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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Slyfive on December 04, 2011, 03:03:59 AM

Title: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Slyfive on December 04, 2011, 03:03:59 AM
So guys, this is it, my last 24 hours with hair (what's left of it), I'm nervous but also excited. One of my best mates is going to use the clippers on me, then it's to the shower to use my headblade. My partner will be at work so when she comes back i'll be a new man! Wish me luck, bring on the confidence and liberation!

P.S I coul only get hold of the 1st gen headblade sport, so I'll let you know if the old wheels cause any issues... I might even upgrade it myself, I have some rubber grip paint in the workshop.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: DanvMan on December 04, 2011, 03:09:29 AM
Go for it dude!

as you kow i went sly 4 days ago and im so glad i did, enjoy the moment and sense of freedom that comes with it!

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Post by: kalbo on December 04, 2011, 03:14:26 AM
Enjoy the experience. Best regards.
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on December 04, 2011, 05:13:04 AM
looking forward to see a pic of you after you do it.
I'd suggest you to try a barbershop for the very first time.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: theebaldguy on December 04, 2011, 06:42:46 AM
Take it slow and easy with the Head Blade. It can give you a decent shave, but if you rush and bear down on it too hard, that thing can eat your scalp alive!

Have fun, and good luck.  :)
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Laser Man on December 04, 2011, 07:25:57 AM
Good luck - you'll love the new look!
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Post by: DCdome on December 04, 2011, 08:18:15 AM
Congratulations.  You will rock the look and the girlfriend will love it.
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Post by: Snakehandler on December 04, 2011, 09:19:02 AM
I'm skeptical of the head blade. I'd recommend Gillette Fusion or Schick Hydro 5.
I've never cut my scalp with either. Keep your head well lubed & go slow at first. You'll like the look & feel !! 😄😄
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Acme on December 04, 2011, 09:34:07 AM
I agree with snake. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work well with headblade. Some of us find it very awkward, difficult to use, and don't get good results with it. Others love it. Have fun with the process.
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Post by: Slynito on December 04, 2011, 12:45:47 PM
congrats to you both, but for your sake listen to snake...i been there and done that and he speaks the truth. good luck!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Slyfive on December 04, 2011, 12:55:32 PM
Ive been fairly wary of the mixed reviews of the headblade, but I've got great finger control from guitar playing so I reckon it'll work ok, I've got a schick Quattro if all else fails. I'll report back to you on my experience with it, and how it makes me feel to be sly.

In reply to iRock, I thought about going to my barber, they have been really cool and have been encouraging me down the sly road for the last year or so. But in the end, I wanted to be able to get straight in the shower and shave it after its clippered (my barber doesn't do razor head shaves). I'll let you know if I regret not going to a professional.

And in a general note to all the guys who run this site, and Tyler for making it all happen: this has to be the most positive, supportful, and insightful Internet community I have ever known. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: devonlad on December 04, 2011, 01:32:30 PM
good luck with it
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Post by: skram on December 04, 2011, 05:31:40 PM
Good luck.

I started shaving my head just over a month ago. I've only used the HeadBlade and haven't had any issues with it. I find it very easy to use and (along with HeadSlick and HeadLube) find I get a very close smooth shave.

I haven't tried using a regular razor, but after using the headblade, it seems to me that a regular razor would be awkward.

i was nervous about the first time, so I watched the videos on HeadBlade.com and also on youtube from links in this forum. I think that helped to make it easier.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Arnie on December 04, 2011, 05:39:57 PM
Way to go!!! O0

I'm living proof...anyone can use a HeadBlade.

