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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: Ruk on October 14, 2013, 12:11:11 PM

Title: Finally went sly
Post by: Ruk on October 14, 2013, 12:11:11 PM
I guess like most guys on here have had demons since my losing my hair. Started a few years ago when I just noticed it thining. After that got so paranoid and researched everything. Felt like losing my hair was going to be the end of my life really. So I started taking all that hair restoration nonsense like Propecia and to be honest it had a really nasty effect on me. My testosterone level dropped and felt sh*t, even started effecting my sex life.

One day just went cold turkey and started buzzing my hair short. Was listening to rage against the machine actually and found it really helpful. Buzzed it further and further and began to accept it more and more. Found this community a while ago and have been dropping by now and then. Decided to finally go sly and to be honest I wonder why it took me so long. Have had a pretty good response so far. Weirdest thing is people keep asking me for smokes/lighter! One of my friends is strangely addicted to my new shaven head too!

Just wanted to say a big thank you to the community here. Have uploaded some before and after photos.

Before:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRHKmQsv.jpg%3F1&hash=8c62ce83dab18380a678e930cf60bed11ae10e05)

After:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7oryk6l.jpg%3F1&hash=47f2510d68bb5f3f5af026635a6c9499965ebb44)
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Sir Harry on October 14, 2013, 12:21:29 PM
Looks great, and Welcome!
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: isleepinthebuff on October 14, 2013, 01:17:14 PM
Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Baldstu on October 14, 2013, 01:20:46 PM
Welcome Ruk..and be happy
Title: Re: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Marshal S. on October 14, 2013, 02:41:41 PM
I take it, you don't smoke.  ;)
Welcome.
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: slymyke on October 14, 2013, 02:54:13 PM
Welcome, Ruk! 

It suits you well.  It sounds like it's been a positive experience for you too.  Thanks for joining.  We look forward to some witty British comments.    ;)
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: stasiu on October 14, 2013, 03:06:28 PM
Looks great, and Welcome!

You look so-o-o-o happy now !  Good deed !  Love the AC/DC poster on the wall !
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: wpruitt on October 14, 2013, 04:12:31 PM
Welcome Ruk
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Cave Dweller on October 14, 2013, 08:59:05 PM

Glad you joined us, Ruk. Congratulations on going Sly. A lot of us also have lamented taking so long to do it.

One of my friends is strangely addicted to my new shaven head too!

I am hoping that is a very good thing for you.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Marshal S. on October 15, 2013, 04:26:57 AM
One of my friends is strangely addicted to my new shaven head too!

I suspect you may soon have a new convert.
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: mrzed on October 15, 2013, 04:50:39 AM
When I went SLY, I too, wondered why I waited so long.

Welcome. You'll find a good team of guys here who enjoy being bald.  It's a good support team.  Bald really is a positive choice.

The smile tells it all.
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: jarheadj on October 15, 2013, 05:32:28 AM
It looks great on you!!! As the saying goes; "The first cut is the deepest". Very, very few folks on here have ever said that going sly was a mistake. Even one feels that it was, then it can always grow back. I'm BBC however that's because I'm completely grey and to me, it's just as bad as thinning hair. There's nothing worse to me than seeing a full head of grey hair knowing that you don't identify with as old as you look so being sly works much better for me. After the first cut is done, you realize that it wasn't such a big deal after all. It took me months of wanting to do it before I actually did and all I can say is that after shaving, you feel so unencumbered. Congrats on your decision brother!!
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: bennett11 on October 15, 2013, 05:44:19 AM
welcome - you look great shaven
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: -Doug- on October 15, 2013, 06:57:34 AM
 Looks good Ruk! Wish you did it sooner?.....We all say that. O0
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: srawas89 on October 15, 2013, 09:37:35 AM
Welcome to the club! I too also just recently shaved my head and I love it! I have had good reactions so far and wish I did it sooner as well ha.
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: Baldstu on October 15, 2013, 09:58:21 AM
Just had mine done as a special treat at Goodfellas £10.00 head shave with a cut throat , arm and neck massage plus eye brow trim beautiful job . We all deserve to be pampered suggest you try it every nowand again .think the turkish barbers are the best .
Title: Re: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: iamthedood on October 15, 2013, 10:02:00 AM
Good on ya, brotha

I was pleased to get many compliments and nice commebts from some very cute ladies @ work... also gotta love the low maintenance and the clean look
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: baldjoeg on October 17, 2013, 08:05:01 PM
Welcome to sly bald guys. Enjoy your new look and your new found freedom.

Well said jarhead.
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: kalbo on October 18, 2013, 08:31:24 AM
Welcome aboard. You look great with that shiny smooth head.
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Post by: BaldboyLuis on October 18, 2013, 11:45:06 AM
Agreed! You look awesome bald
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: boston501 on October 18, 2013, 01:31:15 PM
Perfect! Very well done
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: g_bald on October 18, 2013, 01:51:20 PM
Welcome Ruk... I agree with the others, you rock the sly look. Looks great on you.

Like you, I lamented why I didn't "take care of this" before I finally took charge and just did it! Now I love the smooth look and can't wait to lather up and shave away!! Great personal time for me and a chance to unwind and not think about anything... well, except maybe thinking about being smooth!  ;D
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: zetaeffe on October 18, 2013, 06:46:15 PM
Welcome!

It suits you very well!  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Finally went sly
Post by: bud on October 19, 2013, 01:38:52 AM
Welcome Ruk!
great look, keep it O0