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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Lee Layfield on December 16, 2012, 10:13:46 AM
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Ive been on this site a few times now and have joined and this is my first post. As the title states im just over 22, my hair has always be high and since around 18 started receding, my crown is OK nothing shocking but my front is pretty bad, my hair used to be pretty thick as well but appears to be thinning now as well as receding, it also looks worse in well lit areas. I mentioned going bald to my family and they all told me not to do etc, (im sure we've all heard that part before) Im happy to go bald but would also like to keep my hair for a little while longer say a year or 2 or until it goes to an extremely noticeable level.
Ive looked around the forums and seen people younger than me going bald but i am unsure about my head shape? can some please recommend when I should go bald and if I have the right head shape to pull it off (i would prefer an honest answer though im sure ill get it :) ) Lastly im not confident due to my appearance and feel id have to really fight my way to get my confidence back and complete your 30 day rule as it wouldn't take much to knock me down and end up regrowing my hair again even if it looks bad :(
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My advice would be to buzz your hair progressively shorter in the coming weeks. This lets you gradually adjust your appearance and you can stop at any point / length that you are comfortable with. Should you get to a zero or no guard buzz, you'll have an idea of what you will look like sly.
It sounds like you are thinking about your hair a lot and that is causing a drag on your life. As most of us will attest, we experience a boost in our confidence and self-esteem when we went sly. There are many important things in life, worrying about hair shouldn't intrude on them.
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In all honesty I dont think your hair is that bad. If you want to keep your hair for longer then do so as it's not at the stage of looking like to desperately need to go sly
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I'll agree with the fellow above. Get your clippers out and start buzzing. Start with a longer style. It's pretty easy to use a wahl clipper with a #8 on top and then progressively shorter as you get to the lower parts of your head. Next week or two start with #7, then #6, etc. Until you've taken the guard off and your almost there. Buzzed to no guard looks almost bald, but shaving your head bald has an incredible feel to it. It's a big feel difference.
If you look around on this site, you'll see a lot of guys ask "I don't think I've got a good head shape ....". Then they shave their head and prove that they've got a great head shape and there really is no issue.
Alternate to the above procedure, is to take a vacation. Buzz right to no guard, shave it immediately. You'll have enough time to grow some hair back afterwards if you don't like it.
But I would strongly recommend the 30 day rule.
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Welcome Lee ! You aren't going to know unless you buzz it. I will grow back.
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In all honesty I dont think your hair is that bad. If you want to keep your hair for longer then do so as it's not at the stage of looking like to desperately need to go sly
I agree with this ^^^ It looks pretty decent to me. I shave mainly because my crown has thinned a little and I'm conscious of people behind me seeing that. (I'm 22 and 4 months).
You should look at the many hairstyles of Jude Law. His hair has been receding a long time, but fine in the back.
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Hi Lee.
We're the same age.
In my opinion, your hair is not horrible at all. But if your hair is a problem for you, and if you thought about shaving it all off (and so did you, as you're here), I think you should shave it. Nobody can tell if your skull is OK, and you're the only one able to say if you're nice when bald.
If your hair bothers you, just get rid of it, you may increase your self esteem after that. I did the choice to get bald 2 weeks ago, and have no regret, at 22 y-o too. You should at least give a try. And if you think you could look smart with a shaved head, why should you wait 2 years (as you said) before getting sly ? If you don't like your new look, it will grow again anyway.
Good luck :)
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Go for it! Like switchblade said, that's the only way to find out how it'll look. And your hair will grow back if you don't like the way sly looks on you.
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Hey and welcome!
Like the others have said, your hair looks pretty OK to me, but try cutting it shorter and shorter to see what you think. There isn't a rush and it will gradually give you an idea of what it might look like.
It's your hair, you can do with it what you like!
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Welcome,
As others have said your hair doesn't look bad at all.
But I highly recommend at least clippering or shaving solely for the experience!
As said above "It will grow back."
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Yeah, what they all said (above). Solid advice.
