Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: JohnMont on July 24, 2007, 12:46:41 PM
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What more is there to say than that? Took a while to get up the nerve; did it this morning after breakfast. My wife wasn't (isn't) too pleased, but she's still speaking to me; and agreed that it doesn't look that different from the .50 buzz. It doesn't look all that different to me either, though I really like being able to see the completly clean skin on the sides and very top. I'm looking forward to getting out and seeing some reactions (HEY, now I can post on threads like "reactions to your being bald," "advantages and disadvantages," etc.) The complete smoothness does feel wierd, and as my wife said, "you'll have to get some sun for the white parts." ((( what should I read into that? That she thinks the look has potential, that it will actually look good -- attractive once it gets a little color, etc. ?? )))
I thought I'd have a lot more to write than this ..... maybe it's just the shock :o -- excitement, .... But I'm looking forward to hearing from my sly brothers-- I'm one of you now ! ! If anyone has questions about anything, I'll be glad to elaborate.
Oh, and THANKS, GUYS ! I couldn't have done it without you.
All the best,
John
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AWESOME! YOU LOOK GREAT JOHN>>SEE TOLD YA
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Thanks, Man.
Also wanted to say, I've posted a few "after" pics in the gallery. Take a look!
John
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BRO I got so excited that you did it..i hit the post button before i was finished. I almost guarentee that you will keep the look. It fits you good. The wife is just having the same thoughts my wife had. It will take her about a week to get use to it..trust me...then she will probably in a few weeks ask you to grow it back, BUT if you like the look...stay strong...and hold the look..its yours man. And the public opinions you may get..be prepared for some negativity. You wanna know waht I tell the ones who say WHY DID YO DO THAT? I tell them..cause it is MY HEAD AND BECAUSE I CAN! Congratulations Bro...Proud of ya!
KEEP IT SLY!
TIM
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Man John, that looks great. Knew you'd love it once you got there. Enjoy the truly sly life now brother. O0
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John, looks great...nice , smooth and clean....
I really can't understand if the wife doesn't like it...why would keeping the fuzz that nature left, really look better?
Congrats bud..I'm glad you finally did it!
Keep it smooth and sly brutha! O0
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John, my man!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!
The look IS you! You will find that you will get used to this pretty fast. Plus getting some color on the dome will help! Congrats!
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John. You look like a Bad-A$$ Sean Connery from a James Bond film. And dude, I mean that as a compliment. That is really a kickin' look on you. Give it a couple of weeks and get some rays on the dome. I think then all comments will be more than positive.
I went sly on June 8. I am still getting positive comments from the same people who have seen me numerous times. Trust me I wasn't getting that many compliments before.
Love the look - hang tough.
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THANKS, GUYS ! I'M LOVIN' THIS ! ! ^-^
JOHN
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Its amazing how such a little change(as in it was buzzed so short anyway) can make you look so much better O0
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THANKS, GUYS ! I'M LOVIN' THIS ! ! ^-^
JOHN
OK, this is the part where you're supposed to say, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" O:O
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john.... your dome is ROCKING, brah!!! keep it that way! it fits u. don't let wifey talk u into growing it back, especially if u luv the look. take care & defintely keep us posted of the reactions from everyone especially yours.
keep it sly,
WARHAWK O0
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WHY DIDN'T I DO THIS SOONER !?!?!? :/O
jOHN
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John, I wasn't going to approve your images in the gallery because they look so bad ass and would make the rest of ours not look as good but I've decided to approve them anyways. O0
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Looking great!!!! O0
guess you already tried running your hand on the smooth skull... front to back..
you already hooked by the smooth feeling??
Compliments!
Francesco
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It looks great John!!!
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John,,,,Dude,,,,,I'm sorry I missed the beginning of this thread. The dome is looking awsome O0, you are looking very SLY. I showed all the pic's to my wife, and she says it looks great also, and she realy likes the beard, she says you look like a professor, very distinguished.
But I do have to correct something you said at the beginning of this thread. You were always one of us my brother, I realy hope that you didn't feel any different. Keep it SLY my friend keep it SLY.
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Looks good bro ... way to go. Now, go kick yourself for not doing it sooner
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John, We're all soo proud of you. There were those moments when we were all starting to wonder.... But you did it and can now officially be crowned the poster child for all the other "fence-sitters" out there to look to for inspiration. I'm sure that now you'll be out there encouraging the next guy that comes along.. Way to go!!! O0
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John, Congratulations!!
Looks awesome.
I hope you will keep the noggin sly. It really looks great.
I too am having a tough time taking it to the next level. I am now at a 0 buzz, and even that feels too long. I did get some comments from the wife also that made me sort of think twice. ( did it play on my insecurity?).
Anyway, glad to know you finally took the leap. I hope to join you and the rest of the fella's in slydom soon.
Keep it smooth and clean, (as Andre says) !
Joe
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John, Congratulations!!
Looks awesome.
I hope you will keep the noggin sly. It really looks great.
I too am having a tough time taking it to the next level. I am now at a 0 buzz, and even that feels too long. I did get some comments from the wife also that made me sort of think twice. ( did it play on my insecurity?).
