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Discussions About Being Bald => 30 Day Rule / Beginners Section => Topic started by: WaltWhite1979 on June 11, 2015, 02:46:50 PM

Title: My 30 days begins....TODAY!
Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 11, 2015, 02:46:50 PM
Well I did it! I had wanted to shave my head for a while, and today I did it. It feels great. The look has to grow on me. And tomorrow when I go to work will be the big test; really anxious about the reactions I'll get. But I'm committed to staying sly for at least 30 days!
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Post by: DOC_OSMC on June 11, 2015, 02:56:08 PM
Looks good bro, fits you!  Let us know the reactions you get at work.
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Post by: reddog on June 11, 2015, 03:17:51 PM
Oh man! You look fantastic. I knew you would look good bald. If I were you, I would be looking forward to going to work tomorrow to show off your great looking new style. How do you like the feeling of a shaved head? Did you use the fusion? Good luck, I can't wait to hear about the reactions.
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Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 11, 2015, 03:21:20 PM
Thanks DOC_OSMC!

Reddog, thank you as well. I used the Fusion along with Head Slick, in the shower. No problems at all. Took me a while to get it all, but there were no nicks and no irritation. Couldn't have gone better!
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Post by: Tyler on June 11, 2015, 04:45:07 PM
Glad it went well!! It looks great. 
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Post by: slybeard on June 11, 2015, 07:07:17 PM
Congratulations, it looks good.  Expect a few negative reactions, but don't let them get you down.
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Post by: tobler1 on June 11, 2015, 07:34:01 PM
Bravo!  Looks fantastic.  Enjoy the next 30 days...and probably longer, I suspect.
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Post by: Sir Harry on June 11, 2015, 08:40:32 PM
Looks great! Don't worry, as the days go by, it will be a non-issue for others! Enjoy your new look...and freedom!
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Post by: Johannes on June 11, 2015, 11:31:21 PM
looks great!!!
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Post by: Semi-Sly on June 11, 2015, 11:38:22 PM
wow, have you seen your photo?  Do you see how happy you look?
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Post by: lordpeich on June 12, 2015, 04:15:31 AM
Well done. I'm jealous.
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Post by: Aussie Sly Guy on June 12, 2015, 04:55:44 AM
Slyness suits you well
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Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 12, 2015, 07:43:01 AM
I've been at work about 3 hours now, and so far nothing but positive reactions! The only somewhat negative comment I've received is that my head needs some sun, which is absolutely true! But I think overall most people like it. It's definitely a shock, even to me, so it will take time to sink in. But I'm happy with the reactions so far!
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Post by: SlyMike on June 12, 2015, 10:27:45 AM
Glad it went well, you look amazing!
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Post by: mangosink12572 on June 12, 2015, 01:58:04 PM
You look GREAT -  -and with the facial hair - - - it really accentuates your shaved  baldness

What  did people think at work?   
 
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Post by: nuts on June 12, 2015, 03:09:28 PM
A natural and the beard adds to the total package.  No wonder you look so pleased.

Roger
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Post by: Semi-Sly on June 12, 2015, 03:33:58 PM
Well done. I'm jealous.
LP - you have nothing to be jealous about.  You looked just a good - and HAPPY - as he does when you went sly!
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Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 14, 2015, 11:24:14 AM
It's been 3 days and I'm still loving my shaved head. I wish I could speed up the darkening of my scalp but that's my only concern so I really can't complain! Thanks to all of you for the encouragement!
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Post by: slybeard on June 14, 2015, 01:15:45 PM
Your scalp will likely get some color in a week or so, depending on how quickly your skin tans.  Some guys have used self tanning lotions to help, but don't try to speedup the tanning with overexposure to sunlight.  You will get a burn very quickly on sensitive newly shaved skin.
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Post by: tobler1 on June 14, 2015, 06:24:33 PM
There's a nice Jergens moisturizer with some self-tanner that I still use that helped me quite a bit.  But you will naturally even out eventually, as long as you keep it smooth, that is.
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Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 15, 2015, 10:39:15 AM
I'm on my 4th day of being sly. Still liking it, although I'm still not used to the reflection looking back at me in the mirror. Also still need some color on my scalp. As many of you suggested, I went and got some Jergens Natural Glow so we will see if that works.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Fd4cwb64bh%2Fsly.jpg&hash=43a79d8f3d67a12f506849c68c52306e59d63cc8) (http://postimage.org/)
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Post by: reddog on June 15, 2015, 11:05:29 AM
Looking good, and I've been sly for 2 years and I'm still not used to that image in the mirror.
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Post by: Sir Harry on June 15, 2015, 06:19:19 PM
Did you shape up the beard? It looks great with the shaved head!
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Post by: K5mow on June 15, 2015, 06:58:47 PM
Looking great.

Roger
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Post by: tobler1 on June 15, 2015, 07:06:02 PM
Yes, this is all really working for you, from bald head to beard.  Good stuff.
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Post by: EarlBald on June 15, 2015, 07:56:54 PM
I agree with everyone else.  You look great with the shaved scalp and the beard.  I'll bet that you keep the new look beyond 30 days.
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on June 15, 2015, 10:13:05 PM
I concur with everyone else by saying it looks great! It definitely suits you.
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Post by: Semi-Sly on June 15, 2015, 10:17:45 PM
Yeah I really like trimmed beards; even on non-sly guys.  (I know, I am in the minority here).

I wish that my beard still had color like yours - it looks so good with your shaved head and the the color of your shadow.
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Post by: WaltWhite1979 on June 16, 2015, 05:58:48 AM
Thanks to all of you for the compliments. Overally I'm really liking the new look and feel. I still have moments of self-doubt where I feel like everyone is staring at me and laughing inside, but I think those will pass with time.

Sir Harry, I trimmed the beard a bit. I think it was a little too long before to mesh with the bald head.
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Post by: Cave Dweller on June 16, 2015, 06:18:10 AM
Looks good, sir! Congratulations.
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Post by: bbc2012 on June 22, 2015, 02:57:23 PM
Looks really good. No reason to have moments of self-doubts. If people are staring at you they are just jealous of your shaved head  :)