Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: outsider82 on December 08, 2011, 02:31:23 AM
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So guy and gals, this weekend will be the time I go sly again. I gave up wet shaving my head earlier this year in Feb. After digging up some old pictures of me before my original stint being properly sly, I've decided I need to bring it back. Lately I've been buzzing my head without the guard doing that once a week.
What ultimately made me decide was seeing how far my MPB has come along. As my balding is diffuse thinning into the horseshoe shape. It was only slightly obvious years ago but lately I've noticed it getting worse.
So for me to give MPB the proverbial middle finger salute I'm going sly. Good news is that my family and friends have stopped asking me why I shave my head, so this time it should be a lot easier.
Once I'm at a PC I'll post some updated pics, including some before and afters. :D
Thanks for reading.
Pete
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hey. good to hear this :)
share some pics with us :)
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You show that MPB the middle finger! nothing feels better eh?
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You'll look good after you shave it, but wait broke the bridge.
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This is me today :) Buzzed as short as i can get it without a razor.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FDSC_7920-1.jpg&hash=f13541327621134021b20042dfffbc1eb14329a7)
This is a pic of the thinning i was talking about. Sorry about the quality of these but it was taken with an iPhone.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0826-2.jpg&hash=32d1f7c0407dfd803db14d7b035786274897e814)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0833-1.jpg&hash=fa9b786c58ba33d7fa1b4aa7ba371e8986eb1b8f)
Anyway, tomorrow will be when i do the deed :)
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hey pete: good luck with your head shave tomorrow. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Wow, you must be my twin brother. We have the exact same thinning pattern, the one where there's still hair everywhere, just not enough to cover it up decently.
I like you with both the buzzed look and the shaved look, but I have the same 'problem' with my buzz look: darker 5 o' clock shade on top and a red beard (so I keep everything evenly trimmed).
But at least your beard is quite full, mine is still missing some parts (which I'm sure will kick in later). You really suit the sly + red beard look!!!
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Alright guys, today is the day, just woke up its a crappy raining day here is Oz and a perfect time to go and bring the sly back.
Later on i've gotta go look for some new prescription glasses so I think sporting my new look would be appropriate.
Will post an update :)
Pete
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Outsider, you are making the right choice. Kiss that thinning MPB look good-bye. :Xo!
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Hey Pete, I think the slick head and red beard looks good. From the pics, your hair is definitely done but sly is better anyway and is a good look for you.
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Well guys its done, I'm sly once again.
Here are a couple of pics, one straight afterwards and the other while out looking for new prescription specs (i realise the specs are crooked on my face lol). Love the feel of the smooth head even if it is a little tender today thats to be expected after a long period of not shaving the dome. Started using the Schick Hydro 5 to see how that goes compared to the mach3
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0844.jpg&hash=d2f804b43deafd6929c205569208c735eed0cd2e)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0847.jpg&hash=c46869ca42837fb779e47c358e9da368b0b57de3)
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looks much better matey!
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ditto :-)
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Amazing new look.
I've set my date. January 21st. I'm going to join you and shave my stubble bald.
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Looking great, and I have to take back what I said earlier about the black glasses. They suit you perfectly.
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So day one is Done for me, its now Sunday morning and I'm happy to report that my partner must like the look because he was rubbing my head for some time on the way home tonight in the car.
On a pretty positive not, i've found a shop aptly named "The Shaver Shop" that does very good prices on Fusion and Hydro5 blade packs about $10 cheaper than in the supermarkets. !B@
I think i might have settled on the glasses in the picture but I need to wait a month before i can get them anyway.
Scalp wise, my head is irritated and feels like its a little sunburnt (but isn't) In the past i've tried to do the everyday shaving but it hurt my scalp. I will persist with it and I've challenged myself to the 30 rule. Once I pass it, which I'm sure i can because i love the look and feel, i'll most likely stick with it for good.
My parents have yet to see it but I doubt they'll say anything as i've had a zero buzz cut for over 12-18 months.
What should I do about the razor burn? stick with it daily and see if it comes good, or do it every second day to minimise discomfort?
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Great choice, and the glasses look good too!. This time stick it out for the thirty days and you'll see a difference. Make sure to use a good lotion after shaving, it really helps. I suggest Bald Guyz moisture, it's one of the best out there and soothes extremely well. Good luck. O0
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I personally like the rimless glasses. They are very light weight. Unless you are rough on glasses, they are nice.
