Sly Bald Guys Forum

New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Shiek on June 15, 2013, 07:37:34 AM

Title: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Shiek on June 15, 2013, 07:37:34 AM
Hey everyone,

I'm 20 years old at the moment and i've had slightly thinning hair for the past year. At the moment it's not really noticeable to most people, but that may well change within the next few years (hopefully not, but c'est la vie). When I first realized what was going on I panicked, like most guys would, and quickly looked at the option to take the drug propecia. As a biochemist, and a natural skeptic, i eventually decided that the possibility of long term sexual side effects wasn't worth growing a few hairs on my head. I'll admit im using rogaine as its safer, but when the time comes I am sure that picking up the razor wont be so difficult.

Im really glad i came across this site because it just proves to me what i've been trying to convince myself of for a while now, that your hair doesn't make you who you are. There are plenty of people out there with full heads of hair who are depressed and live miserable lives, and conversely plenty of bald men who couldn't be happier. It's all about making the best of what you have. At the moment i have a great group of friends who i consider to be brothers and who wouldn't give a damn if i was bald or not. I dont have a girl yet, but a woman worth any mans time is going to realize that most men lose hair sooner or later, and those who cant see past that arent worth it. And at the end of the day attractiveness is more down to things like attitude, confidence, and facial symmetry, not hair.

At the moment im just trying to work on things I really can change. Ive been going to the gym for the past few months and working toward finishing my degree within the next year (currently top of my class O0). And hopefully i can build a life that doesn't revolve around being so vain and weak like the people on hair loss forums who do nothing but sit at a computer screen and complain.

Glad to be part of the group,
Alex
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Sir Harry on June 15, 2013, 07:41:47 AM
Welcome aboard! Nice story, intro and attitude! Enjoy the forum and participate often!
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Focus on June 15, 2013, 08:15:58 AM
Welcome here.

I think most people here have gone through these stages of not appreciating their thinning hair and worrying about their future appearance and success wiht women.

There is no use in worrying. As soon as you get shaved, you gain such a confidence that happiness and success with women come as a natural consequence.
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: OzSly on June 15, 2013, 08:37:45 AM
G'Day Shiek mate  O0

Welcome to the Bastion Of Baldness.

Great intro, enjoy the forum!
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Cave Dweller on June 15, 2013, 08:45:37 AM
There are plenty of people out there with full heads of hair who are depressed and live miserable lives

Very true words there, Shiek.

Welcome.
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Mr Jules on June 15, 2013, 09:56:50 AM
... plenty of bald men who couldn't be happier.

That should get you thinking.

Welcome to the SBG forum.
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: mrzed on June 15, 2013, 10:58:58 AM
And plenty of guys with a full head of hair that choose to shave it bald because it looks or feels very nice.  You don't need to wait until your hair falls out to sport the SLY look.

Welcome.  You'll find some kindred spirited guys on this site.

It's cool to shave your head bald, just because.  You don't need a reason.
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: bud on June 15, 2013, 03:12:24 PM
Welcome Shiek!
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: bennett11 on June 16, 2013, 06:18:40 AM
at your age I wanted really short hair and kept it that way for years before shaving.  am also a professional chemist.
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: lightbulp on June 17, 2013, 02:12:26 AM
Welcome Alex  O0
Also a new shaved happy member here  8)
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: wpruitt on June 17, 2013, 04:06:39 PM
Welcome Shiek
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Adamski1972 on June 18, 2013, 09:57:12 AM
Welcome to the group! :-)
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Tantrix on June 18, 2013, 04:36:42 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: pjm789 on June 22, 2013, 07:18:49 AM
Welcome and once you go and stay Sly, you'll love it!
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Bilko1 on June 27, 2013, 09:09:05 AM
Welcome, Alex.

You have a really good attitude & outlook on things, mate.
Advice: get rid of the rogain & embrace becoming a cool, bald dude!

Go for it. You will not regret it, guaranteed.

Best wishes,

Bill
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: WesternKiwi on July 12, 2013, 10:05:25 PM
Welcome Bro...
Title: Re: 20 Years old, soon to join the brotherhood
Post by: Goatee on July 12, 2013, 11:54:01 PM
Welcome aboard the Sly ship. Go for it!