I just tell people, " They say if you love something you have to let it go and if its meant to be it will come back... I'm still waiting." It usually gets a chuckle.
I’m 40 and shaved my head at 26 years old. I kept getting my hair cut gradually shorter in anticipation of shaving one day. When it was finally time, it wasn’t the drastic of a change, barely noticeable.
Shaving your head is a stress reliever that allows men to move on from the stressful years during their thinning process where they constantly worry about their appearance. The acceptance of a bald head displays a sense of confidence. Indulging in the comb-over, makes men look weak and lacking in confidence.
I shaved my head just today and so far the reactions I have been getting are different. Women seem to give me more second glances(that might just be the bald head) but still I feel the overall reactions have been positive. lastly it also inspires you to be leaner as you cannot hide a puffy face with a bald head so it is motivation to be better!
I’ve started losing my hair and decided to shave it and my confidence is low. Was in my local supermarket when I bumped into an old female school friend, she said “wow you’ve lost all your hair you were so good looking at school”. I replied with “wow you’ve put so much weight on, you were so slim at school”. Needless to say we wasn’t chatting for long!
I'm so close to shaving my head. Thanks so much for making this video! My hair is so thin I've been so self-conscious about it. I think I will regain confidence my embracing my baldness
Just shaved my head last night after thinning for years. Although I’m rocking it confidently, I’m still getting used to it and I haven’t been out in public yet. Thanks for this vid! Helps tremendously.
Man this is the most relatable video ever. You said all the things I've experienced over the past 5-6 years that other "pro-bald" channels never talk about. They act like you won't get these comments (usually from friends and family) but you will and it's nice to have something prepared to say before it happens because I know I didn't and I've learned how to deal with it over time. Through this whole period I've dated multiple people for either short or longterm fun and dating was never an issue like so many channels make it out to be.
Shaved it off this week. Went to work and shockingly no one had a negative thing to say. Could be a “on off” case 😂 Thank you for all the shaving and bald videos. Absolutely love the channel!
Most people are polite and won't say negative things. The ones that do are the people comfortable enough with you to say how they really feel or people who are just social barbarians with no tact lol.
@@christopherdrakes3381 I'd say it be gone pretty quick, at least in my personal case, I wasn't worry about it much to be honest, time went by didn't even noticed
thanks man, i was not enjoying disguising my baldness, my hair was too thin, i shaved my head 2 hours ago. the feeling was bad and i really cried, but watching this video gave me some kind of courage, my head is very white now and i'm light skinned black so it's a bit weird, i work from home office so i'm ok about the comments from work.. but I still haven't shown it to my girlfriend and family.
Just did the same thing the other day my advice would be to put on some sunscreen (a lot and reapply often so you don’t burn the shit out of your head) and walk outside or just sit outside to even it out so it better matches your skin. This will take a few days to maybe even a 1-2 weeks depending on how fast you tan but will make it look much better.
It takes some time to get used to it, most likely a week or two. About your white head: Let the sun shine a little on your scalp and it will adjust to the rest of your skin. And don't worry about your girlfriend and family. Your girlfriend loves you and will support you no matter what, with or without hair. And your family might comment on it for a moment but after a few days it will be old news too.
Great topic, I’m bald by choice and I believe shaving the head when you have plenty of hair brings on more opinions from others, especially from friends and family. I helped reduce the attention by getting a long buzz cut and taking it down shorter every week with a quality pair of clippers until I ran out of guards. Zero guard buzz cut and electric razor are great style options, I recommend the Head Blade for razor shaving. Just remember when you shave your head wear it with confidence that you made the decision to go smooth and that it looks great.
that is actually quite an interesting idea. I'm actually facing the problem that I shaved my head for a change but that my parents might make a big deal out of this when returning home from university next month on christmas. Might grow my hair back for this date so I have some short hair, they get used to it and from there I either keep it that short when beeing around them or go shorter and shorter within a specific time frame so in the end none of them will make a scene. Think it is worth a try, I really started to like the bald look and wearing it for a longer period without any drama would be nice.
Did mine today. Was thinking about it the past year. I was worried about the look. But I like it. I picked this time of year because the color difference isn't noticeable. I kept my hair very short for the past year. I don't think anyone noticed today. Do it before the sun gets your face tanned.
i still have full hair but choose to go bald.i started shaving it off back in 1996 and never looked back.less maintenance less shampoo.only time consuming is the shaving part at times
My Kid even gets involved in the laughter, she calls me no hair daddy... (5 year old) Just shaved a few days ago from a full head of hair. Feels amazing
I shaved my hair and everyone at work was shocked. Even the cleaner was saying I look like I have cancer 🙄. It’s only been a couple weeks and people are finally getting used to it as it’s now the new me.
Living in the Netherlands, a lot of men shave their heads, so much so it’s become a normal. You see it then you don’t take to much notice. When you talk to people your eyes are only looking at eye level. Don’t think I’ve ever talked to someone looking at the top of their head.
Hey man, hope you’re well, I recently shaved my head with a Harry’s razor along with the conditioner you suggested, all I can say is wow I won’t be doing it any other way from now on, I was mega nervous when shaving my head initially, but after a while ya get used to it and I now wish I done it years ago! Keep the vids rocking mate!
Thanks for the tips, Greg. My hair has been thinning in the back area over the last 5 years or so. Still have hair elsewhere but the longer I try to grow the more obvious that circular spot is. The last couple months I’ve just taken electric clippers with no guard and buzzed it down once a month. Been considering using a razor once a week or something like the bald buddy to get closer than I am now. But regardless these tips are great.
I found that with my head, just shaving with the grain, with a razor, looks just as good as shaving against the grain and no razor bumps. Not bowling ball slick but, sufficient.
A few more joke suggestions: - "This was the only wig in my price range." - "I kept arriving 5-10 minutes late everywhere I went and this was the only time saving solution I had left." - "I want people to see me for who I am... as much as possible." - "My therapist said 'If you want to find your true self you have to look deep'. I started beneath my hair and there it was." - "Air resistance - hair resistance. An aerodynamic head makes you walk faster." - "Some skull patches got jealous on the ones who started to be able to enjoy the sunshine." - "Dead skin cells fall off... why would you want to save dead hair cells?" - "My favourite schampoo has been discontinued. With this my last bottle will last me for years." - "I needed to know if my girlfriend loved me for myself. It turned out she loved me for my looks so she married me." - "Airport personel have laughed at my passport photo my entire life. This last one works much better." - "I could never find a hair dresser who understood my instructions. But this haircut is always the way I want." - "My neck pains became too intense and avoiding just facial hairs wasn't enough anymore." - "My hair was the last thing stopping me from look 20 again." - "I tried a new schampoo and got an allergic reaction." - "I spent a fortune to get my eyebrows fixed so now I don't want any other hair to steal the attention from them." ... and of course the one that's the true story... - "My favourite hair dresser had closed down and I didn't want to go to someone who can't cut me 'as usual', but still charges me twice as much" 🤣
I’m thinking about doing it I’ve had enough of the thin hair at the back of my head literally can’t do anything with it anymore but I do always worry about what people think about me
I have a story that shows how people notice your appearance less than you realize. I've been razor shaving for about 25 years with a small gap a few years back, so everyone at my current gym knows me as being razor shaved. I decided to try a mohawk, not a wild punk mohawk, but more like a narrow buzzcut that goes down the back with razor shaved sides. My head had gone uncut for about a month to grow out hair for the look, and a guy I frequently chat with at the gym gave me a bit of a look and said "did you get a haircut?" His girlfriend laughed because sge realized what he did, and I said no, I did the exact opposite but I would be getting a haircut in a couple days. When I did get the hawk he noticed right away, and I have to say I think it's a keeper.
Another tip I thought of right now: When it's done, take a selfie and post on your Facebook page... with a wide smile on your lips. When you then meet the people you've been nervous to meet, your transformation will be 'old news' to many. It will cut down the 'instinctive temptation' to comment... and the wide smile they saw has told them how happy you are with it, so also that will already have told them that joking or critcizing is a waste of energy.
Tip 2 to complete with this: IF you get a comment there that you find insolent... reply (early) with "You're too late. I have already chosen which type of comments will bounce off." It sounds merely like a counter joke from your side, but the message in it is still clear... and everyone after him will read their comments twice before posting. 😁 I did this yesterday after shaving off mine but I know that my (bald) colleague is the kind of guy who thinks everything is appreciated as long as he's the one saying it, so I expected something stupid from him and even shared the link in a private message, to give him the chance to "reply in the dark". But he still wanted everyone to see his rude reply so I instantly countered with this... and now, being alone among the nicer comments from others (together with the looong list of likes), he just looks stupid. It even became so apparent to himself that he felt the need to try to paint over it with a nicer comment below it (which now just makes him look even more stupid). 🤣
First off GREAT VID!! Sorry this is so long, but I need to share for others on the fence! I'm in my mid 50's and have always looked 10+ years younger my entire life, my hair was always my identity. After I cut my hair down with a #1 guard (I like a lil stubble) 2 months ago and grew back my soul patch (I cant grow a full beard LOL) and without ever watching this video I actually did some of the things you recommended here on my own. Only 1 buddy looked at me at a car show where we were chilling with our classics and he said, "Hey Moe, whoop whoop!" a Three Stooges reference. I laughed harder than him and did the Curly dance for a second and it literally took the wind out of his sails. Then everyone started callin' me the white cholo I soon realized that this was actually a complement. Later other people were saying, "damn dude, you look even younger now and like a bad ass to boot. You should have done this years ago." Shaving my head was the best thing I've ever done, I get so many complements in my professional life as well (Outside sales rep) it feels great! Any account that hasn't seen me yet, I just walk in and own it! I don't shy from it at all. Straight up Peacock walkin' like its always been that way. I watch their eyes too, they don't seem to stare or try to take quick glimpses at all.
I love this! A great testimonial. This is spot on. I tell men all the time that it’ll do wonders for their confidence and people will treat them differently. Women find it extremely masculine so that’s always a huge plus. Thanks for sharing this!
So I did my first wet shave of my head last night. I'm starting to thin a bit at the temples so I've been buzzing my hair for a while now but been too scared to go all the way. Was funny at work my colleagues trying not to react to my new headly shinyness 😂😂😂 I think I need my temples to go a bit thinner on top before I make shaving a regular thing but glad to have tried it and know it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting. Anybody scared to try it I can assure you it's not as bad as you think it might be 😊😊
"Love ya, Grandpa!"😂🤣😂 (Quote, Jean Harlow to Clark Gable, 1937) You have quite the same attitude as me, talking about being bald. Joining into laughter about oneself, is the best way to get them down to earth and the they start reflecting. I was raised "Go your own way, but care for the others." I think it's a matter of self confidence! Therefore your videos, like this one, are very important and GIVE confidence to people who are really in need of mental support! You should receive an AWARD for your whole channel! And, YES, I am also grateful until my latest day! Because you taught me to shave my head with Moisturizer! THANK YOU FOR ALL! 🌹🏆🍀🍀🍀👍👍👍❗ PERIOD.