Do you wear the glasses all the time? or just for reading or driving etc? That sometimes makes a difference in the frame you choose.
I"m getting new glasses shortly, too. Appointment for the exam is on Wednesday.
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You are lookin great, my friend. O0
The dome will eventually toughen up a bit, but it's a good idea to always uses a product like Headlube (glossy or matte). Several good options out there including the Bald Guyz product which I have also used and like.
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I personally like the rimless glasses. They are very light weight. Unless you are rough on glasses, they are nice.
Do you wear the glasses all the time? or just for reading or driving etc? That sometimes makes a difference in the frame you choose.
I"m getting new glasses shortly, too. Appointment for the exam is on Wednesday.
I need glasses for everyday use, have shortsighted vision with an astigmatism. Normally I wear contacts and not bother with the glasses but my optometrist says my eyelids are becoming irritated from them and suggests I cut back on wearing them. So on that note I thought how about some new frames since my current semi rimless ones are 5 years old and were chosen before even thinking about being buzzed or sly.
I did a bit of googling and found various pics of bald guys with beards and glasses and noticed a common theme of a bold rim plastic type frame. So I thought id see how they look on me. I won't be able to go ahead with them until Jan anyway. Plenty of choosing time.
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looking good fella
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Hi Pete, the smooth dome and red beard looks fantastic. Keep it. Best regards.
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Thanks guys, so far the reactions have been interesting. Mostly none at all, but some who have noticed have not said anything negative. My partner loves to rub my dome which feels great :)
My Mum didn't even say a thing to me about it yesterday which is great news.
Three days down and have been able to shave all three days without much in the way of irritation, thanks to some sage advice on my technique :) My morning routine doesn't appear to be much longer either which is great news. I've found that now that i've done it each day its more of a touch up job than a full shave, i still have to go over the majority of my head but its not shaving a great deal of hair off really.
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As I said before, I think it's a great look for you. As far as the glasses, I like the bold ones in the picture but I think they may be a little over sized for your face (a little wide). Lots of times they make the same frame with different bridge (distance between the lenses) and eye (width of the lens) sizes. If you really like that frame, you may want to see if it comes in a smaller eye size.
I personally like the look of full frame glasses on me and don't usually care for rimless or even semi-rimless. I think the full frame looks good on you too.
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You ROCK the SLY look!!! O0
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Looking good, Sly suits you well
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Wow mate, you look great SLY! If I was your partner, I would rub that bald head too. I love the glasses. I have some similar. They look great with my sly look.
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Wow mate, you look great SLY! If I was your partner, I would rub that bald head too. I love the glasses. I have some similar. They look great with my sly look.
Thanks mate, I got told that i look like Moby today LOL. I've found some better frames that look a bit narrower, but I'm still undecided on the thick frame look. I currently have semi rim-less frames that are thin and not obvious at all.
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I currently have semi rim-less frames that are thin and not obvious at all.
Based upon your profile picture, your semi rimless frames really do blend it. You can't see them!
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I would consider the thick (moderately thick) full frame look. IMO, It gives you a more interesting look. You have the bald head, the red beard, and a good head shape for rectangular glasses. Rimless or semi-rimless don't add much interest to me. I also don't care for them because, when I wear glasses, I prefer a more visible marker of wear the lens ends. I suggest when you're shopping, take pictures with your phone as you go and look at the pictures. It may be easier for you to decide what you like and don't like.
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You can also do some 'online' shopping for frames with www.zennioptical.com Upload your face shot, and then 'try on' some virtual frames. Place an order, too, if you like.
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looks good, keep it for good
Well guys its done, I'm sly once again.
Here are a couple of pics, one straight afterwards and the other while out looking for new prescription specs (i realise the specs are crooked on my face lol). Love the feel of the smooth head even if it is a little tender today thats to be expected after a long period of not shaving the dome. Started using the Schick Hydro 5 to see how that goes compared to the mach3
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0844.jpg&hash=d2f804b43deafd6929c205569208c735eed0cd2e)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe95%2Foutsider542%2FIMG_0847.jpg&hash=c46869ca42837fb779e47c358e9da368b0b57de3)
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As I mentioned in my other thread, 30 days for me :)
Its now time for the glasses choice.