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The truth is, there's probably never going to be a moment where you feel 100% sure that you're ready to shave. It's always a leap of faith and usually well worth it in the end.
I can understand wanting to hold onto your hair for as long as possible. Been there, done that. The problem with that approach is that it constantly preys on your mind and you're constantly evaluating whether you're "there" yet.
I don't think it looks too bad yet, but clearly it's bothering you. I agree with the guys who suggested buzzing it and gradually going shorter as you feel more comfortable. Take it down to #2 to start and go shorter when you feel ready.
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Welcome aboard! I would try a nice short buzz like the others said.
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Great advice from everyone. I especially want to point out something that Razor X said-
"I can understand wanting to hold onto your hair for as long as possible. Been there, done that. The problem with that approach is that it constantly preys on your mind and you're constantly evaluating whether you're "there" yet."
This is a key statement and very true. Honestly if you are worried about it now, it will only torment you more and more. I was in this same boat when I joined these forums back in early October. I kept trying to hang onto what hair I had for years and even used a hair concealer. But it eventually kept getting worse and became more difficult to hide my bald spots. This all caused a lot of mental stress for me. Do not let this happen to you.
I finally did something about it and decided to get it cut short after lurking these forums for a while. Started with a #2. Immediately I took it to a #1 and liked it even better, but I have to admit it took a little while to get used to. Then I took it to a #.5 two weeks ago. Just yesterday finally took the plunge to sly and love it.
If I was you I would start with a #2 buzz cut then progress down to a #1. Honestly once you go to a #1 and lower you will get a good idea of your head shape and what you will look like bald. Now granted your hair does not look bad right now, but ask yourself do you really want the stress?
And by all means stay away from hair implants or Propecia. Thank God I never messed with that stuff. Implants will leave scars on your head and Propecia can make you impotent. You probably were not thinking about this stuff, but I just figured that I would throw this out there anyway. Take care and good luck. Keep us posted on what you decide O0.
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Wow thanks guys so many great responses in so little time, and im happy to say im going to start buzzing my hair shorter and shorter once every few weeks until I find a good length and when i feel the time is right im going to go SLY.
I suddenly don't feel as bothered about my hair as I did 24 hours ago it as if I gone through the 5 stages of denial anger depression bargaining an finally acceptance pretty quick. Also i had seen on a few post people mention regain and Propecia or transplants i have thought of this for about 5 seconds and thought that's crazy id rather go bald than lose out on so much money for a transplant that may fail or regain that may also fail and cost way to much, it would also mean id still have to wash/style an deal with hair and against just going sly well its no contest at all.
Im going to embrace whatever my hair wants to do and let it be after all its just hair and confidence is worth so much more :).
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glad you decided to buzz it shorter and shorter. it will then simply be you.
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Im going to embrace whatever my hair wants to do and let it be after all its just hair and confidence is worth so much more :).
Slight adjustment: "Embrace what YOU want to do." Your hair isn't in charge any longer; it's time for you to take control.
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Welcome Lee,
Enjoy the experience, though I believe that once you'll buzz your hair you will rush the path to trying the sly look.
Good luck!
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There is just something about buzzing your hair. Once you start, it's like a (good) slippery slope. Before you know it, you'll be shaving your head bald. And that last step is so confirming, that you won't want to go back to hair again. A smooth dome is a wonderful things to rub.
I'm still rubbing mine daily, after 11 months of shaving. I really enjoy running my hands over my smooth dome. Still get great comments from people at work. They continue to confirm the ideas sly/bald look.
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Welcome Lee, I'm really glad you chose to take control!
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Welcome and enjoy it! Keep us posted.
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Go with what feels right for you, keep us updated. The guys here can provide great support
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... as razor x said... ;)
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Hey update time, Ive got my hair cut shorter now using a 7. I got myself a razor going from 0.30 to 4 inch and started with the 2.30 inch cut. I plan on using a 6 at the start of January and so on. I can still see my hair thinning which does upset me but not nearly as much. Sadly Ive returned/reached another hurdle now.
