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Title: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Lunar Delta on May 07, 2012, 10:58:29 AM
I took a deep breath, told myself everything would be OK, and then just did it. Doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. One of my friends thinks I look "badass". Still haven't gone out yet; preparing myself for looks and comments (potentially negative).

I think the thing that pushed me over the edge was seeing the top of my head from a bird's-eye view over a security camera feed where I work. Even looking badly bald would have to look better than that, I thought!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F35930137%2FIndecentlyBald.jpg&hash=109ecdc7ab9ab648baf0ceea3eada7947fe123f1)
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: RoWilJr on May 07, 2012, 11:01:06 AM
Meh....negative comments are like asses and elbows...everyone's got 'em!
Welcome to SBG Lunar! Lookin good...You're bringing pure awesomness to the Sly!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: marty22 on May 07, 2012, 11:02:54 AM
u look fine...welcome!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on May 07, 2012, 11:09:51 AM
Good move, and as with 99.9% of guys with mpb looks like it works for you too.  Enjoy the freedom of Sly! 
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Baldstu on May 07, 2012, 12:26:39 PM
Welcome and yes you look amazing , be happy
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Natedawg on May 07, 2012, 01:38:11 PM
Perfectly natural to be apprehensive about others' reactions. I personally think it really suits you. Go out there and make the world get used to your new look (and outlook).

Yes, there is a certain degree of 'badassness' inherent with shaving one's head. I was told nearly the exact same thing by a friend soon after I first shaved.
Welcome to the sly club. Enjoy it!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: tomgallagher on May 07, 2012, 02:21:32 PM
The only persons opinion that matters is your own.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Mr Jules on May 07, 2012, 02:25:56 PM
preparing myself for looks and comments (potentially negative).

You should be preparing yourself for the potentially positive comments. Great sly look.

Welcome to SBG.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Slyfive on May 07, 2012, 02:51:40 PM
Wait for positivity to kick in because with a bald head comes a bold attitude.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: mrzed on May 07, 2012, 03:25:16 PM
Nothing to fear!  Your head looks excellent.  And the beard looks nice.

have fun when you go out.  Put a smile on your face.  (I know why you are staring at me ... you wish that you had the .... to shave your head too!). 

Looks good doesn't it.  You've earned the bald head!  Show it off.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: baldbearded on May 07, 2012, 03:32:04 PM
You look amazing!!!!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: IllinoisBaldy on May 07, 2012, 04:02:37 PM
Welcome to SBG.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: warhawk on May 07, 2012, 04:03:46 PM
hey lunar:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.  U look like a natural.  keep us posted on all the reactions of your new look. 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: zetaeffe on May 07, 2012, 06:36:20 PM
Wow!
Looking great!  O0
Welcomw
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: BaldHDbiker on May 07, 2012, 06:46:56 PM
Welcome aboard. Looks great. Don't worry about others as long as you are happy they'll all come around.
Now get out of the house and show it off.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Chiboxer on May 07, 2012, 07:36:22 PM
I know what you're going through. I went sly six weeks ago. I enjoy it, now if I could just stop buying shaving products!  You look great sly!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Sir Harry on May 07, 2012, 08:07:35 PM
Welcome and congrats on taking the plunge!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Itall on May 07, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
Looking great. Relax and enjoy it. No worries.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: kalbo on May 08, 2012, 12:23:20 AM
Wait for positivity to kick in because with a bald head comes a bold attitude.

Slyfive summed it all  up. Welcome to the bald brotherhood. You wear bald really well.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: SalWalker on May 08, 2012, 12:29:45 AM
Welcome aboard!

It's a great look for you.  And I know what you mean about the "overhead camera" thing; that helped push me over the edge too.

And also: bald + beard = awesome. 
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: valldo on May 08, 2012, 08:20:43 AM
It's a keeper. Welcome to the group
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Cris on May 09, 2012, 07:44:07 AM
I took a deep breath, told myself everything would be OK, and then just did it. Doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. One of my friends thinks I look "badass". Still haven't gone out yet; preparing myself for looks and comments (potentially negative).

I think the thing that pushed me over the edge was seeing the top of my head from a bird's-eye view over a security camera feed where I work. Even looking badly bald would have to look better than that, I thought!

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F35930137%2FIndecentlyBald.jpg&hash=109ecdc7ab9ab648baf0ceea3eada7947fe123f1)
Can't believe it!
Finally someone who show us that he actually has a face!
Great photo and the sly look fits you in an astonishing way!
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: SlyBaldDude on May 09, 2012, 09:51:49 AM
Looks like you've been sly for a while .. good look on you.  And .. now you will notice you can tell what the weather will be much better ..
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: stasiu on May 09, 2012, 01:21:30 PM
Nice sly pose and CONGRATS !  ;D
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: xnewyawka on May 09, 2012, 02:00:15 PM
Welcome to the forum, enjoy the smooth dome!  O0
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Frontier Guy on May 09, 2012, 05:39:55 PM
I agree with the others, it's a good look for you.

As for concern over what others may say ... I think you'll be surprised at how little response you get. My observation these days is that people are so preoccupied with their iphones and Facebook and all that they really don't pay much (if any) attention to others around them.

I had the same concern when I got my septum piercing a few years ago. I thought it was so uncommon it would draw attention - and that wasn't the case. And of the very few comments, only one was negative (most of the others were curiosity and a couple were complimentary).

I'll be sly on the 21st - hoping "my look" turns out as good as yours.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: boston501 on May 10, 2012, 02:23:00 PM
right decision
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: lordpeich on May 10, 2012, 04:31:17 PM
Welcome, you look great with the headshave.
Title: Re: Started balding in 2005; finally said enough is enough today
Post by: Arnie on August 13, 2012, 09:14:01 PM
Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)