon
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Beer Barron on April 14, 2007, 06:51:12 AM
Isn't freedom great? :)
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: mikesj on April 17, 2007, 02:37:17 AM
After 3 days, I know I made the right decision . I will never go back. I keep looking forward to the next shave.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Kajun on April 17, 2007, 03:11:55 AM
glad to hear your enjoying your liberation Mike! O0 keep us updated !
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: schro on April 17, 2007, 06:21:59 AM
mike..congrats on the liberation! it looks sly! while i never wore a system or did combovers..i did sport a horsehoe hairdoo for 12 yrs....and i can sorta relate to the fear of the rug flying off on a windy day....for me ..my rug was my baseball cap...and i was always embarassed when it would fly off unexpectedly...even if i was with people that KNEW i was bald lol  :/O it was worst when around people i didnt know.....never again!!

my life has changed in many ways.....some of the best things are no more worrying about how my hair looks,no more grey hair!.....i now ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS while driving! i dont fear the WIND and enjoy a windy breeze on the head....walking in the rain is NO problem!..i havent been swimming yet but i know that will rock also.......head rubs... >:D nough said.... O0


DITTO for the Schro! Well stated, Kajun. Couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: PigPen on April 17, 2007, 06:38:57 AM
YEAH MIKE!!! WOOHOO!!! WAY TO GO BROTHER!!

 !B@ !B@ !B@ !B@ W3!ght W3!ght YR*(k YR*(k d5c*

What can I say? That's how I felt when I logged on and read this thread.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Tyler on April 17, 2007, 11:04:34 AM
I don't think I can top Pigpen's response, so congrats bro!
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: jusbnme on April 18, 2007, 07:27:29 AM
After 3 days, I know I made the right decision . I will never go back. I keep looking forward to the next shave.

It is addicting in a way isn't it?
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Paul on April 18, 2007, 08:10:23 AM


It is addicting in a way isn't it?

Apparrently so is whatever you were on when you took that photo, Lance  :*)) :*))
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: mikesj on April 18, 2007, 09:32:18 AM
Another new experience without the rug......swimming. Went for the first time since shaving. No anxiety about my "hair" lifting off my head.
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Tyler on April 19, 2007, 01:27:41 PM
Another new experience without the rug......swimming. Went for the first time since shaving. No anxiety about my "hair" lifting off my head.

That's awesome bro!
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: jusbnme on April 19, 2007, 05:39:56 PM


It is addicting in a way isn't it?

Apparrently so is whatever you were on when you took that photo, Lance  :*)) :*))

Man!, let me tell ya!!!  It's some good stuff!!!  Whoooooo!!!!   `dr**l :D :/O :*))
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: schro on April 19, 2007, 09:52:39 PM
Another new experience without the rug......swimming. Went for the first time since shaving. No anxiety about my "hair" lifting off my head.

It's funny you mentioned that, Mike. Me & the kids do a lot of swimming during the summer months. When I shaved my head for the first time 1/1/07, one of the first things I thought about was swimming during the summer. I never had a rug, so "lifting" wasn't a concern. But I'm really looking forward to not really being self-conscious of my horseshoe of hair when I get out of the pool.

Again, welcome to the Sly Side!
Schro
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: Kajun on April 19, 2007, 09:57:23 PM
same here schro...the horseshoe took the fun out of swimming for me...not anymore  O0
Title: Re: Life without the "system"
Post by: schro on April 19, 2007, 10:28:38 PM
Yup. Now, if my gut would only cooperate and go SLY, I'd be a lot happier coming out of the cement pond.