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Merry Christmas Introduction by Alvisar on 24 Dec, 2006 16:12
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Hello all,
I must say that I found this site while trying to research different products and techniques. I chose baldness less then a couple of weeks ago just to try something and will probably remain this way for life!!!
Fortunately for me, I haven't had any horrible experiences happen yet. I guess I have been lucky. On First Shave Nite, my friends used scissors to cut as much of my thick hair away as they could. Apparently, my hair is thicker than most on this blue marble in the sky we call Earth, which started to deter me from going all the way that night. We then took the clippers down to a 1 and I looked at reflection in the mirror and though, "Jarhead." Didn't look bad, so I took the final plunge...I was already committed and wasn't going to turn around. We pulled out the shaving cream and let the razor take away as much as we could. One of my girlfriends had the honor and she did the best she could. Unfortunately, my head was reacting to all the attention and started to burn so we never made it to the slick look that I wanted. Everyone there thought that I was going to be burned, red and bumpy the next monring cause it looked horrible.
Turns out it that it looked pretty good the next morning, and the only problem I had was my head was acting like velcro with clothes. I waited another day for my scalp to heal and decided to try to give the shave ritual a try myself. At this point, I still hadn't researched the topic yet and I went out blindly to buy products. With new Mach3, shaving gel, aftershave and lotion in hand I attempted to free my scalp completely. I was successful, although it took a long time and only had slight razor burn which subsided real quick. Ever since then I have been shaving daily and have improved on my technique trimming down the time to about 8 minutes including face and complete dome. I've been super lucky so far, and I think my scalp is adjusting well. No bumps, cuts, nicks or any signs of razor burn.
Glad to join the club,
Curtis
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#1 by Tyler on 24 Dec, 2006 16:18
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Welcome Curtis! Thanks for joining Sly Bald Guys and sharing your story with us.
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#2 by ar3inc on 24 Dec, 2006 16:20
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Welcome to the best group on the net! Congrats on your decision to liberate yourself from hair! Maybe you can find out what is bringing you that good luck, and pass it along.
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#3 by Johnny on 24 Dec, 2006 16:35
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Welcome Alvisar. You have given yourself the best Christmas present. Look forward to hearing from you.
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#4 by chadoweasel on 24 Dec, 2006 17:56
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Welcome, Alvisar
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#5 by BaldRob on 24 Dec, 2006 18:09
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Hi and Welcom Alvisar! Great story... and Merry Christmas!
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#6 by PBurke on 24 Dec, 2006 18:24
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welcome curtis. enjoy the site.
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#7 by Alvisar on 24 Dec, 2006 18:35
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Welcome to the best group on the net! Congrats on your decision to liberate yourself from hair! Maybe you can find out what is bringing you that good luck, and pass it along.
Not sure what is bringing the good luck, just think my scalp adjusted quickly.
Using....
(1) a Mach3 vibrating razor, can't even feel it on the face or scalp as compared to the old Mach3 that I was just on the face.
(2) Fusion Hydragel (UltraSensitive) with Aloe and Vitamin E
(3) Nivea AfterShave cooling balm - Normal skin (Don't remember the price of it, but I think the 3.3 Oz. bottle was around $4 or $5 dollars. Looks like the bottle is going to last around 2 months though so not concerned about the price here.
The only product that I will be looking for soon is sun protection, I don't get out much during the winter. But I will want to protect my scalp in the summer. Any Suggestions?
Also, the site stretched my picture....and suggestions on size I should make it so the site won't stretch it?
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#8 by PBurke on 24 Dec, 2006 18:59
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check into headblade products. they work well. tyler's wife sells some good stuff too. i used spf 50 for about a month. unless i am gonna be in the sun for awhile i don't use anything anymore.
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#9 by Tyler on 24 Dec, 2006 19:30
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The only product that I will be looking for soon is sun protection, I don't get out much during the winter. But I will want to protect my scalp in the summer. Any Suggestions?
Also, the site stretched my picture....and suggestions on size I should make it so the site won't stretch it?
There's a couple different reviews of products if you click on Product Reviews. Also, you can check out this board for some more information on protecting your head. http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?board=9.0 If you have any questions, feel free to post them
If the image it too large, the software will resize it to 300 x 300 pixels. If you want to make sure your picture is ok, make sure it's smaller than or equal to 300 x 300 pixels. -
#10 by Johannes on 25 Dec, 2006 04:20
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Welcome Curtis
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#11 by Robmeister on 25 Dec, 2006 06:13
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Curtis, a warm welcome and Merry Christmas!
...I found this site while trying to research different products and techniques.
Me too!...One of my girlfriends had the honor and she did the best she could.
Dude, yer in like Flinn around here if you have multiple lay-days
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#12 by wpruitt on 25 Dec, 2006 18:44
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Welcome to the club Curtis ... and Merry Christmas
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#13 by MC HammerHead on 25 Dec, 2006 20:26
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Welcome Curtis......!!!
and Merry Christmas to all my Sly Bald Guy Friends!!
Hey, reminder, if you have a MySpace please add me!
www.myspace.com/mchammerhead
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#14 by Tyler on 26 Dec, 2006 00:17
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Also, the site stretched my picture....and suggestions on size I should make it so the site won't stretch it?
I changed one of the settings, so it looks like it's working better now