Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: honestjohnny on July 02, 2007, 02:45:10 PM
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Hey, guys! I was intrigued by something Razor X said on the "Tough Guy Rxn" Thread. He said that his personal style of dress changed as a result of his head shaving: polos and khakis to jeans and tees.
This intrigues me because I find the same thing for myself, i.e. gravitating to dark colors and "tough guy clothing." This despite the fact that I'm 27, 5'9, 150lbs and a total dork. So I'm thinking that this is more of the conditioning that we have all fought/are fighting with respect to the hair/no hair style.
My question then is do most guys go with the stereotype and garb themselves as tough guys or maintain their old mode of dress, or have some of you found a middle ground?
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what is funny about this is i actually wear nicer shirts more often now. when my hairline was making a beeline for my behind, i always had a ballcap on. i felt like a ballcap went with t-shirts only. so i wore t-shirts all the time. now, i don't even wear hats unless i am fishing. i just feel more confident and comfortable in nicer clothes. although black and darker colors have made it into my t-shirt collection more as well.
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I think the sly look does affect your dress code. I find myself wearing nicer shirts because I am proud of my new look. My wife loves it. :*))
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That's a good question!
I would say that my style has changed a bit since shaving my head, but not really migrated towards the tough guy look. I've always been big on board shorts, cargo shorts, jeans, and t-shirts when I'm not working. One of my favorite t-shirt brands, before having my own, was Fox Racing. I guess a lot of their stuff has a "tough guy" look now than it used to, but I guess my style has changed along with theirs. Overall, I just try to have a more laid back type style.
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Been a while since I went SLY...that was about 12 years ago... so I forget if I changed anything up...I know without hair I don't like my self in hawaiian shirts and that didn't used to be the case...
I think what shaving your head does is puts you in a different mindset, thus, it's a great time to change up what you dress like, ect along with having ditched all your hair.....
Shaving your head can be such a life changing powerful thing, why wouldn't it touch your WHOLE persona?
BTW, Welcome dude!
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I went from jeans and t-shirts to jeans and nice shirts... still wear t-shirts, but not when I'm going out.
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Wow, you guys responded quickly! I'm a psychologist/sociologist at heart, so when I experience cognitive dissonance I try to examine, explore, and understand it. Hence, this thread.
Another example of how going sly has altered my style. Before the slying, I would wear those t shirts with the silly logos and slogans splashed across the chest. I think that was a desire either to get people to look away from my face or to look at me, in general. Now I don't have that problem--people look at me all the time--and I want them to look at my face and head, so I've gotten away from shirts with logos or, for that matter, patterns of any kind.
Anyway, welcome to my online self-psychoanalysis :/O Thanks for playing O0
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Wow, you guys responded quickly! I'm a psychologist/sociologist at heart, so when I experience cognitive dissonance I try to examine, explore, and understand it. Hence, this thread.
Another example of how going sly has altered my style. Before the slying, I would wear those t shirts with the silly logos and slogans splashed across the chest. I think that was a desire either to get people to look away from my face or to look at me, in general. Now I don't have that problem--people look at me all the time--and I want them to look at my face and head, so I've gotten away from shirts with logos or, for that matter, patterns of any kind.
Anyway, welcome to my online self-psychoanalysis :/O Thanks for playing O0
ok, he is gonna commit a few of us. if you guys will be kind enough to send me some brownies once i am settled in at the home. thanks guys. welcome HJ glad you found us.
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Welcome Johnny, I haven't found that I have really changed my look at all in terms of dress, though I know that I do pay alot more attention to what I feel looks good with the sly dome. Dark clothes and solids tend to draw the focus more towards the old noggin along with the wearing of shades. 8) As for the psychoanalysis, neighbor been working on me since last Sept. and isn't getting anywhere. :*))
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hj...welcome to the site brother O0
For myself, when I was wearing a "piece", I realized some clothes and colors looked better on me. Now, I feel that it doesn't matter. I have always been a big fan of nice clothes, so that hasn't changed, and I'll still rock the t-shirts and jeans if I'm going out casual, or polos for that matter.
