Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: thatfella on December 29, 2011, 02:28:11 AM
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Hey guys
After many months of consideration and an intensive week of thought and reading on the site, I randomly took the plunge back into slyness and am loving it.
I’m currently on holidays and after much debate figured now would be the best time to dive right in, rather than waiting any longer despite my earlier posts. It was all rather spontaneous as I was called in for a last minute job interview (pain in the arse too given the time of year) and thought I’d duck into a nearby barber for a quick trim beforehand as I haven’t been arsed to buzz my hair for a good week or two due to holiday laziness.
Whilst waiting for an available barber it occurred to me that now was the time to dive right in and before I knew it I was in the chair asking for a straight razor headshave! The feeling was sensational and I’m loving the look and feel. All the nerves and hesitation seemed to go away along with the hair. I’ve now purchased my very first headblade and am keen to give it a whirl.
I can’t stop looking in the mirror and can’t believe I’ve done it.
The photo below was taken straight after it was done so now I just need to perfect my shaving technique and get a tan. No family or friends have seen it yet so we’ll see how that goes down but I’m keen to show off my baldy and have it shining, plus I felt an extra bit of confidence in the interview. The chair of the interview himself was sly and remarked on my 'good looking' dome so I’m already feeling apart of the brotherhood. Fingers crossed the next few weeks go well so we’ll see how it goes! I’m considering this a trial period so thanks for the words of encouragement!!
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Well done you! Welcome back to the Sly side. O0
Red
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cool O0 keep the sly O0
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You did good :)
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hello!
bald looks good on you!
congratz for having the guts to do it, mostly of us (NOT ME :D ) hesitate :)
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Well done, looks good!
Tanning will occur within a few days, would advise you take the natural way, just stay outside a bit and you will be fine
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And you do realize that's you'll have to keep the bald head if you get the job? ;)
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Looks great.
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Good move--good luck on the job front. Great way to enter 2012.
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Glad you took the plunge. Liberating isn't it?
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First: congrats on the new look. Second: I hope you get the job. Third:you've probably gone through one of the biggest challenges - an interview as a newly sly guy. I'm sure your confidence came through!
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O0
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Congradulations and Way to go! I really liked your story. What a great way to do it.
Good luck on the job. I hope you get it. They need another sly guy at that company.
Hope that You enjoy your new sly look and keep it that way.
O0 O0
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Your sly dome looks great.
Doesn't it feel good to be pampered and have a barber do it? I do that every once in awhile.
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Looks great!! Keep it for 30 days and let us know if we can help!
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Your bald head is your lucky charm. Hope you keep it. Looks really good on you.
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Thanks heaps gang, really appreciate the support and feedback as I've wanted to do this again for ages so hopefully I can fully commit this time!! So far so good though as it's now day two and I'm still on a high and feel liberated!!
There wasn't much regrowth after the awesome barbershop shave so I'm gonna break in the headblade tomorrow which I'm keen for as I never used it previously. I've been watching youtube vids to ensure I'm all set and know how to get the perfect shave so I'm feeling confident.
Today I've been at my local pool with a load of sunblock to try and tan the dome, which I think it will still be awhile yet annoyingly.
I have once again received some great random feedback as my neighbour who is in his 50's and has the horseshoe commented on my 'nice haircut' and was saying how he's wanted to go clean but his wife would never let him. I told him my story about just diving in, which he commended but I don't think I could do too much more to win him over as he seems very set but we'll see what happens haha, feels cool to be a bald ambassador!
Tomorrow will be the real 'test' as I'm heading to a New Year party at my mates so I'm a little nervous but also excited but I think If i can handle a job interview as a sly guy then I can definitely handle a party as a sly guy ;-)
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Definitely looks good. It will be a hit at the party.
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I could do too much more to win him over as he seems very set but we'll see what happens haha, feels cool to be a bald ambassador!
The guy just needs some time on SBG and some buddies/mates to encourage him to become sly. See Doug's story on here. His wife was not crazy about it, but she quickly got used to it and really enjoys it now. Other's say the same
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Shaving your head just before an interview takes real balls. Must have been a nice surprise to find the chairman of the interviewing committee was also sly.
Look good.
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Lol thanks nuts!! Yeah I don't what came over me, maybe a bit of the adrenaline and anxiousness for the interview but I just figured these people don't know who I'am so whatever! Today I broke in the headblade and found it to be quite relaxing!! It took longer than I would've liked but I was keen to ensure a perfect smooth dome, especially for tonight's 'unveiling'. I'll have to let you know how it goes, plus next week will be the families turn to see the sly me so that will be the real test!!
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Way to go fella!, now keep it smooth for 2012. O0
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The OP stated "All the nerves and hesitation seemed to go away along with the hair."
I felt JUST like that, when I did it. I couldn't have said it better.
Great job! All new comers reading the posts should know that quote is gold
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Way to go, you're looking good!
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Way to go fella!, now keep it smooth for 2012.
Cheers xnewyawka, it's definitely my goal
Great job! All new comers reading the posts should know that quote is gold
Thanks also Waiting and Slynito, if what I've written can inspire others then that's awesome!! It's now been two days since my first sly outing and I guess the reactions were what I expected. Some were positive, but none were too negative either. Most people were surprised, but accepting with the reactions including one mate asking if this was permanent whilst another suggesting I should grow my hair back as it looks better, one mate however commended my ballsiness, plus I scored several headrubs which I obliged and must admit I quite liked haha. I feel a lot more comfortable this second time round going sly I must admit, but still feel like im in an adjustment period for sure.
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Awesome Story and Happy New Year 2012 !