Anyway, glad to know you finally took the leap. I hope to join you and the rest of the fella's in slydom soon.
Keep it smooth and clean, (as Andre says) !
Joe
Joe, I really did this in my own time. ... Didn't go all the way till I was totally ready. So give it all the time you need. With my wife, she's not wild about it (yet) but she's still speaking to me and is still very friendly! So, keep in mind, it's only hair, and the world at large, and even the wife, can deal with it. you said that the short buzz feels 'too long' ... that's how I was getting, a day or two after a buzz I wanted to do it again, and take it shorter. ... Eventually, you'll get it so short that all you can do is take the razor to it !
All the best,
John
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But I do have to correct something you said at the beginning of this thread. You were always one of us my brother, I realy hope that you didn't feel any different. Keep it SLY my friend keep it SLY.
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yeah; I don't know why I said that. You guys have always treated me like a brother, even when some of you were a little mad at me (that happens with brothers). But thanks for the word, man. (by the way, the way YOU rock the look was one of my inspirations.)
John
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John, I am really thinking about just having the barber shave it down on my next trip, what do you think?
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John, I am really thinking about just having the barber shave it down on my next trip, what do you think?
If I can just jump in here -- go for it. Especially if the wife isn't totally on board yet. You can blame it on the barber and say he cut it too short. It only takes 2-3 days to get back to a zero buzz -- which is something else to consider if you're still trying to convince the wife. Shave it clean, but only do it twice a week, so at least half the time you're at your baseline, zero-buzz look. And over the next several weeks, you can gradually move toward shaving every other day and eventually daily, and give her a chance to get used to it. Just a thought.
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IM JUST THRILLED TO DEATH THAT HE FINALLY DID IT. I liek reading his post though...especially the one to Joe. John sounds like he is a pro at it already....but hey Johnny brother ol pal...thats the way to go at em. Just talk to different people who are fence sitters and either offer them teh mud side or the nice grassy green side..im hoping the grassy green side is hte SLY SIDE. Just remember JOHN...any questions at all be sure to come here for advice before making any decisions. CONGRATS BRO your Cool too be SLY!
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NewYawker,
I agree with RazorX ... the gradual approach is the key . and yeah; blame the barber ! Go for it--i didn't go the barbershop route, but I imagine a professional razor headshave is one cool experinece (hot towels; lather ..... ) So get it shaved, then shave it yourself twice a week. (((that's what I'm planning on doing. Besides which, got some sun today so I'm a little pinkish on the top and sides ! I'm not a lobster, but I don't think I'd enjoy shaving tomorrow ! )))
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Wow man, you look great with it. I really see the sean connery but more bad ass thing goin on
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hey bro!!!
looks great on you.....really amazing!!!
yreally really cool
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It's been three days and three shaves. I guess I'm hooked ! !
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Welcome to Slyness John!!
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john.... glad that u r digging your new look. 3 days & 3 shaves?yeah.... it's official u r an official sly guy. i'm like u; i gotta keep it smooth. i get my dome shaved everyday....sometimes i may skip a day but that is a rarity. so.... what r the new reactions from the wifey, the lay-days, & co-workers. did i mention the reactions from the lay-days??? keep us posted.
WARHAWK O0
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Weyhaaaaaaaaaaay!
Knew you were a man of your word John! O0
xnewyawka, go for it bro' ....
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JOHN you are an offical Sly Bro now.. 3 days 3 shaves...yelp your hooked. Its gonna be with you for life now. Damn it feels good to win another another one over. YOur awesome bro I dont care if you are bald! :o Just kidding ..you GOT THE LOOK! Keep it sly bro.. and Welcome
Tim
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Good to hear from you ShySlyGuy. Where ya been?!
Hey Warhawk. Haven't gotten a lot of reactions. I was with a group of friends--we are going to do some part-time food prep work, church fund raising; anyway; it was mentioned that since we'll be broadening our client base, we need tougher sanitation standards; like wearing aprons and ..... HAIRNETS . Someone make the comment that I could be exempt from that! . Got a good laugh. ... No other real specific mention of the shave, though.
Wife is cool (meaning not excited) about it . But our relationship hasn't changed--all is good. I guess she recognizes that it's only hair, it's my hair, and that's the way it is . Driving in the car I noticed a couple of turned heads as approaching cars passed me; but maybe that's mostly my imagination.
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John! now you realize it! once you try being smooth it's almost impossible to grow your hair back! ;)
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Who needs hair? 8)
John, you sport the look good. O0
And you have that goatee and mustache that I can only dream about now. Maybe some day.
And to answer your inquiry:
Driving in the car I noticed a couple of turned heads as approaching cars passed me; but maybe that's mostly my imagination.
That is not your imagination dude. ;) You're being noticed. Has happened to me as well. Enjoy it. :)
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Keep on rocking the SLY look John, it does look great on you. Also it wasn't your imagination those were people looking at you wondering who that good looking Sly guy is. O0
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John, congrats on taking the leap man! From reading your posts on this topic it sounds like you're definitely liking it... just give your wife some time she'll come around cuz you're happy with it! You're rockin' the SLY and IMHO, you look younger. Way to go bro!
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Rockin' it bro!