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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Shiny on February 07, 2007, 12:55:13 PM

Title: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Shiny on February 07, 2007, 12:55:13 PM
I am curious to know what the average SBG's reasons were to take it off.  I've said in other threads what lead me to my decision.  Alopecia Areata.  Here's a before and after pic to clear up any confusion about what I was dealing with.  >click here< (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=390)
While dealing with AA I cursed it everyday but now, I suppose I can thank it because I am much happier being sly.  That's for sure!   O:O
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Tyler on February 07, 2007, 01:15:42 PM
I actually did it because I was going to go hunting in the sticks for two weeks and didn't want to worry about having crusty hair the whole time.  But, there's a whole bunch of answers to your question in this thread:  http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=7.0
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Shiny on February 07, 2007, 01:21:02 PM
Hey thanks Tyler, I knew I had seen a thread title about this.  I didn't have time to read it when I had seen it and I could not find it again.  It suck being old   :-[
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Tyler on February 07, 2007, 01:24:15 PM
Hey thanks Tyler, I knew I had seen a thread title about this.  I didn't have time to read it when I had seen it and I could not find it again.  It suck being old   :-[

You're welcome!  This is one of the first posts ever made...actually #7 to be exact.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: PBurke on February 07, 2007, 01:25:56 PM
what was #1? the one that got this whole thing started.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Tyler on February 07, 2007, 01:32:20 PM
what was #1? the one that got this whole thing started.

Well, I deleted the first topic I created, so the actual first topic that I created that is still around is the #2 topic - Sunscreen. http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=2.0

I think because it was the end of July, this was an important subject in my mind.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Professor Melon on February 09, 2007, 08:22:21 AM
 :) Shiny, after looking at your before and after pics, I am very glad you've taken the plunge and joined the site. A clean, neat, totally bald head beats all other contenders. I took it off because I got tired of taking supplements, messing around with hairspray,  fearing the wind, and the bedraggled professor look. There was some initial shock or disconnect, but it's gone now, in just over three months. I doubt I'll ever attempt to regrow what's left of my hair. I am looking forward to the pleasure of being a chrome-dome in the hot months, when our hairy friends are sweltering. Professor Melon
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Shiny on February 11, 2007, 05:55:09 PM
Thanks prof!  I can't wait for spring and summer either.  I just got back from a road trip down to the southern interior of BC,  (Canada's desert region).  It's winter there of course but the daytime temp on the day I was there was 2 degrees celcius.  I had come out of -15 C so it felt really nice and I went bare-bean and loved it.  Now I am back in -15 and depressed.   :'(  Can't wait for those warm spring days with the sun shining down on me and me shining back up at it   O:O
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: flattop peterbilt on February 11, 2007, 11:55:35 PM
my reason for shaveing my head bald was simple...i am the only one of three generations of my family to inherit they losse my hair Gene ...it comes from my mothers side of my family not my fathers..they are all thick strong hair..my hair is baby fine..as they choose to type my hair in my past barber visits...i had long hair for several years but it stayed in a pony tail..Before i joined the Navy still in high school a freind who found out she had Cancer was going to loose her hair during treatment...she always would tell me she wished she could have hair like mine ..so i gave it up and she got her wish...after looking back shiny fit me better than with hair and was going to have it wacked off in boot camp so i put my to good use..lol O0 O0 O0 :) :)
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Vash on February 16, 2007, 12:11:06 AM
I started shaving my head because I have a comparatively mild case of Psoriasis. It manifests for me as REALLY thcik patches of danfruff whereever I grow much hair. The dandruff is unsightly and itchy as all get out. Scratching of course leads to scratching, which means lots of flakes on the clothes and even bleeding and it all gets pretty ugly.

So, I just gave up and shaved it.

I'm not "losing" my hair at all, but it grows in pretty thick and very curly, so having ANY hair on my head, starts the process. It gets expensive and troublesome to use the prescription shampoos and stuff necassary to keep the Psoriasis in check and they rarely work for long.

Shaving is not only cheaper and easier, but I think it's a good look for me to boot  O0
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: PigPen on February 16, 2007, 09:06:37 AM
I concur, SLY is a good look for you Vash.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Paul on February 16, 2007, 11:14:08 AM
I am curious to know what the average SBG's reasons were to take it off.  I've said in other threads what lead me to my decision.  Alopecia Areata.  Here's a before and after pic to clear up any confusion about what I was dealing with.  >click here< (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=390)
While dealing with AA I cursed it everyday but now, I suppose I can thank it because I am much happier being sly.  That's for sure!   O:O

The very first shave was done with 13 other teachers to raise funds for the Armed Forces Childrens Scholarship fund which gives educatioal money to kids who lost a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan.   That was three months ago and I'm the only one to keep the SLY look.  As each week goes by and I'm still keeping it slick don't know if I will ever grow it back. 
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Shiny on February 16, 2007, 05:21:48 PM
I am curious to know what the average SBG's reasons were to take it off.  I've said in other threads what lead me to my decision.  Alopecia Areata.  Here's a before and after pic to clear up any confusion about what I was dealing with.  >click here< (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=390)
While dealing with AA I cursed it everyday but now, I suppose I can thank it because I am much happier being sly.  That's for sure!   O:O

The very first shave was done with 13 other teachers to raise funds for the Armed Forces Childrens Scholarship fund which gives educatioal money to kids who lost a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan.   That was three months ago and I'm the only one to keep the SLY look.  As each week goes by and I'm still keeping it slick don't know if I will ever grow it back. 

