New member- trying out the bald look

• New member- trying out the bald look by mfowler52 on 26 Feb, 2013 20:56
• Hello!
  
  My name is Michael, from Saint Louis. I've dealt with male pattern baldness for a few years now, and it finally got to the point where I figured the shorter the hair the better it will look now. So after I got tired of the longer hair look to cover up balding, and always wearing hats, I decided to buzz my head. I took it down to a 3, then a 2, then I just said forget it and went no guard. I decided it was best to do this because I know it's my fate eventually and I never wanted to go on any products to try and regrow any hair. I feel that route only creates more stress, because you're constantly looking back at your hair and looking for results. I know that none of the products will ever really give me what I actually want, a full head of thick hair, so I'd rather just live with what I've got then something I'm still not satisfied with and had to become a slave to.
  
  I'm not sure I entirely like the look on me, but the job is done!
  
  Thanks for reading!

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• #1 by shavedslick123 on 26 Feb, 2013 21:40
• Looks good on you, man. You pull it off well. Keep it up!
• #2 by Hingatao on 26 Feb, 2013 21:42
• Shavedslick is right. You wear it well. Welcome to the club.
• #3 by sahil15 on 26 Feb, 2013 22:32
• Looks good mate. makes you look smart and tough at the same time.
  
  
• #4 by Frontier Guy on 26 Feb, 2013 22:56
• Welcome Michael. Looks good.
  
  I suggest you commit to the 30-day challenge referenced elsewhere on this site, which I’ve accumulated over time and modified just a bit. Pick and choose which ones apply to you, but basically my “expanded” 30-day challenge is:
  

  • Take your time shaving initially – your scalp is new terrain and everyone has some odd spots to figure out. Go easy on the pressure and the speed. There is no prize for fastest and bloodiest shave!
  • Figure out what your answer is when someone asks “Why?” – you don’t have to go into detail about hair loss, but it’s good to have a comeback at the ready. Can be as simple as “I needed a change.”
  • Maintain the Sly look for 30 consecutive days - whether you shave daily (my recommendation) or every other day.
  • Allows you to get used to the New & Improved you.
  • Allows others to get used to the New, Improved and more Confident you.
  • Allows your scalp to adjust from being hidden from the world to toughening up to face the world.
  • Allows you to develop the skills for head shaving (they're a bit different from face shaving).
  • Gives you time to integrate shaving into your daily routine so it becomes “natural” and not something you have to think about or try to remember.
  • Post here at SlyGuys with your questions, concerns, and (most assuredly) your SUCCESSES!

  
  Things I think you will find:
  

  • Huge relief (part 1) from hair worries – whether it’s thinning or graying or moving hairlines.
  • Huge relief (part 2) from hat worries – where is it?
  • Huge relief (part 3) from weather worries – wind which may blow a combover the wrong way, rain which causes thin hair to become stringy.
  • Ease of maintaining - you'll always have the same great look.
  • Surge of self-confidence (part 1) – which I thought was most surprising.
  • Surge of self-confidence (part 2) – freedom to do things which “hair terror” prevented – like swimming or standing in a room underneath a bright light with your scalp glowing through the remaining hairs.
  • Reallocation of time previously spent obsessing over hair to more fun endeavors (you can figure out this list on your own).

  
  Welcome to the brotherhood. You've found a great community to be a part of.
  
  
• #5 by Sir Harry on 26 Feb, 2013 22:58
• Welcome! I think that your beard will go very nicely with a shaved head, IMO.
• #6 by OzSly on 27 Feb, 2013 01:28
• G'Day Michael mate 
  
  Welcome to the Fortress Of The Follicly Challenged.
  
  Thanks for sharing your story with us.
  
  Good Advice from Frontier Guy....He is one our Wise One men grasshopper.....listen, read and you will learn!! 
  
• #7 by bennett11 on 27 Feb, 2013 05:27
• looks good just stay with it and you will be pleased
• #8 by MarkusToe on 27 Feb, 2013 05:40
• I also think that it looks good - try the 30 day rule, I needed about a week to get used to it
• #9 by CraftyGuy on 27 Feb, 2013 05:57
• Welcome Michael from St. Loius!
  
  Looks great - keep it up!
  
  Mike from MA
• #10 by stasiu on 27 Feb, 2013 07:59
• Welcome to SBG !  Sly looks smooth on you + nice facial fur !  Try the 30 day rule ! 
• #11 by 50plus on 27 Apr, 2013 05:16
• Hi Michael. I'm new here and stressed about what I guess i have to do at some point.
  One thing is for sure. If it looks anything like yours I will be extremely happy.
  Great job mate and well done.
  Now..back to my thoughts.
• #12 by Bilko1 on 27 Apr, 2013 11:21
• You look great, mate.
  
  Keep that head shaved nice & smooth. If still unsure that it is really for you then try out the 30 day rule mentioned elsewhere on this great site.
  
  And, by the way, welcome to the bald brother/sister-hood.
• #13 by Hingatao on 27 Apr, 2013 11:46
• Welcome to the club, Michael. You wear it well.
• #14 by Lucasheppner on 27 Apr, 2013 11:47
• Looks good!