I have thinning hair and want to shave my head . Its bad enough going thru the experience , but I have scaring at the back of my head from previous hair transplants . Im 64 years old with non consistent color especially at the back of my head . I'm scared of what the scaring will look like . Thank you for the encouragement
I'm almost 32 and in the last few years my hair really started getting thinner and thinner and the bald spot wad pretty dramatic and obvious amd I had colleagues like even one of bosses who is also bald reach out to me telling me "hey man, you should try shaving your head, you have a great beard, with a shaved head it will really complement the look" so at first I went about it with baby steps, first month I would use a 5mm guard , then went without the guard for like four or five months and today did my first razor shave and I have to say I actually like the look and I think the beard really helps to tie it all up , plus the fact that I'm tattooed, I look bad ass without trying to look bad ass 😂😂
Sounds like my experience, had great hair till about 30, but between then and now at 32 my hair had gotten very thin at the front and at the crown. I didn’t want to go down the balding path gradually and ungracefully, so I got ahead of it and shaved it right down three days ago. Nothing but compliments and people telling me I look tough. Being 280 pounds and 6’1, bearded, and heavily tattooed with nose piercings seems to help haha.
@@GregBoswell428 it went great. I did get my head shaved as planned and it has been a positive experience. I actually didn't even need any of these tips. Nobody criticized or made fun of me at all. My coworkers, friends liked it a couple of my aunts clearly did not like though they did not say that out loud, but the rest of my relatives liked it. A couple of people said I had a perfect shaped head and that it wet great with my beard.
I did it before a four week vacation so that I wouldn't get all this attention from my work colleagues about it. I first went abroad to get used to it myself. Over time I became more and more confident with it and it was no longer difficult for me to deal with it. When I went back to work and my work colleagues saw me like that for the first time, I received a lot of compliments. Those around me found it very positive and I have the feeling that women also react more positively to me. Maybe because I exude a lot more self-confidence. In summary, I can only say: go for it! I feel incredibly confident and masculine and I'm sure that I radiate that to the outside world. best decision of my life!
I’m so close to shaving my head and thinking of doing this before my 2 week summer vacation. Seems like good advice. We have a couple people at my office that are touchy-feely, I feel bad for the first person to touch my head after I do this.
Also I will like to add: if you are losing hair, try to first go with guard#1 or 1.5, so the change won't be that drastic like shaving the head. Btw Greg, your beard looks on point, what mm/guard are you using?
I have large ears and it's devastating because I had really thick hair. Very depressing and to be honest I'm fearful. Guess I'll just have to ware a cap from now on. Ronnie 😢
I'm 34 and had long hair since I was 16. Now the hair is thin and retracts. Last evening I asked my wife to cut my hair and I shaved it afterwards. Tomorrow I'll present my skull at work and I'm a little nervous :/
Hi Greg, 2 quick questions about the beard.. 1 the length you have in this video, how many weeks would it take to get to? 2 how frequently do you shave your neckline and cheek line with this beard size?
The first time I shaved my head, my now ex-wife said "Hi Kojak, want a lolly?' We both cracked up. I have skin that burns easily, so I use SPF50 sunblock.
Can confirm, all my friends made jokes initially out of shock and something new to talk about lol. But at the same time said they liked it. And when i let it grow out a bit they were saying shave it again. Was all good
Thank you for the detailed video 💯 i recently went bald, but started growing my hair back due to discomfort with dryness. I'll admit i didn't do as much research as I should have. Do you have any recommendations regarding acne treatment for bald heads? I have plenty of spots that was not aware of. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Here is how I got through it. First and foremost, I took the majority of laughs for the very fact I was starting to lose my hair here and threre. As it got worse (in my mid 30s) I trimmed it shorter and shorter and eventualy shaved it clean. Now the laughs are no longer heard. I am refered as the bald guy, which is not bad, cause I am noticable. Many comment I've got good head shape (and maybe fear they will lose their hair soon and wonder how will theirs look). Further more, thee fact I rub some fine smelling cream at my baldhead every morning puts a smile on my face. At the end of a day if this bothering you so much hair transplant became affordable to a large majority of people. Not for me. Bald guys, find some other way to look good. Style your beard like the amazing mr. Boswell here, tone your body, build muscles, fix your teeth and give them something else to talk about. Cheers baldies!
Hello Brother Of The Bald!! ( I borrowed the honorific from Subie Shaves ) Great advice. I chose to grow out the moustache I've had since 2006 into a proper handlebar. Luckily it has taken less effort to train than my Guide Dog... lol I could try a beard, but am afraid a beard would interfere with my CPAP mask seal.
I am the same exact age and in same situation. I can’t grow a strong beard either. I have shaved my hair off completely for like 6 years. Sometimes ive let it grow for couple of months though. Ive noticed that if you are calm and confident, people don’t genuinely care at all. All the negative stuff is in your own head. If your skin tone is light like mine, the sun part is pretty important. My head tends to look pale as a ghost. Some people tell you to hit the gym but that’s not necessary in my opinion. If you are in somewhat good shape. It’s going to be fine. I used to be overweight, when I managed to lose that extra weight, the shaved head looks and feels good. Sure when it comes to dating and stuff, bald is not everyones cup of tea. But some people actually even prefer it. I used to have very long hair so I understand how hard it can be to accept and deal with. In the end of the day it’s nothing that serious and there are other more important things to focus on.
