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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: skad on August 15, 2012, 12:10:19 AM

Title: i did it !
Post by: skad on August 15, 2012, 12:10:19 AM
hi

I am Yann, I live in France, I'm 37, I have no problem with hair loss. But I like to wear short hair.
For some years I want to shave my head.
I'm a little afraid of the reactions of my family and my co-worker.

this year, for my summer holidays i decide  to do it  , so i did it !

I was a little stressful, but I think the result it correct. I love my new look
A little bit of tan on the head ll give a better result

Unfortunately I could not keep my head shaved to return to work. :(

But I love the result!

What do you think

yann from france
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Post by: waine on August 15, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
Hey there Skad and welcome...

You look great with the Sly look!  Just curious, why can you not return to work shaved bald?
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on August 15, 2012, 12:15:50 AM
welcome. you should keep it. do not care about the others, it's all about you.
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Post by: Frontier Guy on August 15, 2012, 12:16:15 AM
Welcome Yann, the "new" you looks great.  Shaving is a great experience - glad you've done it.
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Post by: wonderer on August 15, 2012, 12:17:54 AM
Welcome ,keep the sly look man it suits you!
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Post by: skad on August 15, 2012, 12:20:40 AM
i waine,
thanks for reading my post

french people  have a low opinion of men shaved by choice.
if you are shaved, because you have a bald spot, it's not a problem,
if you are BBC, you are a bad boy

Yann from france
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Post by: nuts on August 15, 2012, 03:38:51 AM
I recently spent 6 weeks travelling round Frnce (my favourite country after my home country of Australia) and I was surprised that only a few men had shaved heads.  In country areas virtually none. I then crossed to Germany mainly in larger cities and there were plenty of sly heads there.

Yann, if you want to keep your head shaved just do it as from the photos you are a natural.  Forget about other people it is all about what you want.
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Post by: Beardman on August 15, 2012, 03:42:19 AM
Welcome Yann, sly looks awesome on you, you should totally keep it regardless of what other people think. If they think so lowly of you their opinions don't count for anything. As long as you are happy with it my friend!
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Post by: Slyfive on August 15, 2012, 04:07:14 AM
You really suit sly, you look professional and intellectual
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Post by: bigstosh on August 15, 2012, 07:13:27 AM
Welcome, Yann!  The sly look really suits you.  Maybe you are ahead of the curve in France.  Just by going out in public you can teach by example and get some more guys to join you!  Could be the start of a trend.
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Post by: balddaniel on August 15, 2012, 07:36:14 AM
Welcome Yann,  what a huge difference you look so handsom bald.  You should keep it.  I am sure your co-workers already know you are not a bad boy.  Another vote for keeping it SLY!
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Post by: waine on August 15, 2012, 07:38:18 AM
@ Yann

I know it may be difficult, but perhaps you can contribute by changing the perceptions in your country.  If people see you are bald by choice and you have a nice personality with no "skinhead" connotations, you are well dressed etc, then you can make a difference.
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Post by: Natedawg on August 15, 2012, 07:48:56 AM
Yann, if you want to keep your head shaved just do it as from the photos you are a natural.  Forget about other people it is all about what you want.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I think it looks great on you, Yann. Makes you look younger. In the end, you should do what makes you happy. Anyone who would judge you based on your looks is not worth knowing, anyway.
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Post by: IllinoisBaldy on August 15, 2012, 08:19:26 AM
Welcome Yann.
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Post by: stasiu on August 15, 2012, 08:22:27 AM
Shaved bald is handsome and very short hair looks great !  Congrats for finally trying sly.
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Post by: mangosink12572 on August 15, 2012, 08:24:54 AM
Real Handsome  - - -looks great   - - now enjoy your new look - - -
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Post by: Itall on August 15, 2012, 08:47:09 AM
Looks great.
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Post by: Andrei on August 15, 2012, 08:52:54 AM
Welcome Yann!
I want to emphases what others already stated: you look good sly; keep it.
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Post by: Razor X on August 15, 2012, 09:29:52 AM
What's the worst that could happen if you kept it shaved? It probably wouldn't be nearly as bad as you imagine.
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Post by: skad on August 15, 2012, 09:52:18 AM
thank you all for your positive feedback.

