Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: rosepedal on May 11, 2011, 05:53:39 PM
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really down about my hair for over an year
turned 19 just a bit ago
have had bad receding hairline since i was 17
was kinda cool with it
but then saw pictures of myself when the wind was blowing or in heavy light
so im 19 now and its really bad
but im short pale skin plus my ears rather stick out
with some freckles
plus big forehead
i haven't gone outside in over 7 months without a hat on
now im asking could i pull of a shaved head
i mean im in good shape rather skinny
or would i just look rather too ridiculous with a shaved head?
myb should i just buzz it down?
my hair is probably worse than a nw4 i think
thanks for any help in these tough times
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I'm 19, 5'7, skinny, and pale as snow. I don't think I look ridiculous bald, and I don't know what you look like, but I doubt you would either. I also started going bald when I was 17 and it seemed like my whole life, my whole youth, was crashing down around me. Trust me the only thing thats gonna let you get past your hair, is shaving it all off. At first you will get people your age telling you to grow your hair back or you look better with hair. This is just because the only way they remember you your whole life isge with hair. Think about it alot of times when people get dramatic "hair cuts" they look different to us, and often times we liked the way they were before because thats normal to us. This will pass people will grow used to you bald, and now people often tell me I look good bald or that they can't even remember what I'd look like with hair. Also be ready for an onslaught of questions from people asking you why you shave your head. Early in my sly life I used to get very defensive about this subject, when I look back it I think it was because it was such a touchy subject for me still, but now I don't even think twice when I tell people I do it because I was going bald. Also if you tell people you did it because you were going bald it'll show them that you had the balls to tackle your problem and those questions about your hair will stop. Also being 19 you will weather you want to believe it or not be a role model for other guys who start going bald. We might be some of the first of our age going bald, but trust me we won't be the last. When you go bald you start to notice lots of other people around our age going bald. I've had a few people come up to me asking how to shave their heads, because before they saw us they probably were in the same boat and didn't think it was an option. I still have my days where I wish I could have a full head of hair like many other people my age, but thats when you gotta think. Would you rather be a sly badass or a balding guy hiding in the shadows. Trust me do it you won't regret it. O0
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dude u definlty look really cool with your shaved head
great post for sure
ill will try it out
i mean its not the best look for me but its better than having huge receding hairline making your forehead look even bigger
im not a baby
i have a good face too
so just got to rock it
will post pic when i do
thanks for the support
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If you look through the last few days' worth of posts, you'll see one thing over and over again, the only regret we seem to have is that we didn't do it sooner. Again, try it for 30 days, if you don't like it, let it grow back.
For me, I enjoy everything about it. I enjoy shaving. I enjoy the feel of a slick dome. I enjoy the feel of my wife or anyone for that matter touching my dome. It's cheaper than other ways of grooming and, once you get used to it, actually doesn't take all that much time.
It's almost a weird hobby for some...the care and feeding of a shaved head can fill volumes if you let it. Find what's affordable and works for you and use those products.
And...I'm no longer balding. That "stage" is over. No, "high forehead," no "cotton top."
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so i buzzed it down
gonna chill with that for couple of days atleast
it looks alot better
and i have a little more hair then i thought but its stile thin up top
but no more combovers lol
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resuts sound great, can we see? :)
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HEY ROSEPEDAL!,Kenny is right!Shaving your head will eliminate the problem and the worries associated with it.Most of us sly guys regret not making our move to the Sly way of life sooner and putting ourselves through unneccesary grief over it.Also,having a nice, smooth "slick melon" feels great.Just be careful when you do the deed because your head can burn easily in the sun.This is especially true for you as you say you are light complected.Be sure to get some sunscreen or wear a hat of some kind if you are going to hang out outside. Good luck and cheer up,you are far from alone.You will always have us here@SlyBaldGuys to support you! 8)P.S following the thirty day rule is good advice too!I am on approximately my 14th day of SLY and still loving it!
