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I feel alright......
by
J_Dub
on 18 Aug, 2015 07:44
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I'm 5 days in with 3 shaves under my belt. So far so good. I'm 33 years old and struggled with hair loss and the overall idea of "aging" for last few years. It really takes a toll on your mental state after a while. Shaving my head was rite of passage for me. Liberating? Yes, but more of a transitional state of who I thought I was to who I really am.
My transition into the shaved head was slow. I started with fades and then moved into the "high and tight". From there it was a #2 buzz cut. Then a number#1. Finally, no guard. This whole transition was probably a little over 2 years. I gave me the chance to digest it. It was still a rollercoaster ride of emotion, but a good decision in the end.
As far as reactions go. It's a mixed bag. More positive than negative. A lot of people, I believe, are just naive to other people's situation and tend to ask "why." That can come off as a negative reaction, but I truly think they just don't understand. And, unless you're dealing with hair loss, you probably wouldn't. It's a very personal thing. In the end, I like it. People will get used to it.
My goal now is to "own" my bald head. I want to enjoy it. I want to be proud of it. I don't want it to be something I have to do, but something I want to do. This may come with fancy razors, shaving soaps & hot towels. Whatever it takes, I'm invested.
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#1
by
Sir Harry
on 18 Aug, 2015 08:30
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Welcome and congratulations on completing your journey. Thanks for sharing.
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#2
by
J_Dub
on 18 Aug, 2015 09:51
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Thanks Sir Harry! Definitely a journey. I'm hoping to post pics in the next day or two.
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#3
by
Cave Dweller
on 18 Aug, 2015 11:16
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Welcome to the board, sir.
Glad to hear you are happy with the look.
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#4
by
SlyMike
on 18 Aug, 2015 13:22
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Congratulations on starting the journey
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#5
by
J_Dub
on 18 Aug, 2015 13:36
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Thanks Mike_ and Cave Dweller!
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#6
by
Goatee
on 18 Aug, 2015 14:18
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Every journey starts with one step. You have started on this journey. Only joy will will come to you!
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#7
by
fcb2001
on 23 Sep, 2015 03:25
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Congrats. I shaved due to same concerns as well at age 26.
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#8
by
Semi-Sly
on 23 Sep, 2015 20:22
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Yeah, definitely, "own" it! Show us some pics; B&A if you have them. We will tell you how it looks!
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#9
by
john.peachie
on 23 Sep, 2015 22:36
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Welcome to the group! Good form on telling mother nature.... "Don't worry, I'll take care of this..." rather than letting your self esteem circle the drain. My biggest hurdle after shaving was getting my scalp to match my face...when I first looked in the mirror afterwards, aside from the few trickles of blood, I appeared to have traded my hair for a marshmallow colored swim cap.
Get a little (very little) sun on it, and it will look awesome I am quite sure!
Cheers,
John
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#10
by
bennett11
on 24 Sep, 2015 05:41
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you will find it will increase your self confidence and you will be proud. you will want to shave daily.
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#11
by
Aussie Sly Guy
on 24 Sep, 2015 08:11
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Definitely invest in some shaving soaps and brushes, very enjoyable with better results.
There is nothing like a head shave with Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap.