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Offline imrahil

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Hey everyone
« on: June 17, 2009, 11:44:21 PM »
Hi there,

I'm happy to discover these boards, there seems to be a wealth of information here about being sly.  None of my friends shave their heads and no one in my family does so I came to the Internet for advice.  Dad got me an electric razor to shave my face when I was a teenager, but once I started shaving my head that didn't get close enough for me so I learned on my own to use a blade.  I've actually been shaving my head for about two years now, so I feel I should have it down by now but I think it could be better.  I shave everyday, so I figure anything I can do to be improve it will make life better.

I know others are reading this boards, maybe with problems similar to mine so I'll share my story.  When I was 16 I started getting small bald patches, the doctor called it "Alopecia areata."  I got it treated periodically by getting kenilog (?) injections, which did cause it to grow back, but in college the disease returned in force and I had odd shaped patches all over my head.  I did not consider shaving for a long time, since I was so certain it would eventually grow back as it did before, and changing my look so drastically would be such a big change.   

Your appearance is a big part of your identity, and having a big change to it can be scary if you're like me.  I couldn't do it until a barber I went to encouraged me.  Then it was a LONG time before I got used to it.  I would look in the mirror and could hardly recognize myself.  This caused a bit of anxiety, but hey I was pretty anxious before I shaved.

Now I'm used to it and I like the look.  Still no sly friends, but I'm hoping to improve my technique by reading these boards.

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Offline Tyler

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 12:10:17 AM »
You now have a ton of friends that shave their heads!  Welcome to SBG!  We're here to help, so let us know what you think you need improvement with.
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Offline DaDi

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2009, 01:53:51 AM »
Welcome imrahil!  :)
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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2009, 05:33:14 AM »
Great introduction imrahil.   Welcome.  As Tyler said, you have now found plenty of sly friends that are here to support and inform you.   
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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2009, 05:56:18 AM »
Yes, welcome!  You've got sly friends now.
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Offline Papa Don

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2009, 07:26:56 AM »
Yes! A huge welcome Imarahil.  Ask away and we will try to answer to the best of our ability.  New friends are always welcomed.
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Offline Wil87

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2009, 08:20:51 AM »
Welcome dude!! Enjoi it here!!  O0
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Offline D.A.L.U.I.

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2009, 08:39:42 AM »
Welcome, you made the right choice.  Google "Kenalog injectable" and refer to the contra indications and reactions.  This is a strong steroid, and shouldn't be given any more than 3 times a year according to my skin doctor.  It is seemingly a wonder drug for many conditions but can cause real problems in some cases.  A blade is a better answer, and if you can, remember that androgenic alopecia will affect approximately 50% of the male population by age 50, that's the fancy name for male pattern baldness.  You're just a natural born leader--shine on, brother. O0
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Offline yak

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2009, 09:18:02 AM »
Welcome to the board you will find a wealth of great information.  I'm a veteren shaver and this sight has given me a lot of great advice over the last year from tricks and tips to reviews on prodcuts!

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2009, 10:42:07 AM »
I have only been in the forum for a few weeks myself, but it is the best place online to discuss bald issues of every kind. Welcome and look forward to hearing your thoughts.   
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Offline ar3inc

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2009, 04:58:19 PM »
Trust me, man there is a ton of good sly guys in this group and if you are wanting some sly friends you got them.  Welcome to the group.
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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2009, 05:04:53 PM »
Welcome to the crowd!
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Offline DCdome

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2009, 06:03:25 PM »
Welcome bro.

You have come to the right place for friendship and support.  Also lots of shaving wisdom to be found here, so do some seaching through the threads.
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Offline OzPete

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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2009, 08:34:27 PM »
Welcome to SBG!
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Re: Hey everyone
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2009, 04:10:37 AM »
Welcome

Glad you found us.
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