Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Ihor on April 29, 2013, 02:42:24 PM
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Hello everyone! I've come across this site and find it really great. I always liked the sly look on the others but never tried it myself. I'm extremely shy and afraid of possible disapproval of friends and family (though I understand it's stupid to think so). I noticed I started losing hair after taking antibiotics. Does it look really bad? Do you think it's time for me to try the sly look and build up some courage? I'll be grateful for any advice. Sorry for possible mistakes (I'm not a native English speaker, I'm Ukrainian).
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Welcome to the club, Ihor. Your hair doesn't look bad the way it is. And your English is fine. If you want to try the sly look just go for it. Ultimately, the only person who has to approve is you. If you don't like it you can let your hair grow back.
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Welcome, Ihor! If you don't want to go sly right away, you could always buzz your hair shorter to get used to having lesser hair. Enjoy and stick around and feel free to ask questions if you have any. Good Luck!
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G'Day Ihor O0
Welcome to the forum mate.
As SlySirHarry said, why don't you try the buzz cut first and see how that goes.
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Welcome mate,
Give it a try and see how you like it!
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ласкаво просимо
laskavo prosymo
Well ... if you don't try sly then you will never know. Once you try sly, it will become you !
Keep us posted and glad you found SBG !
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Welcome. Stick around and learn about head shaving. Bald By Choice is a fun way to go.
Once you try it, you won't want to go back to hair.
Your hair does not look bad. Your English is good. I Bet you'll like a shaved bald head. It you have the itch, it won't go away until you do it.
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Welcome Ihor. If you've always thought bof going sly, you won't be content until you give it a try. Maybe you should follow Harry's suggestion and start by buzzing it down in stages to give yourself and others the chance to get used to it.
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Welcome Ihor ... what better way to break out of your shell than going sly!
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Hello guys again and thanks a lot for encouragement and support. Sorry for the late answer: I came to my home town in the East of Ukraine a week ago to celebrate Orthodox Easter, which is still in full swing (it' s celebrated for 3 days, on May, 5-7, this year. Even unreligious people go to church to have Easter bread, eggs, meat and wine sanctified and have a festive meal afterwards. I was happy to see my relatives but never thought that I would be unable to send at least one message on the net because everybody was having fun including local Internet providers:-) Anyway, I' m online again, though I'm not sure if it'll be this way for long. The main thing is I decided to follow SlySirHarry's advice and try a buzz cut that I got in a barbershop (by the way, the only barbershop in Kiev as the barbershop culture is making first steps in Ukraine; until recently there have been only unisex salons with mostly women as hairdressers - I guess such situation is a survival of a Soviet past). So, my relatives saw the new me with a very short buzz cut. You can see me with a new haircut in a compartment of a train (sorry for the quality of the pic). You are right by saying that if you have the itch to shave your head, it won't go away until you shave your head smooth. So, I thought it was time I went from the buzzed to shaved smooth look. I wore a buzz cut only for one day; it was last Thursday that I went completely sly: I've been officially sly fo 5 days. First, I felt happy, relieved and proud. Then, of course, I was a bit self-conscious when I met old friends and acquaintances, I still am, but I'm quite determined to stay sly for a while. I like the look a lot though I have a scar at the back of the head. When I get some tan, I'll post a pic to hear your comments and opinion.
P.S. thank you, stasiu, for hearty words in Ukrainian. Дякую, diakuiu!
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Buzz looks good, Ihor! As for scars, don't let them deter you from going sly....I have three in the back of my head due to surgeries, accidents etc. though their appearance has been minimized through good doctors and medication that they hardly bother me anymore. Thanks for checking back in and looking forward to your sly pictures!
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Looking good so far mate. Only one step left!
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Congratulations on shaving your head bald. Do follow the 30 day rule. Keep it shaved for 30 days to give yourself time to adjust and for friends and family to adjust.
By the time I had put in 30 days, I was committed to shaving my head as long as I can. Maybe some day in the nursing home I won't be able to do this, but as long as I'm able, I plan to shave my head regularly.
So, welcome to the Sly world.
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Great. you have gain confidence in yourself by having or not having hair of your choice. Stay with it.
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Looking Good Ihor mate O0
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Maybe some day in the nursing home I won't be able to do this....
I had this exact thought myself today for some strange reason :(
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Welcome aboard Ihor!
First step is done. If you like it, take the next step. Buzz down to zero and then shave your head smooth. O0
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Thanks a lot for positive comments: your supportive words and practical advice of sly brothers were of real help to me when I was at crossroads and had to decide for myself to go sly or not. Luckily, I'm in and I've already been shaving my head for 8 days and I truly like the experience. The reaction of my family and old friends was supportive; even my mom said I looked unusual but OK though I often heard her say she didn't like guys with shaved heads but that was mostly because of modern Russian TV series she's so fond of: guys with shaved heads appear as villains though this stereotype is slowly fading away. I clearly understand now that all the fears as to the reaction of the family were only in my head. My co-workers will see me only in late May (I'm still on vacation) but I hope I will be more confident then and I'm thinking about posting a pic on facebook before I get down to work. Here are two photoes of me with a tanned head :) Do you think I should keep it shaved? In any case, I'm going to follow the 30 day rule and see what will become of it.
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Looking Great Ihor !
You already have more confidence in the picture with big smile ! Your co-workers will smile too ! Glad family and old friends is supportive.
Вітаю
Vitayu
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Wow! Ihor, it looks great! Congratulations, it looks natural!
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Welcome aboard, I know its abit late but let me jump in. Ihor, you look fantastic shaved smooth. i hope you keep it.
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You look gorgeous with your shaved head. U should keep it O0
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Fantastic well done
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Thanks a lot! Now that it's done I'll definitely keep the look:-)
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I'm impressed. You look bold. Happy. You wear the sly head very well. Nice to hear that you plan to keep it.
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Well done mate, the look definitely suits you!
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I will chime in too and tell you , you look awesome bald. I'm with the other guys, I think you should keep it! Bald is perfect