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I do find that I am much more concious of what I wear. Like others have said, I miagrite towards darker colors, since there are some light colors that make me look like a ghost. I think that I am also more aware that people will automatically notice me more and so I want to make sure that the impression is a good one. Before, there was the tendency to blend in with the crowd. Once you are SLY, you can no longer just blend in with the crowd. You will stand out one way or another, I want to make sure that I stand out in a good way.
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My appearance has undergone some pretty significant changes over the past few years between going sly and getting into better shape. I can now wear T-shirts that aren't oversized, without feeling self-conscious (though I still can't wear anything TOO form-fitting ... yet ;)) I think in the past I may have been trying to compensate by dressing up more. Not that I dress like a slob now, but I feel more comfortable in more casual clothing than I used to.
And for some reason, I've gotten the bizarre idea in my head that round-neck shirts look better with the bald dome than anything with a V-neck or buttons like a polo shirt. I'm not sure why I feel that way. I tend to have some strange hang-ups. ::)
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My appearance has undergone some pretty significant changes over the past few years between going sly and getting into better shape. I can now wear T-shirts that aren't oversized, without feeling self-conscious (though I still can't wear anything TOO form-fitting ... yet ;)) I think in the past I may have been trying to compensate by dressing up more. Not that I dress like a slob now, but I feel more comfortable in more casual clothing than I used to.
And for some reason, I've gotten the bizarre idea in my head that round-neck shirts look better with the bald dome than anything with a V-neck or buttons like a polo shirt. I'm not sure why I feel that way. I tend to have some strange hang-ups. ::)
I had just gotten a new pair of eyeglasses back in January, before going SLY in April. I normally wear contacts, but try to wear my glasses after about 10 to 12 hours of wearing the contacts. The new glasses are somewhat of a rectangular shape. Shortly after going SLY, I noticed that the rectangular shape of the glasses made my face look really odd. So, I have gone back to wearing my old pair that were somewhat oval shaped. The oval seems to go with the the shape of my head better. I only wish that I had gone SLY before buying new glasses.
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My appearance has undergone some pretty significant changes over the past few years between going sly and getting into better shape. I can now wear T-shirts that aren't oversized, without feeling self-conscious, though I still can't wear anything TOO form-fitting ... yet ;) I think in the past I may have been trying to compensate by dressing up more. Not that I dress like a slob now, but I feel more comfortable in more casual clothing than I used to.
And for some reason, I've gotten the bizarre idea in my head that round-neck shirts look better with the bald dome than anything with a V-neck or buttons like a polo shirt. I'm not sure why I feel that way. I tend to have some strange hang-ups. ::)
I had just gotten a new pair of eyeglasses back in January, before going SLY in April. I normally wear contacts, but try to wear my glasses after about 10 to 12 hours of wearing the contacts. The new glasses are somewhat of a rectangular shape. Shortly after going SLY, I noticed that the rectangular shape of the glasses made my face look really odd. So, I have gone back to wearing my old pair that were somewhat oval shaped. The oval seems to go with the the shape of my head better. I only wish that I had gone SLY before buying new glasses.
Same thing happened to me. I ended up going back to my old frames as well. Oval frames work but completely round (which were in style 10 years or so ago) do not work at all with a bald dome. Which leads to another one of my hang-ups. I usually wear contacts, but would often wear my glasses if my eyes were feeling a little tired or if I was running late or whatever. I can't remember the last time I went out of the house with my glasses on. I really never liked the way they looked with the sly dome, though it doesn't bother me as much now as it used to. Strangely, I don't dislike the bald head with glasses combo on other people.
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Hi honestjohhny,
Great question .... welcome to the site by the way.
Actually I'd been thinking of asking something similar myself - I was wondeing if there are some styles that don't suit the sly look .... can't think of any of the top of my head, so to speak, but wondered if anyone else had any thoughts.
