Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: aiw on November 23, 2013, 04:18:22 PM
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Hello folks,
I had been a regular visitor to this forum for some time, always sitting on the fence wondering whether or not to take the plunge. I have been loosing hairs for some time now, maybe around 10 years or so and it was always bothersome.
Anyway, today rode all the way to the saloon and had it all taken of, and it feels great. So what was the final push that made me do it? Well one of my friends sister shaved her head of in support of a cancer patient(in India) and it got me thinking; 'Man, she got more balls than you do. She can do it, why do you over think this so much. '( She had good hairs). So at last I finally took the plunge. Planning to go for 30 day challenge now.
Another thing, when I was trying to take the decision I was not sure how an Indian (East Indian) would look with a completely shaved head since very few people in India go for the sly bald head. Anyway I am posting my picture here for anyone else who might be coming after me and having the same question.
I would like to thank all the wonderful people for running this community. Your comments have been very valuable. A sincere thanks you y'all. O0
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It looks good! O0
Well done on taking the plunge :)
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Good job, aiw!
I'm sure you will want to keep it. The look is good for you!
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It looks really good on you, alw!
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Great look and a terrific shine.
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Well done.
Looking good.
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Hello,
It's good to see the epansion of the SBG community.
I think you are triggering a new hair-style trend for Indian-type people.
Keep it up.
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Welcome! Looks great!
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I had a very full day Saturday, so sorry I could not say welcome yesterday. Greetings. I like the shine. You have a keeper of a bald head. Give the 30 day challenge your full support. You won't want to go back to hair again.
Mr. Zed.
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welcome aiw!
looks great.
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Awesome! It is quite liberating, once you finally take the plunge. Looks great!
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Thanks a lot everyone for your encouragement. Planning to keep it up for 30 days.
:D :D
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We'll walk you through. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post.
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Only 30 days!! Looks like a keeper to me.
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Aiw, you look really good with a totally shaved head. It emphasizes your facial features well, and the shape of your head is good. I would encourage you to keep shaving it clean. You'll be glad you did!
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Thanks Earl, nuts ;D, mrzed for the comment. Yes I plan to definitely keep it for sometime. Today is my Day 3.
So today was my first day in office. Most of the people who commented where positive about it. One of my colleague commented he was also planning to shave it of for sometime and was looking for an appropriate time and another one said he planned to do it too but didn't think his head shape was good for it, well anyway I asked them not to over think and just go ahead.
Anyway I dont know why I was so concerned before(shaving) about what my colleagues would think, like most people they spend most of their time thinking about how they themselves looked.
Well I have some questions.
>> I bought a Mach 3 and watched some youtube videos online about how to shave by myself. Most of the people suggested to lather up and shave from back to friend in a single motion. Is that how most of you do it? Since its against the grain on the back I do feel some resistance there. Also I find it difficult to make a single hand motion from back to front, maybe I should practice more. BTW do you guys have any suggestions?
>> I bought a Remington shaver too. With the shaving blade when we use the shaving cream its easy to figure out if I have missed a spot. With the Remington it not possible to know if we miss a spot, but its more convenient. What are your preferences? Any suggestions?
>> Is there any gel that we can use of the shaved head? Something that will give a smoother finish.
Again, a special thanks to all of you for your valuable suggestions.
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Hey there AIW
The Sly look suits you, without any doubt. It looks like you have been sporting the look for a long time now, thats how much it suits you.
I cannot answer your Mach 3 question as I only use the Headblade on my dome.
All the best.
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I'm glad you had good reaction to your new look at work, aiw! We thought you would. :)
I use a Mach 3 and shave against the grain. For me, this is from the bottom of my neck up to the top of my head. Then from the front to the back (where I left off before). On the sides, I go from bottom to top (slightly angled toward the back). You just have to do what works for you. Some people don't shave against the grain at all.
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I would keep it for good it's a perfect look for you.
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Hello everyone,
Finished my 30 days challenge yesterday, love the new look and planning to keep it.
Would definitely suggest the sly look to all those people still in the fence. You would love it, if not you can grow it back.
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Your avatar shows someone who is completely at ease with the look. Congratulations.
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Congratulations on making the 30 days. Yep, another satisfied sly bald guy.
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Congrats ! Your new look will never get old !