As Ive begun to tell people about my plan Ive had mixed views. Firstly i accept going sly and am enjoying watching my progress and i don't care for what 99.99% of people think but i do for that 00.01%. Both my parents STRONGLY disagree with the idea as does my sister while the rest of my family don't think its a good idea and say i should keep my hair until I'm 30 (no way I'm doing that) One of my coworkers who is a mother said "do you dislike your hair, how is your confidence and what about a girlfriend if you have one"?. She told me if i want to do it then do it follow your heart and you'll soon find happiness. while my boss said "NO, i didn't even notice your hair thinning", only to then say she finds bald men unattractive.
Secondly my guy friends don't mind and will be the same though i will get a bald joke sometimes. Then the girls say all sorts but warn me ill have to win them over with my new look, which i will with my new confidence. When i told one of by best friends she didn't even give me a response just a strange look and silence, this was the first time i felt that me going sly will hurt the people around me, we still talk and get on the same now :).
Lastly there's a girl i like and were going to a new years eve party together and at midnight i going to ask her to be my girlfriend :). But what if shes like my boss and finds sly guys unattractive i haven't told her about my hair and don't really want to but what if were only at the start of a relationship and i go sly and she finds it ugly and it ends before it can really begin. i should probably say shes a friend of the girl that went silent when i told her and Ive had a crush on her for a while now.
So that's my situation I'm happy to go sly and enjoying make my way there. one reason I'm going slow is so everyone can adjust to it as i think a few of you mentioned when you told me about this method. But with so many people against it i don't know what to do and with this girl i like she might hate it and if she does i don't think ill have the confidence to win everyone else over, its a double or nothing and it has to work.
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Glad to hear you got some clippers to start doing the deed.
Regards to family/friends they will come around. Most people dislike the idea of being bald but when you actually do it, they don't really mind.
Being bald is a great look, when was the last time you heard a lady say Vin Diesel is ugly? People dislike the idea if being bald but in reality it suits most people.
Re: your soon to be girlfriend.
If she doesn't choose to date you because of your hair, you were better off without her IMO.
It's about confidence not hair, if your confident you will be fine.
Good luck mate!
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When you tell someone that you're thinking to shave your hair they don't know if they will like it or not because they haven't seen you sporting the look yet.
Further more, you are not sure if you'll like or not, then how can they be sure the won't like it?
It's just a haircut, this should be your decision.
I went from a full head of long hair to a full head of #0 buzz and I managed ok and so have others.
So, if you want the sly look then go for it!
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Wow, you're coming up with lots of reasons to avoid going sly. And they are all reasons from "other people."
What do you want to do?
Bald jokes from friends? No big deal ... especially if you've got a sense of "hair humor" and can just as easily make jokes about your hairlessness - it takes the power out of their jab.
Also, I think you are doing way too much pre-publicity. If you just continue cutting it a little bit shorter each month everyone will adjust without really noticing the change.
Lastly, if your appearance is the primary reason the new girl likes you ... doesn't that signal something? And if it IS the hair, what happens when the hair naturally disappears? Don't you really want someone who appreciates your inner qualities? I know - exterior, first impressions, and all that. But seems to me exuding confidence trumps about everything else physical.
You're making this really complicated and it is consuming way too much of your time, thoughts and conversation.
HOWEVER ... if it were me (which it isn't) I think I would probably just cut it all off and be done with it, and begin living the "New and Real You." You have so much living ahead of you, do you really want to be diddling time away with hair concerns?
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You're soliciting opinions from too many people; rarely is that going to result in any kind of consensus. Your family is dead set against it, yet you're clearly still thinking about doing it. That suggests that it's something that you want to try, and for that reason alone, you should do it.
You can always come up with excuses not to do it. You owe it to yourself to give it a try. You may find that you don't like it (I don't think you will dislike it but it's always a remote possibility), and if you don't you let your hair grow back. But even if you don't like it, you won't regret having tried it. You'll be glad that you took the time to find out. But you will regret not trying it and will always wonder what would have happened if you had tried it.