Strangely enough I've been gravitating towards a generally smarter look myself recently, I'm pretty casual (scruffy) by nature but have found myself wearing more & smarter shirts these days - used to be strictly a t-shirt kind of guy - but I think the recent change is more to do with impending middle-age than with hair or a lack of ... :-\
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O0 O0 Ahoy, Honestjohnny. Good question. Before going sly, in early November 2006, I was a long-time example of scruffy academic traditionalism--ties (reps usually), jackets, trousers, all held-overs from the Rogers Peet era (1950s/60s). Shaving my head really shook things up. I had not ever actually considered what looks well with what. The new look precipitated a new wardrobe. Very soon discovered turtlenecks--which I had not worn in years--shades, stainless steel jewelry, designer sweaters. My wife was delighted. She could actually give me stuff for Christmas with the knowledge that I would wear it. Still do the academic-professional uniform at the college, but, otherwise, have developed two other distinct modes: the sweatshirt and jeans combo for work around the house, and the "sophisticated casual" look for the weekends. The latter is focused on complementing the dome. My daily shower-and-shave routine has made me conscious of clothing in a way I had never been before. I had never spent money on a decent razor, gel, skin conditioner, or "finishing" topical (e.g. Headlube) in my life. After going through all that, it just seemed wrong to get into my worn-out old clothing. I felt it was time for a sartorial change. BTW, working out again also prompted some concern about appearances. Some of the "tough guy" stuff is appealing: black leather jackets, not just the delapidated brown bomber, dark colors, maybe even a tatoo. Giving all the old clothing to Goodwill also gave me a sense of starting anew. Karen has supported the new look enthusiastically from the beginning; she actually has in-put in what I buy now, whereas before that area was my own thing. I have worn glasses for driving and long-distant viewing for many years. I have not yet experimented with contacts, but the day may come. The style and shape of the frames did change--at Karen's insistence--when I went sly. Threw out the larger gold-frames and bought almost unframed glasses with steel-grey nose-piece and ear-pieces; they almost disappear on the face. Also, almost simultaneously with shaving my head for the first time, chopped the full grey beard down to a better shaped goatee, which I have maintained ever since. Toyed with the idea of coloring it, but have not because, in general, I go with the notion that "natural" is both more honest, less bothersome to maintain, and cheaper. When I look at pics from "before," I neither regret going sly nor much identify with the previous persona. That happens only when I look at photos from my 30s--but such nostalgia is sad and counterproductive, so I hold it to a minimum. I hope this answers the question. All best, Professor Melon
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OH MY ...MELON....its a novel. LOL Just rubbin ya man. I havent found I have changed my dressing habits ..yet. Although I had to work at the funeral home the other night and I had to wear my suit and tie. WOW DID I GET THE COMPLIMENTS that night. Not that everyone should wear a suit and tie..but I think a sly guy looks cool in a suit..oh but gotta wear the sunglasses with that look too...
lol
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I still dress like a redneck most of the time, unless I'm at work. At work it's nice pants, polos or short sleeve dress shirts in the summer. Winter is nice pants and long sleeve shirts and ties. :Xo!
But on the weekend I still wear jeans, overalls, t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts or sleeveless pearl snap shirts. If we happen to be going out for the evening maybe a nice dress shirt or a t-shirt. I'll wear shorts every now and then, but it's not a pretty sight.
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I still dress like a redneck most of the time, ... I'll wear shorts every now and then, but it's not a pretty sight.
Thanks for the mental image there PigPen..Redneck and White legs :P: :*))
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Before shaving my head, I did not like to dress up at all and never wore long sleeve shirts.
After getting rid of the hair, I like how I look in a suit. I also like it when I have on a solid black T-shirt and my size 34 jeans with my wraparound sunglasses. When I match it with my stainless steel watch and white gold wedding band and hoop earrings I think it looks sharp.
Being bald is a fashion accessory and what you do with it is your choice.
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I haven't changed my style, except for my brand new SlyBaldGuys Tee Shirt!!! Our dress code at work is business casual, but I've always dressed that way. My time is spent in tee shirts and shorts, jeans in the winter.
