Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: pixtaker on April 27, 2009, 05:26:54 PM
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Ok so about a year ago I noticed a little thin spot on my crown. A year later it's a little bigger and a little thinner & I know something's going to have to give. My first instinct was to get angry; Why is this happening to me, etc. Don't get me wrong I don't mean that in a "why me" kind of way...more like a WHY ANYBODY kind of way. The whole process just seems ridiculous.
Here's the thing, I wear my hair long. Seriously, like 80's hair band long. I have had long hair my entire adult life. It's part of my identity. I don't know how I can bridge that gap from long hair to no (or even extremely short) hair. Since I always wear my hair pulled back nobody else has noticed it yet...including my wife until I mentioned it...but I know it's like fighting the tide.
Has anyone here had to go from such an extreme to another? Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Look at this way -- both looks are distinctive. You'll just be trading one distinctive look for another.
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^^^^ agree
sorry dude I grew my hair out once as teenager, it came down to my shoulders.
but I have had relatively short sporty hair my whole life...
it's not a bad thing, as you will find out. I think you should buzz it short and see how it looks, and then maybe take the next step to shaving it.
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They say that people going from long hair to bald are easier to get used to than someone with long hair getting it cut shorter. I say that since you notice it other will start to notice so get your self a pair of clippers and shave it down, lol.
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nothing wrong going from long to zero. I wish I had done it.
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I went from long to shaved. I like it better actually.
I agree that both are unique styles. I went from shoulder length to buzzed with a 2 until I got some sun on my head. Then shaved it smooth in the shower one night. it will be OK.
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I appreciate the quick replies...thanks to all of you.
GAslick...That's officer thinking. I'm considering the idea of going to a 2 or 3 for a bit to get some sun on the noggin. It doesn't help that my complexion makes your average vampire look dark...
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Do you have a picture of yourself?
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You asked for it.
Pic 1 is from a few years ago.
Pic 2 is pretty recent (and how I look daily).
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Dude I had shoulder length curly hair from before I was even a teen. I realized one day that I was losing the battle, so I shaved it and won the war O0
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Bald is the new 80's pixtaker. Your gonna love it!
Check the routines and learn to drive with the windows down O0
Welcome to SBG 8)
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I added some of me with long hair to the Before & After gallery. I think they're waiting to be approved.
Just though ya'll would like to see.
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Dude, with the hair pulled back, I can definitely see the shaved look working for you. As the guys have said, you go from one edgey look to another. You'll still have a more unique look than most guys. Give it a shot; you'll probably be amazed at how awesome the feeling is. Good luck.
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I added some of me with long hair to the Before & After gallery. I think they're waiting to be approved.
Just though ya'll would like to see.
Man, you didn't....... :o
Next Timmayyyy will have to try to outdo you!!
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Dude, with the hair pulled back, I can definitely see the shaved look working for you. As the guys have said, you go from one edgey look to another. You'll still have a more unique look than most guys. Give it a shot; you'll probably be amazed at how awesome the feeling is. Good luck.
Agreed, I can definitely see the bald look when the hair is pulled back. Looks like it will look good on you. O0