Sly Bald Guys Forum

New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: carguy89 on February 06, 2012, 08:56:24 PM

Title: Hi all, new guy here!
Post by: carguy89 on February 06, 2012, 08:56:24 PM: Hi everyone, spent an hour or three looking through the site and everyone seems cool and informative, but on to the introduction.

My name is Derek, 22, had shoulder length long hair for years and thanks to mpb I felt awkward with thinning spots so currently shaved down to a 1/4 inch. Only reason it is not completely gone is due to the cold weather and unsure about going straight to razor shave without getting used to it in regular temps. I will learn though.

If the name does not tip you off I am big on cars and keep an active lifestyle while working full time and school full time. I'm an open book, hello everyone.
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Post by: Itall on February 06, 2012, 09:17:06 PM: Welcome.
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Post by: kalbo on February 06, 2012, 10:33:57 PM: Welcome aboard Derek. Feel free to browse around and contribute. I know you will not regret shaving smooth once you decide its time to embrace the bald life.
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on February 07, 2012, 01:07:06 AM: hey and welcome
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on February 07, 2012, 05:21:52 AM: Welcome Derek!
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Post by: mrzed on February 07, 2012, 05:45:25 AM: Hi, Derek. Welcome. It will work. keep it buzzed short for awhile, to adjust to temperatures, then shave it bald.

I was keeping my hair buzzed to no guard in November/december, then shaved bald in January. The temperature perception change was minimal ... but I did start with very short hair.

Once you shave bald, you won't want to go back to hair. Welcome.
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Post by: tomgallagher on February 07, 2012, 06:01:27 AM: Welcome to the group.
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Post by: bennett11 on February 07, 2012, 06:11:42 AM: i kept mine buzzed very short starting when i was 18 many years ago. Kept it that way for some years until then I starting shaving head. After a time the short hair or no hair is you.
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Post by: Sir Harry on February 07, 2012, 07:34:39 AM: Welcome aboard!
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Post by: carguy89 on February 07, 2012, 07:41:16 PM: wow, great to see the support, will be sure to post up pics and plan on doing it this weekend!
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Post by: Slynito on February 08, 2012, 07:26:05 AM: Welcome carguy!
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Post by: AgeTwentyTwoBaldy on February 08, 2012, 09:54:38 AM: Nice to meet you, Derek.
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Post by: devonlad on February 08, 2012, 10:18:11 AM: Welcome
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Post by: DCdome on February 08, 2012, 11:22:18 AM: Hi Derek,

Welcome and enjoy the Board. I, too, like many of the guys above sported a short buzz cut for a few years before going sly. So you are in good company here . Why not try going to a bald dome this spring when the weather gets a bit warmer?
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Post by: Ming the Merciless on February 08, 2012, 01:50:07 PM: Thermal challenge? Buzz vs. Sly? No real difference.

If your head is cold at buzz; it'll be the same at Sly.

Solution? I hear they are called... Now what's their name? Oh, yeah: hats.

I make do with what's called a "watch cap," a fairly cheap knitted pullover wool thing-y. Very effective warmth-wise if you can put up with the "thug" affect they embody.
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Post by: Arnie on February 08, 2012, 05:52:15 PM: Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
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Post by: BaldHDbiker on February 08, 2012, 07:05:20 PM: Welcome aboard and enjoy. 8)
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Post by: xnewyawka on February 09, 2012, 07:21:58 PM: Welcome to the forum. I have to echo Ming on this one; A hat or beanie will keep the dome toasty. Shave it down, go out and try on some hat's until you find one you like. Good luck. O0
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Post by: wpruitt on February 10, 2012, 12:34:03 PM: Welcome
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Post by: carguy89 on February 13, 2012, 06:36:43 PM: well did it and need to post, not most flattering pic but oh well
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Post by: Lizard on February 13, 2012, 06:53:16 PM: Welcome! Looks very good, suits you well O0
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Post by: kalbo on February 13, 2012, 07:05:11 PM: Hi Derek, thanks for posting your pic..you wear the shaved look really well..looks a lot better than shoulder length hair (in my opinion)..Hope you keep it smooth from now on.
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Post by: carguy89 on February 13, 2012, 07:08:32 PM: thanks guys, happy that i dont have a huge skin color difference as far as tan lines and all and of course i need to practice shaving it.