I say ignore all the naysayers and OWN your shaved bald head look. Be confident and know that you did the right thing for yourself and later for the critics, if any!! Peace...🙏♐🏹
How long does it take for the paleness of your shaved head to be "coloured" in? 2 weeks? a month? Months? For me, im considering just taking a week off and spending 3-4 hours outside to get it to a normal skin tone
You know, I honestly don’t remember because it was so long ago. I wouldn’t try too hard though. It will happen soon enough. If you do, just be sure to wear sunscreen. In Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights, he said that he spent hours every day in the sun for about 4 days (I think) when he shaved his head for a movie.
Thanks for the great ideas! Some of them I had already thought of but others I really wish I’d had in my arsenal to respond to people. My parents hated my shaved head - but then finally said she kind of liked it. Another woman who’d known me a long time just couldn’t let it go she hated it so much. But that’s the worst I’ve ever had. One of the most affirming things was to go out in public with people who don’t know you. I don’t remember noticing bd reactions - except for a few who look at your head instead of making eye contact. Sometimes I make a joke - about no bad hair days- the usual. Also when people are discussing their hair problems - I’ll say- I hate it when that happens - or - I washed it and can’t do a thing with it- or say - yep, it’s nice not to have that problem! I especially liked - you oughta see what else I’ve shaved!!!! Thanks!!
Olá Greg eu sou do Brasil acompanho seu canal há algum tempo,gosto das suas opiniões e abordagens sobre os assuntos muitas vezes não consigo a tradução para português mas mesmo assim vejo os seus vídeos e pesquiso depois meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho e suas palavras meu amigo vida longa para ti.
Make a wish.....lol..brings good luck...LMAO ! Very cool video..glad you addressed this. Wish you would of done this 7 years ago when i shaved my head.👍👍
My experience shows that the criticism comes from jealousy. Shaved head and beard. Also apologize to em for not having a woman that wont let them be a man.
They don't know how to react because their are surprised. And what is the natural behavior if you are surprised in a good way? Laughing. Most people who will laugh don't do it to mock you, but simply because they are surprised. Nothing wrong with that. (I'm shaving my head during the summer months because I dislike having sweaty hair ^^)
Anyone commenting or judging aloud any part of your physical appearance should simply be met with “Thanks for the unsolicited commentary/advice. I do prefer emails though sooooo…….” - if they continue actually give them your email address - “I will look out for your mail. Take care now”.
I really depends. Most of the time I wear some kind of a cap or hat. But If I know that I’ll be in the sun for a considerable length of time without one, I’ll apply sunscreen. I really should use it more often.
Man how pathetic does someone’s life have to be to throw shade for a bald head? 🤣 I think it looks great. It’s neat and tidy, and its masculine. And here in Australia it helps let the heat out a bit 👌🏻
It's funny at first, but remember that your skin tone will be alot fairer, until suntanned the same as your face tone. Also people tend to be less harassing. They think you psycho. Women love to rub it. Rub them back. Have a nice smile
I just tell people, " They say if you love something you have to let it go and if its meant to be it will come back... I'm still waiting." It usually gets a chuckle.
Nice one!
Good one. I will save that one too.
I’m 40 and shaved my head at 26 years old. I kept getting my hair cut gradually shorter in anticipation of shaving one day. When it was finally time, it wasn’t the drastic of a change, barely noticeable.
That’s the best way to do it
@@GregBoswell428 I did it a bit differently, I used to have a man bun before shaving my head all the way down
This is a great idea 👍👍
Shaving your head is a stress reliever that allows men to move on from the stressful years during their thinning process where they constantly worry about their appearance. The acceptance of a bald head displays a sense of confidence. Indulging in the comb-over, makes men look weak and lacking in confidence.
I totally agree!
One thing to remember is you got blessed with a full, thick beard. A lot of guys can’t grow that kind of facial hair so it can make a big difference
That's true. But those guys better work with what they have. Either do a stylized goatee or go clean shaven and start taking care of your skin.
I shaved my head just today and so far the reactions I have been getting are different. Women seem to give me more second glances(that might just be the bald head) but still I feel the overall reactions have been positive. lastly it also inspires you to be leaner as you cannot hide a puffy face with a bald head so it is motivation to be better!
I’ve started losing my hair and decided to shave it and my confidence is low. Was in my local supermarket when I bumped into an old female school friend, she said “wow you’ve lost all your hair you were so good looking at school”. I replied with “wow you’ve put so much weight on, you were so slim at school”. Needless to say we wasn’t chatting for long!
I'm so close to shaving my head. Thanks so much for making this video! My hair is so thin I've been so self-conscious about it. I think I will regain confidence my embracing my baldness
Just shaved my head last night after thinning for years. Although I’m rocking it confidently, I’m still getting used to it and I haven’t been out in public yet. Thanks for this vid! Helps tremendously.
Good for you! I think you’re going to love it
Man this is the most relatable video ever. You said all the things I've experienced over the past 5-6 years that other "pro-bald" channels never talk about. They act like you won't get these comments (usually from friends and family) but you will and it's nice to have something prepared to say before it happens because I know I didn't and I've learned how to deal with it over time. Through this whole period I've dated multiple people for either short or longterm fun and dating was never an issue like so many channels make it out to be.
Shaving my head bald was the best thing I ever did at 41. My ex said it looked like I was having chemotherapy. One of the reasons she's an ex
Shaved it off this week. Went to work and shockingly no one had a negative thing to say. Could be a “on off” case 😂 Thank you for all the shaving and bald videos. Absolutely love the channel!
Thank you!
Most people are polite and won't say negative things. The ones that do are the people comfortable enough with you to say how they really feel or people who are just social barbarians with no tact lol.
