After Years Of Pain And Introspection, I Have Finally Come To Terms With Shaving.

[buckthorn]

Hey guys, sorry for another rant, but wanted to express a very spiritual breakthrough I recently had -

So, it was just another morning. Washing my hair, looking at it wet in the mirror, getting depressed, blow drying it, trying to fluff it up and ultimately just shaking my head at what all this has come to. Why has this taken such a toll on me? Am I a REAL man if I can't just say screw it and shave my head? I mean I've lost relationships because of this. I've reduced my social life because of... hair.

Then I really started thinking. I started thinking about shampoo. What have I been doing? I could be saving SO much money on f*****g shampoo if I just shaved my f*****g head!! Seriously, listen guys, do the math... I sat down with a calculator and realized that with a shaved head, after 356 years I would save SO much money NOT using f*****g shampoo that I could book that dream round trip from Chicago to Florida FREE!! FREE!! I hope this gives you guys some perspective on how silly it is to stress about hair loss.

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Hey guys, sorry for another rant, but wanted to express a very spiritual breakthrough I recently had -

So, it was just another morning. Washing my hair, looking at it wet in the mirror, getting depressed, blow drying it, trying to fluff it up and ultimately just shaking my head at what all this has come to. Why has this taken such a toll on me? Am I a REAL man if I can't just say screw it and shave my head? I mean I've lost relationships because of this. I've reduced my social life because of... hair.

Then I really started thinking. I started thinking about shampoo. What have I been doing? I could be saving SO much money on f*****g shampoo if I just shaved my f*****g head!! Seriously, listen guys, do the math... I sat down with a calculator and realized that with a shaved head, after 356 years I would save SO much money NOT using f*****g shampoo that I could book that dream round trip from Chicago to Florida FREE!! FREE!! I hope this gives you guys some perspective on how silly it is to stress about hair loss.

I bet you still haven't shaved it.

 

[buckthorn]

I bet you still haven't shaved it.

are you just here to antagonize me because YOU have made the great leap into enlightenment?

 

[JohnsonDDG]

are you just here to antagonize me because YOU have made the great leap into enlightenment?

I'm not enlightened - I'm just pointing out that you probably will not shave your head.

You've been talking about doing this for a year now and I just think you are going to do it.

Maybe its mean to call you out on it, but its the truth.

You even said why you wont do it: transplant scar, family mockery, dislike of bald look, being overweight etc.

I understand your struggle either way.

 

[sadila]

Hey guys, sorry for another rant, but wanted to express a very spiritual breakthrough I recently had -

So, it was just another morning. Washing my hair, looking at it wet in the mirror, getting depressed, blow drying it, trying to fluff it up and ultimately just shaking my head at what all this has come to. Why has this taken such a toll on me? Am I a REAL man if I can't just say screw it and shave my head? I mean I've lost relationships because of this. I've reduced my social life because of... hair.

Then I really started thinking. I started thinking about shampoo. What have I been doing? I could be saving SO much money on f*****g shampoo if I just shaved my f*****g head!! Seriously, listen guys, do the math... I sat down with a calculator and realized that with a shaved head, after 356 years I would save SO much money NOT using f*****g shampoo that I could book that dream round trip from Chicago to Florida FREE!! FREE!! I hope this gives you guys some perspective on how silly it is to stress about hair loss.

Don't forget the vitamins and veggies savings you can achieve once you shave your head !! If you add the savings on the dates that you won't be attending that's a fortune right there

 

[buckthorn]

I'm not enlightened - I'm just pointing out that you probably will not shave your head.

You've been talking about doing this for a year now and I just think you are going to do it.

Maybe its mean to call you out on it, but its the truth.

You even said why you wont do it: transplant scar, family mockery, dislike of bald look, being overweight etc.

I understand your struggle either way.

ok? if you think I won't shave my head then why do you keep asking if i shaved my head? I have created plans for a year in which I will literally HAVE to shave my head, including an SMP appointment. so, we will see how happy I am with it either way. Anyways, I know you always mean well man. I actually appreciate the encouragement.

 

[buckthorn]

Don't forget the vitamins and veggies savings you can achieve once you shave your head !! If you add the savings on the dates that you won't be attending that's a fortune right there

yeah and all the minoxidil!! it's SO expensive and SO hard to apply!! ewwww

 

[JohnsonDDG]

ok? if you think I won't shave my head then why do you keep asking if i shaved my head? I have created plans for a year in which I will literally HAVE to shave my head, including an SMP appointment. so, we will see how happy I am with it either way. Anyways, I know you always mean well man. I actually appreciate the encouragement.

