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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: SalWalker on May 05, 2012, 01:45:45 PM

Title: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: SalWalker on May 05, 2012, 01:45:45 PM: Howdy. Just a new guy, giving 'er the 30 day trial.
Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: Baldstu on May 05, 2012, 02:00:44 PM: Congratulations and welcome
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Post by: Tg96 on May 05, 2012, 02:05:48 PM: Looks way better
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Post by: RoWilJr on May 05, 2012, 03:09:50 PM: Congrats Sal! Welcome to SBG... The Sly looks great on you!
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Post by: mrzed on May 05, 2012, 03:48:45 PM: Given the choice, I'd pick the AFTER picture. Stick with the 30 day rule. I did and it's now over 3 months of being bald! Really enjoying it.
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Post by: Lynchy on May 05, 2012, 04:38:47 PM: Looks great!

Keep up the good work!
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Post by: Ozz2012 on May 05, 2012, 05:05:15 PM: The "Before" pictures were fine...nothing wrong with your "old" look..

But, I think the new look is even better! If you want to experiment a little, try some different things with the facial hair (or not...it looks fine as is..I'm just offering suggestions)
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Post by: marty22 on May 05, 2012, 06:30:33 PM: bald is better for you. welcome.
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Post by: IllinoisBaldy on May 05, 2012, 08:28:39 PM: Welcome
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Post by: Sir Harry on May 05, 2012, 10:04:27 PM: Welcome aboard!
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Post by: kalbo on May 06, 2012, 08:06:44 PM: Welcome Sal, Your shaved head looks great. Hope you keep it.
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Post by: Reddas on May 06, 2012, 11:26:10 PM: Welcome.
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Post by: Slyfive on May 07, 2012, 02:58:17 PM: You were made for bald, great head shape
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Post by: baldbearded on May 07, 2012, 03:32:32 PM: Another excellent choice. Great Beard... BTW
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Post by: warhawk on May 07, 2012, 04:08:51 PM: hey sal: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. U look like a natural.

WARHAWK O0
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Post by: BaldHDbiker on May 07, 2012, 06:49:36 PM: Welcome aboard.
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Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on May 07, 2012, 07:19:51 PM: It was time, you made the right choice. After 30 days you'll never want to go back. Extra benefit, with that great beard, those razor blades are going to last a really long time, believe me.
Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: SalWalker on May 08, 2012, 12:26:12 AM: Wow! Thanks for your support and encouragement. No joke: Most supportive guys on the 'net right here. Thanks a lot!

I did trim the beard up a little since then, but it'll probably never go away completely. I'm a big fan of the bald-bearded look. In fact, it was a random pic I saw of a bald bearded guy in news story Saturday that finally inspired me to do what I'd been thinking about for so long.

My second shave took six minutes this morning, one pass, WTG only. Not bad. I'm a minimalist, low-maintenance kind-of guy, so it's important that this new look doesn't require extraordinary efforts on my part.

between my first shave Saturday (done by my barber) and this morning's, I read a lot about shaving routines on the boards here and began to think, "I can't do this." I haven't shaved my face in over ten years...how am I going to keep up with something that requires multiple creams and lotions and experimenting with different razors and blades..." I finally gave up, bought what seemed like a popular shave gel and used the disposable razor I had on hand. Hot water before, cold water after, bing, bang boom.

Thanks again. for the kind words.
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Post by: Slyfive on May 08, 2012, 12:56:28 AM: The trim is looking great Sal!
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Post by: SalWalker on May 08, 2012, 01:02:48 AM: Thanks, Slyfive!
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Post by: Cris on May 09, 2012, 07:59:13 AM: Quote from: SalWalker on May 05, 2012, 01:45:45 PM
Howdy. Just a new guy, giving 'er the 30 day trial. Here are two before pics:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1067.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu439%2Fsalwalker1%2FIMG_2310.jpg&hash=3907d77993a6ceef0f0e3fc20786b46dc2808a4b)

The view from up top really makes me think I did the right thing:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1067.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu439%2Fsalwalker1%2FIMG_2312.jpg&hash=36cae9e45f962a294cfc1eb8dfec2a36809c9248)

And now:

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1067.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu439%2Fsalwalker1%2FIMG_2313.jpg&hash=febcc6f3f27b762ae26e468fdafec1d431dfb871)

I'll confess, I'm a little nervous, so thanks for your support.

