Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: rar on September 22, 2008, 05:22:15 PM
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Okay, you guys are obviously biased and I'm pretty sure how this poll will turn out. But gimmie some comments! I will admit I'm more than a bit worried about making the leap to full on baldness. It seems like big dudes (Mr Cleans) can easily pull it off, but us string beans just look like alien creeps. What do you think? Does weight matter? I'm 25 years old, 5'11, 140lbs for reference.
My biggest fear is looking like a nazi skinhead or a chemo patient. Does this worry you guys at all?
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You're basically there, so just shave it. You're not going to look like either a Nazi or a chemo patient.
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Ryan, It looks like you're almost there already. Might as well go all the way. It will always grow back. But I bet that you won't want it to.
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Brother do you still have anything to shave?
Dude scrape that dome clean O0
Your right we are biased because we have seen the Sly light.
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What's your big fear?? I mean your almost bald already.....if you don't like it you can grow it back in a couple weeks.....bottom line....do what makes you happy O0
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Bro you will look awesome with the completely smooth head..
go for it..
SLY looks awesome on all body types!
Don't look back brutha!
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Dude - It's already so short I doubt anyone but you will notice. Go for it!
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Not biased here, I'm usually pretty direct in my statements. Just check some of my other post :)
First, I'm 6'2" and at 195lbs... trying to punch the gut back to 185 or even 190. Never been called a Nazi or asked if I was a chemo patient.... but thats a great story for the ladies now that I think about it >:D
Anyway, back to you.
Obviously you have thought about it, your 25 years old with the MPB thing happening, and I would have guessed you were about 30. You ride a crotch rocket O0 and seem to be somewhat athletic unless the pic of you was taken from inside the car you used to get up on the cliff.
Your adventurious in spirit but seem somewhat mellow in your pic.
Bottom line, hell yes you should shave it. If you want to experience a feeling like no other, you gotta try it once and give it 30 days. Check out the shaving routines forum and smooth the dome. If you don't like it your hair will grow back to where you currently are in 4 to 5 days.
GO for it 8)
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Welcome ryanross!
In reference to your question, Shave it down Bro! You'll look great! O0
That's the cool thing about being Sly.........It's a "one size fits all" deal! O:O
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Okay you guys rock, definitely going to do this. Going to go to Rite Aid and pick up some supplies...
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Okay you guys rock, definitely going to do this. Going to go to Rite Aid and pick up some supplies...
Atta Boy !! O0
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You look fine and as others have pointed out, you're nearly there anyway. To most people, you already have a "shaved" head and I doubt that most will even notice the difference once the deed is done.
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give it a try!
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Look at it this way....if you shave it down....in 2-3 days you will have grown back wht you have now....so whynot?? Just do it.
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Welcome to the Forum Ryan! Way to make the decision without a lot of BS. Post up some "after" photos for us.
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Shave it.
If you don't like it, grow it back, but keep it nice & Tight!
Welcome!
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Shave it dude. What's the fuss? Are you afraid it won't grow back? Trust me, it grows back far faster than you'll want it to.
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Re-read all of the words of wisdom already written .... shave, shave, shave it all off.
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Go for it Ryan! O0
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Go for it, you will be rocking the bald look brother
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give it a try ! otherwise you will think to much about it. It will grow back, it's no decision for life ;)
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Welcome RyanRoss!!! Shave it and try the 30 day rule. Looks like you have a good noggin for SLYness.
Max
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Welcome, RyanRoss!
Yes, you should shave it. Give it a try and enjoy the new feelings! It's hair and will regrow. O0
There will be no Nazi comments and Chemo is not a joke.
J
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GO FOR IT!
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Shave it dude. What's the fuss? Are you afraid it won't grow back? Trust me, it grows back far faster than you'll want it to.
Ryan, I'd like to go on record as saying what Bear just did. Considering you already keep it tight, take Friday off work and shave Thurs night. If you don't like it (which you will) by Monday you'll have a normal shadow back and most people won't even comment on the tight doo.
Sly and be free
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Shave it off!
Being already smooth on the forehead it won't change your overall appearance,
so there won't be shocked reactions.
Give it a try, and if you don't like it (very unlikely!) it will grow back.
Please let us know how things will go.
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From one Ryan to another... just do it! And welcome to SBG!
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Welcome to SBG, Ryan. Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said.
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I can't see the pictures, but trust me, the age/weight shouldn't be an issue. I'm 20, 5'6" and only 118 lbs. I love the new look.
Also, don't worry about looking like a skinhead. If anything, you'll look hardcore and nobody will mess with you despite your size.
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Joe noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo don’t do it !!!!!
Kidding welcome to the group man, really shouldn't be a problem for u if you did it as the guys have said u can easily grow it back
You've a very valid point in your concern but remember that stereotypes or assumptions about people especially a negative one such as the neo nazi image are reaffirmed by the persons manner. It’s human nature to make assumptions on people and it can be particularly sad if u attribute all kind a things to someone on just how they look. Colour, sex, the clothes they wear etc. It was touched on another thread but most sly guys in the way they are i.e how they live, dull people's perceptions of them anyway. Anyone who perceives your look by fundamentally misplacing and continues to do so, frankly man, would u want to know them in them n the first place?