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I've always, since I can remember, been a "jeans and T-shirt" kind of guy. So I didn't just start wearing them with the new sly look, or to look more "tough guy." I've always loved jeans. I like them a little on the loose side. I can't stand wearing any other kind of pants because they cling too much. I will wear a pair of cargo or khaki shorts, and pants, once in a while. I have, like other guys have mentioned, started wearing nicer shirts though. Button up and island shirts to name a few. Some polo type shirts as well. I guess after the liberating head shave I decided to try some different things out.
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I still dress like a redneck most of the time, ... I'll wear shorts every now and then, but it's not a pretty sight.
Thanks for the mental image there PigPen..Redneck and White legs :P: :*))
No problem, consider it my version of a horror flick
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honestjohnny.... welcome 2 the sly fraternity. since i went sly in april 2007, i really haven't changed my sense of fashion or style. if anything.... i don't wear hats or ballcaps anymore. i used 2 wear a ballcap if it was windy because it would mess my hair up. now.... i welcome a windy day because it feels gr8 on the dome!!!
welcoming windy days,
WARHAWK O0
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Great stuff, guys!!
I think Baldandre hit the nail on the head when he said that--and I'm going to paraphrase now--slying is such a major change that it affects one's entire persona. And it seems that the change is almost exclusively positive. O0
Prof.--Wow, you didn't just change your wardrobe; you changed your whole image/identity! Not to mention your marriage. Awesome!! I wonder how your students and fellow faculty have responded?
So in keeping with my original question, it seems that there is a style change (particularly for Prof.), but not one lending itself to any one stereotypical style, tough guy or otherwise. At the least, there is a rekindled interesting in appearance/grooming, which seems logical given the nature of slying (I'm trying to create a new term, if you hadn't noticed).
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sleeveless pearl snap shirts.
Big fan of the pearl snap shirts!
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Being bald is a fashion accessory and what you do with it is your choice.
I like that quote. It says a lot.
For most of us, we start with being sly then work around that to find what looks best with our slyness. For those with hair, they get the clothes, then style their hair to what they want.
Last year I started wearing darker shirts after I shaved my head. This year, I am more tan, darker, and wearing lighter shirts offsets my head. I have found I too like to dress up more, and have ordered prescription glasses to match my sly look.
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what is funny about this is i actually wear nicer shirts more often now. when my hairline was making a beeline for my behind, i always had a ballcap on. i felt like a ballcap went with t-shirts only. so i wore t-shirts all the time. now, i don't even wear hats unless i am fishing. i just feel more confident and comfortable in nicer clothes. although black and darker colors have made it into my t-shirt collection more as well.
I'm the sameway... I think I look stupid with a hat on now so I don't even wear one haha. Before I would CONSTANTLY wear hats because I didn't want to put the effort into doing my hair. I also like dressing nicer, I think it compliments the sly look in that people notice you because of the bald look, and then notice even more when they see how nice you're "put together".
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Hey, guys! I was intrigued by something Razor X said on the "Tough Guy Rxn" Thread. He said that his personal style of dress changed as a result of his head shaving: polos and khakis to jeans and tees.
This intrigues me because I find the same thing for myself, i.e. gravitating to dark colors and "tough guy clothing." This despite the fact that I'm 27, 5'9, 150lbs and a total dork. So I'm thinking that this is more of the conditioning that we have all fought/are fighting with respect to the hair/no hair style.
My question then is do most guys go with the stereotype and garb themselves as tough guys or maintain their old mode of dress, or have some of you found a middle ground?
johnny welcome. from one skinny dork to another. Being sly does change your perception....which in turn changes people's perception of you. When my hair was long, no matter how I dressed people thought of me as a harmless hippy. dressing up in a suit gives us the Lex Luther appeal. Mysteriousness to the lay days. where as tees n jeans implies more of the brawler look. I've noticed since going sly that shooting a dirty look towards someone, they tend to step back. A response that didn't happen much when I sported "the hippy look". Of course the popping vien in my forhead probably enhances the effect.
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Hey, Dan. Where are you in IN?
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South Bend, 5 minutes away from ND's campus
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I'm in Bloomington. Little to far to hang out ;D Oh well.
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yeah just a little. Hell, I don't usually have time to hang with my friends who live in town. Since having a kid, I've become a bit of a recluse.
