Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: jtom on October 19, 2011, 11:30:30 AM
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Hey guys!
I am a 25 years old and I have been suffering from a receding harline in the temple region since about 2005. In 2007 I started rogaine and propecia. Rogaine did not work for me and I have been on propecia since 2007. Propecia has not stopped the receding hairline and I have noticed more hairloss lately. I have posted pics for you to look over. My parents think I would look stupid with no hair and insist that I just grow my hair in the front as long as possible to hide the hairline. I am thinking that while that can be a temporary solution, as more hairs fall out it will look bad. I personally like my hair short but have never had a buzz cut or been bald so I have no idea how I will look and I am apprehensive about doing so. I hope I would look decent as I know one day I will have to shave it as the hairline goes back too far.
This past weekend I did get a few looks from the ladies so I am not sure what to do at this point.
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Another Pic
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I'll say:
get buzzed for a while, get used to it. if you like it, feel free to shave. it's how I did it, and I wasn't forced by some reasons. I DON'T REGRET A SECOND for shaving my head.
hiding hairloss problems is a big mistake, trust me.
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There should be no question about going SLY BALD - - - -Go for it - - - -30 days - - if you don't like it - - -it grows back
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There are two things you said that make me cringe:
I am 25 years old
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My parents think I would look stupid with no hair and insist that I just grow my hair in the front as long as possible to hide the hairline.
If you're a minor living with your parents, then I suppose they have a say in how you present yourself...but you're 25 years old, and legally an adult. Just sayin'...
Go with what makes you happy. O0
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Oh yeah, get off the Propecia. :-\
That stuff will do in your sex life. :-[
Red
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TheeBaldGuy beat me to it with the age vs parents thing.
You didn't mention, and it's no one's business but yours, whether you're living under their roof and they're footin' the bill for you. If that's the case it throws in a wrinkle that can definitely become uncomfortable.
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25 seems like a nice round number to stand on your own two feet and do what you please.
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Yes, also what SimplyRed says. I don't speak from experience, since I've never used Propecia or Rogaine, but it's worth remembering that there is no known cure for male pattern baldness. They are just preying on the insecurity that most young men have over losing their hair. Don't waste your money on snake oil. Life is so much easier when you accept your hair loss, and make the best of it. For many of us, that means shaving the rest off, instead of trying to sweep the problem under the rug. (sorry, bad pun :*)) )
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TheeBaldGuy beat me to it with the age vs parents thing.
You didn't mention, and it's no one's business but yours, whether you're living under their roof and they're footin' the bill for you. If that's the case it throws in a wrinkle that can definitely become uncomfortable.
You got it. I lost my job a year ago, I had to move in with them and they support me so its a little different. Its really more that I just dont know how I will look with no hair, Im nervous I will look worse.
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Well, you seem to be hesitating without understanding that time and hairline wait for no man. This is a chart of the general parameters of male pattern baldness. Generally as time progresses your hairline will follow the progression it shows. So, you can either: (1) take charge and either buzz really short or shave it sly, or (2) let Mother Nature take you there--there is no other reasonable option. Drugs often have unintended consequences and to risk that for hair just isn't a rational choice.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi316.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm321%2Fstchas%2Fnorwood.gif&hash=cd05d5fb2ebbfbe0be2f6057cafa93aa481c7801)
You appear to be about a 3A now and it will continue at a pace determined by your genetics to possibly a 7--that's what mpb is. Sly you control. So, shave or buzz or let Nature do it slowly, hair, by hair, by hair.
What are you going to do?
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Yeah, my mom gave me the same "grow your hair" advice. She meant well.
But I went ahead and did what I wanted, which at the time was a zero-guard buzz.
It's your head, not theirs. Do what you want.
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Welcome.
You can't really hide it for much longer. My mother was the only drastically negative reaction when I shaved my head about 2 months ago but I don't live with her and even if I did, I would still do what I wanted. It's only hair.
As far as nervous about how you'll look, I was actually trembling until I took the first wide swipe accross the top of my head with the no-guard clipper. It was all postive from there. I'm sure you will rock the look like the rest of us. r*%
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Give it a try for a few weeks and if you don't like it...
