Sly Bald Guys Forum

Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: AGENT47 on October 04, 2007, 03:20:46 PM

Title: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: AGENT47 on October 04, 2007, 03:20:46 PM
So I have been a member of the chrome dome frat for about four years, for me it was more a matter of practicality when I worked as a commercial diver,( you only need to put that neck ring one once before you see the advantages of just getting rid of the hair all together). After I left the marine construction buisness I just kept the look, deciding it suited me and I sure didn't miss the barber bills ;) but what about the rest of you, did you just wake up one day and decide to take it all off or what?
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: PBurke on October 04, 2007, 03:24:34 PM
hey agent, who did you dive for? there are a couploe big dive companies here in the area(south la) to answer your question, i did not want my dad's hairdo (the dreaded horseshoe) so when it started thinning i got rid of it. love being sly and wish i had done it years ago.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: Oto on October 04, 2007, 03:43:28 PM
I always wanted to shave my head bald to see what it would look like... wasn't sure if I would keep shaving but finally did the experience and love it. Now I'm bald by choice, just let it grow a little at winter, the rest of the year I keep my head shaved..
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: AGENT47 on October 04, 2007, 03:47:58 PM
I worked for northwest marine salvage for almost two years after getting my training from the divers institute of technology here in seattle. Interesting work to say the least but there is something unsetteling about working for a company that knows they don't have to pay you if you dont survive the job.  :/O
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: Tyler on October 04, 2007, 04:47:18 PM
I first shaved my head for a hunting trip that I was going on.  I got such positive reactions from it that I decided to keep it.  I was also starting to thin out at the time, so I knew it wasn't going to be long until I was going to want to shave to cover up the horseshoe look.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: KALBO on October 04, 2007, 05:06:43 PM
BaldRob was kind enough to point out how dumb I was for even contemplating holding on to what little hair I had left...
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: PBurke on October 04, 2007, 05:47:05 PM
BaldRob was kind enough to point out how dumb I was for even contemplating holding on to what little hair I had left...

i'm sure that was done in a way only B-ROB could do. ha ha bet that was a funny conversation. :*)) :*))


I worked for northwest marine salvage for almost two years after getting my training from the divers institute of technology here in seattle. Interesting work to say the least but there is something unsetteling about working for a company that knows they don't have to pay you if you dont survive the job.  :/O


that would make me a little nervous about going to work too.  :(
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: skinhead002 on October 04, 2007, 07:16:07 PM
just always wanted be a completely bald man. always wore hight and tight flat tops or total buzzes down to the wood.  Finally started to take it razor slick in 1983 when I was 23 and have been a skinhead since. only regret is that till I was 23 
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: SLYinKC on October 04, 2007, 07:49:08 PM
Got tired of trying to hide the thinning hair and finally realized how good SLY looked.  Once I realized it could only get better, that was it.  It all had to come off!!! O0
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: WannaBePadre on October 04, 2007, 08:13:31 PM
First time, the guard fell off the clipper. Kept it for a week. Second time, I was at the equator, and any hair was too much. Last, and most recent times, was taking control of what was starting to look too much like a comb-over; and enjoyed the convenience and the look.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: xnewyawka on October 04, 2007, 10:19:32 PM
I was losing my hair slowly with mpb. I first started cutting it down shorter and had the caesar for a while. I noticed it was really thinning in front and started to look like a forward combover, with the ever spreading hole in the back. It was definitely a no-no for me.
I had always told myself I would never go that route or any kind of transplants, rugs, etc.
I would tell people that mentioned about losing my hair, "if it keeps thinning and I keep losing more I will shave it off", and here I am, lol.
Finding this site was a very big help also!   O0
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: jp_bald on October 10, 2007, 10:17:21 AM
I decidi because really to feel the great desire to go bald, really is important my bald being, for that reason shave my head and I am happy bald
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: wojapi4me on October 10, 2007, 12:12:26 PM
I gave 11" of hair to Locks of Love - an organization that makes hairpieces for children suffering from longterm hairloss.  The same night I cut my hair my fiancee' helped and took the clippers and finished it up and I shaved it smooth. 
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: Glenr on October 11, 2007, 02:58:06 AM
I needed a haircut and couldn't be bothered  O0
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: JDog on October 11, 2007, 06:13:34 AM
I needed a haircut and couldn't be bothered  O0


Cause that's the Aussie way O0 j/k bro.

I first shaved to show my disgust for the current trend of male hairdo's and like it so much I have been bald ever since.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: skinhead002 on October 19, 2007, 03:07:17 AM
I wanted to be completely bald ever since seeing Telly and Yul on TV/movies in 1960s when I was a kid. Wore crewcuts and high and tight flat tops and of course in the Army. Starting shaving it slick for the field and rest is history.  Is funny though how popular it's gotten. In 1983, I was usually the only skinhead in a restaurant. Now, its strange IF Im the only aldie.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: Timmay on October 19, 2007, 07:51:36 PM
I just did it on a whim basically,  have always thought about it..but the wife said I needed to get rid of the 5 oclock shadow...so off it came...hasnt came back on since..and that was in the end of June of this year.
Title: Re: So what made you decide to go sly?
Post by: -Doug- on October 19, 2007, 08:23:22 PM
I've always wondered what I'd look like bald, so I offer up my hair for as a charity fund raiser goal. I made the goal and love the sly way of life.