@ Razor X on the fact remained shaved, I'm afraid that my future career barriers.
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Post by: JasonR on August 15, 2012, 11:47:41 AM
I think you look better without the hair, personally. How would they know if you were bald by choice or naturally balding, anyways?
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Post by: KG on August 15, 2012, 02:13:02 PM
Welcome Yann, looks great!
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Post by: Slynito on August 15, 2012, 02:43:44 PM
Welcome Yann to SBG...you look good bald.  O0
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Post by: baldjoeg on August 15, 2012, 03:17:34 PM
Yann,

You look great sly. I like the short hair look on you too.

Welcome to SBG.
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Post by: F77Scot on August 15, 2012, 05:10:24 PM
Welcome Yann, the after photo looks great...was not sure if it was the same person at first...
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Post by: Ballbuster on August 15, 2012, 05:13:34 PM
Congrats!  I took the plunge today!
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Post by: mrzed on August 15, 2012, 05:29:35 PM
I'll have to agree, I really like your new look. The bald head is tops!

Will the French accept a buzzed to 'no guard' as OK for a guy vs. shaved?  They look almost the same. Although my experience is the the feel of the shaved head is far superior to the buzzed head.

Hope you can find a personal resolution to keep the head shaved.  I'm BBC, too.  Almost 7 months here and rarely miss a day at taking the razor to my head.  It's a highlight of my day.

Looks great.
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Post by: Sir Harry on August 15, 2012, 09:00:21 PM
Welcome aboard! I don't think a shaved hair will damage your career, it can only enhance it. Good Luck!
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Post by: kalbo on August 16, 2012, 01:39:47 AM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood Yann. You look great both ways. But nothing beats the feeling of a smooth shaven scalp.
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Post by: skad on August 16, 2012, 10:05:00 AM
thank you all for your positive comments
all encouraged me to keep my head shaved.
for the moment I have not shaved again, I let my hair grow to see the reaction of my family and friends that you ever seen me with short hair too.

If they also encourage me, I would stay shaved for a while.
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Post by: Beardman on August 17, 2012, 01:56:53 AM
If I were you I would shave it again, so that they can see it at it's best! If they don't like it when it is looking it's slickest, then let it grow back, if that is what YOU want. But please don't grow it back if you are enjoying being sly, do what makes you happy my friend.
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Post by: skad on August 25, 2012, 09:32:17 AM
Hello all

some new since my last post

I'm back home and my family and my friends saw my new look!

Here are some reactions!

My mother you out of jail!
My father, I find it well I'll do the same thing.
an uncle: you do not go to the hairdresser for nothing!
An aunt I think as well!
A friend, you did a performance art?
Friend: you look like a Tibetan monk!

I think that all these remarks are positive.

Since my first shave, I buy HeadBlade razor, and I shaved every two days and my head is shining more and more.

It remains only to know the opinion of my colleagues.


Thank you for all your messages that help me bald stayed for a few days
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Post by: Natedawg on August 25, 2012, 09:41:17 AM
Hello again, skad. Yes, I agree those are positive reactions. Of course, everyone has different comments about it, but they are just initial reactions to a big change. In the end, it's just the flavor of the month for them. They will move onto new things of interest soon enough.
It looks great on you, my friend. Glad to hear you are shaving regularly. Keep up the great work!  O0
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Post by: Andrei on August 25, 2012, 09:55:35 AM
I'm glad for the positive feedback you've got so far.
Great you're keeping the look, it suits you well.
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Post by: Beardman on August 25, 2012, 10:48:42 PM
I am sure your colleagues will be just as positive, it really is a good look on you  O0
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Post by: Free at Last on August 26, 2012, 12:45:33 AM
 Hi Skad

 People really do say the funniest things.
 Glad to hear your enjoying your new found look
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Post by: Frontier Guy on August 26, 2012, 05:28:26 AM
Yann, that was indeed a positive reaction. Family are often the most critical.

How have you enjoyed "living" with the Sly style?

Are you considering maintaining the Sly look long term?
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Post by: Slyfive on August 27, 2012, 03:03:33 PM
My father, I find it well I'll do the same thing.
A friend, you did a performance art?
Friend: you look like a Tibetan monk!

These comments are great!
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Post by: kalbo on August 28, 2012, 02:41:36 AM
Stay bald longer.  :)