Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: GASlick on January 22, 2008, 10:10:14 AM
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We hear so much from guys with thinning hair or on the fence and the apprehension that it brings. I read about guys worrying about what people will think, how will it look, etc... I figured, if I don't like it, it'll grow back. I want to hear about the other side of the coin.
When I shaved my head the first time I WANTED to go out and see what people thought. I thought it was fun and exciting to do something totally different. I went places that I knew people would know me to see their reaction.
Are there other guys that feel the same way?
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When I shaved my head the first time I WANTED to go out and see what people thought. I thought it was fun and exciting to do something totally different. I went places that I knew people would know me to see their reaction.
Are there other guys that feel the same way?
gaslick...good topic, btw. hells yeah...i did the same thing after going sly. i wanted 2 go out & show my new look. i totally agree that i thought it was fun (also) & enjoyed the reactions. O:O O0
WARHAWK O0
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I loved the reactions that I got. Everytime I went out, it just got better. Now people just expect me to have the shaved head, so it's not as fun anymore unless I go somewhere new. Maybe I should grow my hair out so people don't expect me to be shaved anymore...just kidding!
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I went sly due to a barber shop misunderstanding so I was in shock at first. After a day i was in love the sly way of life. :@` When I think about going back I think of the washing and the drying and the product and brushing and mirror checking and and the "it's time for a hair cut then I say "Hell no! I won't go back." My attitude is if someone doesn't my sly look, screw them.
Before my days of sly I had a bald spot, but I'm so tall no one could see it. When I would sit down people would remark on the bald spot and I would be so embarrassed. Now that I'm sly I love bald jokes and comments. Bring 'em on!
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I WAS a bit apprehensive going to work the first day after going sly, being BBC. But after the first day I found I loved going out and getting the reactions that I did and do get when I go some place new or meet old friends who haven't seen me since going sly.
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I know some people like it on me and some people hate it. Oh well, being sly is definitely a part of me now that I don't plan on changing.
Never was embarassed about it, just explained to people that I get relief from an itchy scalp by shaving. When people hear that, that's when I usually hear, "Hey Schro, it looks good on ya!" O0
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When I did mine it was on a friday night. We go to this pizza restaurant every friday..so everyone expects us to walk in about the same time. Well just imagine the questions I got on my first hour of being sly.....
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I figured the initial reaction from most people would be "WHOA!!!!........... and it was. Some guys taunted...... I didn't care.
It's about me, not them.
Now EVERYONE says I look better and younger.
Mike 8)
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Only around people that we know REALLY well was I just a little apprehensive.....the ones that have the misguided notion that the ONLY reason to shave one's head is if you have advanced MPB (which I don't).
But I could count those folks on one hand. Other than that, I was perfectly confident being out and about in public.
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I wasn't apprehensive in the least. When you get to be my age (ok, I'm only 50) you sort of stop caring about what people think about something so trivial as hair.
Besides, I'd been buzzing my head with guard-less clippers for over two decades. Hardly anyone noticed the difference!
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I was VERY apprehensive at first. But then, when i saw it was no big deal to most people I got to enjoy seening people who were seeing me sly for the first time. And I enjoy very much just being out in public in general; seeing the reactions of strangers ...
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I was only nervous or apprehensive about being seen the first time by people I knew. I think it had more to do with having to explain why I did it (as if it made a difference or was any of their business). But I was anxious to just go out in public situations where I didn't know anyone. It was definitely a confidence booster.
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I took'er down slowly, but I did get some reactions. My boss told me I looked like a gay forest ranger. My Dad thought it was cool and wanted to do it buy my mother told him she would leave him if he did. My wife doesnt' like it but she don't fight it. My pastor's eyebrows went up and he said, Oh My. I started growing it back and people started telling me how much better I looked with hair; so I shaved it slick again. That was about two years ago and I havn't gone back. I like it, I like to feel the pellow under my head. I work at keeping it slick and with a bit of HeadLube glossy so it doesnt look like I'm trying to be lazy.
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Looks good Shane!!! O0
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I agree; it was hardest to face the people who knew me well, but gettin out amongst people who didnt know me gave me real confidence. When you're sly everyone notices when you walk into a room or a shop or a bar, because its still pretty unusual when alls said and done, and it's a good ego boost. 8) 8)
It's a bit more disappointing now that more people are used to me bein sly, because I don't get quite the reactions I used to, but its still good fun! O0
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My boss told me I looked like a gay forest ranger.
Too bad you didn't tell him that was your next career move... would have been interesting to see his reaction. ;D What a jerk!
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I used to get made fun of far more in the 70's when I had a crewcut. Have never been embarrassed or ashamed of shaving my head completely slick. Buddies joke with me in public all the time. Several of the other officers that shave daily and I call each other "Baldie" and "Skinhead" out in public and citizens think its hysterical. (or "Go trim those sideburns hippie!) LOL
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I have no plans on changing but I am getting a little tired of the jokes. >:(
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Sarge, good to see you again!
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Good to be seen Ty, missed you guys! O0
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Long time no see Sarge!!! I was just thinkin about you the other day and wondering how you were.
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Hey Sarge, welcome back. Hope all has been well.
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Thanks guys, it's been a rough haul the last 6 mos or so... but good to be back. Gettin' old sure sucks though! ;)
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Good to see your bald mug around again Sarge.
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Hey sarge welcome back bro....just abuot the time i started hangin around in here you left...maybe thats a sign........seems to be the trend
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hey big sargie!
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WELL... Welcome back Sarge ! its good that your back ! you said tht gettin ol' sure sucks , BUT not gettin anyolder i think would suck worse , ya think ? and back to the post , i had a Bosworth (before they were a MULLET) and i had a 18" ponytail when i did mine . I think the one comment that stuck in my head was the lil kid next door said " HOLY S**T BATMAN, WHAT HAPPEN TO YOUR HAIR ?" hell i didnt even think he knew WHO batman WAS !
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I'm really surprised I stayed at that job as long as I did. Amazing what people will put up with for a steady paycheck. I so so totally much more happy now that I have taken the plunge and gone into business for myself. Being BBC just gives me more confidence ..
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Coming from a guy that just went sly a couple days ago, I've been seeing people for the first time constantly. My wife and I ran to the mall and it was no big deal. I actually noticed more and more guys sportin' the look. I guess it's like when you first buy a car...you notice the same make all over the place.
I do find myself walking taller and feeling good. It's definitely been a great experience for me. O0
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Congrats bro....glad you feel good about yourself. So many guys shave thier heads and feel like they need to hide it. Way to go...
Timmay
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I was fine going out in public. Like so many, with family they want an explanation, but strangers just give you the reactions. They either like it or don't. Although I tend to pay more attention to what the ladies have to say... O:O
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Never embarrassed. I still love going out with a freshly shaved scalp, nice and shiney. I can still see people looking and have had people comment.