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I think a tie and dress shirt (or business suit) can go along with the Sly look, so long as you don't go the "Miami Vice" route.
I prefer shirts with collars because they reduce the "Sloth: just woke up and Febrezed myself down" look.
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My dress sense has not changed since going sly. Always have favored Dickies pants and plain tshirts worn a bit oversized and long. A simple style that is comfortable and looks great. When I want to impress I wear a Dickies collared work shirt.
I'd say I own at least 70 pairs of Dickies pants,20 collared work shirts,20 plain tshirts in white,black,blue,gray,red. And not much else except for my fake plaid Polo shirt seen in avatar on left.
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My dress sense has not changed since going sly. Always have favored Dickies pants and plain tshirts worn a bit oversized and long. A simple style that is comfortable and looks great. When I want to impress I wear a Dickies collared work shirt.
I'd say I own at least 70 pairs of Dickies pants,20 collared work shirts,20 plain tshirts in white,black,blue,gray,red. And not much else except for my fake plaid Polo shirt seen in avatar on left.
We're sort of the same, at least on the t-shirts. That's pretty much my hold closet. Just plain shirts mainly black and white. Some blue and gray. I have a few polo type shirts with collars. The only difference is I have nothing but jeans. I love jeans. I won't wear anything else unless I need to dress up for something like an interview. Even if I go out to a nice dinner or somewhere that is sort of fancy I still wear jeans but I'll wear a polo shirt with them. I won't even wear sweat pants in the winter time. I can't stand how they cling to me. I have a hand full of jean shorts and pants. On the loose or baggy side of course. I usually go for the "Levi's Silvertab Baggy" style. Those are the only ones I know for sure that are just right on me. But I'll get others if I happen to come across them. As far as shoes go it doesn't really matter to me. I usually like to wear all white sneakers since they pretty much go with anything. Usually Vans because I like a wide style shoe. The wife bought me a few "island" style shirts a few months back that I liked. I had never worn any before but since I started wearing those few I kind of dig'em. So every now and then just to change up I'll wear some flip flops with one of the island shirts. Or should I say "Schro" shirt. ;D ;D ;D
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Hmmm, I'm gonna be pushin' my Cali style on the northwest...most times longer shorts and tee's...I look like a teenager most times....
and it's not a midlife crisis, just never left the style...
ok, i'll probably do jeans when it's really necessary! ;)
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Great thing about plain tees like someone said is that they dont draw attention to some silly design or pattern. Simplicity is the best type of style.
I am nearing 30 and people hassle me often and say that I dress like a 14 year old skater boy but I dont care, I like it and its comfortable.
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I am nearing 30 and people hassle me often and say that I dress like a 14 year old skater boy but I dont care, I like it and its comfortable.
That's all that matters bro. Is that you are comfortable and happy with yourself. As long as you are being you, who cares what someone else thinks. O0
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That's all that matters bro. Is that you are comfortable and happy with yourself. As long as you are being you, who cares what someone else thinks. O0
Being sly, this is one of the tenents that seems to play an integral part in all our lives.
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I think a tie and dress shirt (or business suit) can go along with the Sly look, so long as you don't go the "Miami Vice" route.
I prefer shirts with collars because they reduce the "Sloth: just woke up and Febrezed myself down" look.
Are you referring to my avatar CY? :x!
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Great thing about plain tees like someone said is that they dont draw attention to some silly design or pattern. Simplicity is the best type of style.
I am nearing 30 and people hassle me often and say that I dress like a 14 year old skater boy but I dont care, I like it and its comfortable.
Yea, most of us in the "biz" (t-shirt design) go the plain tee route most of the times...
Hey bro, meet your bald 14 year old skater boy counter part! ;)
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I guess that I am a "dark" character. My wardrobe hasn't changed a bit since shaving my head. And it has only changed slightly in the past year. My daily wardrobe consisted of two things, Levi's 505 jeans, and black Fruit of the Loom pocket t's. In the past year I went and bought cheapo black docker style pants. They are much more comfortable than jeans to me. So no matter what day it is, I am always in a black t-shirt, and black dockers. Does this mean that I have desicion issues?