Being sly is very much embedded to most of our cultures nowadays. From our youth, music cultures to how guys get older. I went BBC at Uni couple of years back as it was fitting to the stuff I did & with the guys I roll with and still remains in my professional capacity.
This group is probably the best example of what I'm getting at. We a have mix of people from varying backgrounds. See no biggie. O0
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Do I look like an alien to you!?
Go for it.
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Ryan, welcome aboard! GO FOR IT! You won't regret it man - you'll rock the sly.
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It is done! Tomorrow is the exciting part though, facing reactions. If any.
Also, I can't wait to take a shower tomorrow haha.
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I'm sure everyone will love it.
Congratulations!
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Congrats Ryan - you'll be fine - proud and confident! Let us know how it went!
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Congrats, bro! Anxiously awaiting the "after" pics O0
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Post up some pics dude! And get ready for some head rubs.... :D
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Welcome, Ryan. Go or stay? You're asking the wrong crowd! :*)) Shave it!!!! O0 Already done? Good.
Let us know how it goes.
Another rider??? Yes.........love it.
Nice bike. Riding an ST1300 touring bike myself....Take Care,,,,ride safe ....ATGATT
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Congrats Ryan....let's see the finished product !!! :)
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You look fine and as others have pointed out, you're nearly there anyway. To most people, you already have a "shaved" head and I doubt that most will even notice the difference once the deed is done.
Yeah really,,,,I thought your pics were the "AFTER" pics until I looked closer.... 8)
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Congrats dude! BTW sorry to call u Joe, Subliminal I guess, u look like someone I know.
Hope u like the look Ryan ^-^
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The pictures I posted with hair make it kind of invisible since my hair was so blonde. The hair is a lot more noticible in person than in pictures. So I shaved my head last week! All I've gotten are positive comments, but then, I surround myself with really nice people who wouldn't say anything negative anyway. Personally, I don't really like it right now. My head looks elongated and weird like an alien or something. But I've got lots of issues about the way I look so I don't know if I'm really objective. 25 years of singlehood will do that to a person. :-\ I'm going to keep shaving it every day for a month and re-evaluate it then. I do look pretty badass in sunglasses at least! 8)
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Yes I have to agree, the sly/sunglasses look is bad ass.
I too was unsure at first of being sly. A little over a month later, and I hate missing a day without the razor.
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Congrats Ryan, give it some time and I bet you'll love it.... O0
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Congrats, you will learn to love it
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Congrats, Ryan!
Very good decision. You will like it!!! O0
J
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There's usually some apprehension when changing your appearance - that's why we swear by the 30-day rule - shave it for 30 days and then decide if you like it - most members here never go back!
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I think its looking sly Rar 8)
And I am sure if you give it a chance the singlehood will soon become a past thought.
If your straight I strongly suggest hitting a strip club, its an awesome experience with a smooth dome >:D
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Hey rar, welcome to SBG's, sorry I'm late. But I just gotta chime in.
Keep it, it looks great. Give it some time like suggested, and you will become used to the new you.
Take champ's advice and hit that club. You'll be glad you did.
Then you will say, "why didn't I do this sooner?". ;)
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You look great bro...
a very nice clean look on ya...
keep it smooth brutha! O0
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Update: Been two weeks and I'm definitely warming up to it! Met people that don't even know I'm balding, feels pretty good :)
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Update: Been two weeks and I'm definitely warming up to it! Met people that don't even know I'm balding, feels pretty good :)
You see?? you just needed few time to adjust...
no need to worry about the head shape, you look great! O0
Now "IT SHOULD STAY" THIS WAY! ;)
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You look great . keep it sly !
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ryan: congrats on shaving your dome smooooth. U look like a natural. enjoy your new days as a SBG. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Glad u decided to go ahead with it Ryan. Looks very clean and neat on u. O0
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Keep it sly and smooth.....you'll like it and chicks dig it!!
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It is done! Tomorrow is the exciting part though, facing reactions. If any.
Also, I can't wait to take a shower tomorrow haha.
Way to go 'rar' (Ryan). As far as the reactions, it may be a non-event.
It's a big deal fo you, but others may have little if anything to say.
'rar', I suggest you update your biker photo with a new SLY one just like mine .
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The pictures I posted with hair make it kind of invisible since my hair was so blonde. I don't really like it right now. My head looks elongated and weird like an alien or something.
I axed a head of thinning blonde hair too. You're way too critical of yourself. Just think, no more fussing with that thinning dome. You ride a bike just like me. The freedom of being hair-free outweighs any of the negative thoughts you may be having. Just let them go and enjoy the new sly you.
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I think its looking sly Rar 8)
And I am sure if you give it a chance the singlehood will soon become a past thought.
If your straight I strongly suggest hitting a strip club, its an awesome experience with a smooth dome >:D
is that how you found out that matte for men glows under a black light....hahahahaha :*))
Update: Been two weeks and I'm definitely warming up to it! Met people that don't even know I'm balding, feels pretty good :)
I had the fortunate opportunity of going sly between changing schools..so I got the chance to be a whole new person........Family members and long time friends were like cooooool why did ya wait so long......
Welcome to the club.