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Sly and Bald By Choice by SlyAggie on 11 Apr, 2012 13:17
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Howdy from Aggieland (Texas A&M University)
Newly shorn 39 year old who decided to take charge of my head before it took charge of me! Been greying for sometime, and over the last year my hairline is heading south...and north, east, and west. Not much, but decided to have my hairstylist (nope, not a barber--but she was trained as one), do the deed with no guard yesterday. Surprise the wife, who had heard me talk about it but never thought I would actually go thru with it.
I wore it shaved for about 2 years while in college, but it's been about 15 years since I've shaved it!
The kids love it, and insist on rubbing my head every chance they can! I will eventually use a blade on it, but want to get some color, get rid of the flaking, and some of the redness before doing this.
I've been lurking for a few days, and all of your thoughts gave me the courage to go thru with it!
Looking forward to getting more input on techniques, products, etc! -
#1 by Mr Jules on 11 Apr, 2012 13:51
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Welcome to the world of sly.
Went sly myself just over 2 months. You'll soon get the hang of a daily routine. And you won't get bored of the smooth feel. -
#2 by warhawk on 11 Apr, 2012 13:52
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hey sly aggie: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness most especially when u do the blade shave. check out the "headshaving" section of the forum under "your shave routine", "what razor you use", and "shaving cream or gel". this section has many priceless info on head shaving.
WARHAWK
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#3 by Paul the Headblader on 11 Apr, 2012 14:00
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welcome
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#4 by Laser Man on 11 Apr, 2012 14:05
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Welcome! If you're buzzed down with no guard, you're nearly there. Why not go all the way and get the color on a completely smooth head? The flaking and redness might go away more quickly, too.
Once you start shaving, you'll love it and become a pro! -
#5 by xnewyawka on 11 Apr, 2012 14:52
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Welcome to the forum, and a new found freedom. With time your scalp will "toughen up."
As warhawk has suggested, there are plenty of sections to check out for more information. I also suggest using a Mach III for your first shave of the dome. It's a great razor. Be sure to buzz down your remaining hair as close as you can with clippers. Good luck and let us know how you like it.
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#6 by Sir Harry on 11 Apr, 2012 15:02
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Welcome and Good Luck!
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#7 by IllinoisBaldy on 11 Apr, 2012 16:06
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Welcome.
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#8 by SlyAggie on 12 Apr, 2012 14:48
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes. After all the encouragement, how could a guy not go for it!
So, I took the plunge this morning and shaved it clean! Used a Schick Hydro 3 razor and my trusty Art of Shaving supplies and badger brush. -
#9 by BaldHDbiker on 12 Apr, 2012 19:16
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Welcome aboard and enjoy.
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#10 by Cris on 12 Apr, 2012 20:38
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Perfect look for you, Aggie!
Even the beard is too good
Great Job
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#11 by bennett11 on 13 Apr, 2012 05:55
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Welcome, I am double your age and sly in Austin - a neighbor
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#12 by RoWilJr on 13 Apr, 2012 07:09
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Welcome Aggie! Good to see another fellow Texan on board... Hook 'em Horns!
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#13 by SlyAggie on 13 Apr, 2012 08:12
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Glad to see a few fellow Texans on the SBG boards...Gig Em Aggies!
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#14 by wpruitt on 14 Apr, 2012 13:04
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Welcome