There's only one way to put this matter to rest and I think you know what that is. :)
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Lastly there's a girl i like and were going to a new years eve party together and at midnight i going to ask her to be my girlfriend :). But what if shes like my boss and finds sly guys unattractive i haven't told her about my hair and don't really want to but what if were only at the start of a relationship and i go sly and she finds it ugly and it ends before it can really begin. i should probably say shes a friend of the girl that went silent when i told her and Ive had a crush on her for a while now.
Like many others here I would probably just shave it off now too. However, I'm not a young bloke and have little hope or interest in a girlfriend.
If you haven't shaved it yet you could ask her first to be your girlfriend and then broach the subject after she knows you better and you have bonded more strongly. Once you have a secure bond I am sure that she will be thrilled with the idea of a slick skull. And if she doesn't want to be your girlfriend when you have hair you could say [sort of as a joke to make everything light-hearted] "that you would be prepared to make the great sacrifice and shave your head for her if she would be your girlfriend". What have you got to lose? You will be the first person to have ever made this offer to her and it may get her thinking of you -- she will probably never forget it.
If she says no to this too then shave away and feel the freedom. It is reversible at your age so no problem.
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Great ideas Gary!
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Great ideas Gary!
Thanks Slyfive I appreciate the feedback.
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You're most welcome
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thanks for the advice again everyone managed to convince and explain my situation to people a bit better now.
Ive spoken to my family and friends and by the sounds of it my family have come to understand that i am going to do it at some point and are accepting it (just not my mother or sister). my friends (guys) aren't bothered and id me happy to see what jokes they can come out with be interesting to hear a joke i haven't heard before. The girls are being girls and sorta on my side about it more now after i explained its taking up a lot of my time and starting to depress/annoy me.
i Told the girl i like that my hairs falling out (i acted confident while telling her) and I'm going to go sly soon to overcome it and she was OK with it though said she will miss my hair and that it might suit me if i build my arm muscles a bit.
so it now seems like things are getting on track again, only got the girl who is a friend that still doesn't like the idea but she will be find with it in time as i said its like a girl going from long to short hair you just give it some time. Going to continue cutting my hair shorter and by mid April be sly and I'm going to start a little bit of a beard/stubble to go with it
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Glad to hear things are coming around. Now lets see if you can make it to April!
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i Told the girl i like that my hairs falling out (i acted confident while telling her) and I'm going to go sly soon to overcome it and she was OK with it though said she will miss my hair and that it might suit me if i build my arm muscles a bit.
That's a bit like you saying to her "her hairstyle would suit her more if she changed her breast size". It will probably work out with her but if it doesn't then console yourself with this image:
Flash forward to 30 years in the future. The girl in question has changed somewhat in a most unappealing way, living in a hot, sweaty trailer [here we call them caravans] with a fag hanging out of her mouth and a bottle of gin in the other. Her current boyfriend is sitting across from her and has long, greasy hair and is wearing a stained blue singlet [here we call them wife-beaters].
She is screaming at him in a slightly slurred voice "You won't even trim that filthy hair when I ask you to and I could have married a guy who was willing to shave his head for me."
The boyfriend will reply "Well, why didn't you?"
She will say "Because I was too young and silly -- I didn't have the life experience. But make no mistake I am passing on my newly realized bald insights to all my children and girlfriends."
This will doubtlessly lead to, through the power of Darwin's natural selection, all men shaving their heads and eventually all men being naturally bald [as only bald men will be selected for breeding].
In the interests of full disclosure I should say that all my women have left me and I am living on my own with my chihuahua named Chia who is much easier to get along with than any woman I've ever lived with. It might be wise not to take too much notice of me.
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Gary that image has made my day and your chihuahua is awesome. I'm looking at my razor right now and thinking should i skip ahead a little bit and go to a number 5 or 4 so tempting. I'm starting to look at things in a long term view now over a short term ( i used to be very short term). To cut hair or not to cut hair bonus part is Im off work till Thursday so i have time to adapt and stuff.
