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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: getreal on March 19, 2016, 12:24:19 PM

Title: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: getreal on March 19, 2016, 12:24:19 PM

I went to the barber and had it done yesterday. I threw away all the hair products. I was relieved/excited. When I got home I got a better look at myself and I now I feel like puking. I look balder than I had anticipated. Honestly I had hoped to have more of a hairline but I guess you can still see it, eh? I'm not ready to face my coworkers in two weeks.. On the plus side, it took me only a few minutes to get ready today, which was amazing.

http://imgur.com/a/x8oID

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: jmdate on March 19, 2016, 12:44:01 PM

Dude, it looks good on you.
That puking sensation you feel is nervousness and surprise. And as you get more used to seeing yourself completely shaven, it will dissipate. You've got to get used to seeing yourself without hair.

You've taken a brave step in getting rid of everything - not just your hair and various products but also your perception of how you view yourself. It takes a little time to get used to. You also have to give others around you a little time to adjust - it may feel like you're getting a lot of reactions all at once, but the people at work, those who you socialise with etc also have to witness the new you and take it in. Their reactions will determine how you feel about them too, don't forget that. But you've done it - and that's great!

It has got to be 100 times better than worrying - it certainly looks 100 times better. And you'll probably recognise that sooner than you think.

I hope you have a great holiday.
John

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Laser Man on March 19, 2016, 01:15:55 PM

Going sly for the first time is a dramatic change and it takes time to adjust to how you look.  Give yourself a little time and soon being sly will look and feel completely normal.

As to your co-workers, yes, you will get some reactions, but by and large everyone quickly gets past it and gets on with their busy lives.  I went sly on a Saturday and went to work Monday.  Yes, I was anxious about reactions, but it really went fine. That was five years ago and the other day two co-workers said they couldn't even remember what I looked like with hair anymore.

Trust our advice, in the grand scheme of life, the transition to sly is very quick and painless.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: kerryman on March 19, 2016, 01:27:34 PM

Your free !!.Well done it takes a while getting to used to it i'm sure a loy of the guys on here were the same.Like  i said before in a months time you will look back and say: thank god  i did it no more hiding . You can now live your life free of worrying about people touching your head or the weather . Just give yourself time to adjust.Your co-workers might be surprised but to be honest they aren't really going to care .They have there own worries   

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: slybeard on March 19, 2016, 01:37:58 PM

Calm down, it looks good.  You will get accustomed to seeing your reflection in the mirror.  I suggest you take your time off to "expand" your facial hair style to something a bit bigger than your current narrow goatee.  Go full beard if you can.  It helps take the focus from your head and it goes well with a sly head.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: reddog on March 19, 2016, 02:16:49 PM

You have a nice shaped head, nice and clear. You look good, just get some color on the noggin. I agree with Slybeard. I'm not a fan of the soul patch, a goatee or beard would look bada$$.

You'll be used to the look in a couple of weeks.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: tobler1 on March 19, 2016, 02:28:08 PM

For what it's worth, I think you look really good sly...very nice shaped head, works with your facial features.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Sly Red on March 19, 2016, 02:43:22 PM

Dude!  You look totally bada$$.  >:D

Red

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Goatee on March 19, 2016, 02:54:46 PM

Suits you 100%

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: stasiu on March 19, 2016, 02:55:06 PM

Quote from: kerryman on March 19, 2016, 01:27:34 PM

Your free !!.Well done it takes a while getting to used to it i'm sure a loy of the guys on here were the same.Like  i said before in a months time you will look back and say: thank god  i did it no more hiding . You can now live your life free of worrying about people touching your head or the weather . Just give yourself time to adjust.Your co-workers might be surprised but to be honest they aren't really going to care .They have there own worries

YOU ROCK THE SLY LOOK !

You Got Sly Swag With Class !

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Sir Harry on March 19, 2016, 04:06:42 PM

It looks good, especially when compared to the other pictures in your previous post(s).

I may be wrong here, but I think part of the puking feeling is more based on what you think others' reactions may be more than looking at yourself in the mirror. Sure, there is going to be a shock factor, and sure you will get various comments, but after a few days, your stomach will settle and it will be a non-issue for your friends (some of which probably knew you were balding but just didn't want to say anything). As far as the facial hair, many will say grow a beard or goatee, but I would wear the facial hair style that you feel most comfortable with. Good luck and welcome to the sly family!

