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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: aeth on May 12, 2012, 03:46:48 AM

Title: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on May 12, 2012, 03:46:48 AM: Subject says it all. I do have to mention that I was quite happy with a close trim of about 2 to 3 mm. I think I'm just going to alternate between shaved and trimmed for a few weeks and see what I like more.
I did cut both my ears while shaving, those things bleed like crazy!

At around 5mm: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/cimg3034t.jpg/
At around 5mm pic2: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/cimg3017z.jpg/
At around 2-3mm: don't have it :D, looked good though imo.
At 0mm, sly: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/cimg3072w.jpg/
At 0mm, sly pic2: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/cimg3069b.jpg/

Hope this before and after comparison can help others to go sly!
PS. How long does it take for the 'white area of my head' do even the tan on my face?
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Sir Harry on May 12, 2012, 04:51:32 AM: Congrats! A very huge difference between before and after!
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Post by: Frontier Guy on May 12, 2012, 04:58:53 AM: I think the sly look works best for you.

Your eyes become the focal point - that's a really good feature for you. IMHO
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: mrzed on May 12, 2012, 05:09:07 AM: The sly look is very distinguished. Looks really good on you.

Before you 'alternate' too much, remember our recommended 30 day rule. Shave your head completely bald, daily, for 30 days. Then decide if you want to go back to hair. As you follow along here, most guys don't.

I was sick a few days this week and missed shaving my head for three days. Man, I'm happy to be shaved bald again, (BBC).
Title: Re: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: RoWilJr on May 12, 2012, 07:37:59 AM: Congrats! Looking good with the Sly. To echo mrzed, follow the 30 day rule... you'll be amazed!
Cheers!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Natedawg on May 12, 2012, 09:26:54 AM: Looks great. Much improved. Keep up the good work! O0
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: jj101 on May 12, 2012, 11:01:20 AM: Thats looks really good man. You look younger now!

And once you shaved your heard you look like Kelly slaters which is never, ever a bad thing!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Morton on May 12, 2012, 04:44:12 PM: Looking good. I like your t-shirt also.
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Post by: Itall on May 12, 2012, 05:19:00 PM: Looks great. Keep it up.
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Post by: Snakehandler on May 12, 2012, 09:11:27 PM: Looks great off you 😄👍👍👍
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Post by: Snakehandler on May 12, 2012, 09:13:10 PM: Looks great off you 😄👍👍👍
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Post by: Lynchy on May 13, 2012, 04:34:55 AM: Congratulations! Looks great!
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Post by: Baldstu on May 13, 2012, 08:52:48 AM: Very woofable , your gonna pull looking like that and echo the comments about the T shirt , keep it shiny
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Post by: stasiu on May 13, 2012, 01:09:16 PM: HOT look for you ! Keep it sly cuz you look like a young Kelly Slater ! Congrats and keep the 30 day rule and your scalp skin tone will even out with outdoor display time ! O0
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Post by: Mr Jules on May 13, 2012, 03:57:19 PM: Great sly look for you. Keep is shaved sly for 30 day. Reckon you'll want to keep it that way.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: kalbo on May 13, 2012, 08:22:55 PM: You look really great without hair. Keep it smooth. O0
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on May 14, 2012, 12:11:50 PM: thanks for all the positive comments guys, i'm glad a lot of you like my t-shirt too ;)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Accepted on May 14, 2012, 04:40:26 PM: million times better Sly!! congrats! :)
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Post by: marty22 on May 14, 2012, 04:42:56 PM: sly is best for you!
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Post by: Slick A on May 18, 2012, 11:55:27 AM: You look younger sly. Keep it.
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Post by: Goodfishfrancis on May 18, 2012, 12:16:54 PM: Welcome to SBG! The sly look works for you, no doubt. Congratulations on the nice dome!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on May 26, 2012, 06:04:12 PM: Went sly again today for the first time since posting these pictures (about two weeks ago). I have to say that I still need to get used to it, and grow fond of it.
Comparing to the 'before' pictures I do think I look better, just haven't 'owned' the look yet. Feels kinda exposed.

Do you guys keep it sly all the time or do you also allow it to grow back a few mm every now and then?
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Sir Harry on May 26, 2012, 06:14:18 PM: I have not graduated to the level of everyday shaver. I shave every third or fourth day, but since I've been using a shaving brush, the growth can take up to four days to show instead of the two days prior to the shaving brush...There's probably more answers to this question from many people than I can count, but we all have to find what works for us individually. Good luck!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: mrzed on May 26, 2012, 06:44:36 PM: Quote from: aeth on May 26, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Do you guys keep it sly all the time or do you also allow it to grow back a few mm every now and then?

I keep my head shaved all the time since I started this. I occasionally skip on Saturday or if I am ill in bed. But I don't let it grow. Keep it shaved bald. Looks the same every day. Feels great. I own the look.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Natedawg on May 29, 2012, 07:59:38 AM: Quote from: aeth on May 26, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Do you guys keep it sly all the time or do you also allow it to grow back a few mm every now and then?

