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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: merase on January 23, 2013, 04:17:22 PM

Title: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on January 23, 2013, 04:17:22 PM
Hey Sly Bald Guys,
My name is Tyler, and I am currently not bald, lol. I'm currently a senior at high school, and since most high schoolers are ignorant and would think that I'm a skinhead if I shaved my head, I keep my hair buzzed to a #1 or #2. Once I leave high school, I do plan to shave my head. I just think it's the perfect lifestyle. I just don't want to deal with the hassle of haircuts/hair products/etc (you know the drill). So I just wanted to say hi and I'm glad to have stumbled upon this wonderful community.
Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: marty22 on January 23, 2013, 04:18:07 PM
welcome!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on January 23, 2013, 04:24:10 PM
And I'm not balding (at least not right now... ;) )
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Frontier Guy on January 23, 2013, 04:28:02 PM
Welcome Tyler.

Even if you're not bald or balding or "bald by choice" (shaved) you're welcome here.  Often it's good to have some younger opinions to keep us on track.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: slyjoe on January 23, 2013, 04:38:54 PM
Welcome. i am also a high schooler. Ive been called a skinhead many times by people. But I dont let it bother me. You would be just fine if you started now. But its your choice
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Switchy on January 23, 2013, 04:44:06 PM
Welcome Tyler  O0
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Post by: Lynchy on January 23, 2013, 04:47:08 PM
Welcome mate!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on January 23, 2013, 04:49:03 PM
Welcome. i am also a high schooler. Ive been called a skinhead many times by people. But I dont let it bother me. You would be just fine if you started now. But its your choice
You know, I'd consider it, but not in this weather! It only got up to 10 degrees where I live. I'll just wait until summer.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: slyjoe on January 23, 2013, 04:52:33 PM
I know what you mean. -5 degrees here in Wisconsin yesterday morning. I didnt wear a hat or a hooded coat(out of my stupidity) and it was very chilly.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Sir Harry on January 23, 2013, 05:04:46 PM
Welcome, Tyler! Good luck if/when you do the deed!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on January 23, 2013, 05:12:35 PM
Thanks you guys, for all of your nice words. They are very encouraging! I didn't expect to get so many responses just within the hour. :)
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: mrzed on January 23, 2013, 06:30:09 PM
Hi, Tyler. I'm not balding either, at nearly 60, but I shave my head. I love it.  Just started last year.  You've got some nice hair color. I bet if you grow a beard some day it will really rock.

Stick around. You can learn some tips about shaving your head. Then when you are ready to do the deed, you'll be all set. There are a number of young guys on here you have chosen to rock the sly look. 
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Gary~ on January 23, 2013, 11:02:15 PM
Welcome Tyler. I'm sure that you will love it when you shave your head. #1 or #2 looks good too though and pretty easy to care for. Keep reading and posting.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Beardman on January 24, 2013, 04:22:51 AM
Welcome mate, you are spot on. The sly lifestyle is a great one, whether you are balding or now  O0

When you finally do the deed you are going to love it!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Tyler on January 24, 2013, 01:02:54 PM
Welcome to SBG....Tyler
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: OzSly on January 24, 2013, 01:25:53 PM
G'Day Tyler mate,

Welcome to Sly Bald Guys  O0
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: mrzed on January 24, 2013, 03:44:53 PM
You're going to really enjoy it when you shave your head bald.  It will look good on you.  You'll be all set for college or whatever follows.

Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on January 24, 2013, 09:38:41 PM
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for all of the responses again. Also I want to expound on my story since I sent a longer explanation to stiastu.

Last summer I was trimming my sideburns when I went up too high. Then I realized I had a bald spot almost all the way up to the top of my head. Panicking, I cut all of the rest of my hair off, no guard. It was pretty close to the skin, and I was like, "what the hell", so I grabbed the razor and shaving cream and shaved it all off. After doing that, I was so shocked and scared. After a day or so, I started to LOVE the shaved head, even doing it again before starting to grow it out for the school year. After growing it out, I went in search of the perfect haircut, trying out high'n'tights, mohawks, etc. But none of them were that appealing as the shaved head that I felt and loved during the summer. So then I made a pact with myself to keep my hair short for the school time and then shave it off.

And here I am now...
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: kalbo on January 24, 2013, 10:06:37 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood Tyler. Great story. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the day when you shave again.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: bennett11 on January 25, 2013, 05:55:00 AM
Many many years ago I kept my hair as short as yours presently when I first went to college.  Got the nickname cue ball. meant that I was noticed which i liked.  later on went to shaving  at time when that was extremely rare - 1980.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: slyjoe on January 26, 2013, 09:11:09 AM
Congratz! Great story.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Andrei on January 26, 2013, 12:14:56 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Bilko1 on February 04, 2013, 09:17:51 AM
Hi, Merase!

Welcome to Sly Bald Guys. It's the best site on the web for support with becoming bald whether that be by nature of by choice. Also, the guys on this site have a lot of insight into life issues in general & I think they are just a tremendous bunch. I recommend you have a good look around the site & different topics discussed here. You will glean a lot of practical knowledge & wisdom, to boot.

Enjoy the site, mate.

By the way, I think you should listen Slyjoe & others and at least try out a zero buzz or Oster #00000 blade (ask the barber for the shortest Oster blade) head shave if not the REAL thing. You will love it. Going by your photo, your hair is fairly short already....it's not too big a step for you to get your head shaved, now. Don't worry about getting comments about being a skinhead - those comments generally come from folks who are grossly mis-informed or the guys are just plain jealous because they didn't have the b***s to have their head shaved themselves! Go for it mate & enjoy the bald life. By the way, most girls love a guy with a shaved head. Be confident & get that head shaved, buddy. All the best.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: merase on February 06, 2013, 06:14:52 PM
You know, after thinking about it. I'm seriously considering pushing the date forward. I'm starting to care less about what others think and more about what I think is right for me.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Switchy on February 06, 2013, 06:24:57 PM
You know, after thinking about it. I'm seriously considering pushing the date forward. I'm starting to care less about what others think and more about what I think is right for me.
;)  Sure is funny how those things happen in life, your posts are good , glad you are a member  O0 need I say more !
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: Rob-Raz on February 09, 2013, 03:25:40 AM
Welcome to the boards!  Glad to hear you are considering going ahead and doing the deed. I am willing to bet you will get more positive responses than negative.

One thing I will warn you on though. If you think you are going to save money on hair products...you got another thing coming!!!  8)   Once you start buying blades, balms, shave brushes...it gets quite addicting.  But there are worse things to be addicted to.  Can't wait to see the finished product.   Good luck!  O0
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: F77Scot on February 17, 2013, 02:21:23 AM
I have found out that once you do the deed that first time there is no looking back.
Title: Re: Hello people of Sly Bald Guys
Post by: guido57 on February 17, 2013, 10:55:08 PM
Welcome to the boards!  Glad to hear you are considering going ahead and doing the deed. I am willing to bet you will get more positive responses than negative.

One thing I will warn you on though. If you think you are going to save money on hair products...you got another thing coming!!!  8)   Once you start buying blades, balms, shave brushes...it gets quite addicting.  But there are worse things to be addicted to.  Can't wait to see the finished product.   Good luck!  O0

Well said, Rob-Raz.....so true.

Welcome aboard Tyler, great people, great advice, not much more to say.