Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: CW80 on February 03, 2013, 05:36:45 PM
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Hi from Aus!
I've been checking out this forum for a couple of days and what a great group of people!
So I've been wanting to buzz for a while now. I've had a receding hairline for years (I'm 29 end of this month) and within the last couple of years it's begun to thin on top. I'm just really concerned that I'll look like a complete goof with a buzzed head...thinking 1 or 2, not interested in complete shave.
I'm a somewhat confident but quiet guy and am happy to do my own thing but this really has a hold of me. I WANT to do it today, but just can't get the guts to take the plunge.
I'm sure you get asked all the time....but honest opinions, will I look like a goof? Shot taken mid last year.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy528%2FCW80%2Fnaomis21stme_zps439c458e.jpg&hash=c19db6f02bf6c9ffda7ca751257680af29c23bdc)
Thanks for taking the time!
Matt.
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You won't look like a goof go ahead and do it tonight if you are confident enough. If you have the itch to buzz then buzz it will look good and your hair will always grow back if you don't like it O0
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Well, it doesn't cause anyone to look goofy, but it always causes someone to look bad@$$.
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Just buzz it shorter and shorter over a few weeks, then shave it bald for the rest of your life. You'll wonder why you did not shave bald sooner. Even for the guys on here who are bald by choice, they wonder why it took so long to make the decision to go bald. I love being bald.
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Hahaha I reckon I'm a little too laid back to be considered bad@$$...but it could have its advantages O0
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Welcome! A buzz wouldn't hurt, IMO though your hair still looks pretty solid for now.
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Thanks. The background didn't look anywhere near as dark when I opened the photo on my computer. When it's lighter you can notice the thinning a little more.
You are right in that it's not too bad at the moment, but I'm of the opinion getting in early is better. It's definitely on it's way out the door so I want to jump in now. That may be half my problem...once i buzz, I'm admitting it to myself 100%!! ;D
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Ok well it sounds like you want to do it real bad so go ahead and get it done grab the clippers and take the hair off O0
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G'Day CW mate O0
Welcome to the Nude Nut House.
Like others have mentioned you certainly won't look like a goof. Like you said yourself try. 1 or 2 buzz cut and see how you like it. If you like it...fantastic!! cut it shorter or go the whole hog and go sly. If you don't like it then no harm no foul....let it grow out! Just give yourself time to get use to the new look...the 30 day rule.
You will be fine CW.
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Whether you do it gradually or all at once, you'll get to the end-game eventually. And wonder what took you so long?
You're gonna look just fine ... and very likely will find your shyness recedes even faster than your hairline. Taking control of hairloss does something remarkable for a guy's inner being.
Glad you've joined us ...
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Welcome from another aussie.
I think a buzz would definitely suit you.
Let us know how you get on!
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G'day CW, Welcome to the family mate.
It sounds like you've got a massive itch for it, so why not just scratch it and grab those clippers and go for it? You've got nothing to worry about, the best thing about hair is, if you don't like it you can either let it grow back, or completely shave it off.
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go ahead and buzz it - it will just become you. Kept mine buzzed short since going to college many many years ago. now shaved
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Honestly mate, if you are thinking about it then it is time to have your hair buzzed. I agree with what the others here have said: you will not look like a goof but you will look a bit bad@$$. I reckon you should buzz it down to maybe a #3 initially & then maybe next week take it to a #2 & so forth until you are confident enough to break out the Mach III razor & shaving cream to shave that head nice & smooth.
Enjoy the trip to being a cool sly dude.
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Welcome Matt,
I would say go as short as you are willing to. If you don't like it you can always go even shorter :)
Any way, hair grows very fast so don't worry so much, just take the clippers and do it, or walk into a barbershop and ask for it.
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Welcome CW, I think the sly look would look really great on you ! O0
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I think about a week ago I was in the same situation as you are - everyone on this forum told me to shave and that I'll look good and that it will do good for my confidence. I was thinking about shaving till november and at this time my confidence was at an all time low (break-up with my girlfriend and hairloss - what a great combination) I was sure that I would have to be alone from now on ;D and then last week I did it and at first I wasn't happy at all and now I'm one week in and bekieve it or not I feel great, my confidence is back and I finally for the first time can accept my looks and dont have to worry that anyone will notice my hairloss and think badly about me.
You look good on that photo and I think a buzzcut or shave will fit you - so now I'm one of those anoying "just do it" people too ;D do it! I'm sure you'll also think why didn't I do it earlier - but you might have to get used to it - but I'm sure it will look good on you
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You won't know until you try. Go for it, I know you will love it. :)
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Go for it. You won't know until you try
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Thanks for all the encouragement guys!
I've taken your advice and am walking myself into it..albeit slowly! Went to my hairdresser and she graded it from a 2/4 at the sides to a 6 on top. I know that's pretty long for most of you on here but it's the shortest I've ever had it!
Already liking it, I'll give it a week or two and then go a bit shorter. Thanks again O0
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You are on the right track mate. You'll know when you are ready for the next step O0
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That's a good beginning. When I started heading for shorter hair, a buddy and I did it together. I told the barber I wanted what he had. I'd guess it was about a #4. I liked it. Then kept going shorter and shorter. The shorter you go, the more frequently you need a hair cut, so I took on the task myself. The shorter lengths are easy enough to do yourself and save the expense.
When I got down to the #1, my friends questioned why I did not just shave it bald. I was almost there and they said I'd like it. And I did.
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Welcome to the forum. Start with a buzz cut, gradually clip it closer, and before long you will want to shave it down. Guaranteed.
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I think the only goof is the person who doesn't try it. Go and try, and come back; show us a picture when you eventually do it.
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Do it, you can always grow it back to where you are! (maybe it will take a while 8))
I've been buzzing it lately and it feels great, I will go as far as saying that I don't like how I look if I leave it to grow too much
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Welcome aboard!