I used to shave every 2-3 days, purely out of laziness. I didn't mind the stubble on my head. Felt kinda cool. ;D
However, recently I discovered my hair has decided to catch up with me and has started thinning on top... So, now I do it every day, and I love having the smooth feeling all of the time. Just like anything in life: Do it enough, it becomes second nature. 8)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on May 31, 2012, 10:08:25 AM: Another question: I've been shaving more regularly now but every time I shave you still can see my hairline.
Is this a question of not shaving 'smooth' enough or is this still the white skin vs. tanned skin difference or will you always see the hairline or...?

I like shaving bald, but I like being completely bald even more. The hairline showing actually bothers me. I see some guys on this forum don't show the hairline?

Thanks!

EDIT: The 'hairline' I'm talking about is clearly visible in this picture:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/cimg3072w.jpg/
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: waine on May 31, 2012, 10:25:43 AM: I don't get this thread, who is Kaldo talking to? Kaldo, you are the first on this thread? Perhaps I am missing something. Anyway, no hassle, I will find my way around here.

Back to the thrust of the thread -- For now (only sly for 30 days now, "Do I hear a shout in the house?") I shave every single day. I have found that the "blue shadow" haunts me a little. Perhaps I will experiment in a few weeks with a bit of growth and clipping.

I love Sly, Now... B33r
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: waine on May 31, 2012, 10:29:12 AM: @Kalbo, sorry, I missed a whole page before your post...Must have been a glitch on the net here in Africa...
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: kiebuts on May 31, 2012, 12:05:51 PM: Hi aeth, I agree the sly look really suits you. Stick with it for the 30 days. You'll never go back. O0
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Natedawg on May 31, 2012, 12:59:48 PM: Quote from: waine on May 31, 2012, 10:29:12 AM
@Kalbo, sorry, I missed a whole page before your post...Must have been a glitch on the net here in Africa...

It's still possible he was talking to himself. ;D
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: kalbo on May 31, 2012, 07:48:40 PM: @Waine - no worries

@Natedawg - I do get my moments of crazy and talk to myself but this one is not one of them...hehehe

@aeth - I can see you have dark hair, that causes the hairline/shadow that bothers you. I have dark hair and even if I shave really smooth, I still have the shadow, I have learned to live with it. What is important is the feeling of smoothness.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Natedawg on June 01, 2012, 08:04:11 AM: Quote from: kalbo on May 31, 2012, 07:48:40 PM
@aeth - I can see you have dark hair, that causes the hairline/shadow that bothers you. I have dark hair and even if I shave really smooth, I still have the shadow, I have learned to live with it. What is important is the feeling of smoothness.

Agreed. I know that some men here have worried about having a permanent 5 o clock shadow of sorts showing their receding hairline. There's nothing that can really be done about that, but in my personal opinion, it still looks much better that way than actually growing it out. 8)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Mojo Risin on June 01, 2012, 04:15:02 PM: You look great bro, it makes you look younger. I don't know why some people prefer keeping the horseshoe ...
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on June 05, 2012, 03:21:19 PM: Been (shaved) sly for three days in a row! Neeeeeeeeeew RECORD!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: mrzed on June 05, 2012, 04:20:14 PM: Now's a good time to resume the 30 day rule!

Stick with it solid for 30 days. It becomes a habit. You won't have to start all over again.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on June 15, 2012, 11:16:15 AM: Been as good as sly for a month now, didn't even realise till today!
Update pic: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/cimg3118e.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/cimg3118e.jpg/)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Itall on June 15, 2012, 11:47:39 AM: Quote from: aeth on June 15, 2012, 11:16:15 AM
Been as good as sly for a month now, didn't even realise till today!
Update pic: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/cimg3118e.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/cimg3118e.jpg/)

Looking good. Keep it up.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: mrzed on June 15, 2012, 12:33:59 PM: congratulations on a whole month.

It still looks good on you. And the smile ...

You rock the sly look. Keep it up.
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Post by: Frontier Guy on June 15, 2012, 01:45:37 PM: That's a very powerful look. Great!
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Post by: kalbo on June 15, 2012, 07:18:28 PM: Shine on aeth. It gets better and better.
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Post by: Bilko1 on June 24, 2012, 06:53:55 PM: Great look for you. Stay sly, bro.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on June 27, 2012, 06:28:56 AM: Thanks for the re-encouragement everyone! I'm happy being sly, I'm however still strugling a bit to make it a 'part of me'.. right now I'm 'former me' but bald - opposed to being ' new me' and bald is a part of that identity.
Don't know if that makes any sense though :D
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Frontier Guy on June 27, 2012, 06:42:15 AM: aeth ... makes total sense.

I don't know what you looked like before, but I think the sly look works. Particularly for you (I looked at the picture from a few weeks ago) it's distinctive and I think it will increase your confidence as you become more comfortable with it.

What are you concerned about? What is preventing 'sly' from truly being who you are?

