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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Wortho8 on July 17, 2012, 03:21:57 PM

Title: Finally done it
Post by: Wortho8 on July 17, 2012, 03:21:57 PM
Hey guys, discovered this forum a while ago and been reading it as often as I can. Have been receding since about 16 years old and have fought the balding process as best as I could. I've never tried any medication but always tried to style my hair to try and cover up my my thinning hairline.
I'm now 28 years old and had enough of trying to hide it. Sick of always looking in mirrors trying to see if it's noticeable and tired of fearing any photograph that may reveal my baldness.
I took the plunge last Friday and buzzed it all over down to 2mm and now just trying to get use to it. I love how easy life is now as I use to spend ages with wax and gel trying to get it just right, lovely to just shower and go.
I guess I'm just worried I now look awful. My wife says she likes it but I guess I've just gotta convince myself!! Don't wana shave it completely just yet, it's pretty cold here in England and finding it hard enough adjusting to this hairstyle!
Anyways, thought I would just say hi and introduce myself and thank u guys for the continuous support for each other. It's not easy being a balding guy and I believe it really takes guts to make the change for the better  O0
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Tyler on July 17, 2012, 05:22:21 PM
Way to go!! Congrats on our new found freedom!
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: tomgallagher on July 17, 2012, 05:25:07 PM
Welcome to SBG.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: BaldHDbiker on July 17, 2012, 06:00:53 PM
Congratulations and welcome.  8)
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Sir Harry on July 17, 2012, 06:12:37 PM
Welcome and good luck when/if you go all the way!
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Hingatao on July 17, 2012, 06:40:44 PM
Welcome to the club. You'll be used to it in no time.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Frontier Guy on July 17, 2012, 06:55:24 PM
It's not easy being a balding guy and I believe it really takes guts to make the change for the better  O0

Welcome.

And that's the great thing. You no longer have to be balding ... cut to the chase and be proudly bald. Cross the finish line and be a champion!
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: kalbo on July 17, 2012, 08:20:47 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood Wortho8.
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on July 17, 2012, 10:09:42 PM
welcome and congratz
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Beardman on July 18, 2012, 01:21:14 AM
Welcome mate! I hope you do come to love the new do, and in the near future you might even be ready to go sly. In the mean time feel free to hang around and join in with the conversations  O0
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: mrzed on July 18, 2012, 03:26:33 AM
You're probably right, not easy being a balding guy, but it is easy being a bald guy.just shave it off!

There was a day when I thought 2mm was short.now I know better! Bald and one days growth is pretty long.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: waine on July 18, 2012, 05:40:44 AM
Hi there Worth8 and welcome to this awesome forum.

Well done for taking the leap.  Don't rule out going completely bald as it is simply amazing.

Whatever your decision, enjoy it, that is the main thing!
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Andrei on July 18, 2012, 12:04:35 PM
Welcome!
After getting confortable with your new style, you'll want to shave those 2 mm left.
By the way, if the wife says it looks good on you then it must be so.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Wortho8 on July 19, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Hey guys. Thanks for all your messages. I'm still getting use to buzzed hair, it's always interesting how people react to seeing it! Ill put on some pics when I work out how! Haha
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Natedawg on July 19, 2012, 03:26:10 PM
Welcome, worth08! I'm glad you are enjoying the easiness of wearing a buzz. As some others have already stated, you should give a clean shave a try. You may just love it... almost all do.

I'm sure you look fine. It's a big change, so it can take a while to get used to it. In time, it will become your look, should you choose to keep it. Just relax and enjoy.  8)
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: IllinoisBaldy on July 19, 2012, 03:56:52 PM
Welcome to SBG.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Slyfive on July 19, 2012, 04:12:29 PM
Congrats wortho8, just do whatever feels right for you, you have made the (excellent) choice to do something about your balding, and ultimately smooth is the way to go, but how you get there is up to you, we all adjust differently. Good luck! And don't hesitate to ask us for help any time.
Title: Re: Finally done it
Post by: Timo on July 19, 2012, 09:23:40 PM
Welcome bald brother.
Title: Re: Re: Finally done it
Post by: RoWilJr on July 20, 2012, 06:55:55 AM
Welcome to SBG!