Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: BaldnBearded on December 03, 2008, 11:30:08 PM
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Hey guys, what's going on? My name is Chris and I'm 22 years old.I've been in denial the last few years but its getting har to ignore the fact that I'm balding.My crown is really beggining to thin out and all the hair on top of my head is thinning.I think with a little encouragement I could shave my head bald, but my issues is im fully bearded right now and want to remain this way.It's cold here in the Northeast and I'm growing out my beard to an inch, maybe two.I have a very thick beard and I'm guessing it wouldn't look good with a bald head huh?I'm really self concious about my hair and would like to eventually shave my head butat the same time do not want to get rid of or trim my beard.Have any young guys here (or anyone for that matter) sported a longer styled beard and a bald head?Any help or encouragement is greatly appreciated.Hopefully I can jump in and really become a part of this board.
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you cant tell from my pic cuz its an older pic but i have a 2 1/2 inch beard right now. i HAVE to have my beard when i shave my head or else i look like a giant penis lol. if you go bald definately keep the beard.
actually............do you have a pic? it would be easier to tell. headshape plays a role in it too.
btw. im only 20 and im balding so dont worry man. i dont have the same pattern as you but i honestly consider mine worse. i barely have a harline. i just have this long thin strip. it sucks :-\
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hey man thnks forthe response, i'll get some kinda pictures up tomorrow,gotta get to sleep now though.Any pics of you with the longer beard and bald?Be nice to see an example.
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Hey chill,
First off welcome. Secondly, there are many guys on here with shaved heads and beards. I'm sure they will have lots of input for you.
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Welcome to the forum mate!! I am sure you will find all the encouragment you need here!! There are a few bros here with really long beards!!
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Welcome to SBG chill, great to have you aboard !! O0
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Welcome Chris. You have certainly come to the right place for support and encouragement. All the bros here are eager and willing to help. Go for it man. The sly look with the beard will rock.
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welcome to the forum; I recommend: take the plunge and shave your head; a bald shaved head looks great with a well trimmed beard.
Just do it; you won't regret it.
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Go for it m8. Sounds great. Post some pics soon
Welcome to the forum
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Welcome. Plenty of guys here have full beards. Shave it and give it 30 days.
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Bald with full beard looks cool. Wish I had a thicker beard myself, would like
to try it too.
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Welcome to the Forum Chili!
Ask any questions....... you'll get all the answers and support you need.
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so you guys really think me being 22 years old could pull off being bald with a 1.5-2inch long beard in a professional setting?My work is very cool (im a dental hygieniest) but I feel like its gonna be a radical change.I don't want to trim this beard down but at the same time I rally would like to try being bald to take my mind off my thinning hair
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I'd say yes, definitely. You should put up a picture of yourself so we have a better idea what you're workin with. If your hair is thinning and it's bothering you, shave it down man. You'll LOVE it!
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so you guys really think me being 22 years old could pull off being bald with a 1.5-2inch long beard in a professional setting?My work is very cool (im a dental hygieniest) but I feel like its gonna be a radical change.I don't want to trim this beard down but at the same time I rally would like to try being bald to take my mind off my thinning hair
Without a doubt bro...
very professional...
go for it...you're too young to be hung up on the balding thing...
just be a cool (fully) bald guy! O:O
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Man, if that is your desire, I say go for it. Once the new look wears off, most people will accept you as you are. I shaved about three months ago and most of the snide remarks have stopped. I still have the diehard idiots, but who cares about their idiotic shortcomings. So, definately go for it. The hair will grow back and you can shave or trim the beard.
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Welcome to the group! Got for it!!! Keep the beard, lose the hair. I only wish i could grow a good looking beard or I'de have one.
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so you guys really think me being 22 years old could pull off being bald with a 1.5-2inch long beard in a professional setting?My work is very cool (im a dental hygieniest) but I feel like its gonna be a radical change.I don't want to trim this beard down but at the same time I rally would like to try being bald to take my mind off my thinning hair
If they are cool with the beard now why wouldn't they be if you change your hair/head style? Should have no bearing as far I can see it.
