23 years old and look like a 35 year old - page 3 -

• #30 by BillOnBass on 21 May, 2010 15:04
• Dude, that look is YOU!  You own it for sure. 
  
  Did you shave with or against the grain?  Or both?  When you shave against the grain on the sides and back the look is more uniform, not to mention how awesomely smooth it feels  .  But, as many people in many threads have pointed out, if you have dark hair, the shadow is something you learn to live with.  I do a good, slow once-over all over my head with the grain with my HB and then against the grain with my Fusion.  ATG is the best way to minimize shadow.
  
  I've had my head shaved for about 10 months now and I have gotten a decent amount of sun but I still have a lingering shadow and a slight pale complexion on the sides and back of my head.  Maybe once I hit the beach this summer and get some REAL sun it will even out a little more.
  
  Just remember to always wear sunscreen/moisturizer with SPF!
  
  Congrats on the new look, now go out there and be somebody! 
• #31 by D.A.L.U.I. on 21 May, 2010 15:05
• Quote from: DrewH on 21 May, 2010 14:46

    It's a little dark on the sides, you can't really see it in the pix, but is it normal for the first few times for some of the stubble to be so stubborn? 
  

  
  Well, looks good really good.  Now 30 days.  Oh, and that "dark on the sides"--it's the "shadow" and most mpb guys have it if their hair is dark.  It can be minimized by a close shave and your skills will improve at a rapid rate.  But, with dark hair, the shadow is a fact.  On top of course the hair is thin, and shadow isn't apparent.  A little color on the dome will help too.  But look around, all the sly guys have shadow--it's part of the "look" and I'm of the opinion that unless another sly guy is the observer, it's not what they see-they just see a fine looking smooth sly dome.  Good work.  And you don't look 35 any more.
• #32 by Razor X on 21 May, 2010 15:10
• Who's the 35-year-old in those photos?     Just kidding; it looks great.   
  
  With respect to the stubble on the sides; your technique will improve as you get used to shaving.  Did you shave against the grain? What kind of razor and shaving gel did you use?  Those things all make a difference in the quality of the shave.
  
  Congratulations on taking the plunge.   
• #33 by DrewH on 21 May, 2010 15:17
• In a not so coordinated way I went WTG first and then against. 
  
  And yeah I used whichever blade comes with the headblade sport.. as well as the headblade cream.
  
  
  I definitely don't think I'll have a hard time with the whole 30 days thing.  Just look at the first pictures I posted in the thread.  I'm over that look already.
  
  
  I'll just have to see how I can minimize the shadow over the next couple weeks. 
  
  And haha at the joke Razor.   
• #34 by mangosink12572 on 21 May, 2010 15:22
• Drew - - -You look GREAT and 23 - -Good for you  - -now enjoy being SLY BALD
• #35 by Gambrinus on 21 May, 2010 16:07
• Well I'm glad you look like us 23 year olds again     Looks great on you. 
• #36 by stasiu on 21 May, 2010 16:14
• Looking Awesome Drew !
  
  Congrats !  Just watch out for the girls now ... and friends will want to rub that sexy melon  ... that becomes addictive !  Hey ... a little fringe shadow is unique look on young guys like you!  ---Stasiu
• #37 by TheSlyBear on 21 May, 2010 16:14
• Looks great, dude.
• #38 by BaldnBearded on 21 May, 2010 16:49
• I know the notion of you jsut shaving your hair is a pretty biased opinion here, but honestly, it looks so much better now that ur bald.You looked a lot older with your male pattern baldness.Sly is definitly a solid look on you!I wish it looked as natural on me as it does you.Definitly rock this look for good!
• #39 by Morthen on 21 May, 2010 17:25
• good to see another young'un like myself joining the ranks of sly
  
  congrats man, looks good
• #40 by Vincent on 21 May, 2010 17:40
• You've made the good choice. You look better and younger.
• #41 by Razor X on 21 May, 2010 19:49
• Quote from: chillpil5 on 21 May, 2010 16:49

  Sly is definitly a solid look on you!I wish it looked as natural on me as it does you.
  

  
  It does.  Seriously. Hang in there; you'll be glad that you did.
• #42 by BALDANDRE on 22 May, 2010 10:16
• Shaving it bald does make you look younger..damn looks good!
• #43 by Justin on 22 May, 2010 10:20
• Literally put a smile on my face when i scrolled down and saw that you shaved. Looks good, good job, keep it up.
• #44 by FightFan on 22 May, 2010 10:46
• Dude the sly look definitely suits you, you look way younger now