I've been bald by choice since I was 25 now 34 I get the most random comments and you hit the nail on the head
Wonderful advice Greg, I shaved mine about a month ago and I'm still laughing with them, I actually love it!
😂😂😂
How long does it take for the paleness of your shaved head to be "coloured" in? 2 weeks? a month? Months?
@@christopherdrakes3381 I'd say it be gone pretty quick, at least in my personal case, I wasn't worry about it much to be honest, time went by didn't even noticed
thanks man, i was not enjoying disguising my baldness, my hair was too thin, i shaved my head 2 hours ago. the feeling was bad and i really cried, but watching this video gave me some kind of courage, my head is very white now and i'm light skinned black so it's a bit weird, i work from home office so i'm ok about the comments from work.. but I still haven't shown it to my girlfriend and family.
Just did the same thing the other day my advice would be to put on some sunscreen (a lot and reapply often so you don’t burn the shit out of your head) and walk outside or just sit outside to even it out so it better matches your skin. This will take a few days to maybe even a 1-2 weeks depending on how fast you tan but will make it look much better.
It takes some time to get used to it, most likely a week or two. About your white head: Let the sun shine a little on your scalp and it will adjust to the rest of your skin. And don't worry about your girlfriend and family. Your girlfriend loves you and will support you no matter what, with or without hair. And your family might comment on it for a moment but after a few days it will be old news too.
I'm glad you took the plunge. I'm sure you're better off and I'll bet you're girlfriend digs it. Women have a thing about bald heads. Trust me! ;)
Great topic, I’m bald by choice and I believe shaving the head when you have plenty of hair brings on more opinions from others, especially from friends and family. I helped reduce the attention by getting a long buzz cut and taking it down shorter every week with a quality pair of clippers until I ran out of guards. Zero guard buzz cut and electric razor are great style options, I recommend the Head Blade for razor shaving. Just remember when you shave your head wear it with confidence that you made the decision to go smooth and that it looks great.
You make good points. I’ll be doing a Head Blade video soon. Maybe next week.
@@GregBoswell428 looking forward to the head blade review
that is actually quite an interesting idea. I'm actually facing the problem that I shaved my head for a change but that my parents might make a big deal out of this when returning home from university next month on christmas. Might grow my hair back for this date so I have some short hair, they get used to it and from there I either keep it that short when beeing around them or go shorter and shorter within a specific time frame so in the end none of them will make a scene. Think it is worth a try, I really started to like the bald look and wearing it for a longer period without any drama would be nice.
Did mine today. Was thinking about it the past year.
I was worried about the look. But I like it. I picked this time of year because the color difference isn't noticeable. I kept my hair very short for the past year. I don't think anyone noticed today. Do it before the sun gets your face tanned.
i still have full hair but choose to go bald.i started shaving it off back in 1996 and never looked back.less maintenance less shampoo.only time consuming is the shaving part at times
My Kid even gets involved in the laughter, she calls me no hair daddy... (5 year old) Just shaved a few days ago from a full head of hair. Feels amazing
Thanks! Just ordered a Bald Buddy
I shaved my hair and everyone at work was shocked. Even the cleaner was saying I look like I have cancer 🙄. It’s only been a couple weeks and people are finally getting used to it as it’s now the new me.
@@jakeythecrow9969 after a while they won’t be able to imagine you any other way
Mr Boswell is a senior in head shaving and baldology
Always a pleasure to listen
Thanks, much appreciated!
The first day it was non stop questions and comments from my co-workers. 3 days later no one even mentioned it.
After awhile they’ll tell you they can’t imagine you with hair ever again
Im not going bald but thought itwould be fun
That’s how it started for me 👍
Living in the Netherlands, a lot of men shave their heads, so much so it’s become a normal.
You see it then you don’t take to much notice.
When you talk to people your eyes are only looking at eye level.
Don’t think I’ve ever talked to someone looking at the top of their head.
"You should see what else I shaved" is a great line but not appropriate for work lol
Hey man, hope you’re well, I recently shaved my head with a Harry’s razor along with the conditioner you suggested, all I can say is wow I won’t be doing it any other way from now on, I was mega nervous when shaving my head initially, but after a while ya get used to it and I now wish I done it years ago! Keep the vids rocking mate!
Thanks Nate, I’m glad it worked out for you
Thanks for the tips, Greg. My hair has been thinning in the back area over the last 5 years or so. Still have hair elsewhere but the longer I try to grow the more obvious that circular spot is. The last couple months I’ve just taken electric clippers with no guard and buzzed it down once a month. Been considering using a razor once a week or something like the bald buddy to get closer than I am now. But regardless these tips are great.
Thanks! You’ll probably be glad you took the plunge
I found that with my head, just shaving with the grain, with a razor, looks just as good as shaving against the grain and no razor bumps. Not bowling ball slick but, sufficient.
That’s cool! Do what works 👍
A few more joke suggestions:
- "This was the only wig in my price range."
- "I kept arriving 5-10 minutes late everywhere I went and this was the only time saving solution I had left."
- "I want people to see me for who I am... as much as possible."
- "My therapist said 'If you want to find your true self you have to look deep'. I started beneath my hair and there it was."
- "Air resistance - hair resistance. An aerodynamic head makes you walk faster."
- "Some skull patches got jealous on the ones who started to be able to enjoy the sunshine."
- "Dead skin cells fall off... why would you want to save dead hair cells?"
- "My favourite schampoo has been discontinued. With this my last bottle will last me for years."
- "I needed to know if my girlfriend loved me for myself. It turned out she loved me for my looks so she married me."
- "Airport personel have laughed at my passport photo my entire life. This last one works much better."