Plus, the confidence you are going to gain will be felt by everyone you see, even your patients. I think they will look at you as trying to be even more professional, its a win win O0
PS.. Welcome to SBG 8)
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here's a picture of the crown of my head.Would you guys say I
m definitly going bald?I'll get a pic of myself up later on tonight.Thanks again for the advice so far, it's just gonna prolly take me some time to get the balls to go longer bearded and bald
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I would say yes. I was there, then the stage where I could have been jewish. (<--- Nothing against jewish people)
If your beard isn't grown out now, why wait to shave until it is?
The transition of a longer beard would go well with a shaved head. Then you could really see how thick/thin you would want the sides and where to end it at. etc.
I say buzz down to a 2 for a week, then a 1 for a week, then 0 for a week, and then shave Christmas morning. No better time to give yourself the ultimate present!! O0
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You look like you've got a ways to go before you're even close to being called bald or balding. So, don't sweat it. It seems like you may be overly sensitive about this. But if you'd like to try SLY, I say go ahead and give it a shot. You might just like it better than hair just like alot of us here.
Best of luck,
Rick
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champ I'm actualyl already bearded, i have a half inch worth of beard.im just scared of going bald and then it not looking right with the beard which will force me to go clean shaven or trim down, both of which i dont want to do.its not so much taking the plunge of being bald that scares me, its it not looking good with a longer beard and having to trim and or shave it.
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Chill,
Just a thought but is your office going to close the week of Christmas or new years or maybe both?
I know some dentist offices do here.
If thats the case you can clipper down some and kinda weigh it out before shaving. Will give you some time to grow some hair back if so.
Just a thought.
Also, Chris Daughtry had a beard at one stage, I remember someone posted a pic of him in here. He wore eye liner that looked freaky, but the beard looked ok.
I had many fears when I was going to shave, taking the plunge was best thing I ever did but I can't say its for everyone.
I believe your head isn't bad yet. You may never have it fall out completely on the crown. But the one thing we hear on here, and I said it as well is why didn't I do it sooner. A man should never have to stress over his hair or lack of.
I have a pic in the gallery of my transformation if you want to see how I progressed in a few weeks to smooth.
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i think a full beard looks good with the sly look. i was really glad i shaved the horseshoe and kept my beard. i know my beard is longer than most but that may change soon .
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As you can see, I am also another full bearded guy with a shaved head. I think mine looks pretty good too. With Tow, you got the longer look and with myself, you got the shorter beard. So those might be some examples to go by.
By the way, Tow, why shave off that beard? Ya look pretty cool with it in my opinion! Unless a signifigant other wants you to. I could see that pushing the envelope!
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Welcome Chris!
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Welcome to SBG Chris!
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Welcome man. I tend to play around with facial hair styles a bit. In my avatar I have a bit of an unorthodox half beard, half goat... the BOAT. But if you take some time, you might find a random look you like.
Judging by your picture, your hairloss is minimal, and you could pull of a great look with a close buzz and a beard. Like some others have said, start with the buzz and see how you like it.
Good luck.
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A late welcome to you. You've come to the right place for positive encouragement, as you have already found out.
I can only echo what the guys have said. Don't sweat the balding thing, it looks like you have a ways to go yet. But you may want to try shaving, give it a chance and you'll probably love it.
There are quite a few fellas with a beard or some form of facial hair. I am a big fan of the goatee myself, but you can experiment with different looks, like time2 said.
Keep us posted on your progress.
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Dude, a beard with a bald head is MY FAVORITE look!!! I think it looks so badass that way. You can't tell it from my pic (since I'm blonde) but I'm growing the beard out right now, without stache. I do that often, then shave it... I just change it up all the time. But I'm telling you, a beard with a bald head is such a damn good look. Don't hesitate-- embrace the look.
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Andre: u still have one of the top heads to shave on this site.
M
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Chris, welcome! My tendency lately has been to keep a beard with my sly dome and I get lots of compliments!