I'm surprised you've not received a lot of positive compliments ... yet. They'll come.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: DaveM61 on June 27, 2012, 06:57:38 AM: Congrats on the 30 days (I'm 3 days away) and I echo what several others have said ... sly looks GREAT on you (and yes, you do have a bit of the Kelly Slater look). I have the visible hairline as well, even though I have light hair. Getting an overall same color on my head helped (tanned now that it is summer). I also discovered two things recently ... 1) using a pre-shave oil gets a much closer shave, and 2) I go AGAINST the grain first and then with the grain on the second pass. That has helped reduce the visible hairline even more. I use the HB (with a Fusion for around my ears ... easier to maneuver). Good luck ... keep the look, it suits you well.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: stasiu on June 27, 2012, 06:59:18 AM: You are doing and looking great! Having these emotions is normal. You just did not realize true happiness can be so simple !
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Natedawg on June 27, 2012, 07:40:57 AM: You don't need to put so much effort into making it a part of you, aeth. It will happen naturally with time.
Don't think so much about being it. Just BE it. It looks great on you. 8)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Stoots on July 07, 2012, 10:36:31 AM: I like the sly look!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: bigstosh on July 07, 2012, 02:35:53 PM: Quote from: Natedawg on June 27, 2012, 07:40:57 AM
You don't need to put so much effort into making it a part of you, aeth. It will happen naturally with time.
Don't think so much about being it. Just BE it. It looks great on you. 8)

Natedawg is correct. It will become a part of you with time, so be patient. I have gone sly during the summer for three years now. I'm now on day 51 this year. This is the longest I have maintained the sly look, so it is becoming more and more a part of me. In fact, one of my coworkers asked the other day if I was going to grow it back, or if I was done with hair. I told him that I am done with hair. I have been doing a controlled tan so far this summer, being outdoors for an hour or so and then putting on a hat. I have a pretty decent tan on it now, so my face and head are almost the same shade. Now it looks like bald is a natural for me!
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: JasonR on July 07, 2012, 02:47:02 PM: Looks good man!
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Post by: balddaniel on August 12, 2012, 02:35:54 PM: Very Handsome it's a keeper :)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on January 02, 2013, 04:18:06 PM: 2013 update, still going strong! I do still like to grow out my hair every now and then, I get to shock people over and over again :D - happy new year!
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Post by: F77Scot on January 02, 2013, 04:39:28 PM: You totally suit the sly look....much better than the with hair photos....
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Post by: antRox on January 02, 2013, 10:33:22 PM: Aeth your looking good! Totally suits you O0
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Post by: Beardman on January 02, 2013, 11:50:54 PM: Thanks for the update Aeth, glad to hear you are still rocking the sly look, keep up the good work!
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Post by: bud on January 03, 2013, 02:49:32 AM: looks great! O0
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Post by: Crusher0209 on January 03, 2013, 09:42:08 AM: It was a big improvement wasn't it? Looks better sly hope people get encouragement from it
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Post by: leighmundo40 on January 03, 2013, 09:56:41 AM: You are a good looking guy and your look suits you no matter what length you choose, wether that is with a bit of stubble or sly. (officially jealous!)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on January 03, 2013, 02:08:51 PM: Thanks guys! I hope 2013 will be a year of more b(o)aldness for everyone considering the look! :)
Don't know what happened with the update picture, somehow it disappeared. Another try:

EDIT: ugh, apparently the uploaded picture is only available to see for members, I wasn't signed in hence didn't see it..

All lurkers come forth and become a member of slybaldguys! :D
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Post by: Switchy on January 03, 2013, 05:23:28 PM: Looking Good O0 8)
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Post by: Sir Harry on January 03, 2013, 09:07:12 PM: Looks great, and the facial hair is a plus, too!
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Post by: gutsygirl on January 20, 2013, 06:40:56 PM: This slyette think you look great rockin the dome! O0

I have a shadow as well. I vary between totally sly (WTG mostly) with my 5 o'clock shadow and letting it grow out a week before I Mach 3 again. :)

Have fun with it!

GutsyGirl
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: slyjoe on January 20, 2013, 06:50:48 PM: You look very good sly.

Great pics. You will do just fine here.
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: aeth on January 26, 2013, 02:39:09 PM: Thanks for the kind words!

Other news: I've landed a new job and moved countries. Sly guys in the UK = x + 1 :)
Title: Re: First time sly, with pictures
Post by: Crusher0209 on January 26, 2013, 02:40:46 PM: Glad to hear that you got a new job hope it works out for you along with the move too. O0
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Post by: stasiu on January 26, 2013, 03:53:16 PM: Congrats on new job and location ! Keep it sly !
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Post by: Switchy on January 26, 2013, 04:58:14 PM: Congrads on the new job ! O0
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Post by: Beardman on January 29, 2013, 10:56:24 PM: ooooOOOOOooooh that is big news, congrats mate P@^
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Post by: Lynchy on January 30, 2013, 02:21:16 AM: Congrats on the new job!