Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: JimmyRhino on April 11, 2012, 12:10:33 PM
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Hi everyone,
Just joined a few minutes ago and thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm 25 and have been losing my hair on top of my head since I was 19. I'll try to get a profile picture up soon.
At first I was OK with it until my friends started noticing it when we went out to a club and I was stood under the bright lights.
I shaved it down to a number 2 all over in 3rd year of university and thought it looked alright but since then I've lost a lot more on top and think I'd look even older than I do now if I had really thick stubble round the back and sides and virtually nothing on top! :(
Anyway, for some reason I googled "what would I look like bald" before I went to work this morning and one of the first things that came up was a link to a thread on this website. Well, 17 pages of that thread later and I couldn't wait to sign up! You guys seem like the most supportive group of people imaginable, and every comment I was reading was making me feel better and better about myself. Just wanted to sign up to thank you all for that if nothing else O0
Anyway, as you can probably tell I've been toying with the idea of going sly for years, but work in an environment where I wouldn't be able to wear a hat if I hated my new look. The only possibility I see is doing it right at the start of my Summer holiday so I'd have 2 weeks for it to grow back a bit before going back to work, but the end of August seems like a LONG way away!
Anyway, look forward to getting involved around here. Thanks for reading.
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Welcome Jimmy
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Welcome to the Forum Jimmy! Ask any questions you might have.... someone will gladly answer!
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Welcome, you're right where you belong!
But, why:
The only possibility I see is doing it right at the start of my Summer holiday so I'd have 2 weeks for it to grow back a bit before going back to work, but the end of August seems like a LONG way away!
We recommend a 30 day trial so you get used to cleaning up with a blade pretty much everyday. And, unless you're really thinking you'll ever really get used to a fringe--that's a pretty unique idea--why not just hit it now? Step out in front of the mpb, get in charge and get on with life--my bet is that is what you want to do. If you have the itch, scratch it--you'll like it. What's the benefit of waiting till August--except there will be less to shave because it's still falling out, hair by hair, every day! After 30 days you'd be back to a buzz 7 days later--but I don't think you'll do that, I really don't.
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welcome
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Welcome. We're here to answer your questions and help you out. Most of us have gone through the anxiety of wondering what we'll look like bald, how others will react, what happens if we cut off an ear when we first shave, etc.
From what you wrote, I'd suggest shaving now and sticking it out for 30 days. I don't think you'll hate the "new look", but you will need to give yourself and others time to adjust to it. Within that 30 days, you'll know if sly is the look for you - and I can pretty much guarantee that it will be because a smooth dome is very addiciting and is a great self-confidence booster!
So feel free to join us!
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Thanks for the quick welcome messages.
Just trying to upload a profile pic now, does it have to be within certain dimensions to be accepted?
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hey jimmyrhino: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness.
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome to the SBG.
You'll love shaving your head sly. And you'll love the new smooth look and feel. The sooner you do it, the happier you will be.
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Welcome Jimmy, we tend to have a very positive effect on people. It's what we do, and I feel it's the best site on the net for men. Shave it down, check out your handiwork and enjoy the smoothness.
Stand proud and get yourself out there. To quote George Zimmer; "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome Jimmy - Glad you've found us. You'll find we're a lot of really helpful and supportive guys.
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Hi everyone,
Just joined a few minutes ago and thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm 25 and have been losing my hair on top of my head since I was 19. I'll try to get a profile picture up soon.
At first I was OK with it until my friends started noticing it when we went out to a club and I was stood under the bright lights.
I shaved it down to a number 2 all over in 3rd year of university and thought it looked alright but since then I've lost a lot more on top and think I'd look even older than I do now if I had really thick stubble round the back and sides and virtually nothing on top! :(
Anyway, for some reason I googled "what would I look like bald" before I went to work this morning and one of the first things that came up was a link to a thread on this website. Well, 17 pages of that thread later and I couldn't wait to sign up! You guys seem like the most supportive group of people imaginable, and every comment I was reading was making me feel better and better about myself. Just wanted to sign up to thank you all for that if nothing else O0
Anyway, as you can probably tell I've been toying with the idea of going sly for years, but work in an environment where I wouldn't be able to wear a hat if I hated my new look. The only possibility I see is doing it right at the start of my Summer holiday so I'd have 2 weeks for it to grow back a bit before going back to work, but the end of August seems like a LONG way away!
Anyway, look forward to getting involved around here. Thanks for reading.
mate, just looking at your profile pic I can tell the bald look will suit you a lot. I say just go for the shave even with work. you'll have to put up with surprised looks and a comment here and there for the first week at the most. after that you'll feel like a million bucks (just started shaving 2 weeks back myself!)
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Welcome to SBG Jimmy.
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mate, just looking at your profile pic I can tell the bald look will suit you a lot. I say just go for the shave even with work. you'll have to put up with surprised looks and a comment here and there for the first week at the most. after that you'll feel like a million bucks (just started shaving 2 weeks back myself!)
Thanks for the kind words JSydney, I'm loving the look you're sporting in your profile pic and would be over the moon if mine looks half as good when I finally get the courage to do it.
Just wanted to thank you all again, I've never felt so confident that this is the right thing to do. Guess it's all about deciding when to take the plunge now :-\
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Welcome to SBG
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mate, just looking at your profile pic I can tell the bald look will suit you a lot. I say just go for the shave even with work. you'll have to put up with surprised looks and a comment here and there for the first week at the most. after that you'll feel like a million bucks (just started shaving 2 weeks back myself!)