- "I could never find a hair dresser who understood my instructions. But this haircut is always the way I want."
- "My neck pains became too intense and avoiding just facial hairs wasn't enough anymore."
- "My hair was the last thing stopping me from look 20 again."
- "I tried a new schampoo and got an allergic reaction."
- "I spent a fortune to get my eyebrows fixed so now I don't want any other hair to steal the attention from them."
... and of course the one that's the true story...
- "My favourite hair dresser had closed down and I didn't want to go to someone who can't cut me 'as usual', but still charges me twice as much" 🤣
I gave up caring what people think years ago. Just be confident in yourself. You know what they say about opinions
I’m thinking about doing it I’ve had enough of the thin hair at the back of my head literally can’t do anything with it anymore but I do always worry about what people think about me
Shaved for the first time today. I really feel better...i did it because i got gray hair early
I have a story that shows how people notice your appearance less than you realize.
I've been razor shaving for about 25 years with a small gap a few years back, so everyone at my current gym knows me as being razor shaved. I decided to try a mohawk, not a wild punk mohawk, but more like a narrow buzzcut that goes down the back with razor shaved sides.
My head had gone uncut for about a month to grow out hair for the look, and a guy I frequently chat with at the gym gave me a bit of a look and said "did you get a haircut?" His girlfriend laughed because sge realized what he did, and I said no, I did the exact opposite but I would be getting a haircut in a couple days.
When I did get the hawk he noticed right away, and I have to say I think it's a keeper.
Another tip I thought of right now: When it's done, take a selfie and post on your Facebook page... with a wide smile on your lips. When you then meet the people you've been nervous to meet, your transformation will be 'old news' to many. It will cut down the 'instinctive temptation' to comment... and the wide smile they saw has told them how happy you are with it, so also that will already have told them that joking or critcizing is a waste of energy.
Tip 2 to complete with this: IF you get a comment there that you find insolent... reply (early) with "You're too late. I have already chosen which type of comments will bounce off." It sounds merely like a counter joke from your side, but the message in it is still clear... and everyone after him will read their comments twice before posting. 😁
I did this yesterday after shaving off mine but I know that my (bald) colleague is the kind of guy who thinks everything is appreciated as long as he's the one saying it, so I expected something stupid from him and even shared the link in a private message, to give him the chance to "reply in the dark". But he still wanted everyone to see his rude reply so I instantly countered with this... and now, being alone among the nicer comments from others (together with the looong list of likes), he just looks stupid. It even became so apparent to himself that he felt the need to try to paint over it with a nicer comment below it (which now just makes him look even more stupid). 🤣
First off GREAT VID!! Sorry this is so long, but I need to share for others on the fence! I'm in my mid 50's and have always looked 10+ years younger my entire life, my hair was always my identity. After I cut my hair down with a #1 guard (I like a lil stubble) 2 months ago and grew back my soul patch (I cant grow a full beard LOL) and without ever watching this video I actually did some of the things you recommended here on my own. Only 1 buddy looked at me at a car show where we were chilling with our classics and he said, "Hey Moe, whoop whoop!" a Three Stooges reference. I laughed harder than him and did the Curly dance for a second and it literally took the wind out of his sails. Then everyone started callin' me the white cholo I soon realized that this was actually a complement. Later other people were saying, "damn dude, you look even younger now and like a bad ass to boot. You should have done this years ago." Shaving my head was the best thing I've ever done, I get so many complements in my professional life as well (Outside sales rep) it feels great! Any account that hasn't seen me yet, I just walk in and own it! I don't shy from it at all. Straight up Peacock walkin' like its always been that way. I watch their eyes too, they don't seem to stare or try to take quick glimpses at all.
I love this! A great testimonial. This is spot on. I tell men all the time that it’ll do wonders for their confidence and people will treat them differently. Women find it extremely masculine so that’s always a huge plus.
Thanks for sharing this!
So I did my first wet shave of my head last night.
I'm starting to thin a bit at the temples so I've been buzzing my hair for a while now but been too scared to go all the way.
Was funny at work my colleagues trying not to react to my new headly shinyness 😂😂😂
I think I need my temples to go a bit thinner on top before I make shaving a regular thing but glad to have tried it and know it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting.
Anybody scared to try it I can assure you it's not as bad as you think it might be 😊😊
"Love ya, Grandpa!"😂🤣😂
(Quote, Jean Harlow to Clark Gable, 1937)
You have quite the same attitude as me, talking about being bald.
Joining into laughter about oneself, is the best way to get them down to earth and the they start reflecting.
I was raised "Go your own way, but care for the others."
I think it's a matter of self confidence!
Therefore your videos, like this one, are very important and GIVE confidence to people who are really in need of mental support!
You should receive an AWARD for your whole channel!
And, YES, I am also grateful until my latest day! Because you taught me to shave my head with Moisturizer!
THANK YOU FOR ALL!
🌹🏆🍀🍀🍀👍👍👍❗
PERIOD.
Very nice, thank you sir!
I have thinning hair and want to shave my head . Its bad enough going thru the experience , but I have scaring at the back of my head from previous hair transplants . Im 64 years old with non consistent color especially at the back of my head . I'm scared of what the scaring will look like . Thank you for the encouragement
You can get SMP to cover up the scarring
Greg i use the Remington RX5 Ultimate Head Shaver Series XR1500. Does a brilliant job. Gets a really close shave.
