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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: michalbuilder on October 26, 2017, 05:30:21 PM

Title: Shall I shave?
Post by: michalbuilder on October 26, 2017, 05:30:21 PM
Hi guys,

Firstly I would like to thank all users for this platform and I'm glad there is a place where we can support each other. So...my hair has been thining for the last 6 years and I got to a stage where I'm considering to shave it completely. I'm still not fully convinced as I am freaking out it may not suit me at all. What do you think? Is my head shape ok to go bald?

Thanks!

Michal
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Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: reddog on October 26, 2017, 06:17:03 PM
I don't see any reason why you won't look great with a shaved head. If you want to try it, go for it. Takes a little while to get used to it, but I was hooked immediately after my first headshave.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Dragon on October 27, 2017, 12:56:09 AM
You have choices. You can leave as is but you dont seem happy with that and you are curious as to what you would look like sly.  Or you could shave it, if you dont like it it will go back in a little while but at least you will know.  You can buzz down gradually as see how you feel about it. 
As reddog says if you do shave it can take a while to get used to the new look but given the photos you have a head shape that will rock being sly.

Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Tyler on October 27, 2017, 12:58:24 AM
Try buzzing it down to a 1 or .5 and see how it looks. I'm pretty sure you'll want to shave once you see your head shape.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: mrzed on October 27, 2017, 04:41:20 AM
Six years ago I was in a similar position, except my hair was not thinning. I was just buzzing it pretty short and wondered about shaving my head. A number of friend really were bald or nearly bald and I wanted to support them.

So I broke out the razor and gave it a try. 30 days rule. The most terrifying part was the first pass of the razor. no going back. But as you can see, it really was, 'no going back'. I really liked the bald look. Reddog has a similar story as we are both BBC. 

Now, it's about time to head to the sink and shave my head again. 
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: slybeard on October 27, 2017, 07:06:52 AM
My guess is, if you are here asking the question, you already know what you want to do and just need a push to get you there.  Almost every guy that comes here with a question is concerned about head shape.  Head shape is almost never an issue.  I suggest you give it a try.  If you don't like it, it will grow back soon enough.  But I bet you will like it.  It take about 30 days to adjust and learn to shave properly (without blood).
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: michalbuilder on October 30, 2017, 04:10:39 PM
I decided I will have my first shave this week before I go on holidays and will show you guys what you think about it. Don't think there is any other way to find out whether or not this is for me...
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: reddog on October 30, 2017, 05:44:30 PM
I don't think you will be disappointed. Nothing like your first headshave, enjoy the experience, let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: michalbuilder on November 03, 2017, 05:28:39 PM
I did as I said. Not entirely convinced yet but don't think it's a bad look. What are your thoughts guys?
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: reddog on November 03, 2017, 05:45:30 PM
Just as I thought, looks fantastic. I must say, you went from balding to badass. Go for the 30 day trial, and welcome to the club!
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Tyler on November 03, 2017, 05:50:55 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: slybeard on November 03, 2017, 08:58:36 PM
It is a great look on you.  Give yourself 30 days with it to adjust to the change.  And keep the beard, a beard goes well with a shaved head.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Dragon on November 04, 2017, 02:05:31 AM
Looks great.  Much better than before
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Themightyjuice on November 04, 2017, 09:13:28 AM
I think you'd totally rock a buzz. Some stubble on top would look epic. Great shape 👍
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: nuts on November 05, 2017, 12:30:47 AM
Good decision.  Stick to the 30 day rule.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Tyler on November 05, 2017, 01:23:19 PM
I did as I said. Not entirely convinced yet but don't think it's a bad look. What are your thoughts guys?

@michalbuilder how are you feeling about it?
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Lancslad on November 08, 2017, 09:14:42 PM
Looks great! I thought it would. Good shaped head for it, but the result is even better than I had thought. Good job!
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Sir Harry on November 09, 2017, 03:05:56 AM
Looks great! Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: mrzed on November 09, 2017, 04:35:06 AM
YES.  Nice and clean look.  Very sharp.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Itall on November 09, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
Wow. Good choice. Looks a great. Keep it up.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: bbc2012 on November 14, 2017, 03:35:57 PM
Looks great. Keep the bald head + beard combo.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: michalbuilder on November 14, 2017, 05:14:53 PM
I did as I said. Not entirely convinced yet but don't think it's a bad look. What are your thoughts guys?

@michalbuilder how are you feeling about it?

I was surprised at the very beginning and I quite liked it. It was just hard to get used to it, especially when I looked in a mirror. Very few people liked it though, which brought down my confidence having a shaved head. Now after nearly 1.5 weeks of not shaving, I do not really like the short hair look. May shave it again...
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: reddog on November 14, 2017, 06:59:05 PM
Ha, took my a couple years to get used to seeing the bald guy in the mirror.

I was lucky, almost everyone liked or didn't mind my head shaved.

Yup, I really don't like the buzzcut look on me. I've made it about 2 months a couple times, then just couldn't stand it. Feels so awesome when you shave it smooth again.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Lancslad on November 16, 2017, 07:09:26 PM
Shave again mate. Looked well cool!
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: DoberDaddy on November 18, 2017, 05:01:05 AM
I did as I said. Not entirely convinced yet but don't think it's a bad look. What are your thoughts guys?

You look great! Keep the beard.

BB
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: slickjack on December 09, 2017, 01:21:32 PM
From your pictures - I don't think there's any doubt that you will look good. 
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: jgnv on December 11, 2017, 08:50:21 AM
I hope you do it again! looks great!
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: slickjack on December 13, 2017, 07:38:28 PM
Looks great in my view.  Hope you like it.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: nuts on December 14, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
Outstanding look.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: chrisphilly123 on December 15, 2017, 01:11:01 PM
I did as I said. Not entirely convinced yet but don't think it's a bad look. What are your thoughts guys?
f'ing looks STRONG, man. Your days of worrying 'bout hair are over.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: Ming the Merciless on February 17, 2018, 02:51:20 PM
Been about--Oh, I dunno--maybe a couple of years since I stopped by and... the same old question comes up, basically, "Will my head look funny if I shave it?"  Well, of course it will look funny.  There won't be any hair and people will turn away from you on the street, gagging, or kids will point at you, clutch their parents' legs, shriek, and burst into tears.  A case or two of bourbon will get you through those moments.

More seriously, I repeat what I said long ago: Unless your head has been run over by a car and poorly put back together, I doubt anyone will be saying "Jeez! Get that guy a paper bag."  Rather, "Oh, there's another guy who shaves his head."  If that.  And then they'll go back to wondering, "What's for dinner tonight?"

If this does not reassure you, there's always the bourbon.
Title: Re: Shall I shave?
Post by: lvn4gzs on February 18, 2018, 10:54:15 AM
That's hilarious! I've had multiple little kids and lovely ladies want to touch or rub my head in the last few years. I take it as a great compliment. Men, on the other hand frequently state that they wish they were brave enough to go sly.  8)