Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Monkeydust on November 22, 2007, 09:40:49 AM
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Hey, came across this place about a week ago. What an wicked site!
I'm 20, and I've been aware that my hair's falling out for probably about 8 months now. I've not been worrying too much about the present, but recently I haven't been able to stop thinking about the future. As I'm so young, I've got my career, marriage, everything to think about, and I've been worrying that having thinning hair's going to affect that.
I tried propecia and it was horrible. I realised pretty soon into it that I didn't want to be medicated for most of my adult life just because of my hair. I started thinking about transplants, placing my hopes on a future cure, and worrying that there might not be an answer.
But now I'm thinking: it doesn't matter. If some miracle cure comes along and I can grow it all back in a few years, brilliant. But if not, it's not the end at all. And seeing a lot of the posts on this site has shown me that.
Just by chance, I went to a really cheap barbers today, and the person didn't really speak English. I wanted "a slight trim", but I ended up getting it shorn really short with the clippers! But it didn't matter. I realized that my head's not actually shaped bad or anything, and that probably if I wanted it all off it would look OK. I'm not going to do that at this stage, but I've no longer got any anxiety if that's what I have to do in the future.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hi. Really cool site this, I'll definitely be coming back on every now and then.
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monkeydust...welcome 2 the sly fraternity. gr8 story btw........ so...when r u gonna get a quality razor (fusion, headblade, mach3) and shave that noggin' smooooth. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Not until a couple of months at least!
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Welcome M.D.!!
Alot of dudes (like me) tried the shorter and shorter and shorter approach to get used to how they like it.
Clipping it shorter and shorter usually leads to at least trying the smooth shave and giving it a few weeks to get used to. If they don't like it, it quickly grows back to what they were comfortable with on the short clipper.
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Welcome M.D.!!
Alot of dudes (like me) tried the shorter and shorter and shorter approach to get used to how they like it.
Clipping it shorter and shorter usually leads to at least trying the smooth shave and giving it a few weeks to get used to. If they don't like it, it quickly grows back to what they were comfortable with on the short clipper.
Welcome here MD.
Robmeister gave you the best advice. Maybe we see you soon sly!
J
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welcome monkeydust. ha ha what a funny name.
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Robmeister gave you some great advice. Give it a wurl, it's a great look and easy to maintain....and if you don't like it, it grows back. Good Luck!
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Welcome Monkeydust ... Keep getting shorter and shorter. You'll be there
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I've got my career, marriage, everything to think about, and I've been worrying that having thinning hair's going to affect that.
There is nothing to worry about. Losing your hair will not prevent you from getting any of the things you want in life.
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Welcome bro
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Monkeydust, welcome to Sly Bald Guys! I'm glad to hear that you've seen the light at the end of the tunnel and that you realize that shaving your head is a better solution than Propecia or a hair transplant. Like JustColorado said, going bald will not keep you from getting all the things you want in life. If you need any help going foward, we're here to help you.
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welcome Monkeydust,
Great attitude O0
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Yeah: I did no3, no2, no1, no0, then in the end I just had to shave it. havent looked back since. You keep at it and I'm sure you'll feel the same.
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Welcome MonkeyD,
I'm at the same stage as you bro! Only been a couple of years since my hair has started going (I'm 21 now). In the beginning thoughts of the future loomed heavy. But I'm starting to get over that now. Looking forward to my bright ;) long future as a sly guy.
The sooner you can accept the fact that your going bald the easier things will get. You've got to take this negative thing and turn it into the best thing you can. Sure, go through all the steps of loss, I know I grieved and I still have some to do. But always keep in mind that if you don't come to grips with it, life's going to be a tough journey. Take it as a chance to make yourself an even stronger person.
Sorry this post seems a bit heavy, and sorry if I seem condescending I don't mean to. You are definitely on your way to have this problem by the short's. Ok, i'm off. Stay strong.
Joshua
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Welcome bro!
I say you need to check out "Sticks" first posts and see where he is now that he is completely bald...he was young and just starting out in his adult life and was not too sure about going through with it...
it changed his life for the good brutha...continue your journey and don't stop until you head is slick bald...you'll love it and find confidence like you've never experienced!
Keep us posted on what you end up doin'!
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Well Monkeydust , do what ever makes you feel comfortable and WHEN it feels right jump in the shower and "clean up " its not a final thing , if ya dont like it it WILL grow backand it'll look better than a bad comb over or a cheap ass toupe! Ya leave one group of guys, and JOIN another group that alot of people dont have the self confidence to join and be "DIFFERENT" ! REMEMBER: the less hair ya have the MORE head ya get !
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Welcome Monkey, as the other brothers have said, "Go for it". You won't regret it, you'll just enjoy the freedom.
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Welcome, MonkeyDust. Might as well go for it. You'll be glad you did.
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Welcome to SBGs, Monkeydust! 8)
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Welcome to SBG's Monkeydust, glad you decided to check us out. O0
I think you should follow the advice from the guys and start clippering it shorter. I did the same and eventually ended up with a #1 buzz, and soon after took it down to a 0a. You will become more and more comfortable with it shorter and shorter, and in time you will be curious about taking it all off. It's inevitable. At least you have already realized that fake hair and shortcuts (propecia, transplants) are not the way to go. Follow the natural path, you'll be much more happier and confident. Give it time and you will see.
Good luck!
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Welcome! Myself also I don't think you can base you future on just your head!
Do what is in your heart and go with it! You can have anything with the right attitude
and God on your side!
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Welcome to SBG's, and like the guys said you have to try it at least once, but be sure to check the techniques everyone has posted up.
Also a curious question..... what the hell is Monkeydust? ???
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Welcome Monkeydust! You can still have everything you want in your life by being SLY. Look at this way - instead of waiting for nature to take its course, you'll be being proactive by taking things into your own hands and shaving it off when you want to. Take a look at all the various members of SBG and you'll see there are alot of successful happy guys on here who have achieved their personal and professional goals in spite of being bald. We're here for ya bro!
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WELL MONKEYDUST, Im sure alot of the guys are wondering where /what the name refers to ? would it be in refernce to "better living thru chemistery" ? or maybe you have a REALL GOOD story behind it ? if you can and not INCRIMANATE yourself O:O PLEASE SHARE . and are ya ANY closer to being SLY or ya waiting till SPRING ?
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That's the way Fester got started...went shorter and shorter for a long time. I'm tellin' ya...once you shave it off you'll never look back. You'll always wonder, "Why the hell didn't I do this sooner?" The problem with "shorter and shorter" is that you have to get it trimmed down every two weeks...otherwise you look like Bozo the Clown. The Sly way is much easier to maintain...and less expensive.