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Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: kristian on July 05, 2008, 08:56:48 AM

Title: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: kristian on July 05, 2008, 08:56:48 AM
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Hi guys, long time no see, some of you might remember me from a while back, Ive been on the fence a long time, buzzing to a number 1 since about last December and a 0 since about 2 months ago.

Anyway, a few weeks ago I was in hospital for a few days and didnt get a chance to buzz for about a week, by the time I checked out, things didnt look good, from about half way down the back of my head my hair seems to be alot darker and thicker, I noticed for the first what looks like a line around the back at about ear level, above which nothing much seems to be growing.

Anyway last night I shaved my face, had a nice hot shower, got out, lathered up and shaved the dome and jumped back in the shower to rinse.

Seemed to go ok, no cuts and no bumps the next day, I was scared of razor burn because Ive had that on my throat for 15 years, I did however have a few rough areas, probably from going with the grain at times and a dark shadow on the scalp a few hours after shaving, Im sure I will get better at it.

So here are some pics.

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(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg66.imageshack.us%2Fimg66%2F1129%2Fbb002fl4.th.jpg&hash=f2f2c1f05b5468055a46375679ac9a25dbd493ff) (http://img66.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bb002fl4.jpg)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg157.imageshack.us%2Fimg157%2F9240%2Fbb003kp4.th.jpg&hash=a5ada8566bb82dbbcb7aefb86cda9c84ca4d5fd3) (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bb003kp4.jpg)
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: jhickman on July 05, 2008, 09:26:53 AM
Congratulations on finishing it off.  One year is a long time to be on the fence!!  Sounds like a pretty successful first shave, and I've noticed it only gets easier.  If you've been around since last Dec. I'm sure you know about the shaving routine section.  There are some great tips on there for achieving the perfect shave.

Welcome to the sly side.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: MagmaBabe on July 05, 2008, 09:30:16 AM
Wow Kristian, that was a long time!
but congrats bro on finally jumping in at the deep end,
the pics look great!  O0
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Razor X on July 05, 2008, 10:06:30 AM
A year on the fence??  Hell, I spent four years on the fence!   :)  The important thing is that you got there in the end.  It looks great.  Enjoy your new-found freedom from thinning hair.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: BALDANDRE on July 05, 2008, 10:22:56 AM
Congrats Kristian!

Looks great...why would you wait bro...it fits you well!

Keep it smooth dude!
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Sly Red on July 05, 2008, 10:27:28 AM
Lookin' good Kristian.  Keep it sly.

Red
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: NWTRNR on July 06, 2008, 05:20:55 PM
Very nice sly look! Way to go.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: hammerdrill376 on July 06, 2008, 05:57:35 PM
Looks great brother!
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Paul on July 06, 2008, 08:18:26 PM
Congrats.  From the look of your pics you were meant to be sly O0
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: buuckkweet on July 06, 2008, 09:15:03 PM
Congratulations!!!

The Sly look suits you!!! O0
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Timmay on July 06, 2008, 10:04:04 PM
Congrats dude.  So how does it feel to have your feet on the ground again?  Ya know the grass may not be greener for some on the other side...but we sure do have a hell of alot of fun over here lol.

Timmay
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: J Digory on July 06, 2008, 10:20:34 PM
Looks good. Be sure to tell how you FEEL after you go about your day with a shiny head.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Mikekoz13 on July 07, 2008, 05:35:24 AM
Looks great Kristian!
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: kristian on July 09, 2008, 08:12:27 AM
So far so good, second shave last night, some how I knicked the skin between my ear and head with the razor and boy oh boy did it bleed like crazy, the funny thing is no one has commented or even looked twice at me since I shaved it, my Mother didnt even notice until I told her.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Scott on July 09, 2008, 09:58:33 AM
Kristian, congrats bro!!!  Looks great man!  I kinda went through the same thing when I finally went sly - I had been buzzing for a few months and once I finally did shave, I had to ask people what they thought because no one really noticed.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: zetaeffe on July 09, 2008, 10:11:10 AM
So far so good, second shave last night, some how I knicked the skin between my ear and head with the razor and boy oh boy did it bleed like crazy, the funny thing is no one has commented or even looked twice at me since I shaved it, my Mother didnt even notice until I told her.

You see?? for most of people a close buzz is already bald!
only us sly guys can get the HUGE difference!  ;)
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: JSS5579 on July 09, 2008, 10:39:39 AM
Looks great Kristian! Congrats!

Scott S.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: J Digory on July 09, 2008, 11:28:41 AM
I like what you did with your facial hair in your avatar. Looks good in a macho way.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: FR8TRAIN on July 09, 2008, 12:23:09 PM
the funny thing is no one has commented or even looked twice at me since I shaved it, my Mother didnt even notice until I told her.

That is truely a testament that the Sly look suits you well. O0
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: jumissa.fi on July 09, 2008, 12:46:00 PM
nice sly look bro! congrats.  O0
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: Razor X on July 09, 2008, 03:21:25 PM
So far so good, second shave last night, some how I knicked the skin between my ear and head with the razor and boy oh boy did it bleed like crazy, the funny thing is no one has commented or even looked twice at me since I shaved it, my Mother didnt even notice until I told her.

You see?? for most of people a close buzz is already bald!
only us sly guys can get the HUGE difference!  ;)

Exactly.  It happens all the time.
Title: Re: OK, I shaved it..
Post by: GASlick on July 09, 2008, 08:05:24 PM
Good for you!  I nick that spot between my ear and head all the time.  I know the feeling.