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Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: nyc3712 on July 16, 2013, 11:33:23 AM

Title: Finally did it
Post by: nyc3712 on July 16, 2013, 11:33:23 AM: Finally did it on lunch break
Went for my usual horseshoe and told my barber someday want to shave it
He said no time like present
First part was a 00000 buzz on sides which is no big deal since usually have a 0 anyway. By by time he 00000 the top I was beginning to see something. Then me covered c lather and went c grain c straight razor then more lather then against. Then hot towel then some green exfoliative stuff shaved off against grain. Then some shiny stuff. Must admit looks awesome. And what do I think why didn't I do this years ago, why did I walk around c the horseshoe for years? Now for reactions at work will let u know soon. Will post pic asap
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: Mr Jules on July 16, 2013, 11:50:49 AM: Quote from: nyc3712 on July 16, 2013, 11:33:23 AM
Must admit looks awesome.

Welcome to the world of sly. And welcome to the SBG forum.
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: Hingatao on July 16, 2013, 11:53:53 AM: Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: Cave Dweller on July 16, 2013, 12:07:28 PM: What a cool surprise for your co-workers!

Congratulations on doing it, sir.

I like how your barber thinks.

And Welcome to the Fraternity.
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: Sir Harry on July 16, 2013, 02:42:34 PM: Congratulations! And kudos to your barber!
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: BaldLuke on July 17, 2013, 06:48:48 AM: Very cool, like you I went from a horseshoe to bald. In no time your 'shoe will seem like long hair compared to your smooth shaved head O0 enjoy!
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: mrzed on July 18, 2013, 03:30:26 AM: Welcome, sir. I've never had a barber shave, but your's sounds great. Sounds like you are ready for permanent sly. Enjoy it. Although you are already the best dressed guy at the office, this will just move it up a notch.
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: gadgetwizard on July 22, 2013, 11:15:36 AM: I don't really know what a horseshoe is, well I do but I suspect you mean something different to an actual horseshoe

Got any before and after pics?
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: greatnessinc on July 22, 2013, 11:57:20 AM: Kudos for taking the plunge. I think most of us had similar experiences in those early days. First there are a bunch of reasons not to do it then once it's done you wonder why the hell didn't I do it sooner?
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: Sir Harry on July 22, 2013, 01:07:00 PM: Quote from: gadgetwizard on July 22, 2013, 11:15:36 AM
I don't really know what a horseshoe is, well I do but I suspect you mean something different to an actual horseshoe

Got any before and after pics?

A horseshoe in the world of bald means a guy that has his hair on the sides and back, but is bald (or has little strands of hair) on the top which extends down to the crown of the scalp making a u-shape, hence the term horseshoe. (in some rare cases the "horseshoe" makes a v-shape rather than the traditional u-shape, but is still called a horseshoe.)
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: bella on July 22, 2013, 03:20:02 PM: Welcome and enjoy!
Title: Re: Finally did it
Post by: g_bald on August 07, 2013, 01:58:06 PM: Nice going and enjoy it!!

I just (re) did it myself, intending this time not to let it grow more than 2-3 days before submitting to the joys of a warm water and lather shave over the scalp. It's nice to take a time-out, enjoy the feeling and the pampering your scalp deserves, and it's happiness and smoothness will be the thanks you receive!

;D
-gary-