Let us know how the SMP goes.

And for the love of God, please research where you get the SMP done!

 

[Chromedome1990]

Just shave it brah! Instantly become Vin Diesel with no downsides whatsoever! Forget about the fact that you'll be spending way more money on razors, shaving cream, sun tan oil, hats, skin balm as well as countless hours maintaining your sexy, shiny dome, because you instantly become a slayer once you go sly! But don't just take my word for it, take a look at this sexy stud's video!

 

[CopeForLife]

buzz no guard, why shave

 

[kj6723]

Yeah dude, unless you're NW7 don't bic that sh*t. No guard or #1 buzz

 

[CopeForLife]

 

[DoctorHouse]

Hey guys, sorry for another rant, but wanted to express a very spiritual breakthrough I recently had -

So, it was just another morning. Washing my hair, looking at it wet in the mirror, getting depressed, blow drying it, trying to fluff it up and ultimately just shaking my head at what all this has come to. Why has this taken such a toll on me? Am I a REAL man if I can't just say screw it and shave my head? I mean I've lost relationships because of this. I've reduced my social life because of... hair.

Then I really started thinking. I started thinking about shampoo. What have I been doing? I could be saving SO much money on f*****g shampoo if I just shaved my f*****g head!! Seriously, listen guys, do the math... I sat down with a calculator and realized that with a shaved head, after 356 years I would save SO much money NOT using f*****g shampoo that I could book that dream round trip from Chicago to Florida FREE!! FREE!! I hope this gives you guys some perspective on how silly it is to stress about hair loss.

Bucky, if you come to Florida, I will shave it for you.

 

[Dontwannabeabetabob]

Damnit man. I'm reading this thinking, "Wow, this guy has balls. Maybe he is right? Just shave it off and be done with it!" After this point I had it made up in my mind that I was gonna congratulate you on your freedom. Just had to ruin it, didn't you?

 

[JohnsonDDG]

Damnit man. I'm reading this thinking, "Wow, this guy has balls. Maybe he is right? Just shave it off and be done with it!" After this point I had it made up in my mind that I was gonna congratulate you on your freedom. Just had to ruin it, didn't you?

I think everyone who is balding should try it at least once.

Then they will know a few things:

- How it they look bald

- How friends and family perceive them

- The new dynamic with the opposite sex

- How they feel about having a shaved head


I did it and found out I don't look so bad with no hair, but I just didn't like not having hair as I felt the bald look didn't match my personality.

 

[PappinAce]

In all seriousness Buckthorn i can understand your frustration. i moped about my hair loss for about three years, stuck in a cycle where i look at my diffused birds nest and get the urge to buzz it. then i buzz it and i look even more hideous. rinse and repeat, never get peace.

there was a game of thrones quote about the real world being a place where important things get taken from you. we have to deal with it and forge on.

 

[razzmatazz91]

I bet you still haven't shaved it.

I'm pretty sure he's trolling.
Saving money on shampoo is just a sarcastic insult to bald men.... not a substantive thing at all

 

[JohnsonDDG]

It's one of the hardest decisions facing an attractive man in particular. I understand Buckthorn's dilemma and pain. If he was getting attention and dating 9s like he says he was, then to suddenly see all this happening to your hair in a short space of time is hard to take. Early 30s is still too young. There's also the identity loss - he was a different guy in his 20s.

I think you have some plans to feel a bit more at peace. I think this time next year or even in summer, you'll be in a much better place.

Its so hard for us to judge without pictures.

If he has a good face, like he says he does, and gets in decent shape then there is a good chance he will still be attractive to women of the same age as him.

 

[JohnsonDDG]

True but what younger women, it's a niche look that doesn't have wide appeal. Also I think most shaved guys (non black) lose that halo effect without the hair somewhat and end up normalised. The whole confidence and social/work interactions can change.

But he can make it work for sure, just have to be realistic about expectations.

I think as long as you can be roughly a 6 then all will be okay.

Just by being in shape, having an okay face, not having any addiction, and no failed marriages or kids in your 30s puts you ahead of the majority.

Dating in your 30s is easier (if you date fellow 30 somethings) because expectations begin to lower.