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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: MidnightStroll on September 23, 2011, 08:00:24 PM

Title: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: MidnightStroll on September 23, 2011, 08:00:24 PM
Thinning hair finally pushed me over the edge and I took the plunge.  I shaved it clean tonight.  Now I have to wait for the reactions.  My wife and son are OK with it, but the rest of the family, friends, and co-workers(all 300 of them) reactions are soon to come.  I have a feeling that it will cause a stir and I am sort of apprehensive about it.  I know that I shouldn't worry about it, but I am somewhat.  I guess they are just going to have to get over it. I look forward to posting and reading here more in the future.
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: Laser Man on September 23, 2011, 08:04:35 PM
Welcome to the club.  Don't worry too much about the reaction from others - it's likely to be muted.  If you like the new look, that's really all that matters.

Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: Arnie on September 23, 2011, 09:15:47 PM
Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: Acme on September 23, 2011, 10:42:27 PM
Welcome. As long as you're happy and comfortable, that's all that matters. I hated my thinning hair (even though it wasn't horribly noticable) but I love the shaved smooth look and feel. Now I know I didn't like the feel of hair and definitely didn't like the look of thin receding hair.
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: -Doug- on September 24, 2011, 06:19:04 AM
Welcome! Don't worry about the reactions....in a few days it won't be a big deal and everyone will just start to see you as you are now.
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: tomgallagher on September 24, 2011, 06:41:07 AM
Welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on September 24, 2011, 09:18:37 AM
I have a feeling that it will cause a stir and I am sort of apprehensive about it.  I know that I shouldn't worry about it, but I am somewhat.  I guess they are just going to have to get over it.

You're going to be surprized how little reaction you get, it's sort of disappointing.  Just remember it was you, not your associates, that were going through the angst of balding.  For them, you were just  another guy getting old.  But, now betting you look a lot younger, whatever comments will be mostly complimentary. 
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: MidnightStroll on September 25, 2011, 07:33:25 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome.  I really like the look.  And I am liking it better every day.
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: Laser Man on September 25, 2011, 07:39:59 PM
Good luck when you head back to work.  After a day or two, you won't even think about it.  And since you're liking the look more and more, I think you'll stick with it.  It's a great look!
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: warhawk on September 25, 2011, 08:34:05 PM
welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya like your new look.  post up a pic & keep us posted on all the reactions. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: andrew on September 25, 2011, 09:19:02 PM
Congratulations on your decision to shave it off.  I am confident that you will not only continue to be happy with your decision but wish you'd done it sooner.

Your concern about initial reactions from others is very normal, but as the other guys said, this will likely be a non-event.  People have an initial reaction and then move on to their own issues, and then it's done. 

Keep us posted ....

Andrew
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: Slynito on September 26, 2011, 08:06:05 PM
Welcome, enjoy the look and they'll get over it.  ;D
Title: Re: Just joined, and shaved tonight
Post by: wpruitt on September 30, 2011, 09:26:07 PM
Welcome. Don't worry ... be happy !