Is it true that if you buzz down...

• Is it true that if you buzz down... by Nate on 06 Aug, 2010 18:32
• For guys with thinnign hair and its not shocking but still obviously thinning
  
  Is it really true that buzzing down to a number 2 or 1 makes it less obvious really or does it heighten the obviousness
  
  Your thoughts as I am sure there are alot of guys on here who did the transition thing
• #1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 06 Aug, 2010 19:04
• I buzzed from a #4 on 9/7/07 to a 0 on 10/11/07 and shaved that morning.  Never regreted anything but the delay--do this you will and can be free of the angst.
• #2 by kenny57028 on 06 Aug, 2010 19:24
• No it hides it in a way since your hairs so short no one really notices vs. having your hair grown out and the thin gaps look obvious.
• #3 by Nate on 06 Aug, 2010 19:33
• Fk my stupid HT scar!!!!
  
  Sorry guys had to just say that
  
  All my uncles are older (obviously) over 50 bordering 60 with huge balding thinning and spots. Wouldnt it be cool to be the first total shaved guy Gotta grow some nuts
• #4 by kenny57028 on 06 Aug, 2010 20:02
• Being the first you could start a cool trend in your family. 
• #5 by Razor X on 06 Aug, 2010 20:09
• It depends on how thin your hair has become.  There comes a time when you've lost so much hair that nothing disguises it -- and you are going to be showing a lot of scalp whether or not you buzz your hair.  If the thinning is only moderate then buzzing it tends to de-emphasize the balding areas.
  
  But the truth is, all of this is really irrelevant.  Your hair is thinning and will continue to thin.  You're going to end up buzzing it sooner or later.  Postponing the inevitable just gives you more time to worry and obsess over it.  If you get it over with now, then you've dealt with it, you feel much better and you move on.  Yes, it can be a little scary, but it won't be any less scary in the future.  The biggest regret most people have is not buzzing or shaving their hair sooner.  So learn from the mistakes of others, don't repeat them.
  
  
• #6 by Stu on 07 Aug, 2010 00:00
• Balding is very common, but I think people draw more attention to themselves if they let their hair grow because the bald spot is more noticeable, and in my opinion, looks ridiculous.
• #7 by Rob on 07 Aug, 2010 08:10
• I tend to think a buzz is slightly better than a comb-over, but it doesnt in my opinion hide the fact you're balding, just accentuates it.  SLY can happen whether you're bald or not, but no one is going to buzz down and leave bald patches in between on purpose, so it sort of shows up the bald patches more, IMO