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30 Day Challenge--Day One Has Started! by SlyAggie on 12 Apr, 2012 15:13
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Well fellow Sly Guys, I took the plunge today with the razor! I posted my routine out there, so I won't repeat it.
I took a few pics today to see how things looked up top, and I may need to change up a few things, as I have quite a few red spots almost all over, but surprisingly none on the back! They are on the sides and top!
See below for a pic of the top.
I'm hoping that these will go away with time, and it could be caused by doing two passes (with and against the grain), but only time will tell. I know I'll get used to it, but everytime I touch my head, I am reminded that there is no more hair up there!
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#1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 12 Apr, 2012 15:17
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Try some hydrocortizone 10% lotion, not creme, from the drugstore---great for reducing redness. Aloe vera also helps, but the hydro is the best to get it under control, and aloe for maintenance.
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#2 by BaldHDbiker on 12 Apr, 2012 19:13
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Welcome. Witch hazel will also help. I get Thayers from GNC and it works very well.
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#3 by warhawk on 12 Apr, 2012 19:17
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hey slyaggie:
just wanted say "congrats" on your 1st day... your results will get better as u obtain experience each day. keep us posted and remember 2 keep that "30 day rule" intact.
WARHAWK
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#4 by Laser Man on 12 Apr, 2012 20:53
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Congrats on joining the club. It's common to have some red marks and irritation at first, but in a short time, your scalp will toughen up and adjust to being shaved. From one of your other posts, your method sounds great, so just stick with it.
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#5 by nuts on 13 Apr, 2012 00:18
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What red spots. The shaved head looks great. Keep it up and enjoy the freedom.
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#6 by Paul the Headblader on 13 Apr, 2012 00:21
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congratulations.
Looks ok for a first shave...you'll get the hang of it ( by yourself or watching videos about it on the internet).
Things will change within a month, don't give up -
#7 by RoWilJr on 13 Apr, 2012 07:02
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Looks good...just keep it up and your scalp will adjust.
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#8 by SlyAggie on 13 Apr, 2012 08:29
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The kids loved the feel of it, and the wife is getting used to it. She was surprised that I shaved it with a razor, and admitted that she was grieving my lack of hair a bit, but like I said, she is getting used to it.
Decided to put a day in between shaves to not upset the scalp. That will put me shaving on Saturday and again on Monday.
By the way, attached are two photos: one before (view from above) and one after. You can see how the hairline was receding and yet how thick it was on the sides (future bozo head?!?!?)
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#9 by D.A.L.U.I. on 13 Apr, 2012 08:35
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It clearly was time, enjoy the freedom and looking a lot younger!
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#10 by mangosink12572 on 13 Apr, 2012 11:52
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Welcome - - -You look great and you look much younger - - -
The red spots will go after a while - -give it a week or two.
Enjoy the new look - - -It is great being BALD. -
#11 by R3Capt on 13 Apr, 2012 12:37
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Welcome to SBG - the redness will go away as your scalp adjusts - enjoy the new you.
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#12 by DCdome on 13 Apr, 2012 13:08
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Hey Slyaggie!
What a difference! You are lookin good! Congrats on taking the plunge. -
#13 by Baldstu on 13 Apr, 2012 16:17
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Day one looks good
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#14 by SlyAggie on 14 Apr, 2012 05:33
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I can't sieve how much your hair can grow in just one day! My head feels like the rough part of Velcro! Taking a t-shirt off is like peeling apart industrial strength Velcro if you let it get close to your head!