Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: TheHeadShaver on December 19, 2014, 10:46:59 AM
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Although I've been shaving for quite some time now, it wasn't the initial plan. About 15 years ago (and with a full head of hair) my wife wanted me to shave it off to see how it would look. So I obliged.
After wearing it shaved for about 3 years (about 12 years ago), she wanted me to grow it out again. As I was growing it out, it happened. My "OH SHI*T" moment. I noticed that I was actually going bald.
So at this point I had to make a command decision. Needless to say I've been shaving it ever since. Initially (as most do) I had problems finding the right razor, shaving creams/gels, moisturizers, and treatments that worked for me. But over time, I found the right combination of products conducive to the contour of my head and my skin type. This put me in the unique position to have founded the rapidly growing subscription box service, "The HeadShavers Club". We deliver to our members' doorsteps razors and shaving products (specific to shaving the head) each month.
Tyler is a genius for starting this community of Head Shavers and I commend him on that. I see men of various ages, races, backgrounds, and religions coming together here, getting and lending advice, as well as sharing stories.
So ... that's my story in a nutshell. Thank you Tyler for the community and thank you "community" for all the fantastic/interesting talking points and topics.
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Welcome to the forum! Nice website, BTW
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Welcome to the forum! Nice website, BTW
Thanks Sir Harry! If you would, please share the site across your social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
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Welcome. Nice to have you with us.
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As I was growing it out, it happened. My "OH SHI*T" moment. I noticed that I was actually going bald.
I remember a Seinfeld episode in which that same thing happened. The guy was fine with being shaved smooth until Elaine got him to try growing it out and he realized he really was bald.
Glad you joined us, sir!
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I just saw that one! There is a Seinfeld episode for every situation!
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Ok, I have an issue. I just went to this guys website. It claims first month free to new members; at check out, they sock you with a 40.00 charge.. That's not free. What gives, dude?
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Ok, I have an issue. I just went to this guys website. It claims first month free to new members; at check out, they sock you with a 40.00 charge.. That's not free. What gives, dude?
Bald.Metalhead,
Hey, thanks for visiting the site bro. We are currently "desperately" working with both our shippers and payment processing center. The initial cost would've been closer to $70 if we hadn't negotiated the razors, shaving cream, and refills to be free of charge. The $40 is (unfortunately) a hit from the shippers and payment processors for setup of billing and other administration fees that they have.
We are hearing that there may be other alternatives (i.e. companies) whom we can partner with to significantly reduce OR get rid of that $40 altogether. We hope to have that alleviated very shortly.
Again, Sorry for the inconvenience. However, understanding your confusion and given the diplomacy of your post - I would like to send you a free (without the administration fees) box when our January boxes go out. If you could email me at "info@theheadshaversclub.com", I will get that out to you the 2nd week of January.
Thanks again!
P.S: Does the name "metalhead" refer to actual metal or music? :-)
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I'm a Metalhead with music. That particular genre has gotten me through some really rough times in life, and was instrumental in finding the person who turned into my amazing, loving, beautiful wife.
Also, thank you for the offer. You'll be getting my details in a forthcoming email, and I'm hoping it turns out better for me than my 21.00 a month 3 pack of mach 3s from walmart.
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Awesome! Hey, if you get the opportunity - check out one of my cousins, he's been playing guitar for years (here at https://soundcloud.com/warren-hughes). Look forward to hearing from you. Also, have you ever considered shaving with a double edged razor? Many people are starting to go with those in lieu of the cartridge razors. We are actually in discussions to switch from cartridge razors to double edged razors. Not only are the DEs more sanitary, they are less expensive. We are hoping to bring this to our subscribers.
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I have just had a similar moment. I first shaved about 4 years ago at the first sign of MPB starting. I just had "slight" thinning at the crown. I have been off work for two of my kids having wisdom teeth surgery, and then for the Christmas holidays. Out of curiosity and laziness, I decided to let it grow to see how far the MPB had progressed. I would put myself at a Norwood 5 or 6 based on what I see after 10 days. While the sides are looking quite full, the top and crown are only fuzz. I am off another week and will probably let it grow until I go back to work just to confirm. Unless the growth takes off next week, I can no longer claim to be BBC.
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I didn't actually realise there is a scale of baldness until this post.
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I have just had a similar moment. I first shaved about 4 years ago at the first sign of MPB starting. I just had "slight" thinning at the crown. I have been off work for two of my kids having wisdom teeth surgery, and then for the Christmas holidays. Out of curiosity and laziness, I decided to let it grow to see how far the MPB had progressed. I would put myself at a Norwood 5 or 6 based on what I see after 10 days. While the sides are looking quite full, the top and crown are only fuzz. I am off another week and will probably let it grow until I go back to work just to confirm. Unless the growth takes off next week, I can no longer claim to be BBC.
My hair had thinned considerably when I started shaving but I still hadn't lost enough to be considered bald. There is a tendency to think that if we stop shaving we can revert back to exactly the same look we had before. I found out otherwise several years ago when I was laid up with the flu for a week and was too sick to shave. The fringe quickly filled in but only a little fuzz appeared on top. I had been shaving for a few years and did not want to have hair but it was still strangely disconcerting. A few years later I saw a picture of the back of my shaved head and realized that the top of the fringe had lowered and developed that classic "dip". Again, it was a strange feeling to realize that I was now "officially" completely bald.
