Took the plunge - page 1 -

• Took the plunge by TINSLEYCLAY on 01 Jul, 2012 18:15
• Over the last 4 years I have had a drastic increase in hair loss. I have tried everything to try and conceal the effects such as layering the hair, using Shampoo enhancements, etc. 2 weeks ago I was visiting my Dad and after a few beers and years of frustration I grabbed his beard trimmer and cut a line right down the center of my head. Now i was commited to shave it. I can't begin to describe the feeling of liberation when I was finished. It was like that "Monkey" was finally off of my back. I felt so carefree and was not concerned with anybody's reactions. Fortunately, I have had nothing but positive feedback and compliments. I used to envy those guys that had the balls to shave it with confidence and now I feel it too. I have been visiting SBG for about 2 years and I've finally taken the plunge.
  
  Anybody considering shaving should go for it. Don't let the media or others tell you how people will react to it. Thanks for all of the support brothers. Here's to never having a bad hair day again.
• #1 by IllinoisBaldy on 01 Jul, 2012 18:27
• Welcome to SBG TINSLEYCLAY.
• #2 by Frontier Guy on 01 Jul, 2012 18:37
• Indeed welcome. Your story is just added reinforcement of the extraordinary release from hair issues which is possible.
  
  Great picture. Suited to sly, to be sure. And the look of confidence.
  
  I hope you will participate regularly, helping those who need encouragement or reassurance - or just for general conversation.
• #3 by RoWilJr on 01 Jul, 2012 19:17
• Welcome to SBG
• #4 by Sir Harry on 01 Jul, 2012 19:45
• Welcome, and thank you for sharing your story.
• #5 by kalbo on 01 Jul, 2012 20:22
• Welcome to the bald brotherhood Tinsleyclay. Great story, you rock the bald look. 
• #6 by Andrei on 01 Jul, 2012 21:02
• Wellcome TINSLEYCLAY, your new look suites you very well!
  It's great that you started shaving. First shave was the hardest step - psychological speaking.
  Head shaving is kind of addictive, there are people that try it and others that don't.
• #7 by Paul the Headblader on 01 Jul, 2012 21:03
• welcome and congratz
• #8 by mrzed on 02 Jul, 2012 04:49
• welcome. good story. can't tell from thee story or the picture if you are fully shaved on top or just buzzed as short as possible.  If you have not shaved your head completely bald, id urge you to do hat. Looks about tthe same, but feels much different. I much prefer the bald feel.
  
  But I  like the part about taking the clippers right down the center. I know the feeling.I did that too.
• #9 by waine on 02 Jul, 2012 07:40
• Welcome TinsleyClay
  
  Congratulations for taking the step after so long.  The look definitely suits you.
• #10 by zetaeffe on 02 Jul, 2012 11:19
• Quote from: TINSLEYCLAY on 01 Jul, 2012 18:15

  Fortunately, I have had nothing but positive feedback and compliments. I used to envy those guys that had the balls to shave it with confidence and now I feel it too.
  

  
• #11 by bigstosh on 02 Jul, 2012 11:23
• Welcome to the forum!
• #12 by stasiu on 02 Jul, 2012 11:26
• Congrats and welcome!  You have that confident sly smile !
• #13 by warhawk on 02 Jul, 2012 13:46
• Hi TClay:  Welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  Glad that ya joined us.  U look like a natural.  I can't imagine U with hair. 
  
  WARHAWK
• #14 by balddoc on 02 Jul, 2012 16:05
• Welcome! It was my dad who finally made me do it too.