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Just do it now.
Two situations to consider:
1) It's like an itch. Once you've got it (the urge to shorten/shave) you've got to scratch it (feels so good).
2) It's like pulling off a bandage. Do you pull it off slowly (and agonizingly) or do you rip it off and be done with it.
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Rip it off and be done with it. Ah, feels good. Thanks Frontier Guy.
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The sooner the better, you won't regret it ;)
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I also had a good laugh at Gary's story, and definitely agree with my wise friends... do it and be free, start the new year as the new you!
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Gary, that story is just full of awesome.
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Take care my friends, any encouragement may result in more stories.
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I've read this post top to bottom and I just gotta say, You Fellas Rock! YR*(k
I'm a slyette (lady sly) g6!pw3r and when it comes to romantic interests :-*, I say if the guy cannot see my heart past my sly head, wheelchair, and my health problems then I'm not going to waste my time or energy there. Ya know? O0
Same for the fellas. Look for a woman who will see beneath the exterior. It's ok for a woman or man to have a preference if you ask "Do you like my hair/dome/dress/outfit?" but if a certain "look" is required for a relationship, then RUN, Forest, RUN! d#~
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+1 for GutsyGirl!
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+1000000000000000000000 for GutsyGirl!
I fixed that for you O0
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Lol u guys r cute. :-)
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G'day Lee, welcome to the family, seems I'm very late to the party and all the good advice has already been handed out... lol!
All I can do is reaffirm all the advice that has already been given to you, you've certainly been given the 5 star treatment, and seem to be taking it on board well. If you have the itch it is best to scratch it in this case, there will be enough problems later for you not to scratch... especially the ones that result in puss leaking and other disgusting stuff! Lets hope you stay away from those ;)
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there will be enough problems later for you not to scratch... especially the ones that result in puss leaking and other disgusting stuff! Lets hope you stay away from those ;)
Truly poetic, Beardman old chum! And just the right sentiments too. Lee, I know that myself, and many others, found it impossible to wait once we had decided to do the deed, and trust me, it is one hell of a relief
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there will be enough problems later for you not to scratch... especially the ones that result in puss leaking and other disgusting stuff! Lets hope you stay away from those ;)
Truly poetic, Beardman old chum! And just the right sentiments too. Lee, I know that myself, and many others, found it impossible to wait once we had decided to do the deed, and trust me, it is one hell of a relief
Thank you for your kind works Mr. Slyfive, sometimes they just roll off my tongue with the greatest of ease :D
It certainly was a massive weight lifted off my shoulders when I did the deed, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as I rubbed my head in the mirror ;D
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Hey Lee, welcome aboard. I'm a few years younger than you and went through something similar girl-wise except I never mentioned the idea of shaving my head to anyone and just did it. The girl I like was completely fine with it, which came as a surprise to me! It sounds like you're on your way to becoming sly and it's great that you've been able to talk to people about it and that most of the important people in your life are supportive of you. If you're buzzing your hair shorter and shorter, the curiosity will eventually get the better of you and you'll probably be sly before you planned! Wish you the best of luck man.
PS Gary's posts here are fantastic, what a great perspective!
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Well I am in high school and decide to take the plunge and was proud of it. My mom did not approve so one day I took it all off and she wasn't happy at all. I am keeping and I am proud of it. I think you will too. Moms are probably the hardest to convince of these things O0. Hope you like should just go ahead and skip a few step and get rid of it all sooner. But keep on doing what you are doing and you will get there eventually.
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hey guys its great to get so much support about this and from people of all ages and even people in the same situation as me. firstly Ive cut my hair short now and i don't even have to do anything to it just goes the way i like it and with 0 effort. gunna cut it shorter each month still as well. i even went the gym without wearing a hat or to work with styling it so much better.
