Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: kitesurfer27 on September 28, 2012, 02:08:12 AM
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As the topic mentioned -been balding for five years . finally got the courage up and drunk enough to buzz it all off this morning - have i made a horrible mistake? please be brutally honest!!!!
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No, good decision. I'm thinking you should shave it even closer.
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yeh me too... that was a two on top, one on side, thinking going one all over/ no guard all over - thoughts?
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Ben, welcome to Sly Bald Guys! You're on the right track. Just cut your hair shorter. Matter of fact, shave it all off with a blade. O0
Red
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I'm with Red. If you're asking for brutal honesty, your MPB has progressed too far to hide, and shaving to the skin would really complete the look and help you look younger again. The buzz looks great, but I reckon you'd look awesome fully bald
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I'm in the same crowd ... use the clippers to clear away all that you can and then experience a real shave with a blade. You'll look great - good coloring, great shape, terrific face. You're a natural for the shaved look, which around here we call 'Sly.'
And while you are at it, commit to the 30 days rule: Shave daily for 30 days - this gives you scalp time to toughen which will make shaving easier, you will develop the natural motor skills for shaving, it will reduce the time it takes, it will become part of your normal daily routine, and it gives you and others time to become accustomed to the "real" you. After 30 days you can reassess whether to maintain the shaved style or let it grow out a little to a buzz. Most here will tell you they prefer the BBS (baby buttt smooth) look.
And, continue posting here - ask questions, tell of your successes, how about reactions from others? It's a great experience and you'll feel great sharing it with the Sly community.
Welcome ... I think you've found "your" new hairstyle.
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Brutally honest?
It will look and feel best when you get the razor out and finish the haircut. Shave it all off.
You look excellent. Rock the 'nearly bald' look. But it still shows the balding pattern. That will be less obvious when you shave it bald.
This photo give you a good idea of how you will look bald. There's not much difference in the LOOK. From a distance, you'll look bald. But up close you're not. I was stuck at your length for a few months. Then got the razor out. Never gone back to hair. Bald feels too good each morning.
Good job on the short buzz. It's OK to continue to sly. Welcome.
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yeh me too... that was a two on top, one on side, thinking going one all over/ no guard all over - thoughts?
Your suggestion is too conservative. Sure you can take this step, but you won't be satisfied until you shave bald for 30 days.
If you don't like it, it will grow back. It will probably take less than 1 week to be back to a #1 buzz. So it's a quick fix if you feel it's a disaster .... but. Read the comments on this site. Almost every guy says, "I should have gone sly sooner", "Why did I wait?", I should have done this years ago.
You can add your similar statement when you shave bald.
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I actually think it looks good as it is, but there would be no harm in trying what the others have suggested providing you are happy with it.
Let us know!
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Welcome and breakout the razor. It'll look fantastic.
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I agree with the guys. Break out the razor and it will look even better than it already does!
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Hi Ben,
You really should shave it. You won't believe the difference it makes. You are a handsome guy, go all the way you will love it believe me! :)
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Welcome!
I'm sure the buzz is an improvement.
Don't stop half way: go with the razor (no guard clippers first and then razor).
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Looks great. If you're cool with it, keep it. You can also let yourself adjust to the look a bit before going a step further. I wouldn't be too concerned about hiding your mpb - that seems like a silly motivation. You should be comfortable in your own skin, that's the bottom line.
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Welcome to the group and a no guard buzz would be a great next step.
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Looks great. I would recommend shaving it off all the way. You will love it.
O0
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Yep...brutally honest...break out the razor and finish the deed. You'll be asking yourself "why didn't I do this sooner"
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I don't know what you looked like before the buzz....but you definitely have the headshape for sly! Do it! Shave it!
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shave it, it'll look more....genuine :)
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Welcome to the forum...I agree, BBC is a good look for you. O0
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We could turn this into a poll. I think the 'shave it now' option would win hands down.
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Welcome to SBG ! Not knowing how your hair looked before the buzz, I think you should take it down to #1, then #0.5, then #000 then sly ... play around with what you've got. Last chance. You got great head shape !
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You look great but the hair does not. Shave it and everything will look fantastic. You will love it - guaranteed!!!
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It looks great. You are a natural. Go smooth. You'll love it.
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At one point my pattern was similar. You really won't be happy until you shave it. But I have to warn you, once you shave it, you won't look back. Besides, most people won't notice, or will wonder why you didn't do it sooner, because it looks "cleaner" to the eye. I say go for it.
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Start next with a no guard buzz. You will look great. You have a perfect head and eyes for sly bald. Then try a razor, the smooth feel is fantastic.
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Looks good. Now finish the job. You know it's what you want. Come to the dark side. ( done in my best Darth Vader voice)
Seriously, it does look good. Put a razor to it. Your concerns about balding will be gone at that point. First, you will free yourself of that issue, it becomes moot. You will change people's perceptions from he is losing his hair to someone that chooses to shave their head. However most importantly, you will feel great!
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Welcome to the forum...the feeling is great, try it. O:O
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Have you done the ded? Shave and show us a pic of the new you. :@`
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Shave it smooth , it wil suit you !!!
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hey thanks all for the feedback! I decided to try the no guard buzz next and love it! have had tons of compliments from people who originally had suggested i didn't shave my head but then after seeing did a complete 180. I have found this experience one of the most liberarating of my life! I think ill keep this for a month before trying the razor - but def heading in the right direction! great community!
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The no guard looks much better than the buzz...Congrats and keep it up!
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Glad you made another step!
Looks way better than the previous buzz.
Glad you enjoyed it and the feedback has been positive.
You think the no guard buzz is liberating? wait until you try the razor :)
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a shaved head you will stand complete well,
the more so if you him nicely lets shine
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Looks good, though I think it probably would do at whatever length you decided to have. You have the right face shape..God Damn you!
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What a difference. You really should go smooth you will really enjoy the feeling. You look amazing O:O
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You should try the razor. Great look with the clippershave anyway.
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What an improvement! The all over stubble really suits you, you remind me of a famous footballer but I can't think who. Keep it up and let us know any progress.
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LordPeich, Thanks for the new profile picture.
Your shaved head looks excellent. I remember when you were contemplating what it would be like and should you do it. Looks good.
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hey thanks all for the feedback! I decided to try the no guard buzz next and love it! have had tons of compliments from people who originally had suggested i didn't shave my head but then after seeing did a complete 180. I have found this experience one of the most liberarating of my life! I think ill keep this for a month before trying the razor - but def heading in the right direction! great community!
Wow, this no guard buzz looks very refreshing. 30 days is a good plan. I will say this, though. You're so close to a shaved head, you really want to go there. And again 30 days. The visual difference between your current buzz and a shaved head is essentially nothing, but the FEEL of a shaved head is something to touch and feel. I could shave every other day and look essentially the same, but I love the feel of the smooth dome that I shave every day. ]
To answer your first question of this series, yes it does suit. You'll look excellent with a bald head.
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Welcome to the bald brotherhood. You definitely are in the right direction. Buzz with no guard looks good but all the way smooth looks better and feels great.
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Yes. I guaranteed you would love it but I won't say "I told you so". Now it looks great..... however, it can look a smidge better ;)