Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Bucksfan on July 02, 2012, 01:08:00 PM
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Well, yesterday I finally did it - shaved my head bald after thinking about it seriously for probably 3 or so years. Started with clippers and help from my wife. Then, proraso and a Gillette sensor excel I've been storing for a number of years, followed by a little aftershave and lotion. I'm amazed that it wasn't that hard, and I survived without any nicks or bumps. Went to Costco today and stocked up on a number of mach 3s for the foreseeable future, or until I get the confidence to try it with my DE razor, that I use in my face.
Thanks to the host and all the contributors on this message board - I'm not sure my first time would have been such a success without all the tips and info on this board. I'll follow up with a pic once I get some sun on my noggin.
Edit: added a poor iPad pic as my avatar... But it's a start.
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Hey, great move. (shave). You don't have to wait for the dome sun tan to post a pix. We expect to see a cue ball effect on a new shave. LOL.
30 day rule, now.
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Hey Bucksfan: Welcome 2 the sly fraternity. Glad that ya joined us. Keep us posted on all the reactions of your new look.
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome Bucksfan!! Congrats on the new "do". Keep it for 30 days and then you'll be on your way!
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Welcome to SBG!
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Welcome
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Welcome to the forums.
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That's terrific ... and the best is yet to come as you meld with the new image. Watching for the photo ...
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Welcome mate, glad to hear your first experience was a good one, I hope you have many more to come! Looking forward to that pic!
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welcome and congratz
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Welcome, Bucksfan!
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Bucksfan. You look really good bald. It is a keeper.
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Well done and welcome Bucksfan.
Before you stock up on any Match 3 blades, consider the Headblade. It is highly recommended by many users here.
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Welcome - -It looks great - -enjoy it - - - nothing like a shiny shaved grape
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Looking Great ! Just try keeping other ladies from rubbing that sly melon ! Or better yet, start charging $5.00 for a two-hand rub and make some razor blade money :D
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Great choice to join us Bucksfan. You will be amazed how much a part of your routine this becomes and how soon you will be at day 30. Enjoy showing the new look off and don't be shy about it. I agree about Headblade products- they do work well. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Big day today - first day back to work and did a shower shave with the headblade sport and headslick.
Work went well - had a few double-takes and a few "why" questions, but overall positive comments.
Then, tonight, had a good workout and decided to try shaving in the shower with my new headblade. It gets much closer than my Mach 3 shaves have been thus far. Plus, I didn't scalp myself. Impressive. got out of the shower and cleaned up around the ears. Best shave yet. 8)
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Hey Bucksfan: Glad that U enjoyed your day. The sly life gets better each and every day. O0
WARHAWK O0
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@Bucksfan ... you look great. And like warhawk wrote, each day gets better. Enjoy every day!
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You look great! Congrats!
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Well done, and congrats on the big change, Bucksfan. The look suits you very well. Welcome to the site!
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Thanks for sharing an update on your sly experience Bucksfan.
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Welcome.
Your new sly head is impressive. And to be a financial advisor ... bald just fits.
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Looking good. Keep it going. Eventually, you will lose track of how long you have been shaving daily. O0
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Thanks all, it was a great first week back to work - now at day 14 of being sly. No cuts / gashes, and only a bit of irritation at the end of shaving 7 days in a row. (I was doing about every 36 hours during my first week). Bump Patrol seems to work wonders. Also, only a few eyebrow hairs suffered accidental shaving in the shower.
Most clients / professional contacts either said nothing (sort of weird if you ask me) or commented how great my new look was, or a couple times that they are close behind me, if they ever get the balls to do so. I had one appointment where the client had a negative reaction at first (mostly shock I think) then by the end of our meeting said that she really liked my head bald, that it fit me well and I looked good.
I honestly can't say I got a negative reaction yet - a lot of shock and inquisitive looks, but no negative comments. Easily over 20 positive comments.
On a side note, I spent a lot of time and energy putting a plan in place to get my head tanned approximately to the same degree of my face. I tried to not get my face and neck tan for the 2 weeks leading up to the shaving date, took the following week off and spent a good amount of time in the sun - starting with 20 mins in the morning and 20 in the afternoon each of the first 3 days. Then, I gradually added exposure during the noon hour, and eventually all-day (with significant sunscreen). I never burned, and now by the end of week 2 it is pretty well matched, and I can stop worrying about it.
The week off also gave me an opportunity to get nice and comfortable with my new look before having to answer the questions from co-workers and others. I also spent a lot of time during that week off in public, which I think helped.
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getting your head and face the same color (tan) does help. You look great. Welcome.
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Bucksfan, your shiny head is great. Good to hear of all the positive response. Keep it sly for life.
It suits you well.
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Welcome to SBG, Bucksfan.
Sly suits you well. Keep up the good work.
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Looks great. Im curious to see a before pic.
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Just as a follow-up, I made it 30 days (actually 32 as of today) and couldn't be happier about my decision. I plan to continue shaving the dome indefinitely at this point, no real reason not to.
I thoroughly enjoy the act of shaving, like the look, and really love the "no hassle" approach to dealing with my hair.
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Congratulations Bucksfan. It's remarkable how quickly the daily head shave becomes second nature.
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Hi!
I am on my first week also being a sly and love it.
You won´t regret it. Nice decision.
B
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Your avatar says it all Bucksfan.
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Hey Bucksfan how about a front pic?