On new years eve/day i asked the girl if shed be my girlfriend an she basically said really hmmm dating your best male friend hmm... of course i will etc (love stuff) etc, later saying why did it take me so long to ask in which i said it takes a long time to make a decision to change your life and i like to do things at the right time.
so now I'm on cloud 9 got all the confidence in the world, my hair doesn't bother me any more and I'm in control of it :), got the girl and a promotion at work the day after i cut my hair :), and Ive got to say its pretty much all thanks to you guys if i hadn't got so much support and guidance i wouldn't have cut my hair and believed in myself to ask Charlotte out. As for the promo at work guess i just looked like a new man and they liked it. So thank you all so much for helping me pick myself up and make a change and i wish you all the best in 2013 going to be a great year.
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WOW.
Now that is a success story. And just think, your life is now most probably going to get even better and better from this point on. You lucky man.
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Cool Man, How about a picture ;) 8) O0
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That is awesome news man, the ultimate success story there, and you aren't even sly yet! Imagine when you get to the finish line!
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That's so awesome Lee, let the confidence flow!
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hey man, I'm 21 and was losing my hair since 18.. what I did, and what makes most sense is: Buzz it shorter and shorter and then you'll gradually get used to it... then buzz with no guard for a few weeks and then start the 30 day rule. you have to ease into it. time is the best healer and I don't mean to say that going sly will cause any pain that you have to heal.. haha
It's just that you get used to everything after a while, and balding is no different. Keep us posted with pics, good luck!!
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nice story Lee. do what accepted did. i did the same, except i'm BBC. works either way.
bald is fantastic.
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I do think it is a leap of faith it was for me but after the first time I loved the look due to zero maintance I am horrible at washing hair
The truth is, there's probably never going to be a moment where you feel 100% sure that you're ready to shave. It's always a leap of faith and usually well worth it in the end.
I can understand wanting to hold onto your hair for as long as possible. Been there, done that. The problem with that approach is that it constantly preys on your mind and you're constantly evaluating whether you're "there" yet.
I don't think it looks too bad yet, but clearly it's bothering you. I agree with the guys who suggested buzzing it and gradually going shorter as you feel more comfortable. Take it down to #2 to start and go shorter when you feel ready.
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hey again guys, i know i haven't posted in a while ive just been busy getting complimented on my improved attitude from a bunch of people:). im still going strong with my plan and awaiting April to arrive so it will stop being so dam cool (i currently live in England).
Anyway the main thing i wanted to say is i have started watching a show called Breaking Bad, the main character (Bryan Cranston) starts the show with hair to later be told he has cancer and goes full sly and everyone i know who watches it or has seen before and after shots say he looks better without hair. i thought hmm interesting when a guy that isn't me goes bald u like it but when i said i was they hated it hmmmm.
another character (Aaron Paul) cuts his hair fairly short at one point and he has a similar face shape/hairline to me and again everyone says it looks good/better.
So soon ill supporting the aaron paul look, tbh the show made me see going sly a bit easier as the show is very popular a shows sly guys as gd guys not as negatives which im told they were in past years. just something i thought i should mention as it made me feel better and its 2 more celebs that have gone sly for the better.
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hey again guys, i know i haven't posted in a while ive just been busy getting complimented on my improved attitude from a bunch of people:). im still going strong with my plan and awaiting April to arrive so it will stop being so dam cool (i currently live in England).
Anyway the main thing i wanted to say is i have started watching a show called Breaking Bad, the main character (Bryan Cranston) starts the show with hair to later be told he has cancer and goes full sly and everyone i know who watches it or has seen before and after shots say he looks better without hair. i thought hmm interesting when a guy that isn't me goes bald u like it but when i said i was they hated it hmmmm.
another character (Aaron Paul) cuts his hair fairly short at one point and he has a similar face shape/hairline to me and again everyone says it looks good/better.
So soon ill supporting the aaron paul look, tbh the show made me see going sly a bit easier as the show is very popular a shows sly guys as gd guys not as negatives which im told they were in past years. just something i thought i should mention as it made me feel better and its 2 more celebs that have gone sly for the better.
