irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 After a long week of contemplation, I have finally come to terms with the fact that my hair line is massively receeding and I have got a 'Steve McDonald' which may well lead to a 'Yordan Letchkov'in the future. Therefore I am considering in investing in some clippers to whip it off. Has anyone else gone through similar? What Grade should I use? Has it affected how people treat you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Shave your head, grow a beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 I bought one of these. Number 3 all over ATM - although I did initially do the full shave, just to see what it looked like (documented somewhere on VT). As for attitudes, most people seemed indifferent. The wife HATES it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Grow it long on one side and simply comb it over the offending bare patch. Hey! Presto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 **** that clippers shit, let it all grow out, comb it back, mullet Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I bought one of these. Number 3 all over ATM - although I did initially do the full shave, just to see what it looked like (documented somewhere on VT). As for attitudes, most people seemed indifferent. The wife HATES it though. Been recommended this one by a mate too http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Super-Taper-Hair-Clipper/dp/B000GI3V1G/ref=sr_1_2?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1341844129&sr=1-2 I am worried that for client meetings it may be a bit too much. But I think that is just my insecurity of 'McDonald' syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Shave your head, grow a beard. I will keep my stubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 **** that clippers shit, let it all grow out, comb it back, mullet Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etc Don't worry. You would be fine! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I bought one of these. Number 3 all over ATM - although I did initially do the full shave, just to see what it looked like (documented somewhere on VT). As for attitudes, most people seemed indifferent. The wife HATES it though. How often do you cut it Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 I bought one of these. Number 3 all over ATM - although I did initially do the full shave, just to see what it looked like (documented somewhere on VT). As for attitudes, most people seemed indifferent. The wife HATES it though. How often do you cut it Mike?About once every 2 or 3 weeks. When it looks scruffy, basically. But this is mainly to stop Mrs M complaining. By choice I'd probably go with weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 **** that clippers shit, let it all grow out, comb it back, mullet Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etc I object to that statement in the strongest possible terms. I am a bald yet handsome man who uses Wahl Baldfader clippers, and I have never mugged or raped anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I bought one of these. Number 3 all over ATM - although I did initially do the full shave, just to see what it looked like (documented somewhere on VT). As for attitudes, most people seemed indifferent. The wife HATES it though. How often do you cut it Mike?About once every 2 or 3 weeks. When it looks scruffy, basically. But this is mainly to stop Mrs M complaining. By choice I'd probably go with weekly. Cheers Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 **** that clippers shit, let it all grow out, comb it back, mullet Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etc I object to that statement in the strongest possible terms. I am a bald yet handsome man who uses Wahl Baldfader clippers, and I have never mugged or raped anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etcSpeaking as a shaved-headed person who enjoys mugging/raping/murdering/et cetera, I find your behaviour both inconvenient and the very height of rudeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 **** that clippers shit, let it all grow out, comb it back, mullet Speaking as a non-shaved-headed-person, I regard shaded-headed-people with suspicion. I would go as far as saying that if I saw one on the same side of the road as I was walking, I would cross the road, so as to avoid the risk of being mugged/raped/murdered/etcCognitive dissonance here, because having been a longhaired student during the 'first skinhead era', I feel much the same. But I think being a old geezer takes the edge off it somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I can offer some useful advice to the newbie head shaver, and it is this: After using clippers on your napper, be sure to soap your entire body, paying attention to the small of your back and anywhere else that fine hair clippings can collect. Failure to do so will result in prolongued scrotal itching. You have been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 I used to use clippers (number 2) and I didn't look like a mugger or rapist. Now, ironically, when I want to have longer hair, I find myself going thin on top, so will be soon forced back into the clipper lifestyle. My plan is to cut it short again (not shaved, but close) and get a tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2012 I can offer some useful advice to the newbie head shaver, and it is this: After using clippers on your napper, be sure to soap your entire body, paying attention to the small of your back and anywhere else that fine hair clippings can collect. Failure to do so will result in prolongued scrotal itching. You have been warned. This post did not end in the way I expected it to when I started reading it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I can offer some useful advice to the newbie head shaver, and it is this: After using clippers on your napper, be sure to soap your entire body, paying attention to the small of your back and anywhere else that fine hair clippings can collect. Failure to do so will result in prolongued scrotal itching. You have been warned. Noted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 My plan is to cut it short again (not shaved, but close) and get a tan. This is why I need to do it this week. I got a tan in France so I will need do it before I leave to Barcelona on friday so that I can let my head catch up over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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