I don't know why you would grow it back.  The sly look is very natural on you.  Great reason to do it too.  Bravo to all of you.   O0
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Robmeister on February 16, 2007, 06:13:57 PM
Was packin' the trailer to move from Ft. Lauderdale to Denver back in 2003.  Was so freakin' hot (as usual down there)...plus I was huffin furniture and stacks of boxes. 

Needed any relief I could muster...so I grabbed the Wahl clippers and took it down to #2.  With the ease of maintenance and convenience that fostered...I was curious about bic'n it for the next 3 years.

Finally slicked it a month ago......and lovin' it.   

Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: TXFergie on March 04, 2007, 09:14:01 PM
As for me, once I got out of the army, I couldn't grow "civilian" hair for anything. So, I always kept it at a nice flat-top. Then, as I got older, the infamous smooth patch showed up dead center in the back of the head. I then started just buzz cutting it. If you read my introduction post earlier, you'll know that it was sort of a spur-of-the-moment decision, but I've got nothing but compliments good reactions from everyone I see (aside from the usual joking amongst friends).

I think sly looks pretty good on me so I think it will be around for quite awhile.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: MR. CLEAN on March 07, 2007, 04:09:59 PM
I guess it was the desire to do something edgy... Look a little tough  :x!.  I have always been the Jolly Giant around, its good to be able to at times have that sly, tough, new look.  Thats the majority of it, wanting to do something different that stands out and looks clean.  I look Solid. 

But the reason I did it in the first place was because I lost a bet... Lets just say I had alot of buddies who made sure I was not going to Re-Nig on that arrangement  :x! :x! :x! ^u!ez
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: fcb2001 on March 10, 2007, 11:46:00 AM
Two reasons for me, I lost a bet, and also because of psorasis as well, if i have hair, it sweats real bad to the point were it gets very gross, i didnt want to shave my head, i had friends in 1997 telling me to shave my head because i would look a lot better, than in 2004 i lost the bet, the bet was i would shave my head if they got the stadium renovation and the roof that covers the standsof the Olympic Stadium in Athens done, i did think that the roof project would be done, but in June of 2004,, they completed the roof project at Olympic Stadium in Athens so I had to Shave my head, but now i love the shaved head look, the posrasis hasnt come back yet, i bic my head about every day, i still dont know weither i look good with a slick head
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: jusbnme on March 11, 2007, 02:35:47 PM
I am curious to know what the average SBG's reasons were to take it off.  I've said in other threads what lead me to my decision.  Alopecia Areata.  Here's a before and after pic to clear up any confusion about what I was dealing with.  >click here< (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?action=gallery;sa=myimages;u=390)
While dealing with AA I cursed it everyday but now, I suppose I can thank it because I am much happier being sly.  That's for sure!   O:O

I've always liked the shave look since high school.  I use to use clippers and keep it low.  But then I started to "thin out" a little.  A little spot on the very top of my head which I think a lot of people would refer to as a "goose egg" and receding on the top sides of my head.  So I just went for it one day and loved the look.  I'll never go back. 

Glad you went slick style Shiny.  It fits you well.

Great reason for your first "close shave" Paul.  Good man.  O0
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: tomgallagher on March 11, 2007, 02:40:01 PM
Had that MPB thing going on so one day I just said screw it and let 'er rip.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Kajun on March 11, 2007, 09:27:04 PM
MPB...horseshoe for 12 yrs...and started going thin on the frickin sides too!! :Xo! been thinking about going sly for months but never had the bawlz...then i got a bad haircut(too short) and with the encouragement of the peeps on this site decided to go sly....no going back for me...its way too convenient and feels great...no more worrying about hair,rain,wind....like professor melon says..."i'm still trying to identify with the new guy i see in the mirrior"..same goes for me...but i realize it will come in time and its getting better everyday.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: jusbnme on March 11, 2007, 09:44:48 PM
MPB...horseshoe for 12 yrs...and started going thin on the frickin sides too!! :Xo! been thinking about going sly for months but never had the bawlz...then i got a bad haircut(too short) and with the encouragement of the peeps on this site decided to go sly....no going back for me...its way too convenient and feels great...no more worrying about hair,rain,wind....like professor melon says..."i'm still trying to identify with the new guy i see in the mirrior"..same goes for me...but i realize it will come in time and its getting better everyday.

It fits you good bro.  O0  Don't you just love that cool breeze across the dome.
Title: Re: Why do we do it? Why the clearcut?
Post by: Robmeister on March 12, 2007, 06:23:44 AM
no more worrying about hair,rain,wind....

I like where the professor wrote somewhere that for him there was no more "...fearing the wind."

 ;D