I actually do still have a few strays on top - I doubt they would even be visible if I let them grow out but there is just enough there that I still have to run the razor over the top of my head to keep it feeling smooth. At this point I'm not sure I will ever lose them, although I would like to. I suppose most people still have some minimal fuzz and aren't naturally completely smooth.
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Yup, this is exactly me. I can grow a fringe back, and it's low on the head, and dips deep in the back. (In fact, a closely buzzed version is what I'm wearing right now for the winter with a full beard just to be different.) The top of my head gets fuzz that's just annoying to the touch but mostly invisible and I keep it shaved smooth.
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Welcome
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I recently stopped shaving for nearly 5 weeks, and I believe I detected a little thinning on each side of my front hairline. My flattop came to more of a point. So now, I can answer questions about why I shave my hair off by saying it is thinning in spots, so I am proactive and just shaved it all! That's going to be my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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I recently stopped shaving for nearly 5 weeks, and I believe I detected a little thinning on each side of my front hairline. My flattop came to more of a point. So now, I can answer questions about why I shave my hair off by saying it is thinning in spots, so I am proactive and just shaved it all! That's going to be my story, and I'm sticking to it.
i have reseeding hairline and a thinning spot on top so I'm going with the same story as you reddog
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There is no denying I am bald by nature, but every time I let my hair grow in a little, I can tell my recession is even more advanced!
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Awesome! Hey, if you get the opportunity - check out one of my cousins, he's been playing guitar for years (here at https://soundcloud.com/warren-hughes). Look forward to hearing from you. Also, have you ever considered shaving with a double edged razor? Many people are starting to go with those in lieu of the cartridge razors. We are actually in discussions to switch from cartridge razors to double edged razors. Not only are the DEs more sanitary, they are less expensive. We are hoping to bring this to our subscribers.
I have always(since starting the headshaving routine) thought about using a DE razor, but I'm way too apprehensive to go ahead and drop that kind of money on something I don't know I'll stick with. But I do want to try at least once to see what the difference is and how long I can keep the dome smooth for.
I haven't had a chance yet to check out your cousin, I'll give that a listen soon. Hope your Christmas/New Years is joyful and safe!
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Awesome! Hey, if you get the opportunity - check out one of my cousins, he's been playing guitar for years (here at https://soundcloud.com/warren-hughes). Look forward to hearing from you. Also, have you ever considered shaving with a double edged razor? Many people are starting to go with those in lieu of the cartridge razors. We are actually in discussions to switch from cartridge razors to double edged razors. Not only are the DEs more sanitary, they are less expensive. We are hoping to bring this to our subscribers.
All I can say is WOW! your cousin got SKILLS. Btw, happy new year to you!
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I know the feeling about the 'Oh Sh*t' moment. I started out shaving my head as a BBC guy. Over the last year or so, I knew my hair was thinning but never grew it out to assess the 'damage'.
I've been skipping shaving for about 4 weeks now. At first, it was only going to be a couple then I got curious to see how far advanced my thinning was. My hairline is receding definitely and I got a balding spot at the crown. Funny part is that I have single strand of hair that is still growing where my hairline originally was. That single strand of hair is my benchmark! I'm surprised at how far it has retreated and that the hair is not thick at all and I can see through the forest through a good part of my head.
I thought about keeping my hair and letting grow out further. I actually got a haircut to get the sides tightened so it looks neater.
This is where the cons of having hair come into play. I had to find a barber. I was working late a lot so I had to find a barber that had late hours. It cost me $20 bucks (including tip). Luckily I didn't have to wait! The haircut was pretty good, but the hair on top has a funky, frizzy texture to it now because it's grey hair and not as lush as it once was. So I had to use a little bit of gel or pomade to get the frizz out. So I'm worrying about frizz! Then I had my family say, 'you look better with hair'. Yikes!
I'm still tempted to see what it looks like longer and the idea of it falling out and going naturally bald doesn't phase me. But at the same time, there is such an easiness to shaving the noggin and being smooth. And I know that I don't want people to get accustomed to seeing me with hair.
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Yeah RazorHead, I know exactly what you're saying. Once I decided that I wanted to just "let it go", I actually enjoy keeping it shaved.
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I've just had this recently, got my wife to take a picture of my head, as I wanted to see how bald I am, didn't realise it is a lot more than I thought it was.
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Hey, HeadShaver.....What happened to the criss-cross bandage in your avatar?
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Hey, HeadShaver.....What happened to the criss-cross bandage in your avatar?
Sir Harry,
Did you like that avatar? I switched it up just "because". It's actually our company logo. Which do you like better ... with or without or 'bout the same?
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I like both....I thought you had changed the avatar because you had cut yourself and the cut had healed...
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I can relate to you situation Razorhead. Sometimes on the weekends I get lazy and won't shave my head. I get tempted to keep it going just to see how little hair I have but I see how sparse the stubble is and realize that I don't have much left and it doesn't look uniform. I quickly change my mind about growing it out and shave my head.
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I like both....I thought you had changed the avatar because you had cut yourself and the cut had healed...
Actually no! But that's a damn good Idea. LOL. If I do cut myself, I'm going to switch it back.