I've been buzzing my head with a #1 or #2 guard lately, but I really want to try the shaved head look, at least for a while. However, I'm nervous about how I'll look since 23-year-old skinny, tall guys typically don't rock the no-hair look, and I'm a tad worried about the reactions. I did some quick photoshop on a picture of myself to get an idea and attached them here. Does it look all right? I'm tempted to just go to my barber and ask him to do it tomorrow.

I say go for it. I'm only a few years older than you and wish I had shaved my head when I was 23. It'll look good on ya

Yeah, I think I'll give it a shot. How would I even ask my barber to shave my head? I'm probably going to get a confused/weird reaction haha.

I'd give it a try. Most barbershops will give you a razor shave upon request, however very few can get it as smooth as if you did it yourself.

Your current buzz cut is so close to being bald, that visually, there will be little difference. Go for it. (30 day rule is advised). if you don't like it after a month, you can be back to your current buzz length in less than 1 week.

I've never had the barber shave my head. Always do it myself. From what I hear, the self shave is almost always smoother than what the barber will do.

If you don't do it, you'll always wonder what it would be like.  If you read the discussions here you'll find many guys who 1) wonder why they waited so long, and 2) never go back to hair once they shave their heads; they like it so much.  I'm in both groups.

A bald head is pretty amazing. Looks great. Feels great.

people will react to your shaved head - to be expected - however enjoy that.  you have the self confidence to do it.  You will look good shaved.

Since you already buzz your head, most will not even notice the difference if you shave.  The main difference between a 0 buzz and a shave is the feel.  Also, since you already have a beard, it will help off-set the lack of hair up top.  I normally advise guys going sly to grow some facial hair if they can.

Thanks for the encouragement, guys. I ended up getting my head buzzed with no guard, and I'm loving the way it looks on me! I think this site has made me give on long hair forever haha. I would've asked for a razor head shave, but I opted not to because my skin breaks out whenever I use a razor.

Looks good, especially with the beard.  I would still try a razor shave, though.