I have like 3 original sports over 4 years old each (1 for travel, 1 for home, 1 just because it was on sale).
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: skram on December 04, 2011, 05:43:54 PM
Also, to address your concern on not having the latest sport model, I am using the original as the sport is not in stores in Canada.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: -Doug- on December 04, 2011, 06:10:04 PM
Good luck! You'll enjoy the freedom. I'm a HeadBlader and love it. Just go slow and don't apply pressure and you should be fine.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Tyler on December 04, 2011, 09:31:43 PM
Congrats on your decision!  Like Doug said, don't apply pressure directly to the blade with HeadBlade and you'll do great.  Keep the pressure in the center of the razor. 
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Slyfive on December 04, 2011, 11:41:04 PM
it's happening in half an hour!!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Paul the Headblader on December 05, 2011, 01:12:02 AM
it's happening in half an hour!!
tell us how it went :)
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Slyfive on December 05, 2011, 02:39:53 AM
I LOVE IT!
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Post by: Laser Man on December 05, 2011, 04:50:15 AM
We knew you would!
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Post by: mrzed on December 05, 2011, 06:47:27 AM
Man, I've been clippering to stubble for most of the past year.  Your comments here make me want to just shave it bald now. I was going to wait until birthday in May.  Family would have a fit if I did it prior to Christmas ... (I'll honor that), but wife has 10 days in Minnesota in late January.  Might be a good time to give it a try --- like a short test prior to the 30 days rule in May.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Ravenangel on December 05, 2011, 07:24:31 AM
I LOVE IT!

May we see some pikz of the new you?
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 05, 2011, 07:26:09 AM
Man, I've been clippering to stubble for most of the past year.  Your comments here make me want to just shave it bald now. I was going to wait until birthday in May.  Family would have a fit if I did it prior to Christmas ... (I'll honor that), but wife has 10 days in Minnesota in late January.  Might be a good time to give it a try --- like a short test prior to the 30 days rule in May.

It's so short now, it would grow back to the stubble by Christmas anyway--clean house for the Holidays!  Scratch that itch--it will feel SO good. O0
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Snakehandler on December 05, 2011, 09:26:27 AM
I think many of us are more comfortable with our regular razors because we have so much experience  shaving our faces with them for decades.
Yes, do it now mrzeb !! 😄😄
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Paul the Headblader on December 05, 2011, 10:00:19 AM
good to hear you love it :)
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Post by: baldjoeg on December 05, 2011, 06:46:35 PM
COngradulations and welcome to Sly Bald Guys. You will love the sly look. Looking forward to seeing a picture.
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Post by: good to be bald on December 05, 2011, 09:17:06 PM
bald just feels right  :x! O0 :P :@`
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Slyfive on December 06, 2011, 05:53:18 PM
Here you go guys, new profile pic of my shaved noggin
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Post by: mrzed on December 06, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
5, it looks good, sir.  Nice trim. And nice beard.
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Post by: outsider82 on December 06, 2011, 06:07:18 PM
Looks great mate, give it about a week and the pale shadow will fade and even out. It'll look like you've always been bald :)

Glad you love it.

Remember the 30 day rule.
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Acme on December 06, 2011, 06:38:58 PM
REALLY looks fantastic!  I told you the dark eybrows and beard would look intense and it does. I think you look better, more interesting, and definitely bad-ass.
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Post by: DCdome on December 06, 2011, 07:25:36 PM
Great look there, slyfive.  You made the right choice.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on December 06, 2011, 07:27:34 PM
Bad ass. In a good way.
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Post by: Razor X on December 06, 2011, 08:18:42 PM
Looks great!  O0
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Post by: Laser Man on December 06, 2011, 08:34:01 PM
Good job - looks great!
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Post by: DanvMan on December 07, 2011, 01:18:54 AM
looking good man!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Paul the Headblader on December 07, 2011, 01:24:50 AM
aweosme look.
that beard rocks:D
I can't grow a god damn beard for now... I need to ...grow up :D
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: kalbo on December 07, 2011, 05:57:36 AM
Wow, two thumbs up on the shaved head. It really showcased your features. Keep the beard. Most of all, keep it smoothly shaved.  O0 O0
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: xnewyawka on December 07, 2011, 11:28:50 AM
Way to go five, looks good. Keep at it and it will become easier each day. With time your scalp will gain color and blend in with the rest of your face.  O0
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Post by: Slynito on December 07, 2011, 03:08:48 PM
Lookin' good!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on December 07, 2011, 03:36:30 PM
 O0  Great look for the Holidays and 2012--now thirty days!
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: Ravenangel on December 07, 2011, 04:25:18 PM
Here you go guys, new profile pic of my shaved noggin

Hmmmm, good! Somehow it provides a more "sensitive look". (With very short hair, you had a "sporty look" instead, if you see what I mean.)
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: baldaholic on December 08, 2011, 11:36:47 AM
Looking great!

Big improvement - head and beard. ;-)
Title: Re: Going sly tomorrow night!
Post by: boston501 on December 11, 2011, 09:40:17 AM
great story and photo - well done