Sounds good to me.
Im a high schooler, and even though this topic is really old and has a lot of hits
I agree with the rest of the guys. Im 14 and love the sly look and am not afraid to embrace it! Cant wait for you to post a pic. In the meantime(like everyone said) go with gradulally cutting your hair shorter until the time comes to be free of hair.
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hey again guys, i know i haven't posted in a while ive just been busy getting complimented on my improved attitude from a bunch of people:). im still going strong with my plan and awaiting April to arrive so it will stop being so dam cool (i currently live in England).
Anyway the main thing i wanted to say is i have started watching a show called Breaking Bad, the main character (Bryan Cranston) starts the show with hair to later be told he has cancer and goes full sly and everyone i know who watches it or has seen before and after shots say he looks better without hair. i thought hmm interesting when a guy that isn't me goes bald u like it but when i said i was they hated it hmmmm.
another character (Aaron Paul) cuts his hair fairly short at one point and he has a similar face shape/hairline to me and again everyone says it looks good/better.
So soon ill supporting the aaron paul look, tbh the show made me see going sly a bit easier as the show is very popular a shows sly guys as gd guys not as negatives which im told they were in past years. just something i thought i should mention as it made me feel better and its 2 more celebs that have gone sly for the better.
I loved that series. I shaved my head just after watching the whole series to date [I think there are seven more episodes about to be released soon]. It took me just a few days to watch 50 odd episodes and so many blokes in that show are bald that it makes it look normal -- not just the main characters but the police, the dea, the meth dealers and others.
Anyway, it was at least the catalyst for me. Now I'm waiting for the final episodes to be aired. I reckon that it has been the cause of many shaven heads.
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Bald rocks. Nuff said
I'm also eagerly awaiting the next instalment of breaking bad.
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Glad to hear you are still on track for slydom, all those naysayers will be eating their tongue when you do the deed. It is probably a good idea to wait for the warmer months, but as you might have already seen, even in the cold of winter, there has still been heaps of new members taking the plunge of late!
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Just a few questions i posted as its getting closer to slyday, any answers/stories will be much appreciated.
http://www2.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=19819.0
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Quick update, its just about a month now till Sly Day and im looking forward to it. I have gotten use to my short hair, and when telling more people my plan to go sly they say i may wanna wait till May as April is been reported to be cool with rain mostly. I would like to get some renewed advice (if thats the right term might be a English thing) on this, do you think i should continue to wait till may if its still cold or stick with the deadline i have set myself, keeping in mind this sly day was set to avoid the cold and bring out a new summer style version of myself to the world. Some details below for bit more information
ATM my crown isnt thinning much/at all neither are the sides, while the top still is at a steady rate however most of the top isnt noticeable however my temples have fully receded and the hair at the front in between the temples is tinning moderately, you cant notice it much normally but under a strong light its clearly visible and this affects me a few times each day and more so if i go out or to work.
My hair style is the front flick which sadly shows of the thinning hair more but ive trying leaving it down and it shows the receded temples more and still a the thinning at the front on top. I would say im about a MPB II/III but with no signs of the vertex
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My recommendation ... just do it!
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Go for it now- I guarantee you will love it!
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Hey Lee, sounds like I'm in a similar situation to you, though I'm a bit older (29). My hair's going at the temples, looks to be thinning out at the crown a bit, though it's not really noticeable.
From your photo, your hair is short enough that it shows your face and bone structure pretty clearly, so going sly isn't really going to change your appearance that much. It'll look good.
If it's thinning, the baldness is coming. I say take the initiative now and get rid of it. The thing is, hair is one of the tell-tale signs of aging. Going sly makes you kind of ageless, so I'm sure you can see why doing it in your early 20s has its advantages! Honestly, I kind of wish I'd had my current hair loss at your age and could have gotten it over with. I'm sitting here with hair that is getting on my nerves, waiting to be shaved...