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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: choniethebarber on December 11, 2014, 11:58:37 PM

Title: thinking of shaving it
Post by: choniethebarber on December 11, 2014, 11:58:37 PM
So ive been told the last 3 or 4 years that im thinning on top. it really became noticeable and I endended up chopping of my long hair to make it not so noticeable about 6 months ago. Since then I have realized that on both my mother and fathers side, the men have the horseshoe thing going on. I have come to terms with MPB and have always liked the idea of having a cleanly shaven head, but always thought it wouldnt look good on me with my big ears and my somewhat of a big occipital bone.

Anyways, I have decided that since I am graduating from barbering school soon that I am going to get my head straight razor shaved before i graduate. Why wait 5 more years and try to hang on to what I got, right?

So I was just going to see what you guys think of my ear size. I can really care less of occipital bone size. And to be honest im not one to really care what others think of me. But after seeing how stoked you guys get from rockin the sly look. Maybe i can get some encouragement to do it earlier, like tomorrow, lol.

What do ya'll think?

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Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 12, 2014, 12:17:54 AM
Shave it!  Looks like you have a good shaped head.  You're overthinking the ears thing.  There's nothing wrong with it...I think the shaved head will suit you.

Keep the beard and props on the mustache.  Keep us posted and post pics to show us the after.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: tobler1 on December 12, 2014, 02:58:25 AM
I tend to think you will look super cool shaved.  Go for it!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 12, 2014, 05:23:09 AM
Nothing wrong with big ears. And the head shaved will look great with the beard and handlebar. Have fun!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 12, 2014, 05:45:46 AM
I agree with the gentlemen before me. There is nothing wrong with your ears or your head's shape. If you want to shave it, then do so. There is nothing like the feeling of smooth.

Welcome to the board, sir.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: choniethebarber on December 12, 2014, 10:48:13 AM
Thank you, You guys are awesome! I'm going to have one of my barber brothers do it for me today. I will keep ya'll posted. Thank you again for the encouraging words
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: choniethebarber on December 12, 2014, 01:21:40 PM
Well I did it, and I actually think I love it already. Thank you guys so much for your input!

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Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: kylebcool on December 12, 2014, 01:24:50 PM
Looks great man! Hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Sir Harry on December 12, 2014, 03:00:50 PM
Welcome aboard! The handlebar complements the shaved head well!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 12, 2014, 03:06:38 PM
Aaand we have a winner!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Chef Bruce on December 12, 2014, 03:43:44 PM
Your hair is already short and won't make a difference! I say go for it! I have been shaving my head since the early '90's and it is the best decision I have made to my "style" ever!! Jump in and don't look back! Keep us updated and post pix!!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Cave Dweller on December 12, 2014, 03:56:44 PM
Congratulations, sir!

The handlebar bar gives you quite the debonair edge as well.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Adamski1972 on December 12, 2014, 04:34:57 PM
Congratulation, your bald head looks great mate! A handlebar moustache and a bald head has always been a dapper combination, but of course I'm biased!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: tobler1 on December 12, 2014, 06:08:56 PM
Yeah, it looks pretty fantastic!  Hope you're enjoying it.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Mike E. P. on December 12, 2014, 06:10:17 PM
Bald is definitely a great look for you!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: slymyke on December 12, 2014, 09:33:08 PM
Welcome, Choniethebarber! 

By shaving your head, the ears actually show up less.

Looks great! 
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Munkynutz on December 13, 2014, 03:32:04 AM
I'd say look good both ways man.  Take your pick of the two and what you feel most comfortable with.

Your ears do not pose a visual problem to me.

And damn that moustache is one awesome piece of work.  Looks wicked dude.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on December 13, 2014, 06:34:52 AM
I know I'm a little late to the party lol but better late than never. Chonie, you look awesome bald man! You look good both ways but the shaved look suits you far better.  Excellent decision!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: meanderthal on December 13, 2014, 07:27:40 AM
looks absolutely fantastic. you made a great choice.
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 13, 2014, 01:24:01 PM
Much improved I'd say. Your previous high hairline kinda highlighted a high forehead. Without the hairline, it just disappears!

Congrats!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 14, 2014, 10:52:47 PM
Add my vote!  You look good either way but my honest opinion is that you look better shaved than you did with the slightly thinning hair.  The ears are a non-issue.

Shaved and that stache!  Man I am jealous!  I'll bet some of the other students at your school liked it as well - am I right?
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: DoberDaddy on December 16, 2014, 05:54:09 PM
AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: choniethebarber on December 16, 2014, 11:56:23 PM
Sorry im still new to this and dont know how to reply to each post. But thank you all. I am absolutly in love with it! especially now that I have shaved against the grain! I cant stop rubbing it, haha.

Thank you all for the wonderful comments about my moustache too. I also believe it makes a nice combination with my new look!
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: nicolaus on December 17, 2014, 02:54:28 AM
Very good decision. You look awesome with the bald head. Your family and friends will like it too, won't they? Keep it smooth. Enjoy the new life as SLY!! :-)
Title: Re: thinking of shaving it
Post by: SlyMike on December 17, 2014, 05:17:18 AM
Looks amazing