I know when I was in limbo with the decision and when to do it, that the forum here gave a lot of good encouragement. One thing that stuck out big time for me was that if I don't like the shaved look, the hair will grow back, rest assured that will be the case. I'm new to this too, only a few days, but it does really have it's rewards and well worth the jump to a polished dome. Do it and don't look back, it is your choice in the world how you feel about yourself. Being bald can be a positive thing in your life. You have the choice. Do what you feel is right.