I'm almost 32 and in the last few years my hair really started getting thinner and thinner and the bald spot wad pretty dramatic and obvious amd I had colleagues like even one of bosses who is also bald reach out to me telling me "hey man, you should try shaving your head, you have a great beard, with a shaved head it will really complement the look" so at first I went about it with baby steps, first month I would use a 5mm guard , then went without the guard for like four or five months and today did my first razor shave and I have to say I actually like the look and I think the beard really helps to tie it all up , plus the fact that I'm tattooed, I look bad ass without trying to look bad ass 😂😂
Sounds like my experience, had great hair till about 30, but between then and now at 32 my hair had gotten very thin at the front and at the crown. I didn’t want to go down the balding path gradually and ungracefully, so I got ahead of it and shaved it right down three days ago.
Nothing but compliments and people telling me I look tough. Being 280 pounds and 6’1, bearded, and heavily tattooed with nose piercings seems to help haha.
Thanks Greg, I am planning on shaving my head tomorrow so I think your advice will come in handy.
Let me know how it went
@@GregBoswell428 it went great. I did get my head shaved as planned and it has been a positive experience. I actually didn't even need any of these tips. Nobody criticized or made fun of me at all. My coworkers, friends liked it a couple of my aunts clearly did not like though they did not say that out loud, but the rest of my relatives liked it. A couple of people said I had a perfect shaped head and that it wet great with my beard.
@@ua4339 that’s great to hear!
I did it before a four week vacation so that I wouldn't get all this attention from my work colleagues about it. I first went abroad to get used to it myself. Over time I became more and more confident with it and it was no longer difficult for me to deal with it. When I went back to work and my work colleagues saw me like that for the first time, I received a lot of compliments. Those around me found it very positive and I have the feeling that women also react more positively to me. Maybe because I exude a lot more self-confidence. In summary, I can only say: go for it! I feel incredibly confident and masculine and I'm sure that I radiate that to the outside world. best decision of my life!
Sounds like you did it the right way 🙂👍
I’m so close to shaving my head and thinking of doing this before my 2 week summer vacation. Seems like good advice. We have a couple people at my office that are touchy-feely, I feel bad for the first person to touch my head after I do this.
@@JohnnyGarton Just do it my friend. You wont regret it. and after like 2 weeks its totally normal for you :)
Someone: makes comment about my baldness
Me sarcastic: "what can i do, my hair ran away from crazy (or smart) head"
Also I will like to add: if you are losing hair, try to first go with guard#1 or 1.5, so the change won't be that drastic like shaving the head. Btw Greg, your beard looks on point, what mm/guard are you using?
Good advice! Thanks Miguel.
I have large ears and it's devastating because I had really thick hair. Very depressing and to be honest I'm fearful. Guess I'll just have to ware a cap from now on. Ronnie 😢
I'm 34 and had long hair since I was 16. Now the hair is thin and retracts. Last evening I asked my wife to cut my hair and I shaved it afterwards. Tomorrow I'll present my skull at work and I'm a little nervous :/
Hey brother !! can you share your dp with me 😁😁!! It looks amazing..
Do you have a video on skin care? I use all of your advice on shaving my head and constantly get compliments on how smooth it is.
I haven’t really focused on it
Hi Greg, 2 quick questions about the beard.. 1 the length you have in this video, how many weeks would it take to get to? 2 how frequently do you shave your neckline and cheek line with this beard size?
It would probably take several months. I hit the cheek line and neck line once a week at least
The first time I shaved my head, my now ex-wife said "Hi Kojak, want a lolly?' We both cracked up.
I have skin that burns easily, so I use SPF50 sunblock.
That’s a smart move 👍
Can confirm, all my friends made jokes initially out of shock and something new to talk about lol. But at the same time said they liked it. And when i let it grow out a bit they were saying shave it again. Was all good
They probably wish they could get away with it 😁
I recently tattooed my head for my birthday, more people were surprised that I was shaving my head then getting it tattooed.
I’d love to go,back to a shaved head but my scalp breaks out. Any advice on how to avoid this?
Shave with conditioner instead of the shaving creams you used to use
Tell them it's chemo lol, I have a friend who's bald (too) and always says he's 'follicly challenged' :D
Thank you for the detailed video 💯 i recently went bald, but started growing my hair back due to discomfort with dryness. I'll admit i didn't do as much research as I should have. Do you have any recommendations regarding acne treatment for bald heads? I have plenty of spots that was not aware of. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
do you shave with conditioner and use an after shave lotion?
A family member through a kettle at me when I shaved my head fully bald.
Here is how I got through it. First and foremost, I took the majority of laughs for the very fact I was starting to lose my hair here and threre. As it got worse (in my mid 30s) I trimmed it shorter and shorter and eventualy shaved it clean. Now the laughs are no longer heard. I am refered as the bald guy, which is not bad, cause I am noticable. Many comment I've got good head shape (and maybe fear they will lose their hair soon and wonder how will theirs look). Further more, thee fact I rub some fine smelling cream at my baldhead every morning puts a smile on my face. At the end of a day if this bothering you so much hair transplant became affordable to a large majority of people. Not for me. Bald guys, find some other way to look good. Style your beard like the amazing mr. Boswell here, tone your body, build muscles, fix your teeth and give them something else to talk about. Cheers baldies!
You have some very good viewpoints. I love it! Thanks man. 👍
Hello Brother Of The Bald!!
( I borrowed the honorific from Subie Shaves )
Great advice.
I chose to grow out the moustache I've had since 2006 into a proper handlebar. Luckily it has taken less effort to train than my Guide Dog... lol
I could try a beard, but am afraid a beard would interfere with my CPAP mask seal.
I had my head shaved this year at 25 and I only got posetive reactions :) I did not like shaving even though I like the result of a shaved XD
I feel the same way 😁
I'm 28, and still can't grow a beard. but I'm sick of trying to cover up my balding.
