new guy needs some advice/encouragement

[JimmyR]

hey guys, first off just want to say that this is a great site. been browsin around here for a while now and heres my story.

i'm 20 years old and am unfortunatley losing my hair at an alarming rate. i've spent the last couple weeks exploring my options and it basicly comes down to 3 choices...get a hairpiece, take meds, or shave it all off.  to tell you the truth i am not too fond of either, haha. wearing a hairpiece is definatley out of the question for obvious reasons and i am not looking forward to taking meds for the rest of my  life and risking all those possible side effects for the sake of my hair. it seems as if the best and healthiest choice for me to make would be to simply invest my money in shaving supplies.

i guess the biggest thing holding me back is the change in appearance i am going to go through but to tell you the truth....i've been browsing around here and looking at pictures of various members and i must say that all you guys look pretty good, haha. i see alot of bald guys on the street that look good as well. i guess i am just nervous about making the change and what other people may think.

anyways...as i said above...the razor seems to be the healthiest choice in my opinion. it's unfortunate that i'm gonna have to start doing this at 20 years old but what can you do.

[Tyler]

Jimmy, I know it's tough to have to make that decision at the young age of 20, but I think you've made the correct decision, so kudos to that!  One thing to remember is that you are always more critical of yourself than others are of you.  I'm positive you'll be positively surprised at your appearance after shaving your head.  Most of the guys here tend to ask themselves, "why didn't I do this earlier?"

Have fun with it and if you have any questions, post 'em up!

[Kajun]

jimmy..you making the right decision for sure!...try a buzz cut first if ya scared.

[OzPete]

Welcome to SBGs, Jimmy!

[shyslyguy]

Hi Jimmy,

Welcome to SBG's. I can understand your hesitance but I say go for it.  By shaving yourself sly you are taking the bull by the horns. I also started losing my hair at a very young age & it is tough but actually, when shaved right down the hair loss shows far less. If I was in your position today, knowing what I know now ... I wouldn't hesitate & I don't think you'll regret it if you do decide to go sly.

Also, regarding the change in appearance, if you are definitely losing your hair then at some point it's going to come anyway so again, better to grab the bull by the horns & beat mother nature to it.

Anyway, good luck. 


 

[Paul]

Hi Jimmy and welcome.  Sounds like you already have a great attitude about going sly...and you are definitley making the right decision.

[herronm]

Welcome Jimmy!!!  Good advice from everyone.  There are several fellow SLY members that are BBC (bald by choice).  The rest of us are just speeding up the inevitable.  We all shave our heads for different reasons.  You might consider Kajun's advice and do the buzz first, that will make it easier to shave when you get ready.

Max

[PBurke]

welcome jimmy

[KALBO]

Welcome to SBGs, Jimmy! You won't regret it once you do it.  I was in a similar situation and should have been shaving my head since I was 20...15 years later, I wish I would have done it back then!

[BALDANDRE]

Good luck dude....

I'm happy that you've realized what you need to do so early in your life..

Shave it slick and never look back bro, you'll see how your life and outlook will change just from doing such a simple thing!

Post a pic after you do the deed! 

Welcome!!!!!!

[jp_bald]

you do not have to think single these doing but the healthy thing and I practice surely, that affluent side in you, also single you are due to make it safe that very comfortable for you

[YOSP]

save the $$$ and shave it bro, give yourself some time to get used to it and you will be able to decide if it suits you or not...the freedom of not trying to make something look like it isn't is a wonderful thing...

[SLYinKC]

Jimmy, Glad you decided to joined us.  All that I can add is that almost all of us have been where you are now and in the end we come the point where we decide that it really is only our own opinion that counts.  You can't live your life wishing you'd done something.  You just have to trust your gut and take the first step.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[warhawk]

jimmyr.... 1st of all welcome 2 the sbg forum.  glad that u found us.  u got some gr8 advice from all r sly brahs.  i'm glad that u r not going with the rug or the drugs.  u have done good by finding this site because this site will b your push 2 the sly side.

if u r scared...... as kajun said.... go w/ the buzz look.  however.... if u want the TRUTH.... here it is ...... man just get a good razor, a good gel/cream, and shave it!!!  i PROMISE u that u will not regret it.  2 WORDS..... SHAVE IT!!!

anyways.... keep us posted & post a pic when u decide 2 do the deed.  c ya around the forum.

WARHAWK

[Timmay]

Welcome BRO!  And like Tyler said...we tend to worry more about what others think and it is a waste of time.  You will find you will get more compliments then you can imagine.  Post a pic of yourself so we can help you decide.  Some guys have the head shape and others dont....but that shouldnt matter....a guy that shaves it bald is a friend of mine.  Just read some of the forums in here and you will find alot of useful info and mostly you will find all of us guys that you think look good bald.....were in your shoes once.  I say go for it...cause you know you have the other two options to fall back on ....but guarentee you ...once you go all the way.....you will be comfortable...just be patient..first two weeks could be rough...get good shaving products and a good blade....you will be fine. we are here to help you when ever you have questions....Welcome to SBG's