Don
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I guess that I am a "dark" character. My wardrobe hasn't changed a bit since shaving my head. And it has only changed slightly in the past year. My daily wardrobe consisted of two things, Levi's 505 jeans, and black Fruit of the Loom pocket t's. In the past year I went and bought cheapo black docker style pants. They are much more comfortable than jeans to me. So no matter what day it is, I am always in a black t-shirt, and black dockers. Does this mean that I have desicion issues?
Don
Who knows maybe you like to keep it simple...didn't Einstein have ten of everything... but it all came together as the same outtfit?
So there you go..... O0
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I guess that I am a "dark" character. My wardrobe hasn't changed a bit since shaving my head. And it has only changed slightly in the past year. My daily wardrobe consisted of two things, Levi's 505 jeans, and black Fruit of the Loom pocket t's. In the past year I went and bought cheapo black docker style pants. They are much more comfortable than jeans to me. So no matter what day it is, I am always in a black t-shirt, and black dockers. Does this mean that I have desicion issues?
Don
No,just a very cool 'dark' look. I'm partial to wearing black myself.
John
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No matter what your body type or style,age or profession. Black always looks good.
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No matter what your body type or style,age or profession. Black always looks good.
Without a doubt and looks REAL good when you're SLY! 8)
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It's interesting how poeple started wearing more polos and button shirts since shaving. Since shaving I dress more in jeans and t's and boots. It could be the tough guy look to enhance the shaved head. But my buddies tell me my inner redneck is coming out. LOL.
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I guess that I am a "dark" character. My wardrobe hasn't changed a bit since shaving my head. And it has only changed slightly in the past year. My daily wardrobe consisted of two things, Levi's 505 jeans, and black Fruit of the Loom pocket t's. In the past year I went and bought cheapo black docker style pants. They are much more comfortable than jeans to me. So no matter what day it is, I am always in a black t-shirt, and black dockers. Does this mean that I have desicion issues?
Don
same here, I have a green T, every thing else is black or gray. I don't think color looks good on me, but I'll do DK greens.
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8) 8) Must agree with Sooner Steve: going sly definitely created an up-tick in the wardrobe and a raised consciousness regarding overall appearance. Apart from standard academic/professional garb, I had become fairly scruffy. The bald dome made me think about colors, lines, and the whole idea of appearance. Embraced some of the tough guy stuff (steel jewelry, leather, dark colors) but also upgraded my shirts and trousers. Noner provided some good advice and images (still have not tried silk suits and pink ties). And, yes, changed the glasses from gold rims to no rims. Baldness also improved my regimen by nesessitating daily showering, exercising, and shaving. It caused me to buy the first decent razor and gel I had ever used. Until going sly, I had used ordinary soap and a disposable Bic. Started with Mach III, then graduated to Fusion and gel. I became aware of a whole line of skin treatments and, of course, Head Lube. The result has delighted my wife, made it easy for her and for my daughter to find Christmas, etc., presents, and raised my self-esteem. Any man going bald should embrace it, or at least give it a chance; in my experience, it increases integrity, assertiveness, and lifestyle. Professor Melon
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So, out of curiousity, what do you teach Pro-Melon?
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I'm guessing literature ... he just hits me that way. I may be wrong...
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I would think English lit.
I wish I could get my thoughts across with as much eloquence. O:O
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So, out of curiousity, what do you teach Pro-Melon?
i absolutely agree with X the H & xnewyawka... professor melon seems like he teaches literature. he is very articulate & his messages r poet-like. i just don't c him teaching anything else.
WARHAWK O0
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I wish I could get my thoughts across with as much eloquence. O:O
What do you expect, you're from New York! :*))
j/k
Sorry, that was a meat pitch right over plate. I had to take a swing.
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I'll throw in my guess, Anthropology.
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Theology and English
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Theology and English
I'm pretty sure the Professor has said in the past that he teaches English and theology.
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Schro, aaaaaayyyyyy , that wuz a good one! I did leave you a hell of an opening tho, lol. ;)
On another topic, I see you are keeping the dome at a #1 buzz, what gives? Are you caving to pressure? Or did you get the orders from the boss??
