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• what's up everybody by Sweet Revelation on 17 Apr, 2011 16:55
• So my hair started thinning out on the top (more so at the back) at the young age of 13!
  I never cared enough to get it checked out, my guess has just always been that maybe I have high testostarone levels..
  
  I'm 20 now and I recently shaved my head this past winter and it made me feel cool and confident, naked and shameless with nothing to hide.
  
  
  However my traditional, european parents didn't like the surprise when they came back from vacation, I guess they were worried about what other people would say or think..
  
  My brother jokingly said that I look like a cancer patient or something like that..
  My sister-inlaw said something along the lines of it being inevitable.
  My aunts and uncles liked it, I think...
  Friends liked it
  
  I guess that overall, people were just shocked.. was I supposed to send them an email or leave a memo on the fridge?
  
  Since I still live under my parents roof, I have to abide by their rules, meaning I can't shave my head but let me tell ya, once I fly the coop in a few years, I'm gunna start shaving it for good

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• #1 by jaypksfo on 17 Apr, 2011 18:02
• Their rules include how you can cut your hair???  I dont get it?  SERIOUSLY!
  BTW - the shaved look looks good on ya!
• #2 by RyanJP on 17 Apr, 2011 18:30
• First off welcome, second really , third, I'm gonna refrain from what I'm gonna say and fourth high testosterone doesn't lead to hair loss.
  
  Glad you're here....
• #3 by Sweet Revelation on 17 Apr, 2011 18:36
• Quote from: jaypksfo on 17 Apr, 2011 18:02

  Their rules include how you can cut your hair???  I dont get it?  SERIOUSLY!
  BTW - the shaved look looks good on ya!
  

  
  Thanks!
  I don't understand that rule either but I just do whatever keeps the peace at home
• #4 by Sweet Revelation on 17 Apr, 2011 18:41
• Quote from: RyanJP on 17 Apr, 2011 18:30

  First off welcome, second really , third, I'm gonna refrain from what I'm gonna say and fourth high testosterone doesn't lead to hair loss.
  
  Glad you're here....
  

  
  thanks for the welcome!
  yeah like I said I never cared much for what the reason is that it's thinning/balding up there.. it is what is..
  I thought I read somewhere that it could have to do testostarone levels but who knows
• #5 by RyanJP on 17 Apr, 2011 19:13
• Quote from: Sweet Revelation on 17 Apr, 2011 18:41

  Quote from: RyanJP on 17 Apr, 2011 18:30

  First off welcome, second really , third, I'm gonna refrain from what I'm gonna say and fourth high testosterone doesn't lead to hair loss.
  
  Glad you're here....
  

  
  thanks for the welcome!
  yeah like I said I never cared much for what the reason is that it's thinning/balding up there.. it is what is..
  I thought I read somewhere that it could have to do testostarone levels but who knows
  

  DHT can directly converts to hair loss for some....it also can be genetics, If genetics isn't the case I would look at the pandemic of metabolic disorders and the western diet leading to hair loss as well as it going hand in hand with inflammation. High T levels as well as DHT is very healthy, its heart healthy as well as overall anti inflammatory......but that's my thinking and I'm no expert by any means.
• #6 by aarrggh on 17 Apr, 2011 19:35
• Quote from: Sweet Revelation on 17 Apr, 2011 18:36

  Quote from: jaypksfo on 17 Apr, 2011 18:02

  Their rules include how you can cut your hair???  I dont get it?  SERIOUSLY!
  BTW - the shaved look looks good on ya!
  

  
  Thanks!
  I don't understand that rule either but I just do whatever keeps the peace at home
  

  
     Ah , Yes : A smart thinking future Sly Guy .  Welcome   
• #7 by D.A.L.U.I. on 17 Apr, 2011 19:56
• You haven't said where you live, but trust us, if they impose such wishes on you make sure they abide by your expectations too--family is a two way street!  I'm serious, what are they doing that you don't like--point it out, have them change.
• #8 by chgobuzzbald on 17 Apr, 2011 20:46
• I would just do it anyway and tell me we gave you permission. They can come after us if they want to 
• #9 by marty22 on 17 Apr, 2011 21:17
• shave it and welcome!
• #10 by Arnie on 17 Apr, 2011 21:38
• Welcome to SBGs!!!
• #11 by Jimlog on 18 Apr, 2011 00:01
• Welcome to SBG's!
• #12 by banmuir on 18 Apr, 2011 00:17
• Welcome. Parents can find it difficult to let go - especially if you make choices that they hadn't anticipated. You've tested the waters, you'll find the right time to jump in.
• #13 by Mikekoz13 on 18 Apr, 2011 06:02
• Welcome to the Forum!
• #14 by Chromeo on 18 Apr, 2011 14:18
• Welcome!  I think you look better SLY than with the hair.  Anyway, keep the peace and dream of the day you'll be SLY, again!!