Took the plunge

• Took the plunge by Hammy on 26 Dec, 2011 19:31
• Well I did it! It was definatly a learning experience....Few minor nicks but overall I think I did pretty good for my first time. A couple of questions now that I have done it.
  
  First there a few spots that were tough to make as smooth as the rest and front to back or back to front didn't do the job, any tips?
  
  I didn't expect it to look as "gray" on the sides where I wasn't as thin as the top, will this go away as my head tans or what?
  
  Thanks for the help!
• #1 by kalbo on 27 Dec, 2011 01:05
• Congratulations on embracing the sly lifestyle. As for the rough spots, feel your scalp, if you run your hands from left to right and feel rough, shave in the same direction - left to right. Being a firs time shaver, go easy on applying pressure on the razor, you will be prone to razor burns and irritation but not to worry, your scalp will toughen up in time Best regards.
• #2 by D.A.L.U.I. on 27 Dec, 2011 07:01
• Welcome to the free and easy life of the Sly Bald Guys.  Your shaving technique will improve rapidly as you learn the unique character of your noggin and find, by trial and error the methods, equipment and supplies that work best for you.  The "gray" will subside as you get some tanning--natural of course--on the scalp, but the shadow is always there.  Don't fret about it though, only another sly guy would notice anyway.  Enjoy the freedom. 
• #3 by aaronduke on 27 Dec, 2011 08:36
• Hammy welcome to the bald brotherhood.  Check out the site and keep us posted!
• #4 by Itall on 27 Dec, 2011 13:43
• Welcome and congrats. It will get easier and the "gray" will lessen in time. Keep it up.
• #5 by Paul the Headblader on 28 Dec, 2011 06:26
• hey, welcome and congratz!
• #6 by Arnie on 28 Dec, 2011 06:48
• Way to go!!!
• #7 by Arty Chris on 29 Dec, 2011 07:30
• Welcome!
  
  This is a great site to be on
  
  I know when I first shaved mine off my scalp felt odd... but you seem to grow into it.. it's the first time that certain bits of skin have been exposed to sunlight/air/rain...
  
  It feels good though, doesn't it?
• #8 by Keith183 on 01 Jan, 2012 10:46
• Congrats the first shave 
  I'm just past my 30 days, and I can say my saving technique improved DRAMATICALLY in that time. Yours will, too. Today was my first time shaving without 2 mirrors, i.e. using a hand held mirror see the back. This something I thought I'd never do. It came out great.
  Also, your skin will begin to "adjust" to you shaving it.
  30 days will greatly diminish the "gray" and/or shadow but not completely, if you hair is dark and thick
• #9 by Slynito on 02 Jan, 2012 06:07
• Congrats and hope you'll enjoy the feeling!