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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: jarheadj on July 15, 2013, 04:03:09 PM

Title: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: jarheadj on July 15, 2013, 04:03:09 PM

Well, after growing my hair for over a year after retiring from the Marine Corps, I finally had to take it back down to the skin. Believe it or not, it was still a dilemma on whether to do it or not. I mean, I couldn't stand dealing with the hair but for the first time in my adult life I could finally HAVE hair so why shave it? Bottom line, I didn't feel like "me" with all that hair. As my barber was peeling it down, I could finally see "myself" emerge in the mirror from under all that hair. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever grow it out again...Here are the before and after pics

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: jarheadj on July 15, 2013, 04:06:13 PM

Sorry, the "before" didn't transfer. Just hope my little story convinces some of those still "on the fence" because it's so liberating to "slick and bic" it.

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 15, 2013, 04:18:01 PM

Looking great, Jarhead.

You have one of those heads that seems to have been made for the Sly look.

Congratulations on getting it back, sir.

(Are those pictures a "like father, like son" theme?)

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: Sir Harry on July 15, 2013, 04:29:18 PM

Looks great, jarheadj! I think that a barbershop is a good place for some father-son quality time. Glad to see you back in slyville. Oh, BTW, congrats on the retirement and thank you for your service!

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: mrzed on July 15, 2013, 04:35:26 PM

My wife says, You don't look the same.

I think it looks much better shaved.  And great job for your son, getting a pretty tight haircut himself! 

You both look good.

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: jarheadj on July 15, 2013, 10:48:46 PM

Thanks guys!! I was tired of the 70's "Saturday Night Fever" hair and my son was tired of his "emo" hair so we took care of the problem. Only a few months ago, I tried to get my son to get a trim and absolutely fought me on the idea so when he came to me and said he wanted to get a "High n Tight", I had to get him to the barber shop before he changed his mind :XX I guess that's that prompted me to decide to bic mine down too. Hair is just too much trouble.

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: bennett11 on July 16, 2013, 05:39:44 AM

you look great without all that hair - son looks great also.

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Post by: reddog on July 16, 2013, 10:18:42 AM

You both look great!

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: nyc3712 on July 16, 2013, 01:29:09 PM

Wow you are like me
Horseshoe since West Point
So after 30 years of this and wanting to be bald finally did it today!
Knew the minute he started is was right decision
Don't know how you tolerated so much hair after being in Marines?
Anyways you both look great.  Congrats

Title: Re: Finally did the deed (why did I wait so long?)
Post by: Derris The Barber on July 16, 2013, 02:15:52 PM

aww man! congrats it looks GREAT!

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Post by: geeman on July 16, 2013, 05:52:29 PM

welcome. ..looking good dude...how cool that your son wanted a buzz cut...awesome

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Post by: TheSlyBear on July 16, 2013, 09:37:50 PM

Both you and your son look phenomenal with the new haircuts. Good choice on both your parts.

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Post by: bigstosh on July 17, 2013, 12:51:25 PM

Both of you look great.