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: J_Scott on March 19, 2016, 04:55:49 PM

I'll repeat what everyone else is saying here, in that it looks really good. It looks weird to you now because of the shock of not having any hair. Give it a week or so, and you'll get used to it and realize that you can pull it off just fine.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Jordan1991 on March 19, 2016, 05:24:59 PM

Congrats on taking the plunge! Looks great.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: getreal on March 19, 2016, 06:04:14 PM

Thank you all so much. I couldn't do this without you.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Magoo on March 19, 2016, 06:36:29 PM

Give it the 30 day test. Then you can make a fair judgment if you will like the new look. Almost all of us had a adjustment period. The look is good on you.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: AJ Q-Ball on March 19, 2016, 07:39:11 PM

I echo the others. You made an excellent choice and it looks great. Before long, the nervousness will go away. It's been almost two years since I went sly and I still love it! Keep it slick man! No worries.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: mrzed on March 20, 2016, 04:51:26 AM

1. Your new look is very nice.  Enjoy it.

2. TWO WEEKS until you return to work .... if you don't shave during 2 weeks you'll have a lot of hair on your head!  I grow about 1/4 inch per week, so in 2 weeks, you'd have 1/2 inch, that's a #4 buzz cut.  So you do have an option.

3. I'd encourage you to apply the 30 day rule.  Stick with a shaved head for a month. It gives you and all a chance to get used to the new look. The first day is too soon to make a decision whether you like it or not.

When I went to work after shaving my head I got comments about my bow tie, not about my bald head.

Keep us posted on how it goes. You rock the sly look.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Razor X on March 20, 2016, 05:16:02 AM

I was so nervous going to work for the first time with a shaved head, I almost broke out in cold sweats.  To my great surprise, there was little or no reaction from anyone and the few comments that were made were all positive.  I'm sure it will be the same for you. You look terrific.  All the nervousness will disappear within minutes after you arrive at work, so don't stress over it.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: bennett11 on March 20, 2016, 05:54:50 AM

yep you did it,  looks good.  others have to comment but all will accept you and most will admire your courage to do it. 

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: invaray on March 20, 2016, 05:12:34 PM

You look very nice. I am not someone that would say so if you didn't I would just not comment.  Without the hair people will notice your eyes and other features which all are good.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: jbrit25 on March 21, 2016, 06:01:05 AM

It looks great on you! In the beginning we all had doubts. About 2 weeks in I started thinking I had made a huge mistake, but after 30 days I felt more confident, so hang in there.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: usmcpelon on March 21, 2016, 07:03:56 AM

Looks great, there nothing better then being bald.  Congratulations.  Don't be surprised at the attention and respect your going to get from now on, it comes with the territory. I'm sure your coworkers are going to love it and make some might follow your lead.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: amatlock2778 on March 21, 2016, 07:51:31 AM

I had regrets myself when i first started shaving, and started to let it grow back, but after about a week, i realized  by looking at pics of myself before and after that i actually looked better sly,  so off my hair went again. I think after some time you will come to the same conclusion, so dont make the mistake i did and stsrt letting it grow back, youll just end up having to go thru the hassle of clippering it again.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Semi-Sly on March 21, 2016, 10:18:59 AM

Oh Man!  I feel like puking also - because you look so much better than I do!!!

What are you talking about?  With the scraps gone off of your head people's attention is drawn directly to your eyes - and what eyes you have.

I agree with the others the little bit of beard just detracts.  If I were you I would either shave it off completely or I would go for a mustache and goatee.

good lord Dude - you are HOT!  You have to be feeling great about this decision!

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Nickd on March 21, 2016, 10:28:45 AM

Congrats on taking the plunge. Everyone before me has said it, you look great sly. Also like everyone else said the adjustment for you and your daily circle of friends and family will be quick. You'd be surprised how fast people forget what you looked like with hair. I get that all the time. Hang in there for 30 days and it's highly unlikely you'll ever decide to grow your hair back.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Cave Dweller on March 21, 2016, 11:36:47 AM

As the gentlemen before me have stated, you have nothing about which to feel nervous.

Congratulations on taking control, sir.

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: Adamski1972 on March 23, 2016, 12:59:09 AM

You look great mate! Welcome to the ranks of the folically free!

Title: Re: Oh s&%t, I'm sly
Post by: mopar400 on March 23, 2016, 08:31:03 AM

Looking good, don't look back, just rock it