Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: karissaelaine on August 23, 2012, 04:40:59 AM
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My name is Karissa and I am 18 years old.
It all started last January (2011). I had beautiful red hair past my shoulders, and I damaged it with chemicals. That is when the clippers made their first appearance (1/2"). By the time my hair was getting some length on it, the clippers came back out around July (2011). I decided to let my hair grow at this point :/O By November, I was at it again, this time, I went all the way. I was so happy with my new shiny head, until people started to put me down. It rough being a girl without hair and having no "real reason" to get rid of it. After this negative experience, I let my hair grow until early August (2012). At this point my hair was about 6" long and pink, but i needed a change and out came the clippers. It started at an inch, after a few days, 1/2", until today when I opened a pack of brand new razors and lathered up! :)
I am going to follow the 30 day rule this time. I know that even if I don't maintain my shaven head long term, it will be an experience that I will never forget. I am so thankful I found this forum, it has helped me so much as I begin this journey!
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Welcome Karissa! Glad you found us. The Sly look suits you just fine. O0
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Thank you. I am working on getting a bit of a tan going so I dont have that dreaded line. But so far so good O0
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Welcome Karissa!
Nice intro. I'm sitting here with my wife and we both agree that you are absolutely beautiful. I'd love to see some photos of your tattoos too. My wife and I are both tattooed. I have two half sleeves and a small piece of flash ( a dedication to my wife).
My wife has a rather large tattoo of an angel and three doves on her back.
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you look good bald nice tats btw, I have 4 and want more.
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Hey Karissa! Welcome to SBG!
Wow, what a bold move of you! I love how you just say 'Yeah, I damaged my hair, so I decided to shave it all off.' And let me add you carry the sly look very well. I don't mind the 'dreaded line' on you at all (but I understand why you'd like to get rid of it).
Just keep up the 30 days and don't fret too much on what other people say or think. In a lot of cases, shaving a head is just an extension of your personality. I guess after dyeing your hair pink, your friends probably know you have a bold personality and they'll be accustomed to your shiny head in no time (you probably had the same reactions every time you dyed your hair a new colour).
And please share your experiences with us in the other threads!
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Karissa,
Welcome! You look great. Just be careful as you try to get rid of the line - your scalp will be sensitive to the sun and you won't want to get a burn.
As to the naysayers, let them be. Someone will always have a negative comment about something. It's just not worth worrying about. If you like the sly look (and there's no reason you shouldn't!), that's what matters.
Keep us posted.
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Welcome Karissa!
You look great sly, I've always been a fan of a girl that can pull of a buzz cut with pride, but you are the first girl I've seen go full sly. I and many of the guys, have felt it was a pretty tough call for us, I can't imagine how it was for you, and the amount of BS you must get... and I am sorry to hear that you do, humans can be such horrible creatures!
You will find all the help and support you need to make it through the 30 days and well into the future if that is what you desire. But I am sure you already have worked that out, stay strong sister!
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Welcome Karissa! Enjoy the site and post up often. It will be nice to have a female perspective on the boards.
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Welcome, Karissa! May I say that you wear it well....Nice to have someone from the fairer sex who's sly and not ashamed about it....We have your back, enjoy and post often!
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Welcome Karissa to the forum...enjoy. You are as courageous as you are beautiful. I feel you are telling your peers, friends and family that you secure, proud and are a confident woman. Best of luck!
O0
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Thank ou everyone for being so... Nice. It's not something you find often when you join a forum. My boyfriend, who I live with, is very supportive. That is until the lights are out and we are intimate and he touchs my head. Honestly though, it was pretty funny, not something to be upset about. On another note, my dad sent me a text last night saying "night baldy, love you" and then went on to tell me tht we match now and to make sure my head doesn't get burnt :) So far, everyone has been great. I posted a picture on Facebook where I got a lot of positive responses. I'm not sure what changed between last November and now, but I'm not complaining O0
Also, I will post a picture or two of my tattoo when I get the chance, as I'm typing from my phone currently.