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For peace in the House of Schro, I've compromised with the boss (wife). She HATED the sly look on me. She used to buzz my hair with a #2 setting, but I wanted it shorter. When I found relief from the bad scalp condition I've had my entire adult life as a result of going sly, I thought she'd accept the look. But, she just can't get behind it. So, we made a compromise to a #1 buzz setting, and I keep it short at all times.
So far, I can feel a tiny bit of the itch I had previously experienced, but not nearly to the extreme I was feeling previously. I'm trying some topical treatments to keep it under control. However, I experience the most pain/discomfort in the fall & winter when the air is a bit drier. If the itch returns to an unbearable level (like it has every year prior to going sly), I will shave it again.
I have mixed emotions on whether or not I want to shave it off again for a couple of reasons....1) I actually like the look with the #1 buzz cut a bit more (got a big fat head and I look like a globe when shaved) and 2) Like pburke said, "If momma ain't happy, than no one is happy".
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Like pburke said, "If momma ain't happy, than no one is happy".
i think every married guy can relate 2 pburke's quote.
WARHAWK O0
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Hey Schro, sorry the Mrs. doesn't approve of the total sly dome. Maybe down the road you can try to plead your case again. You can certainly use the scalp condition as ammo.
I think keeping the peace is great motivation, and pburke hit it on the head.
Though if you start to get the dry, itchy scalp again, well, only you can be the one to decide to keep peace, or scratch and claw your noggin into a bloody mess.
Maybe you could keep buzzing down with a lower clipper gradation each time til you are down to no guard, maybe she won't notice it, what do you think? :-\
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Being a big dude and having the stern look(see picture) I've indirectly come off imtimidating to some and it makes them apprehensive to even say hello.
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I scared the crap outta a co-worker's friend the other day. I guess this chick refused to get out of her car till I went inside from my break. When the girl I work with told me that I laughed my a$$ off and said "At least I still got it" :px
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I started shaving my head long ago so I cant relate any style changes to that exactly but I guess there are a few things that I notice...
I always try to dress and be neat and clean and keep my clothes and shoes in good shape.
I also keep myself in decent shape.
I try to take good care with my appearance on all aspects.
I think this is a direct effect of standing out as "the bald guy" so often I want to use that attention as a positive thing.
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I started shaving my head long ago so I cant relate any style changes to that exactly but I guess there are a few things that I notice...
I always try to dress and be neat and clean and keep my clothes and shoes in good shape.
I also keep myself in decent shape.
I try to take good care with my appearance on all aspects.
I think this is a direct effect of standing out as "the bald guy" so often I want to use that attention as a positive thing.
Now that I think about it, Me too dude!!!, I started working out around the same time I went sly.
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my style of clothes didnt really change that much when i went sly, though like everyone else I did start wearing dark colours more, I've always liked black, but it certainly shows up the dome so much better than the lighter colours, which make you look 'washed out'. I love wearing black shirt, trousers and leather jacket, or a casual 'sports' jacket when I go out. Also like wearing dark reds, clarets etc.
I do sometimes wear kahki colours, and 'combat trousers' etc, though I wore these a lot before i shaved my head as well, so no real style-change there.
I think the sly look goes equally well with jeans and polo shirts as with suits or smart-casual stuff. The shiny dome really sets clothes off, and as was said earlier, it really is a fashion accessory in its own right. I love wearing black and having a shiny head, because it makes you stand out in a crowd: something I would have hated before I went sly. It has given me extra confidence being sly, because, as someone else commented earlier, you get looked at, and it boosts your ego and confidence. Thus, I try to dress neater and take more care of my appearence, especially when going out, because more people seem to notice me.
When wearing the sly look, you HAVE to take care of your appearence, because you are representing SLY to the world. 8)
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This is actually something I've been worried about when I actually decide to go sly. Will my style not fit anymore? It's nice to know that thing's carry over and that there are certainly ways to accentuate a bald cut.
Interestingly enough, I also started to work-out serious when I started balding.
Josh