New Member Intro - page 1 -

• New Member Intro by stemikger on 12 Jun, 2008 23:58
• Hey guys,
  
  I'm a brand spanking new member and actually today is my first day being shiny.  I have been wearing a crew cut for a while and today I actually took razor and shaving creme to my head. 
  
  I'm 44 years old and married for 16 years with a 13 year old daughter.  I could not believe the reactions I got.  My wife and daughter HATE it.  I can't believe how much.
  
  People at work either loved it and/or hated it.  One woman told me I look like an Ax Murderer.  Real nice.
  
  Oh well, not sure if I'm going to stay shiney or let it grow back into a crew, but to be honest I'm totally shocked how people reacted.  I must look real bad because baldness is very in vogue now and I dont' even look twice at a bald guy in the street. 
  
  Oh well thanks for letting me vent and introduce myself.
• #1 by Tyler on 13 Jun, 2008 00:00
• stemikger, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  Sorry to hear that your wife and daughter are not big fans.  I'd give it 30 days to see if they can adjust and to see how YOU like it.  I'm shocked at the reactions also, as most guys have very positive reactions.
• #2 by IRDSM on 13 Jun, 2008 00:14
• Welcome!
  
  Most guys can pull the bald look off very well. I would suggest sticking with it for a week-a month and see what it's like. Maybe a pic would help 
  
  
  Dan
• #3 by GASlick on 13 Jun, 2008 00:16
• Welcome to SBG.  Sorry to hear about the negative reacitons.  My wife was a little uncertain in the beginning, but now she loves it.
  
  
• #4 by stemikger on 13 Jun, 2008 00:23
• Hey guys,
  
  I will post a pic soon to get the reactions from the pros.
  
  Thanks for the welcome.
  
  
• #5 by warhawk on 13 Jun, 2008 00:34
• stemikger:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  sorry 2 hear 'bout the negative vibes.  like tyler said... give it the 30 day trial, that's the unwritten rule here in the SBG forum.  after the 30 days... one will B able 2 decide whether 2 keep it smooooth or grow it back.   you've mentioned the reactions from your family & others; however, you've neglected 2 let us know your own reactions 2 your new look.  do U like it? 
  
  WARHAWK
• #6 by stemikger on 13 Jun, 2008 00:40
• Quote

  temikger:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  sorry 2 hear 'bout the negative vibes.  like tyler said... give it the 30 day trial, that's the unwritten rule here in the SBG forum.  after the 30 days... one will B able 2 decide whether 2 keep it smooooth or grow it back.   you've mentioned the reactions from your family & others; however, you've neglected 2 let us know your own reactions 2 your new look.  do U like it? 
  
  WARHAWK

  
  Hey Warhawk,
  
  To be honest, I'm not sure yet.  I'm trying not to let the negativity get to me.  I will take Tyler's advice and give it the 30 day test.
  
  Thanks.
• #7 by joergHH on 13 Jun, 2008 03:52
• Welcome here.  Sorry to hear about the negative reactions.
  
  As Tyler wrote  - do the 30 days trial and see what you like.
  
  There a many wives here who don't like the sly look, but their negative comments will fade.
  
  Be familiar with your new look and start enjoying.
  
  Best wishes.
  
  J
• #8 by PigPen on 13 Jun, 2008 05:29
• Welcome to Sly Bald Guys, sorry to hear about the negativity you're receiving. You've got the right plan though, give it 30 days and then make your final decision.
• #9 by Rob on 13 Jun, 2008 06:03
• Hey Stemikger: welcome to SBG's first of all
  
  Sorry You've had bad reactions from family, but keep at it, and try it out for the 30 days as the other bro's suggest.  If YOU feel you can't live with it after 30 days then by all means grow it back to a crew, but see how YOU feel first.  Obce you get more confident about it, hopefully the family will see what a positive effect it is having on you and they will grow to like it too.
  
  Post a pic, and I'm sure you'll get encouragement from everyone here!
• #10 by tomgallagher on 13 Jun, 2008 06:18
• Welcome to SBG. They will get used to it. The first couple of days are the toughest.
• #11 by Paul on 13 Jun, 2008 07:24
• Welcome Stemikger.  It seems that the important thing should be whether you like being sly or not.  If you do, they you need to explain to others that you like it and that if they like/love you they should be happy for you.
• #12 by wpruitt on 13 Jun, 2008 07:49
• Wlcome stemikger
• #13 by barberette on 13 Jun, 2008 09:00
• welcome Stemikger, sorry about the negative reactions, I agree with the guys on here..give it a month or so.. Im sure its just quite a shock at first.
  Post us a picture when you can so we can see too.
  Whats important is that you like it.
• #14 by stemikger on 13 Jun, 2008 17:49
• Thanks everyone, I posted my pictures on a new thread.
  
  Thanks again for all the kind words.