Fantastic.
You posted beautiful photos of you (which I always consider a beautiful way to be open) and definitely made a quantic jump with the sly look.
Fantastic looking.
Great great change, man!!
Five stars
Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: xnewyawka on May 09, 2012, 01:34:47 PM: Welcome to the forum Sal. Sounds like you're enjoying the new look. With time you will simplify your routine, it's really not that bad.
Stick with the products that work best for you, and try new things as you go along.
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Post by: Laser Man on May 09, 2012, 03:09:01 PM: Sal - welcome. As for the shaving routine, you'll find something that works for you and gives you results you're happy with. We all keep working at it till we find what we like.
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Post by: ascotthowe on May 10, 2012, 06:35:06 AM: Looks good bud!
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Post by: nuts on May 10, 2012, 11:03:59 PM: I was going to say initially I thought you would look even better with your beard trimmed evenly round your chin ( of course I am biased) and lo and behold you have done it yourself. Looks terrific and a real keeper. Enjoy.
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Post by: mangosink12572 on May 11, 2012, 11:30:48 AM: You look like an entirely new person and much better - -infact, you look wonderful with your BALD DOME - -There is nothing like it.

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Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: mangosink12572 on May 11, 2012, 11:37:25 AM: Quote from: SalWalker on May 08, 2012, 01:02:48 AM
Thanks, Slyfive!

And here's the trimmed beard from the front:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1067.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu439%2Fsalwalker1%2Fbwbald.jpg&hash=ac400e06757f97a507f9a7e5a6a4754fca96485c)

The bald head and the beard complement each other well and it sure looks good on you.

It makes you look much younger.
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Post by: Papa Don on May 11, 2012, 12:02:36 PM: Yes Sal, you have found your look. In fact, the look makes you look quite younger and more confident. That can't be bad. By the way, Welcome to the forum. Hope to hear from you often.
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Post by: bbc2012 on May 11, 2012, 12:52:04 PM: Looks great ! Keep the bald and bearded look.
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Post by: Natedawg on May 11, 2012, 02:00:51 PM: Bald looks great on you, Sal. Your beard is pretty kick-ass, too! Keep up the good work, and welcome to the site! fR!d@y
Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: marshd1000 on May 11, 2012, 02:02:52 PM: Sal, from another bald and beaded guy to another, welcome! It is a great look on you! You will find that you will come to love the look on you! It is better than watching the hair on your head fall out!
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Post by: Ming the Merciless on May 11, 2012, 03:47:18 PM: Beard? Fine. But I'd keep it firmly in control. Hair below the ears should not distract from the splendor of no hair above them. Moderation in all things is the way to go (except, of course, failing to keep the dome slick),
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Post by: Mojo Risin on May 20, 2012, 03:58:56 PM: Dude, you look like a f*kin boss.

I'd pay to have your beard.
Title: Re: Long time balding, newly bald
Post by: SalWalker on June 08, 2012, 12:05:58 PM: So I did my 30 days and now I'm in it for the long haul.

Thanks for all the kind words. I don't think I realized how insecure I was about my hair until I realized how good your compliments made me feel.

I really like the look, and the maintenance, while more than I'm used to, isn't that bad; I've got a pretty simple technique and routine down.

You guys have been great; this forum is really helpful for guys who are sitting on the fence, trying to figure out on which side the grass is balder. Terrible mixing of metaphors, I know... But from confidence-building to tips and tricks, this is the place. Thanks again.
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Post by: DaveM61 on June 10, 2012, 07:49:34 AM: Welcome. Looking great.
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Post by: TunaSkin on June 12, 2012, 03:16:58 AM: Yeah man, it looks good on you. That's a powerful beard you've got too. My hair wasn't thinning quite as much as yours but it was still enough to make me self conscious. I'd say you did the right thing. Good work!