Can a guy with no beard pull off a bald head?
Sure, I did it for years
I am the same exact age and in same situation. I can’t grow a strong beard either. I have shaved my hair off completely for like 6 years. Sometimes ive let it grow for couple of months though. Ive noticed that if you are calm and confident, people don’t genuinely care at all. All the negative stuff is in your own head. If your skin tone is light like mine, the sun part is pretty important. My head tends to look pale as a ghost. Some people tell you to hit the gym but that’s not necessary in my opinion. If you are in somewhat good shape. It’s going to be fine. I used to be overweight, when I managed to lose that extra weight, the shaved head looks and feels good.
Sure when it comes to dating and stuff, bald is not everyones cup of tea. But some people actually even prefer it. I used to have very long hair so I understand how hard it can be to accept and deal with. In the end of the day it’s nothing that serious and there are other more important things to focus on.
Do you use anything to reduce a shiny scalp?
No, I just reduce shaving to twice a week and that usually takes care of it
I say ignore all the naysayers and OWN your shaved bald head look. Be confident and know that you did the right thing for yourself and later for the critics, if any!! Peace...🙏♐🏹
How long does it take for the paleness of your shaved head to be "coloured" in? 2 weeks? a month? Months? For me, im considering just taking a week off and spending 3-4 hours outside to get it to a normal skin tone
You know, I honestly don’t remember because it was so long ago. I wouldn’t try too hard though. It will happen soon enough. If you do, just be sure to wear sunscreen.
In Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights, he said that he spent hours every day in the sun for about 4 days (I think) when he shaved his head for a movie.
@@GregBoswell428 Thankyou
Thanks for the great ideas! Some of them I had already thought of but others I really wish I’d had in my arsenal to respond to people.
My parents hated my shaved head - but then finally said she kind of liked it.
Another woman who’d known me a long time just couldn’t let it go she hated it so much. But that’s the worst I’ve ever had. One of the most affirming things was to go out in public with people who don’t know you. I don’t remember noticing bd reactions - except for a few who look at your head instead of making eye contact. Sometimes I make a joke - about no bad hair days- the usual. Also when people are discussing their hair problems - I’ll say- I hate it when that happens - or - I washed it and can’t do a thing with it- or say - yep, it’s nice not to have that problem!
I especially liked - you oughta see what else I’ve shaved!!!! Thanks!!
Chemo Took a bunch of My Hair, so i got my Head Shaved, instead of keeping the leftover scraps
Olá Greg eu sou do Brasil acompanho seu canal há algum tempo,gosto das suas opiniões e abordagens sobre os assuntos muitas vezes não consigo a tradução para português mas mesmo assim vejo os seus vídeos e pesquiso depois meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho e suas palavras meu amigo vida longa para ti.
Muito obrigado! Eu realmente aprecio você assistindo. Espero que esteja tudo bem com você e sua família no Brasil!
Make a wish.....lol..brings good luck...LMAO ! Very cool video..glad you addressed this. Wish you would of done this 7 years ago when i shaved my head.👍👍
My experience shows that the criticism comes from jealousy. Shaved head and beard. Also apologize to em for not having a woman that wont let them be a man.
I live in England in October, no chance of getting any sun here 😂
Sounds perfect for Fall
They don't know how to react because their are surprised.
And what is the natural behavior if you are surprised in a good way? Laughing.
Most people who will laugh don't do it to mock you, but simply because they are surprised. Nothing wrong with that.
(I'm shaving my head during the summer months because I dislike having sweaty hair ^^)
Anyone commenting or judging aloud any part of your physical appearance should simply be met with “Thanks for the unsolicited commentary/advice. I do prefer emails though sooooo…….” - if they continue actually give them your email address - “I will look out for your mail. Take care now”.
do have to whear sunscreen on the bald head??
I really depends. Most of the time I wear some kind of a cap or hat. But If I know that I’ll be in the sun for a considerable length of time without one, I’ll apply sunscreen. I really should use it more often.
Strut like a featherless peacock that is
I shave. I just say hey, don't knock it til you tried it.
Exactly!
How old is Greg? Looks young but has a few greys in his beard so i cant tell. Looks great though
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FFF UUU 🤣🤣
You look amazing brotha! God bless 🙌
People will say things to men that they would never think to say the same type of thing to women
Yep
I remember 20 years ago, freshly shaved
Overheard a father saying to his young child, I know, he's a real egg head aye.
I let it go.....
Thinking back to my forties, I should have said, wanna try cracking it? . I used to pump iron working at the gym back then. Lol
People laughed really? Nevet had anyone laugh at my head shave. In fact they say it looks great and the women love touching it.
I tell people my haircuts only cost me 59cents. At the end of the day, it's only hair.
I think you are lucky because you have a nice shaped head
Guys... tomar?
Balding men have the perfect skull shape for being bald. God works in mysterious ways.
headshave
Man how pathetic does someone’s life have to be to throw shade for a bald head? 🤣
I think it looks great. It’s neat and tidy, and its masculine. And here in Australia it helps let the heat out a bit 👌🏻
I agree
It's funny at first, but remember that your skin tone will be alot fairer, until suntanned the same as your face tone.
Also people tend to be less harassing. They think you psycho.
Women love to rub it. Rub them back.
Have a nice smile
Shaved it and never looked back anyone doesnt like it they can kiss my other bald spot...
😂😂😂
BINE IUBIREA MEA
Can you speak English?
Great advice Greg! I think that I'm ready to take the plunge again.