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Also did you guys have issues with grey hairs? They are all over the sides of the head.
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Also did you guys have issues with grey hairs? They are all over the sides of the head.
Yup--that goes with the blade too, and extra at no addition in price! O0
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I would agree with the others and shave it on down.
I wouldn't worry about what anyone else thinks. It's your head and you have to wear it everday no one else does.
Remember you really should give it 30 days and if you if you really don't like it just grow it back.
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Tom, as Bill Clinton might say, I am feeling your pain. Your hairline is not too bad right now and you probably could let it grow longer for a while and get away with it. But you know the rate of hair loss is pretty severe and that you will have to do something eventually and relatively soon.
Living with your parents and their covering your expenses makes things more difficult. Here is a compromise, start getting closer and closer buzz cuts. In fact, a buzz cut with your hairline looks pretty good, imho. Then, shave it all off sometime in the next year or so and it then won't seem so drastic either to you or to your mom.
Having said that, if you really want to shave it now, go for it. As many have said, it's only hair and it'll grow back.
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I was thinking about cutting my hair down to a stubble (like 1 or 2 guard) to see how it looked. My hairline does go back farther since my hair in the front right now is hanging over it so I was not sure if the really short hair would make me look worse as in revealing a hairline even farther back. I also was wondering how long it took your scalp to get to the proper tan with your face. I know I would look odd for a little bit since my skin under the hair is pale white.
I have noticed alot of guys with really short hair. I work out religiously and definetly think having really short hair would go well with my physique and athletic nature. I also hate the grey hairs! Everyday I look for grey hairs and every month that goes by I find more and more.
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How long it will take to have your scalp and face match depends on how much sun you get on a daily basis. If you work in an office, assume it will take longer than if you work outdoors. Also, this time of year will make it take longer.
If you are worried about gray hair, then by all means, shave your head. No one will see your gray hairs then!
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A buzz looks great with an athletic body. Buy a clippers with a bunch of guards and run it over your head with a 1/4 inch guard or 1/8 inch and enjoy the buzz look for a while. The parents will get used to it without all the hassle of a sudden headshave, which to parents is a big deal since they grew up in an era where a bald head was socially negative. These days the super close buzz or shaved head is in fashion most everywhere.
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Sounds as if physically you're ready for sly but not there mentally yet. Go out, buy the clippers and buzz it down ! If your hairline actually recedes under an overhang of surrounding hair you're getting dangerously close to a comb-over. From what I've seen in your pictures buzz or bald will both look good on you. Additionally, since you're a gym guy, you'll LOVE the lack of concern over keeping things in place etc.
If the job hunt becomes an issue in your decision, look around on here and find some recent threads about that subject. Per the professionals in the employment field - sly is NOT a drawback in a job hunt.
Why are you wasting your time reading this, you're supposed to be out getting your head buzzed!
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Why not try all different styles and see what you like best...
Starting and ending with going SLY of course. ;)
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Also did you guys have issues with grey hairs? They are all over the sides of the head.
Yes, I have grey hair too. But soon I won't have grey hair. :)
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Also did you guys have issues with grey hairs? They are all over the sides of the head.
Yes, I have grey hair too. But soon I won't have grey hair. :)
Go for it Bald2011. O0 O0
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My hair has been an issue for me for a while now. I personally have days where I find my hair looks ok and then days where it looks bad in terms of the hairline. I think its mainly due to the lighting in the room etc.
I think I am going to do a very short buzz cut this week and see how it looks, then I will decide if I want to go to bald or not.
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If you think about it to long you may end up shaving it all off...or not. :*)) :*)) :*))
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I am going through the same process except I'm 24. I started shaving my head with no guard for the past month and then today I just shaved my head.
So far I dont really like it much and prefer the stuble look of a no guard buzz.
http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=15653.0
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.I think I am going to do a very short buzz cut this week and see how it looks, then I will decide if I want to go to bald or not.
I'm sure you'll go sly. And you know this too. O0 O0 O0
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Well said. If You don't like the sly look it will grow back somewhat.!
Please try to give the look 30 days.