Sly Bald Guys Forum

New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: TAK on May 17, 2013, 06:40:57 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: TAK on May 17, 2013, 06:40:57 PM: New guy checking in :)

Im in my late twenties and have been struggling with hairloss for 7-8 years. Two years ago I decided not to hide it anymore and went to a hairdresser and cut it all off with an electric clipper leaving only 0.8mm of stubbles. That has been my weekly routine ever since.

Now my horseshoe is getting more and more visible and I am contemplating on going all in and shave the dome 8)

My GF has given me a green light (although I know she is extremely sceptical to the idea). We'll see. Im still on the fence, haha.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and thank you for a great forum O0

Best Regards,
Thomas
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Post by: Laser Man on May 17, 2013, 07:47:11 PM: Welcome!
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Post by: Papa Don on May 17, 2013, 08:06:42 PM: Welcome Thomas! Good luck on your new journey. O0
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Post by: OzSly on May 18, 2013, 02:48:25 AM: G'Day Thomas mate O0

Welcome to the Fortress Of The Follicly Challenged!!

Thanks for sharing your story.

I am sure you will like the Sly look.
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Post by: bennett11 on May 18, 2013, 05:58:32 AM: just go all the way - you will like it
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Post by: Crowbar on May 18, 2013, 07:39:37 AM: The whole routine with clipping and the mess and then it's too long so quickly. Plus you need a bit of excitement, something new to try that will make you feel refreshed and revived

Yes you will do an order online soon....

A package will arrive in the mail and you will feel the excitement as you open it. Your girlfriend will walk in and say "What the heck is that????" "It's called a Headblade ATX" you will say :)
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Post by: Sir Harry on May 18, 2013, 09:00:41 AM: Welcome, Thomas! A supportive lady is always a plus when going sly. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck on your sly journey! Post a pic when/if you can.
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Post by: Mr Jules on May 18, 2013, 09:20:06 AM: Quote from: TAK on May 17, 2013, 06:40:57 PM
Now my horseshoe is getting more and more visible and I am contemplating on going all in and shave the dome 8)

My GF has given me a green light

Then what are you waiting for ? Go for it !

Welcome to the SBG forum.
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Post by: Hingatao on May 18, 2013, 11:37:40 AM: Welcome to the club. IMHO, youand your gf won't regret it if you do go sly.
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Post by: bud on May 18, 2013, 04:13:58 PM: Welcome Thomas!
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Post by: baldjoeg on May 18, 2013, 05:44:43 PM: Welcome To SBG.

Why not give it a try. Your hair will grow back if you don't like the look. I did about 7n years ago and have stayed sly ever since. I really like the smooth feeling of a sly bald dome.
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Post by: Adamski1972 on May 18, 2013, 11:43:29 PM: Welcome to the group! Hope you enjoy your visits!
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Post by: bella on May 19, 2013, 12:58:31 AM: Shaved smooth feels much better than clipped -- plus, at .8mm, if you don't like it it'll grow back in what, 3 hours? ;D

If your gf is giving you the green light, why not engage her approval to make the transition easier -- she could very well help w/ the first shave, but even skipping that, applying lotion/aftershave and doing general loving care for a bald head (rubbing, scratching) can be a very solid bonding experience.

And if you hate the smooth, it'll be fuzzy in a day or two. So go for it on a Friday if you're nervous.
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Post by: Volk on May 19, 2013, 08:50:52 AM: Hi and welcome! O0
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Post by: nuts on May 19, 2013, 06:37:45 PM: You've nothing to lose by going for it - and your GF is supportive.

Welcome and post a pic.
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Post by: TAK on May 25, 2013, 05:32:17 AM: Tok the plunge today and shaved it all off! :)

I used a Mühle R41 safety razor armed with Gillette Silver Blue. WTG + ATG. Hard to maintain a proper angle on the back of my head.

8)
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Post by: geeman on May 25, 2013, 06:32:09 AM: welcome, yeah, shaving the head with a se is tricky, blade choice is important, I just tried a different brand and the result wasn't good, using a good shaving cream and applying by brush will improve the quality, dont press, let the razor do the work
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Post by: Focus on May 29, 2013, 11:47:04 AM: Welcome here.

Quote from: TAK on May 25, 2013, 05:32:17 AM
Tok the plunge today and shaved it all off! :)

I used a Mühle R41 safety razor armed with Gillette Silver Blue. WTG + ATG. Hard to maintain a proper angle on the back of my head.

8)

So what? How do you find the result?