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hello and welcome.
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...I'm typing from my phone currently.
If you don't know already, this forum supports Tapatalk. It's a great little app for interacting with this forum. It's worth the few bucks, IMO.
Tapatalk (http://www.tapatalk.com/)
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Nice Job Karissa...!
Have fun with the 30 day rule.
Wisdom only comes from true life experience ....
Your very fortunate to have such an understanding at a very
young age.
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Welcome, it looks awesome! You can more than pull it off.
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Welcome Karissa.
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Welcome to the club, Karissa. Sly looks very nice on you!
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Hello, and welcome, Karissa. Always nice to see a women who isn't afraid to "bare it all" ;D
Seriously, being a baldy suits you very well. I'm glad you have been getting positive reactions this time around. Be sure to keep us updated on your slickness!
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Welcome and don't worry about everyone else....post pica of your tat I got a full sleeve and others
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Welcome Karissa! I have to say...I think You Are AWESOME! Have fun on your 30 day journey and beyond.
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Hey Karissa: Welcome 2 the sly fraternity. Glad that ya joined us. Wow... sly looks real good on ya. We hope that U become an active member and keep us posted on your road to slyness. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome Karissa. This is a first for me and I have to say I couldn't be more impressed with your look and your brave spirit. O0
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Yet another welcome Karissa,
As you've already done ... wear "your" style however you choose. Looks great, and you can be a role model for gals who are way to reluctant to break out of their mold.
As for what's changed since November and now (regarding the responses you're getting) ... I'm willing it's YOU that has changed. More confidence in the baldy is a strong repellent for negative opinions.
I hope you'll be an active participant around here.
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I would love to see Karissa hang around. It's always nice to have a woman's perspective on things. We sometimes have ladies show up but they don't usually stick around too long. Hopefully Karissa will!
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I am going to try to stick around. I am going to have a very busy schedule soon. I am starting school and moving 2 hours away for a few months.
Can somone tell me how to post pictures?
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Yes, can someone please help Karissa ~!
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Can somone tell me how to post pictures?
go to http://www.postimage.org, press "add files", select your picture, and then hit "upload it ". when the picture is uploaded, do page down and select the "Thumbnail for Forums (1)" link ( or click "copy to clipboard" )
Then paste ( ctrl+v) it here.
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Hello there Karissa and welcome to this forum.
You look absolutely stunning bald and I am not just saying it! I admire you for taking such a bold step and somehow it has worked for you!
It is also refreshing to see a young lady sporting the Sly look. Post often and enjoy your journey on this fabulous site.
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Can somone tell me how to post pictures?
Photobucket.com is another photo hosting site that a lot of the guys on here use to post photos.
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Another vote for photobucket. Easy to use, you can resize photos, and of course it's free.
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welcome!
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Aloha Karissa,
I usually greet a new member to this, the best forum online, with: "looking good like a SLY guy should" but now I am so happy to be able to change that to: LOOKING GOOD LIKE A SLY PERSON SHOULD! The site is a lot of fun and educational at the same time, and like one of the guys said, a woman's perspective to being SLY is not only welcomed but needed...ENJOY!
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I think it looks fantastic. You're a natural. :)
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I also use imageshack.us (http://imageshack.us) and imgur.com (http://imgur.com) THey are both really easy to use! imageshack is my personal preference, but that is probably because I have been using it for longer, but you seem to be able to do more with imgur... not sure yet if that is a good thing haha
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What it looks like currently. Best one I have right now. Our kitty, Thor, was helping me fill out applications ;D
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Poor quality, but a bonus photo
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Really awesome.
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I agree 100% with FrontierGuy.
Typical female being stuffed under a blanket lol.
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I agree 100% with FrontierGuy.
Typical female being stuffed under a blanket lol.