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You've buzzed it short - it's now only a short step to being a proper bald guy. Take the bold step & become a confident bald guy.
All the best.
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ya but i still have a little hair on top
so the buzz looks pretty cool
i mean obv it gets worse im gonna shave it
but it feels nice just a 1 guard
anyways people say i look the best in a couple years
but most importantly i feel great about it
swimming or windy days here i come lol
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ya wow lol took it all the way down with a razor
it looks horrible
yikes i mean i just ahve a werid shaped head that is big and pale
i look like a female cancer patient, and thats just the honest truth
its sad but i just have to move on
gonna have to wear a hat until it grows back
defintaly a mistake
my mom freaked out just a bad situation but at least i tried to shave it
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Let's see a picture. I'll bet it doesn't look nearly as bad as you think it does. You need to give yourself some time to get used to it.
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the thing is
is that there is like lots of bumps and just idk
it doesnt look good
i just hope it can grow back to atleast the same density as before
defintaly a step in the wrong direction
anyways my shaved head makes me look like a female
the look just doesent suit me
i only showed my mom but her reaction told me all i needed to know
i mean im stil confident its not the end of the world i wanted to try it out
it backfired on me
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Never base a decision like this on your mother's reaction.
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Never base a decision like this on your mother's reaction.
If you are 19, then you are legally an adult. Mom's approval is not needed on this one. :popo
If you don't like the shaved look even after living with it for a few days, the hair will always grow back. No worries.
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It's hard to base it without a picture, but I'm sure its not as bad as you think. Like i said people ARE going to freak out at first they can't imagine you without hair. My mom freaked out at first, hell even my dad did and he's a bald guy with a horseshoe you think he'd be more understanding. Trust me though with time people get used to it and they stop caring. If you look like a female cancer patient try some facial hair.
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yes ur right about that the next day
my mom said it looks good
but i dont think im ready for it yet
but bad news is it does not look like its growing in the same even as it did
lots of bald spots
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My Mums reaction was "Oh No!" ... even though it looks so much better...
It is hard to tell how you look without a picture, but really, I'm sure it's far better than you think!
Would a goatee suit you?
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yes ur right about that the next day
my mom said it looks good
but i dont think im ready for it yet
Most of us aren't really "ready for it". That's where the 30 Day rule comes into play. It's meant to give you some time to adjust.
Having already done the deed, my strong recommendation is that you keep shaving for the next 30 days. Then and only then, if you don't like it, let it grow back. You've already done the hardest part, and it will have been in vain if you let the hair grow back right away. Take it from someone who knows firsthand. ;) Because, trust me, you won't be ready the next time, either.
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It's hard to base it without a picture, but I'm sure its not as bad as you think. Like i said people ARE going to freak out at first they can't imagine you without hair. My mom freaked out at first, hell even my dad did and he's a bald guy with a horseshoe you think he'd be more understanding. Trust me though with time people get used to it and they stop caring. If you look like a female cancer patient try some facial hair.
My head shape is kinda feminine too, and it's too bad that I can't even grow decent facial hair. Nice genes... :/O
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It's hard to base it without a picture, but I'm sure its not as bad as you think. Like i said people ARE going to freak out at first they can't imagine you without hair. My mom freaked out at first, hell even my dad did and he's a bald guy with a horseshoe you think he'd be more understanding. Trust me though with time people get used to it and they stop caring. If you look like a female cancer patient try some facial hair.
My head shape is kinda feminine too, and it's too bad that I can't even grow decent facial hair. Nice genes... :/O
I don't like how my head gets bigger as it goes higher up (must be my big brain) and I don't necessarily like that I have orange beard and neck hair and blonde facial hair yet brown body hair and hair on my head, id rather have brown facial hair. We've all got things we don't like about ourselves, but we gotta accept those things of ourselves. If sly doesn't work for someone theres always the combeover look, but most people don't seem to want to go that route.
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Do it, bro! As a teenager society will be MUCH more accepting. You will likely not even get a second look from anyone.