Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: slymyke on November 21, 2013, 07:34:39 AM
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There is a guy I see in passing. We have never spoken, only nodded, so I don't know him, really.
When I first saw him, his hair was buzzed with probably a zero guard (pretty Sly looking).
I have noticed that he is letting it grow back out, and yesterday was rockin' the full horseshoe. It was short, but definitely a classic horseshoe with a few sprigs of hair on top. This is several weeks worth of growth, so I don't think he is just being lazy.
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Have you guys ever noticed anybody going backwards like this?
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Jesse Ventura.
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Jesse Ventura.
haha. I think Jesse Ventura goes for shock factor at any cost.
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I did a few years ago (yes, I said it), as an attempt to appease the Lovely Mrs. Schro. In all honesty, I've been told I look OK with a tight horseshoe, and I don't mind the look. I tried all sorts of topical remedies to deal with my sebhorreic dermatitis. My wife appreciated the effort, but realized the relief I get by keep the scalp hair-free.
When it came time to shave the scalp, I had each of my kids use the clippers and buzz half my head. When they did that, they saw the flakes flying off. To which they said, "ewwww, gross".
Sly for Life!
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I did a few years ago (yes, I said it), as an attempt to appease the Lovely Mrs. Schro. In all honesty, I've been told I look OK with a tight horseshoe, and I don't mind the look.
I suppose the horseshoe vs sly doesn't matter much when one isn't very good looking to begin with. >:D
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I don't think the guy looks bad with the horseshoe... we see them all the time and have gotten used to it.
I just was wondering how he could not think he looked better shaving it off? Why settle for good when you can look great... and with such ease? lol.
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I don't think the guy looks bad with the horseshoe... we see them all the time and have gotten used to it.
I just was wondering how he could not think he looked better shaving it off? Why settle for good when you can look great... and with such ease? lol.
Some people consider daily shaving to be an onerous chore. Or the guy's wife or girlfriend may not like a shaved scalp.
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I don't think the guy looks bad with the horseshoe... we see them all the time and have gotten used to it.
I just was wondering how he could not think he looked better shaving it off? Why settle for good when you can look great... and with such ease? lol.
Some people consider daily shaving to be an onerous chore. Or the guy's wife or girlfriend may not like a shaved scalp.
They must be the ones that go to the barber and have their "fringe" trimmed around the edges and "tidied up".
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/raises hand
Guilty.
My partner actually prefers a short buzz (very short) versus full sly. So every now and again, I'll let it grow out a little for the winter. The last time I did this was the winter of 2010, I think.
I don't mind a really shortly cropped horseshoe. I think that the problem is that it gets out of control really quickly and most guys who don't shave will not take the time to keep a horseshoe properly buzzed, and so it starts to get that bozo effect really quickly.
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I've done this when I have had surgery on the noggin...but I have kept it close with it either tapered or with a block cut at the neck.
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I have a couple friends that claim to be die-hard bald guys like I am, but they always grow their hair back in the winter because it's cold. My response to that, is that if you had a full head of hair, it might make a difference but since you have the toilet seat look going on, you just look funny and cold instead of Sly and cold. This morning while I was on the tractor at work, it was 11* F. I just had my basic thermals/hoodie/beanie/gloves on and wasn't even phased by the cold and I had just shaved before heading in. I don't think I could revert back to hair if I was balding
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Although I personally like it, the smooth look is not for every MPB guy.
Frankly, I don't see anything "wrong" with the horseshoe - unless he uses it for a combover.
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A guy at my church was sly for at least five years and recently went back to a horseshoe, with thin hair on top. He keeps is at about a 1/2" buzz. I have never asked him why the change, but I am curious since he was sly for so long.
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I guy at my church was sly for at least five years and recently went back to a horseshoe, with thin hair on top. He keeps is at about a 1/2" buzz. I have never asked him why the change, but I am curious since he was sly for so long.
Slybeard, that is my question.... should I walk up to this stranger and ask him why? Other people seem to have no problem asking us why we shaved our heads...lol.
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I guy at my church was sly for at least five years and recently went back to a horseshoe, with thin hair on top. He keeps is at about a 1/2" buzz. I have never asked him why the change, but I am curious since he was sly for so long.
Slybeard, that is my question.... should I walk up to this stranger and ask him why? Other people seem to have no problem asking us why we shaved our heads...lol.
