Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Val on May 20, 2008, 07:35:02 PM
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I've been trying to hide my balding for years now. Been using Super Million Hair which is just little fibers you sprinkle on your head. I'm so tired of always having to check the mirror to see if it looks alright and the mess it makes but, most of all, I'm tired of not being honest with people. I'm ready to take the plunge.
I'm really anxious to shave it off. The problem for me would be the pale head. I have zero days off for the next couple of months so I'm reluctant to shave and end up with the 2 toned look. Would a fake tan product work to blend it better with my face? If so, which would anyone recommend?
And a big thank you for this site! You've given me the courage to finally go through with it.
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First off WELCOME to the SBG Family Val, we're gald that you could join us. We are also happy that we could help you realize the courage you have within yourself to just go ahead and shave it off, you'll feel like a new man, once you do, and I bet your new found confidence in yourself, and who you are will shine through.
As for the pale head look, the only thing that realy worked for me was made by NIVIA for Men (Summer Look) it's called. It's a combination moistureizer and sunless tanner, but it doesn't work right away, you have to apply it everyday for atleast 3 days, so it can build the tan naturally.
Hope that helps.
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Welcome to the site Val.
When I first shaved my head a month or two ago this was a big concern for me. After reading the thread about Jergens natural glow moisturizer I gave it a shot and I think that it helped after a week or so of use. After a couple of weeks without hair my head was in the sun enough to at least even out the color. Overall it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it would be.
I didn't have a vacation or anything to get used to my new look either; shaved it off Friday evening, went to work Monday. I'd definitely recommend the Jergens product, but it does take a couple of days to start seeing results.
Hope it helps.
-Tom
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Welcome, Val. Glad you found us. Don't worry too much about the pale head. It will all even out in time. There are several products on the market that will help hide the whiteness. I use the Jergen Natural Glow. It works great for me.
Best of luck,
Rick
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Welcome to the group Val.
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Welcome.
I wouldn't worry about the paleness. You'll notice it a lot more than anyone else will.
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Don't let a tan hold you back...you got it in your head to shave your head smooth bro..
do it, get a sunless tanner if you feel you need to even up...get a light tone, it works, but it's smelly..
Go for it bro and worry later!!!
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The tan will come, Val.
Glad you're excited about the decision.
I'm gonna go out on a limb....tan or no tan, you'll get many more compliments about your sly look than your lack of sun on the dome.
Welcome!
Schro
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TAN TOWELS!!!!!!! they are kick ass
http://www.tantowel.com.au/catalog/index.php
However, the noggin is the only place I have never tried them!!!!
But they are very natural, so fast, and no streaking!!!!!
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A couple of weeks in the sun will even it all out mate.
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Yeah I'd go for it man. I see people with newly shaved heads in the airport all the time (I travel a lot for work) and many of them have the two tone look. It's not that big of a deal. I don't even think it looks that bad. Besides, after a two or three days shaved in the sun/light, your head will naturally adjust to match the rest of your skin. And just try some of the tanning products the people above mentioned too.
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Welcome here bro.
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Welcome here Val!
You can use the Jergen Natural Glow or Nivea for men for a tanned look.
But otherwise be careful and use sunblocker SPF 15 or more for preventing sunburn (and cancer)!!!!!
J
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I went to a short buzzcut for several weeks and spent time outdoors for a few weeks before shaving. By the time I shaved it, I had a pretty good tan going through the buzz, and didn't have any noticeable pale skin.
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Trim it real short with no guard and let the sun do its thing. After a couple of weeks, shave it off. That's what I did and it worked fine.
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val: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. i'm glad that this site has encouraged U 2 embrace your baldness. everyone has given U some good info/tips. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Saturday's the target date. I'm stoked!
I tried the tanning towels on my legs and they do work. Remains to be seen if they'll work on the head. I'll keep you posted.
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Hey, Val: welcome to the site. Post a pic when the deed's been done. O0
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Val, welcome bro!
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Ok, shaved it yesterday. None of the fake tanning stuff works. It looks ok, but I can't wait til it gets more color.
I faced my coworkers today and they were shocked more than anything else. Most negative comment I got was "It'll grow back." No positive comments yet. Going to the bar tonight to face my friends. Should be interesting.
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val: it looks good, brah! U look like a natural. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Ok, shaved it yesterday. None of the fake tanning stuff works. It looks ok, but I can't wait til it gets more color.