Hahahaha, I am always cold :'(
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Well if you're always cold with hair, you'll definitely be cold without it. I recommend a beanie! I'd suggest DaKine beanies. Best beanie I've ever owned. They have some pretty wicked ones for chicks too. O0
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I will have to check those out. I have noticed that it is a lot more chilly. The first time I thought it was just because it was november. But now, its august and I am still cold
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You'll like them. They'll be a permanent arsenal to your attire. :)
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nice. the kind of person this world need. to piss on other's opinions, to do what she wants, to live happy, for herself, not for the others. congratulations.
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You'll like them. They'll be a permanent arsenal to your attire. :)
I never wore a beanie by choice anyway, until I went sly, now being the tail end of winter I am never leaving home without one!
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You'll like them. They'll be a permanent arsenal to your attire. :)
I never wore a beanie by choice anyway, until I went sly, now being the tail end of winter I am never leaving home without one!
I'm also in the beanie fan club. They come in VERY handy in these Chicago winters. Cool thing is, if you let your hair grow out to a stubble, they'll never come off easily. O0
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I'm also in the beanie fan club. They come in VERY handy in these Chicago winters. Cool thing is, if you let your hair grow out to a stubble, they'll never come off easily. O0
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HAHAHA. That's so funny cause it's true.
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Stubble is like Velcro - everything sticks to it. Try pulling a t-shirt off over a stubbly head and you'll get whiplash!
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Hi Karissa ! You own your slyness and it looks fantastic ! When you are happy, your bald head is happy and the rest of the world is on the back bald burner. Look for unique hats to accessorize and pave the path !
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What it looks like currently. Best one I have right now. Our kitty, Thor, was helping me fill out applications ;D
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Poor quality, but a bonus photo
Sweet ink! Keep it slick and bald. Looks great!
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Welcome to the forum karissa, good to have you join us. You look great, keep it that way! O0
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Welcome Karissa, looking good with your new style!
Sometimes people make it hard for the men - head shavers, but for the women even harder.
Glad you are doing what makes sense for you, congrats for that!
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hi welcome u are nice looks with hair , but very hot looking sly :@` O:O :@`. keep up the smooth work O0 O0have a great 30 days
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now, I imagine how good you feel while meeting a bald guy on the street:D
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Welcome Karissa. Nice ink.
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I have decided to keep my hair trimmed with clippers, rather than a razor. I have a hard time taking time out of my day to shave my legs, let alone my head. Ive also found out I am a lot warmer with a cm or two of hair, which is always a plus when you have bad circulation like me. I am currently wearing sweat pants and a hoodie and still cold!!
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What ever makes you more happy is what's right for you.You can allways say when ever you see a sly "Hey I was Sly one time and it was Awesome" And your Beautiful With or without the hair that's very clear.
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Ive also found out I am a lot warmer with a cm or two of hair, ...
"a cm or two of hair" rings the "Sly" buzzer according to my rule book.
You go girl!
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^^32 ...I agree.
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Don't worry karissa, you're still "sly" in our book. You'll look good either way! O0
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Don't worry karissa, you're still "sly" in our book. You'll look good either way! O0
... and are a welcome presence 'round here.
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Yo've got to do what works for you and your situation. And, like Frontier said, you're a welcome addition to the forum.
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This is gonna seem strange especially because I hate peoples' comments and reactions to my appearance, and many men naturally go bald over time, but I think you look great as a bald female.
I thought G.I. Jane was hot too!
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you look stunning with a bald head! i have actually seen a few bald girls that were rather sexy...i just dont know if they would date a BALD guy lol
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That looks like very nice tattoo work Karissa! Good to see you sticking around.
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Again, thank you everyone. It's great to feel so welcome.
In regards to dating a bald man, I would. Currently, my boyfriend's hair is about 2'' long, but has been much shorter and clippered without a gaurd. I like when a man looks clean and well groomed, other than that, I have no preference.
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Hi Karissa,
Welcome aboard. It's nice to have you here. You look great! :)
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You look great with a shaved head, Karissa. Never mind what other ignorant people may say. It's your hair & it's your choice & a good one at that.
Stick to the 30-day rule & enjoy the trip to being a shiny baldy.
Best wishes,
Bill