Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Drewbull on October 13, 2008, 12:26:41 AM
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Hey, I'm Drew from Wyoming. My wife and I have two daughters, one 3-years old and the other 15-months old. I started losing my hair right after high school. I actually went and got a hair system soon after. I've decided the hair system is a major pain and am sick of it. I recently started noticing all the guys with shaved heads where I live & I started diggin the look. Now I wanna be a sly guy but my wife is not liking the idea. I'm thinking of just going sly and losing the hair anyway. Any suggestions on the best razor? Peace.
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Drew, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
The three most popular razors here are the Mach 3, Fusion, and HeadBlade.
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Welcome, Drew!
Thank you for your Intro.
I use a Headblade sport and it works very good for me.
Read all the threads with their advices and get a cool slick dome. O0
If you wont shock your wife take a clipper first and cut your head in steps til "without guard". From that level shaving is a very little difference.
Good luck.
J
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Hello Drew..I just changed to the HeadBlade Sport this weekend. I can honestly say I don't know how I shaved my head without it. In particular I like the ease of use when shaving the back of my head. You might want to give it a try.
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Hey Drew, getting your wife to look at all the handsome dudes on this forum would be a good start in changing her mind ! Welcome to the forum it's good to have you aboard !! O0
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Welcome Drew. I am an avid HeadBlader here. I think if you wife understands how much more comfortable it will make you feel to be sly, she will jump on the bandwagon too.
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i say it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission. but i may not be the best one to ask on this. ha ha ha welcome bro.
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Welcome to the site Drew.
Can't help ya with the wife issue .... tossed mine back a long while ago! :)
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welcome drew. good luck with the new adventure!
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I had opposition from the wife as well. I ditched my "system" and shaved after we split up. She told me recently that I look better bald.
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Welcome Drewbull!
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Welcome Drew!
Dude, you got the big one out of the way...
you're diggin' how a bald head looks good on others..
bro...wait until you're slick like them...
you will LOVE it! O0
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Welcome to SBG, Drew!
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Welcome Drew, I think you're on your way to being sly and smooth.
You may want to go gradual if you have any hair left to buzz. I say try a 1 for now. Then you can go down from there. Opposition from the wife and family is tough.
Get yourself a HeadBlade and some HeadSlick shave cream. I recommend giving yourself plenty of time so you can get used to the feel of the HB. Follow the instructions that come with it. No pressure on the blade end.
There are plenty of tips to be found in the headshaving and products sections of the forum. Read up.
And don't forget to toss that "system" into the trash.
Good luck, and get it smooth! O0
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Welcome Drew
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Welcome aboard. My wife loves it. I surprised her one night after my shower. I wasn't losing my hair, just going gray at an alarming rate. She loves it.
Glad to have you here.
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Welcome Drew
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hey drew: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. i say "shave that dome smooooth". your wifey will learn 2 like it. heck... she might even luv it. O0 keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness & we hope that U become an active member of the best site on the internet. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Welcome to the Forum Drew!!.... My wife also loves my Slyness!!!
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O0 Welcome, Drew. You've found the best site for slick domes, present and to-be. Psych yourself: feel the honesty, coolness, and boldness of the shaved dome and then, when you're convinced of it enough to smile in self-satisfaction, tell your wife what a turn-on her hand caressing your dome would be. I agree with the suggestion that you point out how many male celebs, athletes, icons wear the look to her. I am old enough to remember when skinheadedness was not mainstream, but you do not have that problem. Let us know whether you decide to go slow or take the plunge all at once. Best, Professor Melon
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My wife didn't like it at first, but after a few days she admitted thats its growing on her. She even has a new nickname for me (burly bear). I think the more your wife hears positive feedback from others (you WILL get a lot of compliments), it will help get past her initial shock. But maybe you'll be lucky like GASlick, and your wife will love it from the start. There's only one way to find out.
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Drew, welcome to the fam. A lot of people are afraid of change but it sounds like you're ready to take the plunge. Go for it, wear it proudly, see how she adapts. Best of luck and keep us posted.
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Drewbull, welcome to the SLy
brotherhood.
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I can understand your wife's reluctance - but try to get her to let you try the "30 day rule" - scrape that noggin clean for 30 days, and talk about it at the end of the 30 days and see how you both feel about it. Chances are great she'll end up loving the years it shaves off your appearance (I have yet to see a single set of before and after pics on this forum where the person looked older after shaving. In most cases, it makes the person look 5-10 years younger!) I'd be willing to bet in 30 days, you're both converts! O0
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Hey, thanks for all the messages from all of you. All you guys look sharp as sly guys. I hope I look half as good. 8) I was just thinking of how I feel like I'm a slave to the hair unit thing. The other day I went to the Lagoon Park in Salt Lake City. I wanted to ride one of their new rides called Wicked. I tried to get in for a service on my hair since it was way loose before going. Since I couldn't get an appointment, I had to skip riding Wicked. :Xo! So anyway, it looks like my wife has decided it is my choice on what I do. She told her mom that I was talking about shaving my head and said it's my head if I wanted to do it. All I gotta do now is wait until the hair unit loosens up some so I can shave it off. O0 Peace!
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If you had to wait for it to loosen...i would be sitting there workin it to make it loose. I would grab a pair of small scissors and be whackin away at it. LOL
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Hey bro, once your sly you don't have to worry about the wind, rain, swimming, hat hair, or nuttin....see what your missing? Do it bro, you'll be much happier with your life.. !!! O0
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Drewbull: Go forth confidently and she'll be ok w/ it. After 2 years of wearing a 'system' I got rid of it and have never looked back.
Get a good gel like Bald Guyz gel, or a good cream like Head Slick. I use a Fusion and it works great as long as I use short strokes and keep the dome wet.
Good luck man!
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I made the move and shaved it all off. I'm now one of the sly guy crew. O:O Yes I will post a pic when I get a chance. I have got some mixed reviews from friends and co-workers. The funny thing is most of the ladies, with the exception of my wife, like the new look. As for me, I still am getting used to the look on me. I do like the feel of it. Thanks to all you bros for all the advice and encouragement. Peace! YR*(k
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Man, great move. I know you will be much happier with the new look. Welcome aboard Drew. Think of all the extra time you will have to spend with the wife and family now that the rug is history.
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Way to go Drew !! O0
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Dude that is awesome. Great news for the SBG community...everyone move around..lets make room for Drew