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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: MMArob on November 14, 2012, 01:21:37 PM

Title: Hi!
Post by: MMArob on November 14, 2012, 01:21:37 PM
Hi to all,

My name is Robert and I registered to this site because I'm on the edge of shaving my hair off.
I'm 24 and not bald, actually got lots of hair :px , so it's more of a practical decision.

Guess another reason for me signing up is that I'm unsure about my headshape (back of head is big and face is sometimes narrow) and if I should go completely naked or leave a stubble.
Maybe I can get some opinions in here...

Later,
Robert
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: jaypksfo on November 14, 2012, 01:41:56 PM
Post some pics, but 99.99% of heads are a fine shape for the sly look.
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Andrei on November 14, 2012, 01:48:15 PM
Welcome Robert!

Until you shave it, nobody can draw a picture of how it will look, so the only way to see if it suits you or not is to actually do it.
You seem pretty decided, so go ahead: take the plunge, and post a photo when you have the time.
Enjoy the experience  8)


Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: MMArob on November 14, 2012, 02:18:14 PM
Best I can do for now:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi50.tinypic.com%2F29efzmq.jpg&hash=313989b43741a31f52b36e0d7ee91ae75becd6c7)
Looks like an ad for dry shampoo or conditioner!  :D

Rob
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: F77Scot on November 14, 2012, 02:25:05 PM
I would say that if you want to try it out, you should go for it...even if it is just once?
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Post by: Andrei on November 14, 2012, 02:46:02 PM
Best I can do for now:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi50.tinypic.com%2F29efzmq.jpg&hash=313989b43741a31f52b36e0d7ee91ae75becd6c7)
Looks like an ad for dry shampoo or conditioner!  :D

Rob

Sorry to disappoint you, but there's nothing wrong about your head shape.  ;)
All you need is a clipper and a razor.
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: MMArob on November 14, 2012, 03:08:48 PM
Guess I'll do it then next couple weeks...gonna make 4 times showering a day much easier.

Not the right forum but how often will I have to shave?
Once a week not enough?
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Sir Harry on November 14, 2012, 03:21:45 PM
Welcome, Rob! You have the head and the beard for the sly look if you want to go for it.....As far as how often you should shave....well, there is no right answer, I only shave my head every third day on average due to occasional razor bumps. There are products that can help you keep a long lasting shave, but you have to experiment. Good Luck!
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: mikesj on November 14, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Robert, welcome
Based on your pic, you should do great with a shaved head.
As to frequency of shaving, depends on how smooth you want to be. Most shave once a day, some of us up to twice a day so that it is always smooth....some every other day.
At once a week you will have a thicker stubble, and will be a bit more work.
You will find a routine that works for you, and a look that you like for yourself.
Congratulations on your decision!!

Mike
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Post by: jaypksfo on November 14, 2012, 03:54:23 PM
Definatly think you should go for it.  Think it would be a great look for ya.  I shave mine every other day at this point.  Waiting a week makes it to hard to shave with just a blade since in 1 week it grown out to nearly a #1.
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Post by: Crusher0209 on November 14, 2012, 03:58:38 PM
Hey everyone I'm still a teenager and going through high school and almost 4 weeks ago I decided and did shave all my hair off. I did have full head of hair before I did it but I was just sick and tired of having hair and I have to say it is the best decision I made and I love it. All I need is advice on to take care of a bald head any advice is welcome thanks to all that is out there that is willingly to help
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Frontier Guy on November 14, 2012, 04:50:49 PM
Welcome Rob and Crusher ...

Rob ... Just do it. You will really appreciate the experience. How often to shave? You'll figure that out. I'd recommended starting out with either daily (my preference) or every other day. Going a week will cause shaving to be difficult.

Crusher ... plenty of info in the many topics here. If you have specific questions, search of the item of interest or start a topic. Plenty of guys with real world experience (of all ages) to help you out.
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Post by: Crusher0209 on November 14, 2012, 04:54:20 PM
thanks for the advise frontier I will definitely keep that in mind
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Post by: xnewyawka on November 14, 2012, 04:56:01 PM
Welcome Robert. I suggest you give it a shot. If you like it, then you're all set. If not, it will grow back to what you have now in a couple of weeks. Looks like you still have a great head of hair, so I wouldn't worry about it right now.
Good luck with your choice.
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Post by: Beardman on November 15, 2012, 01:35:05 AM
Welcome to the family mate, it seems I'm a little late to the party, but the only thing left to comment on is the 30 day rule.

If you decide to take the plunge (and you should, you'll look great sly, and lots of MMA fighters are sly, or at least a no-guard) Then every one of us would suggest that you go for the 30 day rule by shaving every day or every other day (you could probably drag it out to 3-4 days but it will get much harder to shave with every day you  don't shave). This gives you and the people around you a chance to adjust to the new you, but it also gives you time to work out all the details of how often you want to shave, what technique, routine etc. I think it is a good kick start to the life of slydom!
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: MMArob on November 15, 2012, 04:22:18 AM
Thanks for all the welcomes, great bunch in here!  O0

Phase1:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi45.tinypic.com%2F106kpya.jpg&hash=59876a2c5a2b505fa0c44beb30a7b4424b96f68c)
Gonna keep it for a couple days to transition smoothly...

Rob
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Post by: bennett11 on November 15, 2012, 05:21:28 AM
you will look great shaved.   After the deed I bet you will shave daily.

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Post by: kalbo on November 15, 2012, 06:31:46 AM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood MMJArob. Go for the shave, you have the head and face to rock it.
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Post by: Slynito on November 16, 2012, 05:28:13 AM
Welcome to the forum.  O0
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Post by: Bilko1 on November 16, 2012, 06:20:31 AM
I agree with Andrei: It's clipper & razor time, mate. Shave that head smooth. You will suit it & will like it.....guaranteed.
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Post by: Crusher0209 on November 16, 2012, 03:47:40 PM
I have to agree with them it is time for you to shave your head you will look great and you need to shave it you have nothing to worry about take it all the way off
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Post by: Bald Hobbit on November 16, 2012, 05:54:34 PM
Just do it now! The nervousness/excitement/shock when it's finally gone feels great. I thought I was going to throw up(didn't feel nauseous) with how excited I was, and the endorphins were making me laugh all over the place. It's great. Just do it. Don't sink into it, jump.
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Post by: F77Scot on November 16, 2012, 06:00:12 PM
Time to go for the fully slick look.....if you only do it once.....
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Post by: OzSly on November 17, 2012, 10:52:01 PM
Hey Rob,

Welcome mate, welcome to the sly brotherhood, as a new member here but a long time Nude Nut. As most have mentioned, you will look great sly.
Like anything new, it takes a little getting use to but like most here, you won't go back.

Plenty of get advise and tips.

Cheers  O0
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Post by: Cesar on November 19, 2012, 12:09:02 AM
It looking good. Just get those clippers and go all the way, it'll be freeing I promise you
Thanks for all the welcomes, great bunch in here!  O0

Phase1:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi45.tinypic.com%2F106kpya.jpg&hash=59876a2c5a2b505fa0c44beb30a7b4424b96f68c)
Gonna keep it for a couple days to transition smoothly...

Rob
Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: baldjoeg on November 19, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
Welcome. Go fo it and shave it off. I am sure that you won't regret it. I didn't.
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Post by: Doctor X on November 19, 2012, 12:49:45 PM
You'll look great with it shaved. Go for it.