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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Bendub on August 06, 2012, 10:50:00 PM

Title: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Bendub on August 06, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
Hi I'm 23 and going bald, have receding hairline and bald spot on top of my head. I'm using Dermmatch to cover the bald spot but I'm so sick of using it, it takes too long to apply and its just no way to live.

Anyway I want to buzz it off but I'm afraid Ill look stupid because I have hair kinda covering my receding hairline and when I buzz it Ill be more noticeably balding. Also I'm worried the shape of my head and would really appreciate some honest feedback on how you would think Id look.

Thanks for reading.
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 06, 2012, 11:02:22 PM
Yo would look nice (no homo) i don't see what worries you really ?
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 06, 2012, 11:06:35 PM
Nike said "Just do it" i say go for it O0 and you say ....?;)
Yo need to decide it is your head after all but i don't see a problem there ....Huston we don't have a problem  8)
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 06, 2012, 11:32:46 PM
Hey and bendub Welcome to the forum!
You are NOT the unique in fact about 70 percent of newbies worries about their head shape(although i don't understand way, we are all unique not clones ) and 30 percent head size (we should run a statistic here) I have a Kennedy sized head and Kennedy was a smart man so I might just become a president one day  :*)) !
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: waine on August 06, 2012, 11:57:14 PM
Hi there Bendub and welcome.

You won't know how it will look unless you buzz it down and try.  Many of us here had a few fears of how we would look if we shaved bald, but we took a chance and many were impressed with the look.  Don't be afraid of your head shape, as it takes a whole new dimension when you are completely bald.

Read the many posts here and see how many guys came to terms with their balding and how they are now free of worry since they changed their attitude after going sly.

I promise you, your head shape is the last thing you have to worry about.

Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: KG on August 07, 2012, 12:11:25 AM
Welcome Bendub.  From the looks of it, you'll be just fine.  Give it a shot and see how you like it.  You'll be pleasantly surprised when discovering all of the included benefits to being sly.
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Frontier Guy on August 07, 2012, 01:15:41 AM
Hey Bendub, Welcome!

As you poke around the other forums you'll see that head shape has often been mentioned as a concern. It turns out, for no reason. Because once the guys have shaved whatever concerns they had proved to be unfounded. Same will be true for you - I don't see anything in the photos which suggests you would be any different.

And like KG just posted above, there are so many benefits to the Sly look (either buzz or shave) - you'll have more time, and far more confidence because you won't be worrying about whether someone will discover your true hair situation.

Right now you are letting your hair(loss) control your life. Shouldn't it be the other way around?
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Sir Harry on August 07, 2012, 02:48:03 AM
Welcome, Bendub! It's normal to be nervous about a life changing event such as cutting your hair short or even bald....The good thing is you can always grow it back if you try it and it doesn't work out....Good Luck with whatever you decide!
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: HandsomeJohn on August 07, 2012, 04:41:11 AM
Welcome Bendub! One thing I've noticed while browsing around the forum......it seems that everyone has a different headshape, but EVERYONE looks great bald.  :)
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: marty22 on August 07, 2012, 05:09:06 AM
welcome!
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: balddaniel on August 07, 2012, 07:28:13 AM
Bendub,  I don't think you have anything to worry about.  I think your head shape will be just fine.  Just buzz and see that is the only way to tell.  I agree with the other guys you could always grow it back, but I'll bet you won't.  I never did. 

Bald is Bold
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Andrei on August 07, 2012, 08:32:56 AM
Welcome!
Your head shape seems ok.
One way to hide the fact that you are going bald is to actually go bald and buzz it.
If you like the outcome you can shave it.
Enjoy and get the most out of balding.
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: mangosink12572 on August 07, 2012, 08:51:40 AM
You have a great shaped head  - - -Go for it  - -Nothing like a  nice BALD  dome

You become better looking immediately     Look at all of us    We are the best looking guys in the world      BALD BALD BALD
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: JasonR on August 07, 2012, 10:16:44 AM
I've had the same thoughts as you...check this out:

http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=17611.0
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: stasiu on August 07, 2012, 10:19:18 AM
Welcome to SBG !
Your head shape looks normal.  Buzz it gradually shorter and shorter while getting used to "less hair".  Then take the plunge and razor it smooth.  Keep it smooth for 30 days and you wil be glad !
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: bigstosh on August 07, 2012, 12:04:35 PM
Welcome to the brotherhood!  Don't worry about your head shape, it will be fine.  All heads look good bald.  I've never seen a bald guy that didn't wear it well.
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Natedawg on August 07, 2012, 12:19:11 PM
You look just fine, Bendub. I don't see any reason for you to be concerned about your head shape. It's been said before, but I'm going to echo it, because it's true: There is no such thing as a perfect shaped/sized head. Your head is unique to you.
You'll never know unless you try. Good luck in your decision.  O0
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 07, 2012, 12:27:54 PM
I for an example am so unique that i would be insulted if one size fits all hat would fit me  ;D   :-\ 
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 07, 2012, 12:29:52 PM
O h yea head shape -you are trippin dude it is perfectly head shaped  :D
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: wonderer on August 07, 2012, 12:34:26 PM
Natedawg- nice thick  beard on your baby  ??? ... kidding man  O0 pretty baby you must be proud
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Natedawg on August 07, 2012, 12:48:10 PM
Natedawg- nice thick  beard on your baby  ??? ... kidding man  O0 pretty baby you must be proud

Great genes  ;) 

Thank you, and yes I am!
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: Ming the Merciless on August 07, 2012, 12:56:22 PM
Unless your head has been run over by a truck and the reconstructive surgery was not quite a success--there are no "funny head shapes."  So, is there a truck interaction in your background?  If not, stop fretting.
Title: Re: I want to shave but worried about head shape?
Post by: kalbo on August 07, 2012, 09:03:36 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood Bendub. Give it a try, I agree with all that has been said here, your head is fine and you will look good bald.  :)