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So I shaved my head...
Posted On: 06/19/2008 07:39:02

Hey, I was bored (don't have a lot to do at the moment, as I'm in between jobs and moving in a week) so I shaved my head. I think it looks okay. I have really thin hair anyway, and it's not going to get better, so I may as well make it look less bad, right? I’m not going to grow it out in the non-thin parts, because that’s even worse, right?

I know that men are always asking about losing hair and its affect on their romantic life, and they always get the same positive feedback (from an endless string of women who claim to dig the whole bald, virile Vin Diesel/Stone Cold Steve Austin type). I'm wondering if the whole "shaved heads are hot" thing works if you're a younger guy like me, who, if not a complete wuss, isn't a hulking roughneck. It seems like shaved heads tend to appeal to women whose ideal man is a professional alligator wrassler named “T-Dawg”, who drives a monster truck and enjoys having bottles smashed over his head for fun (not that there's anything wrong with that. That’s all cool. That's just not me, that's all.) See, I don't really want to be that much different than I am; I actually like my basic personality. I’m exercising more, but that doesn’t mean I’m interested in bodybuilding/steroid addiction for the purpose of luring in muscle car-magazine models and striking fear into the hearts of punier men. However, those who are attracted to bookish, quiet types generally go for prettier guys with amazing cascades of hair (there are hives of hipsters all around my city, and they all look like they spend incredible amounts of time making their hair look like they just crawled out of their hipster bed). So is there no hope for me? Should I even consider this kind of stuff, or is being lonesome just something a guy’s gotta get used to?

Any feedback is cool. I'm considering uploading an image but I'm sort of chicken about it. You can get an idea of what I more or less look like from my profile gallery, though why you would want to is, of course, another matter entirely.

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From: MrBlueSky
09/27/2008 07:32:05


dassant wrote:

Judging from your profile pics, I think you'll have no prob pulling off the cue-ball look. You've got a good head/face balance, strong eyebrows and facial hair, which help a lot. I tried shaving my head once and I looked like a friggin infant, which is not so cool. While you might not have the stream-lined look of a cage-fighter, I think you represent the coffee shop philosopher genre of shaved-head dudes quite well, especially when exhibiting inquisitive eyebrow expressions. That's my assessment, anyway.


Thanks-you just made my day, my good man. You're right-it's all about those flexible eyebrows.



From: dassant
09/27/2008 12:14:13

Judging from your profile pics, I think you'll have no prob pulling off the cue-ball look. You've got a good head/face balance, strong eyebrows and facial hair, which help a lot. I tried shaving my head once and I looked like a friggin infant, which is not so cool. While you might not have the stream-lined look of a cage-fighter, I think you represent the coffee shop philosopher genre of shaved-head dudes quite well, especially when exhibiting inquisitive eyebrow expressions. That's my assessment, anyway.

From: evrgrn
07/09/2008 03:30:29

Hi,

As one of those women who are attracted to bald men, I wanted to add a bit. It tends to make the eyes and smile stand out more.  Which is really what I'm personally most attracted to anyway.  But I think any facial features you have are more enhanced in a positive way when you are bald.

My husband's hair began thinning at a very early age.  It ran in the family.  But the truth is, I found him so much more attractive after he lost it.  My husband is not a Vin Diesel type.  He's only 5'7" and more the slightly stocky built guy.

I have to agree with Prism on this one.  I think attitude is everything when it comes to being bald. If you're turned off by it, others will be too.  Just like anything else about ourselves.

Just enjoy it to the fullest for a while and see what kind of response you get.  :)

ev

From: MsAnibus
06/29/2008 08:19:44

What is up with that stereo-type that all bald dudes are big, buffed up, muscle-headed, bullying, tough guys? Well, that's usually what I think of too when I see a big bald guy on tv or something. I guess if your really unsure about how to have your hair look then you might as well just shave it off(unless you don't like the shape of your head). I believe that shaving all your hair of would be best since its thinning. But if you keep your hair and if you want more of it you could just get a hair transplant I suppose. I don't know really anything about hair, I'm just throwing out a few suggestions that's all.

And good luck(if "good" luck even exists)

From: DSW
06/20/2008 09:10:14

Oh man, I'm one of those people who tries to make my hair look messy.  I worry far too much about it.  But I actually think the shaved head is more popular and attractive to women nowadays.  Not that I would really know.

From: ASheyeGeye
06/20/2008 11:33:40

My dad's completely bald on top, and I started going that route by the time I was 16, so I keep my hair really short as well.  Do women find it more attractive?  I don't know.  I think it's certainly better than some of the alternatives.  *cough* comb-over! *cough*  So did you actually go with a straight edge, or just trim it really short?  I've only used a straight edge once, and it was a lot of work!  It's much easier just to trim it short once a week.

From: millenniumman75
06/19/2008 11:37:27

You can make it work for you, man!

From: prism
06/19/2008 10:31:28

I feel your pain MrBlueSky. My hair started receding at age 14 believe it or not and for the last few years I've been shaivng my head off and on. If your hair is thinning I think it definitely looks better when you keep it pretty short (though you don't have to shave it to the skin). As far as what women are attracted to, it doesn't matter what your hair (or lack of) looks like. However, it DOES matter how you carry yourself. If you feel really insecure about being bald, for example, that is not attractive to women.



From: sarabee
06/19/2008 08:05:55

I don't really care if a guy has hair or no hair- certain men just attract me.  Here is my theory- I really do believe opposites attract.  This may sound out there, but please bear with me.  I believe I carry a certain frequency of energy.  I long for my opposite frequency, which will complete me.  A guy just has to have that right energy that completes me and he needs to go after me because I am shy.  Thats it!  I believe there is someone for everyone.  Don't worry about not being bulky with tons of muscles- that honestly does not attract me.  Just love yourself and be yourself and go after the girl that attracts you.  There are lots of girls who love quiet bookish types.  I went out with and loved a scrawny computer geek for years and thought he was the best!  Good luck... Sarabee


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