I'd be a little freaked out if a stranger approached me and started asking me questions about my haircut, wouldn't you? ;D
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I guy at my church was sly for at least five years and recently went back to a horseshoe, with thin hair on top. He keeps is at about a 1/2" buzz. I have never asked him why the change, but I am curious since he was sly for so long.
Slybeard, that is my question.... should I walk up to this stranger and ask him why? Other people seem to have no problem asking us why we shaved our heads...lol.
I'd be a little freaked out if a stranger approached me and started asking me questions about my haircut, wouldn't you? ;D
I counldn't ask a stranger that question (or someone I knew for that matter). I just think it's funny how some people ask whatever is on their minds.
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I have a confession to make....I thought about growing out my horseshoe (for a couple of weeks) and shaving my beard to honor my grandfather for his birthday which was November 11th.....but then, I realized that there were other ways to honor him without living outside myself so I didn't do it (at least not this time). In the end, though, if the wearer of said horseshoe is comfortable and confident with it, then who are we to knock it? Slymyke, unless your friend is a close friend who doesn't have thin skin, I'd leave it alone (there may be other circumstances besides laziness and/or an S/O issue)
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Silly question but could he be doing 'no shave november'
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Silly question but could he be doing 'no shave november'
That's a good thought, but he is shaving around his goatee (which is about the same length as his horseshoe). ---
He really doesn't look bad with it buzzed down, but I was just disappointed somewhat... as if we lost a member of the group or something...lol.
I shouldn't knock it, because it is my only other hair option... I am just so far removed from that look right now, I guess.
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Typing in invisible ink again, Myke?
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LOL,
Slyest, it should show up now... I must have still been writing when you saw it or something.
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It would be a good penalty for someone who lost a bet -- grow out the horseshoe and wear it for a month!
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It would be a good penalty for someone who lost a bet -- grow out the horseshoe and wear it for a month!
That could be the title for a new sub-board - Horseshoe for a Month! :*))
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Guilty.
I'm letting it grow out the past 2 weeks, first time since I shaved ~7 months ago because I'm curious as to how much my MPB has progressed since I've shaved. I'm going to give it maybe 3 weeks to a month just to see what it looks like then shave it again.
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Guilty.
I'm letting it grow out the past 2 weeks, first time since I shaved ~7 months ago because I'm curious as to how much my MPB has progressed since I've shaved. I'm going to give it maybe 3 weeks to a month just to see what it looks like then shave it again.
Bet you won't be able to hold out that long.
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Guilty.
I'm letting it grow out the past 2 weeks, first time since I shaved ~7 months ago because I'm curious as to how much my MPB has progressed since I've shaved. I'm going to give it maybe 3 weeks to a month just to see what it looks like then shave it again.
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Guilty.
I'm letting it grow out the past 2 weeks, first time since I shaved ~7 months ago because I'm curious as to how much my MPB has progressed since I've shaved. I'm going to give it maybe 3 weeks to a month just to see what it looks like then shave it again.
I do get the curiosity. The only thing in this one case was that the horseshoe was so obviously well defined that there was nothing to be curios about....lol.
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Every now and then I think about letting the horseshoe grow back a little just to see how much gray has set in. Then I quicky remind myself that I don't really want to know.
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I can understand that. Because I don't have a horseshoe and there is some hair I sometimes think of growing it and hairstyles I could have. Then I look at pics and remember my rubbish hairline. I was buying a shirt yesterday and in the changing room in the mirror I was shocked how much my bald spot has expanded. Even shaved I could see the bald area. I have to say I wish the rest would go now
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I'm happy NOT to be reminded of my balding - thank you very much!
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Mike, you're bald **runs
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Guilty.
I'm letting it grow out the past 2 weeks, first time since I shaved ~7 months ago because I'm curious as to how much my MPB has progressed since I've shaved. I'm going to give it maybe 3 weeks to a month just to see what it looks like then shave it again.
Bet you won't be able to hold out that long.
You're right. I shaved a few days ago. I only went 2 1/2 weeks. I couldn't stand it, had to shave.
I was reminded of why I shaved in the first place.
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You're right. I shaved a few days ago. I only went 2 1/2 weeks. I couldn't stand it, had to shave.
I was reminded of why I shaved in the first place.
Told ya. ^-^
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You're right. I shaved a few days ago. I only went 2 1/2 weeks. I couldn't stand it, had to shave.
I was reminded of why I shaved in the first place.
Told ya. ^-^
Easy bet, Razor. ;)
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I've been having a shall a grow my hair moment the last couple of days!