Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: Steve_E on September 24, 2007, 07:32:09 AM
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Hi all,
My girlfriend and mates have said that I looked way too feminine.
So on Saturday, I turned into a bulldog!
Brave step - hope I don't regret it.
Steve
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First of all, welcome Steve. 2nd, that is one heck of a drastic change. But if I'm being totally honest it is a change for the good. You definitely rock the shaved looked. I'm sure if you went totally bald with a razor you would pull that off as well. O0
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I think it looks better, what does your gf think?
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As one Steve to another, I have to ask....was that really you in that first pic? I would have to agree with your mates' assessment. Big improvement shaving off that mop. Still, it looks like you have pretty good coverage based on the shadow after the shave. If you decide to keep the slick look, I think you'll pull it off well. If you do grow it back, just make sure you stop before you go back to the "Duran Duran" look :*)).
Cheers!
Schro
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Welcome Steve, great to have you join us. Radical change, yes. Great change, definitely!!! Ya look great buzzed and am sure you won't regret it.
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Much better man. Good call O0
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Yep - good move Steve_E O0
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Welcome Steve.. deff a plus........ took some guts but I'm sure you will not regret it.
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Steve, welcome, have to agree with the other guys, definitely a change for the better.
Can I get a "Hell Yeah!?!?!?!?!?"
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Steve, welcome, have to agree with the other guys, definitely a change for the better.
Can I get a "Hell Yeah!?!?!?!?!?"
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for great feedback.
Girlfriend was upset, and so were my parents. But they'll get over it!
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Looks really good now one final plunge.
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It's been enormously liberating!
Went out with some friends at the weekend, and they didn't recognise me at all. Mixed reactions, but mostly positive.
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Welcome Steve!!! That is a wild transformation, in a good way. Finish it off with a razor. I think you'll like the results.
Max
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HELL YEAH!!!!
My girlfriend and mates have said that I looked way too feminine.....Girlfriend was upset, and so were my parents. But they'll get over it!
Don't take this the wrong way, but based on your girlfriend and "mates" assessment....yer parents lost a daughter...but gained a son!!!
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People may initially react to you one way based on how you look, but once you open your mouth or make eye contact ... you start communicating who you really are. Anybody who doesn't let the second part happen (i.e. too hung up on how you look to hear who you are) isn't worth dealing with.
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All true - thanks for good advice.
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Good move Steve .... You should consider shaving it all the way down, next. Maybe add a goatee and some sunglasses ...
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When I started to shave my head, there was little reaction, and even these people got accostumed soon to my bald look. Most of the reactions were positive and some people even said I looked better without hair.
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STEVE....awesome bro. Looks 100% better. I know a few people say I only say that because I shave...but thats not true. I really think you look much much better. I would go for the plunge too.....take it to the final and last step..shave er down....but you gotta try it for 30 days...I know you wont be sorry. I know I wasnt....still takin the ol headblade to it today. Great Look Steve...keep it!
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Steve, I agree with all the other bro's, looks great and definitely a change for the better.
Way more masculine. And as far as what people think, as long as it's what you like, and want, that's all that matters. Feels great, doesn't it! O0
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"Duran Duran" look :*)).
Exactly what I was thinking.
Girlfriend was upset, and so were my parents. But they'll get over it!
That's right, they'll have to get over it. It's your life.
Gotta say that your buzz cut is a major improvement, and think how easy it will be maintain. The old you looks like it took a lot of effort to maintain. Let us know if you decide to shave it slick, but at least keep your hair short like that for a month, so you can get a better idea whether to keep it or not. Obviously you know what we think you should do.
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Thanks for great and encouraging feedback!
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Steve ...why did you get rid of the pic? It was awesome to show the transformation. Even though you look better now than the pic...but I enjoy seeing the transformation of people. You rock the look bro...good call.
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Didn't want to leave the pics on for too long!
But thanks for all the great feedback. :D
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are you hiding something ? Bro...if you are afraid of others seeing you...you have to stand up and do waht makes you feel good. Not what others think. It doesnt matter what they think as long as you feel good about it. I know it is somethign that you will have to get use to, but let me tell ya...after about 2 weeks of shaving it...your confidence will be built way up. I would hate to see you go back..but if that is what makes you happy...then go for it. But you really do look good wiht it shaved. Keep us posted Steve.
Your sly friends..Tim
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Steve, welcome to Sly Bald Guys! I got here too late, so I can't comment on the pic. Glad you find the look liberating.
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Hi. Not ashamed of anything, no. Just a general reluctance to leave any pics on the Internet for too long. That would be true for whatever "look" I have.
My folks are OK-ish with it now!
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steve......i'm late 4 this intro...so i can't comment on the pic, also. however.... i just want 2 welcome u 2 the sly brotherhood. post up often, ask questions, & become an active member. glad that ya found us.
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome aboard Steve, got here late as well... but shaving it all off well it makes for :@` from the ladies.... oh boy does it O0
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My girlfriend and mates have said that I looked way too feminine.
So on Saturday, I turned into a bulldog!
Brave step - hope I don't regret it.
First of all, welcome Steve. 2nd, that is one heck of a drastic change.
What happened?
I don't see anything in Steve's first post!!
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My girlfriend and mates have said that I looked way too feminine.
So on Saturday, I turned into a bulldog!
Brave step - hope I don't regret it.
First of all, welcome Steve. 2nd, that is one heck of a drastic change.
What happened?
I don't see anything in Steve's first post!!
yeah me neither. Did he delete the posts he made?
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Yeah, he had a before and after pic up. Tranformation was amazing.
Steve, if you are nervous about leaving pics up to long, post the before and after pics in the gallery where they are accessible to members only. That way everyone can see what an amazing change you made.
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Hey Paul,
What kind of transformation was it? Did he axe some long rocker dude hair??
A thread like this could help motivate some gents that are on the fence about going SLY. Too bad the pics are gone.
But like you've suggested he can post them in the gallery. It's safer since it's not accessible to the general public.
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He had a very drastic change. I will admit ..he did sorta look feminine in the pics. But he didnt want to leave the pics up for some reason. I dunno why...because it was a great transformation of anyone in here
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Yeah, he had a before and after pic up. Tranformation was amazing.
Steve, if you are nervous about leaving pics up to long, post the before and after pics in the gallery where they are accessible to members only. That way everyone can see what an amazing change you made.
Great suggestion.
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The hair was kind of a high maintenance look. Did look good. However the SLY look has it's own personna.
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I've now put the pics in the gallery
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Incredible transformation!!!
All for the better too!!!
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Little late with my welcome, but welcome to SBGs, Steve!
Like most everyone has said...your transformation is for the better! O0
Simply INCREDIBLE!
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Steve, I'm late with my welcome too, and everyone's right, great transformation!
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Pig Pen, Kalbo, Scott.....about this dudes transformation
What are you talking about? :Xo!
I must have missed the photos again.
They're not in the gallery.
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They're pending approval...
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I've approved them. They're in the Before and After gallery.
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Congratulations Steve on taking the first step in your transformation. It took lots of guts and you deserve a round of applause from the SLY guys.
OK Steve, you're here for a reason.
And that's 'cause you really want to go the distance and become a SLY bro. Put the razor to your buzz and try it.
I'll give you a 30 day guarantee that you'll like it. O0
And if you decide being SLY is not for you, you can always go back to the 80's Simon Le Bon look.
Nah, why go there again. :Xo!
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Great transformation Steve.