I faced my coworkers today and they were shocked more than anything else. Most negative comment I got was "It'll grow back." No positive comments yet. Going to the bar tonight to face my friends. Should be interesting.
WOW!! LOOKS GREAT!!!
guess your coworkes were just shocked by the sudden change...
actually you didn't have much hairloss, just a bit receding, so there was
no need to shave...
Anyway you rock the look!! O0
They will come to like it, just give them few time to adapt!! Keep it smooth!!
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You look good. The odd thing is is that you looked just like my old high school principal. At the end of the year assembly of my senior year we had enough money left over to pay him to shave his head. Thats another odd thing, you look just like him when he went sly. Like I said before it looks great on you.
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Most negative comment I got was "It'll grow back."
NO it wont grow back...because you arent going to let it....RIGHT?? Looks good bro...you have to give it the 30 day run first. I think it looks natural.. so stick with it bro....its you!
Timmay
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Congratulations!! Looks very good. It's your look.
J
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It looks awesome Val!
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You're wearing the sly very well there Val.
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The sly look suits you well, val. you're a natural for the look. 8)
What happened next though?... ???
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yes, what did it happen?? please keep us updated! ;)
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lookin fancy
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OK Val, it's been almost a week since you did the sly deed. How is it going? I'm going to be very blunt and say going Sly took ten years off your look. Now go out and get some super cool shades and get some sun on the noggin.
SimplyRed
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OK Val, it's been almost a week since you did the sly deed. How is it going? I'm going to be very blunt and say going Sly took ten years off your look. Now go out and get some super cool shades and get some sun on the noggin.
SimplyRed
I agree: you look a good ten years younger, Val. hope you're lovin the sly life. 8)
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Ok, it's been a couple weeks now. Time for an update. Some people like it, some don't. My family really likes it which surprised me. I get some razzing from guys but it seems a majority of the women I know like it. The best story was a drunk a$$hole that kept calling me "Moby" who was trying to pick up the same girl as me. She let him buy her a couple drinks but left with me.
I work 2 jobs. One is corporate cubicle boredom and I'd say the reaction is more negative than positive. I bartend on weekends in a much younger crowd and most people like the look there. Maybe it's a generational thing?
Mostly, it's just freed me from the stupid anxiety over hair. I feel better about myself and I'm sure it shows. I never worry about how I look now. I can be me again, and I'm finding that people aren't as superficial as the infomercials would have you believe.
I'm sly and loving it so far. Thanks again!
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Awesome to hear Val..
I missed the post when you actually shaved it smooth..looks 1000% better!
Listen to us and the younger crowd....keep it smooth brutha!
Plus I think the older guys just want to keep YOU looking older too! ;)
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Ok, it's been a couple weeks now. I work 2 jobs. One is corporate cubicle. I bartend on weekends in a much younger crowd and most people like the look there. Maybe it's a generational thing?
Val you're spending way too much time indoors.
Coorperate cubicle. :Xo! Dark bar. :Xo!
I'm ordering you to get outside and get some sunshine on that pale melon of yours. :x!
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Wow Val, I missed this post before but welcome and you look a lot younger sly.
As far as the Moby thing, I have got that before in a bar as well... I just called the guy "King of Queens" (the guy calling me Moby was built like that actor).
Looks great man.
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Dang! Talk about a smooth spot free melon! Wow looks great Val
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Plus I think the older guys just want to keep YOU looking older too! ;)
I hesitate to say that it's a generational thing, because we know that there are sly guys here of all ages. However, my own personal experience has been that the only negative comments I've gotten (aside from my mother) have been from older men -- usually friends of my dad. They are also the only ones who ever teased me about MPB. It seems like they were either MPB themselves and thrilled to see it happening to someone else -- or they had full heads of hair and felt it was an accomplishment of some sort to have more hair than someone who was significantly younger. :/O
And maybe it's just me, but I sometimes pick up negative vibes when I come across older MPB combover guys -- in elevators, etc. throughout the day. Out of the corner of my eye I can see them staring at my dome and not in approving way. Oh well! ::) I think guys with combovers feel threatened when they see someone with a shaved head. Maybe it reminds them that they are an endangered species? ;D
Anyway, Val, it looks great, so don't listen to any of the naysayers. You do look 10 years younger so don't ever let any hair grow on that dome again, OK? 8)