Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: mav6996 on July 09, 2012, 12:16:42 AM
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I've been on the fence for a few days and finally bought a pair of clippers from the local clearance store yesterday. I lost my nerve though and slept on it overnight. After one more look at my thinning crown and after selling number of sly guys walk by I decided that today would be the day. So, tonight I plugged in the clippers and ran it down the middle of my head without any attachments. After a couple of passes things looked pretty good and it was time to go after the stubble with a razor. I jumped in the shower to get rid of the loose hairs and then lathered up my head with soap and shaved it all off with my fusion. Not quite as clear as I'd like it, but it feels pretty good. I'm a little apprehensive about the reaction tomorrow - but what the hell, we only live once. :)
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Congratulations Mav! Welcome to the world of the Sly! Let us know how things go, but don't worry too much about the reactions of others because they'll soon forget you look any different, and at the end of the day it's you who has to face yourself every day in the mirror.
Keep your head up, chest out, and walk proudly into the rooms you enter. You'll be fine!
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood mav. I agree with what Bluebriz has said. Share your pic when you can.
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Welcome, and congrats on your new found freedom!
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Welcome and well done O0
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Welcome to the club, Mav, and well done! You wear it well.
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welcome mav!
Looks sharp. I see quite an improvement.
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Welcome!
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Hello there Mav, and welcome...
Thank you for the photographs. Well presented, and an excellent exhibit of when it becomes decision time. I always enjoy photos with threads, where relevant. These are very relevant! You made a brilliant move in my opinion. I like the way that you only "Sat on the fence" for a short while, perhaps as those were my sentiments when the deed was done.
Well done, and do share the journey here...
BTW, it suits you!
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Welcome Mav!
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Welcome Mav, it suits you. Don't worry about the reactions of others, they 'll son get used to your new look.
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Welcome, Mav. A huge improvement! Congratulations. O0
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but what the hell, we only live once. :)
reason enough to shave your head...
...and keep it that way. :)
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Looks great. I'm sure Day #1 went well also. You'll be exhibiting a new look, and a new sense of confidence. It's a keeper!
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Hi Mav: Welcome 2 the sly fraternity. Glad that ya joined us. Your new look suits ya. Keep us posted on all the reactions and remember 2 honor the "30 day rule". The 30 day rule is an unwritten rule on the SBG Forum in which the new head shaver must keep their dome smooth and slick for 30 consecutive days. After said rule... the new head shaver will decide 2 keep it smooth or grow it out. Again... welcome 2 the club and enjoy.
WARHAWK O0
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welcome aboard
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Thanks for all the words of encouragement! It was a pretty good day as most people just really didn't give much attention to it. There were the occasional gasps - but most said I looked pretty good and the only negative so far was I needed some color.
Just shaved again and apparently got a bit of razor burn on one spot on my head. I'm currently rubbing it with ice as I can't find the aloe vera. Other than that, I'm still feeling pretty good.
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Looking good.
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Just wanted to update my progress. So I shaved my head for the third day in a row tonight. I bought some Cremo wash, shaving cream, and moisturizer tonight and used a brand new fusion. Slickest shaved head yet for me!
Got my first not-so-enthusiastic response today - but I find I don't care as I'm enjoying the look :@`. Most people accept it without a second look. The others say it really does suit me. Hopefully the color evens out soon - but I'm definitely taking care not to over expose it to the sun.
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Still going strong here after one week and a couple of days. My routine is to shave at night right before bed and so far the results have been pretty good the next day. Much less nicks and such.
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That's great. It's all a matter of making it part of your routine - so much so that you are disappointed if you somehow forget to shave!