Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: WBK on October 31, 2011, 02:13:56 PM
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20 years ago I had long hair that was so thick I wished it would thin out. Boy, be careful of what you wish for! Gramps on my mom's side died when he was 86, full thick head of hair that was just starting to grey. Grams on the other hand had very thin hair. When I was younger I thought I got his genes but it definately didn't play out that way. ;D
I cut my long hair in 97 or 98. A couple of years after that a barber noted that my hair was thinning as she was cutting my hair. I was surprised but sure enough when she held up a mirror to the top I could tell. So this was a long time coming. I tried Rogaine for a year when it started to thin... horrible stuff. Itchy scalp and makes your hair look clumpy. Couldn't be bothered with drugs or supplements and no way I was doing any comb overs. I told my wife there would come a time when it all goes.
I wear my hair short, #2 on the sides and a little longer on top. That helped for a long while in helping it from looking too thin. Going through pictures from the summer, I just did not like the way it was looking. The receding hairline made my forehead look huge and the birds nest from the behind shots were annoying too. I was due for another haircut, and was looking in the mirror last night I decided it was time to let it go. :)
I have some before and after shots and I do like it better gone. It will take some getting used to, mostly just because of the feel of it. I was surprised how much colder my head gets even though my hair is normally short. A good collection of hats is on hand so no worries there. Luckily all my Fedoras still fit fine. Now I just need the shaved part to be the same color as the rest of my head! I do have a bit of a peak at the top of my head but I expected that as I already noticed it when feeling my head. The rest of my head turned out better than I thought it would!
So for those on the fence, just do it. You can always grow it back.... well maybe. ;)
(Sorry for the blurry pics, but you get the idea)
Before:
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After: (obviously!)
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Your hair was very thin and receded. It was time......
It looks great.
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Welcome and enjoy. 8)
Looking good.
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Nice. Good job bro. Now go out and get some nice smelly stuff and enjoy!!!
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Good job with the shave. Stick with it - you'll get used to the new look and if you're like the rest of us, you'll enjoy having a smooth dome. And, yes, hats and caps are a must as colder weather sets in! Welcome.
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good job!
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look's good ,sly 4 life O0 :@` :@` O0 @c3
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nice story, good luck for having the balls, and welcome to SBG :)
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Welcome...you made a good choice.
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You look great - - -SLY BALD - - -now enjoy it - - - -and welcome to the group
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Hey WBK!
You made the right choice, brother. That thinning hair look is for sh*t! You are looking great with the bald dome. Hang in there and experiment with shaving techniques. You are in for a great adventure.
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Your hair is really staring to say goodbye. Kudos to the decision to let go. You look really good with the shaved head. Keep it up. O0
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Very nice results. Looks good.
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Looks great.
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys.
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Welcome. It does look good O0. You probably look younger too. And I think it looks good even without a beard or goatee.
I agree, my head is much colder with no hair than even a just a little hair. I'm only a couple months ahead of you on the decision so I hope this winter isn't too brutal on me.
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Wow, you look fantastic. Good choice!
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Looking good
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Welcome WBK, and way to go on taking control of the mpb. It will only get better. O0
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I am getting more used to seeing the new me in the mirror. It is funny how you keep expecting to see the mental image of yourself. Regardless I like the change, and my head feels better! No more cold weather dry/itchy scalp!
After 2 months, it still catches me by surprise when I look in the mirror. It still seems new and I love it!
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hey wbk: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. U look like a natural. keep us posted on all the reactions from family and friends.
WARHAWK O0
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The look suits you very well. Keep it like this. you will get used to shaving pretty soon and once you establish a routine there is no way back!!
The color of your skin will adjust by itself, give it a few weeks, spend some time outside, not necessarily in the sun, but if you do so use sunscreen
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Yeah, it was time. It looks good, you made the right decision