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Discussions About Being Bald => Reactions to being Bald => Topic started by: Q on May 12, 2008, 09:25:06 AM

Title: First Couple days
Post by: Q on May 12, 2008, 09:25:06 AM
I took the wife shopping for most of the day on Saturday.  We were in and out of many different stores.  We both noticed befor very long that there were stares, but when I made eye contact with the women most said hi with a smile.  My wife couldn't believe it.  Cool!
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Sgt. Pate on May 12, 2008, 09:33:30 AM
That sure does boost the confidence doesn't it?  ;D

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I really should follow my own advise!  :*))
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Mikekoz13 on May 12, 2008, 10:16:08 AM
Q-

         Welcome to the Forum! I think you're going to find out this is a fairly common rsponse from the ladies.

Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Tyler on May 12, 2008, 11:34:49 AM
Q, that's awesome! 
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: PigPen on May 12, 2008, 01:37:29 PM
Congrats Q!
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Sooner Steve on May 15, 2008, 10:49:55 AM
I still get that response and still love it.  And I am nearing my one year anniversary.   :@`
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: joergHH on May 15, 2008, 02:35:16 PM
Nice story!  Good and live on the sly side of life... O0

J

BTW Welcome here.
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Marz on May 16, 2008, 10:21:36 AM
Welcome to the forum Q

The moniker "Q" reminds me... you wouldn't happen to have a pen that emits a poisonous gas or maybe a watch that has a built in Geiger counter do you?  :)
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: handlebar on May 16, 2008, 10:41:27 AM
I agree that those slight looks or comments are a real boost to the ego!!!
When i first went bald,for a Leukemia Walk in Portland last year, i would have been happy if only my wife liked it.But i received many compliments and now it stays!!
Compliments the moustache as well.

Jim
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: JWShaw89 on May 16, 2008, 05:20:01 PM
The first reactions to my slick dome were giggles - mainly because everyone thought i shaved it off as some kind of radical joke.
I used to use concealers, so I sort of got away without shaving it, but maybe I should leave it to grow a couple of months to show people why i really shaved it...
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: warhawk on May 16, 2008, 08:15:46 PM
Q... glad that U had some positive reactions  on your 1st couple of days.  it only gets better. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Razor X on May 16, 2008, 08:22:06 PM
maybe I should leave it to grow a couple of months to show people why i really shaved it...

That would be a huge step backwards.  It takes a little bit of time to get used to -- for  you and the people around  you -- but in a couple of months people will be saying that they can't remember you with hair.  It takes a little while to go from the guy who just shaved his head to "the bald guy" but once you get to that point, there's no going back.
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: warhawk on May 16, 2008, 08:52:06 PM
maybe I should leave it to grow a couple of months to show people why i really shaved it...

That would be a huge step backwards.  It takes a little bit of time to get used to -- for  you and the people around  you -- but in a couple of months people will be saying that they can't remember you with hair.  It takes a little while to go from the guy who just shaved his head to "the bald guy" but once you get to that point, there's no going back.
yeah...what razor said O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: TheTrucker on May 18, 2008, 09:24:05 AM
Great ego boost!

I always enjoy those looks and comments. I especially love it when I'm sitting in a bar somewhere and a good looking woman will come up and rub my head.  O0
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: HeadbladerBob on June 04, 2008, 02:23:40 PM
I had been contemplating shaving my head for awhile because my supervisor at work looked great  with a shaved head and I was getting a little thin on top as well.  I finally took the plunge and did it.  After shaving my head, I showed it to my wife and she didn't speak to me for a couple of days.  She now pays it no mind so good to go there.  My fellow comrades made those hair jokes to me for awhile and that went away.  The biggest fear I feel is the feeling of being unattractive.  I am married so no stress here.  Once you accept it, you will not look back.


 :Xo!
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: tomgallagher on June 04, 2008, 03:29:34 PM
It's just somthing different. They all get used to it.
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: stemikger on June 13, 2008, 12:19:03 AM
Hey Q,

I'm new here and just shaved today.  I'm not getting to many positive responses.  My wife and daughter are not fans.  I like it, but I'm not sure if I can ignore all the negative responses from people around me.

You look great by the way.
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: Razor X on June 13, 2008, 07:10:23 PM

I like it, but I'm not sure if I can ignore all the negative responses from people around me.


Don't give in to the pressure.  That's one of the big mistakes I made the first time I shaved.  My mother just would NOT shut up about it every time I saw her and it really shook my confidence.  I grew it back and shaved it a few times, and then eventually shaved it for good.  I didn't think she'd ever give me a break.  I'm sure she still hates it but at least the negative comments have stopped.
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: MagmaBabe on June 18, 2008, 08:18:34 AM
Welcome to the community Q  :)
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: FR8TRAIN on June 18, 2008, 11:09:42 AM
Welcome to SBG Q,

Looks great and those looks and comments will just keep on coming. ;D

I work in front of the public everyday and one of the biggist kicks I get is when some lady asks if she can give my head a rub. Of course you know I let her... 8)
Title: Re: First Couple days
Post by: skinhead002 on June 25, 2008, 06:59:55 AM
After awhile everyone will know you as a completely bald man and will forget about it.