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Soon-to-be Sly Guy by slickjay on 04 Oct, 2008 08:30
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Hi Everyone,
I'm 26 years old, I've recently decided to become a Sly Guy. I do have thin and receding hair, but my eventual natural baldness is not the main reason I've made this decision. Rather, my hair is just average. I can't do anything with it. I tried to grow it long a few years ago, but I felt it was just a young guy's comb over: no matter how long I grew it, it was obvious I wasn't blessed with flowing locks.
I've given up on styling my hair for a while now. I just towel dry it, and don't touch it for the rest of the day. I don't hate my hair. Like I said before, it's just average. It just takes up space.
So why keep it? Right? I look best when my hair is cut really short. So shouldn't I look best bald?
Opposite of my scalp, I've always had thick facial hair, and have always enjoyed growing a beard in winter. So I'm taking a few days to grow a nice goatee, and I plan on going bald next weekend. I look forward to getting rid of my average hair, and sporting a Sly look that will really make me stand out in a crowd.
I'll post a profile pic after I take the plunge. In the meantime, if any veterans have any pointers as I embark on this journey, I'd love to hear them. -
#1 by jumissa.fi on 04 Oct, 2008 09:22
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You Got The ATTITUDE right
Welcome to SBG! Post up a pic of your new slyness when you got the chance
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#2 by hammerdrill376 on 04 Oct, 2008 09:36
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Good way of thinking so go ahead and do it...don't put off until tomorrow the things you can do today
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#3 by champ007 on 04 Oct, 2008 09:42
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Welcome Slickj
Pop over to the shaving routines in the forum and get some valuable info to prepare for the first shave.
Watch the ice cubes on the first shave, some scalps are too sensative at first.
Congrats on the decision, you will be glad you did
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#4 by joergHH on 04 Oct, 2008 09:59
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Welcome here, Jay!
And congratulations for your decision going sly. Do the deed and enjoy the new look and the new feeling!
If you need advice, don't hesitate and ask.
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#5 by Thompson on 04 Oct, 2008 10:03
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Welcome Jay! Just buy good razor ( Mach3 or Gillete Fusion ),good shaving gel ( Gillete ) and good aftershave ( I'm happy with Nivea Extreme Comfort aftershave balm ),don't rush things,if you accidentally cut yourself don't panic,cause it heals rather quickly and it doesn't bleed long,and it happens only if you rush.Don't put too much pressure on razor,and go slowly
Good luck,and post a picture when you had hair and after you shaved! -
#6 by BaldBen on 04 Oct, 2008 11:22
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I look forward to getting rid of my average hair, and sporting a Sly look that will really make me stand out in a crowd.
So you don't mind standing out in a crowd, do you!
Jay you already have the SLY attitude so there's very little to say other than
you shouldn't be fooled by the autumn sun. You must protect your head with a moisturizer containing a sun protection factor (SPF of at least 30). Welcome and good luck with your transitioning to SLY.
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#7 by J.J. on 04 Oct, 2008 12:19
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Rather, my hair is just average. I can't do anything with it.
I don't hate my hair. Like I said before, it's just average. It just takes up space.
So why keep it? Right? I look best when my hair is cut really short. So shouldn't I look best bald?
Opposite of my scalp, I've always had thick facial hair, and have always enjoyed growing a beard in winter. So I'm taking a few days to grow a nice goatee, and I plan on going bald next weekend. I look forward to getting rid of my average hair, and sporting a Sly look that will really make me stand out in a crowd.
Hey Jay,
Sounds pretty familiar. Go for it! -
#8 by buuckkweet on 04 Oct, 2008 19:25
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Welcome slickjay!
As the Bros have said, GO FOR IT!
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#9 by Brkeatr on 04 Oct, 2008 19:34
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Welcome to the forum slickjay !!
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#10 by slickjay on 04 Oct, 2008 19:37
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Bought all the stuff I need to shave it off today. Now I really want to shave it off! I probably won't wait a week. Probably just two days at the most (I still want my goatee to grow a little more).
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#11 by andrew on 04 Oct, 2008 20:31
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Welcome Jay ... I think you're making the right decision to shave it all off. Sounds like you can't wait to do it and I think you'll love it and regret not doing it sooner.
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#12 by OzPete on 04 Oct, 2008 22:18
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Welcome slickjay! Go 4 it!
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#13 by wpruitt on 04 Oct, 2008 22:38
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Welcome SlickJay - the dome is the limit
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#14 by Scott on 04 Oct, 2008 22:49
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SlickJay, welcome! I'm betting you won't make it the full week! As the guys have said, head over to the head shaving forum for lots of great tips & tricks on making that first shave a memorable one! We'll be awaiting your pics!