Thanks for the kind words JSydney, I'm loving the look you're sporting in your profile pic and would be over the moon if mine looks half as good when I finally get the courage to do it.
Just wanted to thank you all again, I've never felt so confident that this is the right thing to do. Guess it's all about deciding when to take the plunge now :-\
Well Jimmy, I'll tell you that the very first time i was examinin my scalp too, moving my fingers here and here ander the hair to find imperfections..
But when the blade will pass, it will take away not just the dying hair, but all the fears too.
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Welcome to SBG
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Welcome, Jimmy.
I can understand the desire to wait until vacation to shave the dome, but better to do it now so that the scalp can get a little sun before summer sets in.
At any rate, it is clear from what you are posting that you will never be happy until you give the bald look a try so why not go for it now?!
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Trust me, it so liberating that you needn't wait, be free!
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It's Friday. You know what you need to do. Shave your head tonight. You'll have two days to get use to it before you show it off at work on Monday morning.
No need to wait. If you wait, you'll wonder why you waited so long. That's the story of so many guys here on this site.
Mr. Z.
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welcome to the site jimmy! in the few day(s) that i have gone sly, it has been wonderful! and this site is even more so!
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Welocome , and you look amazin sly
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"I've never felt so confident that this is the right thing to do. "
It's definitely the right thing to do. You've got the perfect head for it, as JSydney has already noted. Above all, you are going into the process with the right attitude and idea. As other posters have noted, the 30 day rule will help you settle into the right routine and regimen for yourself.
And as they say, there is no time like the present to do the deed.
By the way, welcome to the site. Lots of good information and advice here for new shavers.
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Welcome. You can try a short buzzcut first. I´m planing to shave my head during summer, and since I discover this forum a few months ago im cutting my hair shorter and shorter.
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Welcome
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Welcome Jimmy. I am new here too and these guys are great.
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Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
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Hi everyone, thanks again for all the support.
Just a quick notice that I'm going to go for it this Saturday.
I was on a stag do last weekend with a tweed theme, so after a day at the races with a tweed hat on I took it off whilst sat at a bar, exposing my balding head made worse by the head wear. Almost immediately the stag's brother pointed at some meek guy with a comb over on the other side of the bar and shouted "HEY LOOK, TWINS!".
I know the whole point of a stag do is that everyone gets a good teasing but it really emphasized how bad it must look for a young guy to have my hair.
I think I'd much rather be called Kojak from time to time than look like the guy with the comb over!
Anyway just wanted to update you all, for my sake as much as yours. Wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes.
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Best of luck Jimmy. You will do just fine, I bet you will rock the bald look. Post your pic after the deed.
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Hey Jimmy!
You're right about this board. The collection of great individuals on here have made my transformation to a slyman an easy and exciting journey! I've only been sly for about 4 days now, but it's the greatest decision that I've made concerning my hair since I started balding. So many of us have gone through what you are going through. Take that blade to your head with pride, give your hair a kiss goodbye, and welcome your freedom. Trust me, you have never felt better than the way you will feel after you've done it.
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I've only been sly for about 4 days now,
And it's get better with each passing day. You'll soon forget what is was like to have hair. Your sly appearance will be you: your signature and your identity.
And you'll never ever tire of the smooth feel after each shave. I've been sly 4 months and always look forward to each shave.
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Anyone know any good youtube head shaving videos I can watch in advance for tips and to psyche myself up? Apart from the one of the guy who has since joined our community of course! :)
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Anyone know any good youtube head shaving videos I can watch in advance for tips and to psyche myself up? Apart from the one of the guy who has since joined our community of course! :)
This is the one I used for my routine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfQXnpcFPtE
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The slyness is awesome on you O0
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You're right about this being the most supportive place on the 'net. Now you're a part of it. Welcome!
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The slyness is awesome on you O0
Thanks for the support but that is actually Freddy Ljungberg the footballer in my pic at the moment O:O
Been sly for a week and a half now though so will put pictures up in the next few days.
Just want to thank you all for helping me to build up the courage to do it. It's been less than a fortnight and I already feel the old me coming back.
There's no way I've ever going back to hair now.
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The slyness is awesome on you O0
Thanks for the support but that is actually Freddy Ljungberg the footballer in my pic at the moment O:O
Been sly for a week and a half now though so will put pictures up in the next few days.
Just want to thank you all for helping me to build up the courage to do it. It's been less than a fortnight and I already feel the old me coming back.
There's no way I've ever going back to hair now.
This is the biggest compliment you could ever give yourself and our community! I'm glad you like the look and feel free to put up a picture whenever you feel like it. Keep up the good work!
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Someone may have mentioned this already to u, but on HeadBlades website they talk about an app that will take ur photo and make u sly to see what u would look like. but given ur profile pic i have to say I don't think it'd be much different. i was in the same boat kicking the idea around and was surprised how much i liked it after the first 15 minutes
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Anyone know any good youtube head shaving videos I can watch in advance for tips and to psyche myself up? Apart from the one of the guy who has since joined our community of course! :)
Also, this is the one I used.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M54pCKmVa5M
I also watched the one JimmyRhino posted but this dude mentioned all the same things I went thru
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Welcome Jimmy ... you rock the look!