Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Jesse_Stillwell on September 16, 2012, 07:21:23 PM
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What's up everybody?
First off, I would like to thank everyone here on SlyBaldGuys for providing this excellent forum and community.
I remember when I was a young my grandfather would give me and my brothers buzz cuts every summer and I hated it. The reason I hated it was because I had large ears for the size of my head and it just felt goofy on me. So when it was finally my choice (around 8-10 years old) I haven't had a buzz cut since. I am now 21 years old.
As I got older I started to notice my hairline receding, mainly around the temple area. My hair is receding very slowly just like my grandfathers, pretty much along the temples. It doesn't bother me because My hair is usually longer and really curly.
I was planning on growing my hair out initially. As I was growing out my hair everyone was up my a** about getting it cut and saying it looked bad. So the other night I had a few drinks and thought about what I will do about my hair.
So I decided to shave it all off. I didn't have electric clippers, but I did however have some antique hand clippers. (I will post pics if you want to see them) I was thoroughly surprised by how sharp and well these worked. Afterward I lathered up, shaved with the grain, lathered up again, and shaved against the grain.
I was shocked at how good it looks, considering how bad it use to look. It feels amazing. So smooth and so free. I am already hooked.
Okay here are some before and after pics.
Before. 05/20/12 My hair got much longer than this growing another 4 months. I will try to find something recent.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292557_443587425670987_1283743339_n.jpg)
After 09/14/112
I have some tanning and maintenance to do before it will really look good.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi248.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg161%2FJesseS420%2F2012-09-16190522.jpg&hash=15a450cd5445f0b29be0de4ac676ccf6ce39fd6a)
Any input or feedback is appreciated thanks.
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Welcome, Jesse! The before picture doesn't look too bad....I can hardly see any recession. But the shaved head looks great! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Enjoy and post often!
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Welcome to Sly Bald Guys Jesse. You're a natural for Sly!
Red
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Looking good, Jesse. Welcome to the club.
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You look great, man! Keep it up!
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Welcome, Jesse! The before picture doesn't look too bad....I can hardly see any recession. But the shaved head looks great! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Enjoy and post often!
Yes it's hard to tell in these pictures but if I were to pull my hair back you would see it. It's receding really slow like my grandfathers did.
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Thank you guys for the compliments.
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Jesse, congrats on the new look. It really suits you! Welcome to the SBGs.
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congrats!
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Looks great both ways but I think the edge goes to the bald look. I think your ears look fine now. They looked more noticable with hair.
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welcome.
bald suits you well!
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Welcome!
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Jesse. You look really great bald. It is definitely a keeper. You could be a poster boy for SBG.
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Welcome mate, you look a natural! Definitely a keeper!
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You look great shaved. At your age I really didn't want hair and kept it very short buzz.
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I am, of course, in the same camp as the rest of the guys - the Bald look works well for you. But would you really expect a contrary opinion on a site primarily populated by bald/buzz guys?
Though, honestly, I think the bald picture is more distinctive (in a positive way) and exudes confidence. I hope you will post back with reactions from other people who've never seen you with a really short "hairstyle." I expect you will be amazed at the compliments you receive.
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Thanks again everyone.
I totally agree with you FrontierGuy I will let you guys know what kind of reactions I get.
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Welcome Jesse, BBC looks very good on you...good luck & enjoy the forum.
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Jesse ! Welcome to SBG as you really wear the new "haircut" very well. Indeed your body build and haircut makes you a SBG Poster Model !
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I was shocked at how good it looks, considering how bad it use to look. It feels amazing. So smooth and so free. I am already hooked.
The sly look suits you well.
So you are hooked now ? Well to the world of sly ! And welcome to SBG forum.
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Welcome Jesse. Definitely the way to go, keep it smooth now!
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Welcome, it really suits you. You look very confident with your bald head!
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born to be sly. good move
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Jesse, you look amazing. What a difference! I love the sly look on you. Keep it up
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Jesse, I am not sure what your sexual orientation is, but I believe with this new look you are going to be getting hit on from both sexes. Have fun :)
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Welcome!
You do look great with your new look.
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Welcome!
You do look great with your new look.
Thanks. I am straight. One of my friends always said if you are getting hit on by guys don't take it wrong it just means that you are attractive.
Thanks for all the support everyone.
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Jesse. You look really great bald. It is definitely a keeper. You could be a poster boy for SBG.
OK, who is the graphic artist here to make the poster?
Looks good, Jesse.
Shaved is better than buzzed, anyway. You look commanding. It really works for you.
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood Jesse. You look really great bald. It is definitely a keeper. You could be a poster boy for SBG.
OK, who is the graphic artist here to make the poster?
Looks good, Jesse.
Shaved is better than buzzed, anyway. You look commanding. It really works for you.
It would be an honor to be a poster boy for SBG. Thanks.
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You should be the poster boy for year 2012!
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great look poster boy! LOL