Hey, I'm 18 and my hairline has been receeding for the last 10 months or so and my hair has become thinner. It's in my genes, I suppose, my mother's father was completely bald by the age of 21.

I've gone thorugh the normal stages, anger, depression etcetc. First I naturally did some research about propecia, rogaine and the like, but came to the conclusion that the side effects are not worth it. It's just hair after all. Now I have accepted my hairloss. Yesterday I spontaneously bought some clippers and buzzed my hair off, what do you think?

I'm not going to shave it slick with a razor yet, as I still have quite a lot of hair left. I just wanted to see what my head looks like and try it out. I'll probably keep it buzzed, as I have to go to the army (conscription) in 3 months. Who knows how much hair I will have left after a year.

PS. Thanks for the great posts on the forums.

Welcome! The short buzz looks good; good luck with the army.

The buzz cut looks real good on you.... from your pictures I cant even notice any hair loss but clearly you are prepared and seem to be taking it very well... best of luck mate

Welcome mate.

Either look suits IMO!

you look great with a buzz haircut.  At your age I also buzzed my hair short by desire - not thinning.  Kept it that way until shaving.

Welcome to the forum. I also had a receding hairline when I was young. I finally just came to grips with the fact that eventually most of my hair was going to fall out, decided to beat mother nature to the punch and broke out the clippers.

 I went ahead and started sporting the sly look on a regular basis around the age of 27. I've let my hair start to grow out where it will on several occasions but I've always ended up taking it all back off. It just feels right. Not only do I think it makes me look better now, it's very low maintenance. That's a huge plus too! 

I see that you've made the decision to go ahead and take it down a little more. Good for you man. Wear it like that with pride because it looks good.

Also, thanks for signing up for the Armed Services. I'm a USN Vet myself. Take care of yourself and God Bless Tom.

Welcome. The buzz looks good.  Yes, most guys really have a good head shape for going sly. Just takes a buzz to prove it. When you're ready break out the razor and apply the 30 day rule.

I buzzed it to 1mm without a guard today. I like the sandpaper-feeling  .