Blading since 16, 18 now and I've decided to shave, how should I go about it?

[jbrit25]

You should totally go for it. I've been shaving mine slick, every other day, for a month now. 90% of reactions have been really positive. I've had a few people make smart ass comments like "did you lose a bet", but not many. I just shrug them off and say yeah, with mother nature. The best part was when I finally did it, I felt like a huge weight was off of my shoulders. I didn't have to worry about if my bald spot was shining in the sun or if the wind had blown my hair out of its strategic location.

I'd recommend going no guard first and then shaving with a razor and an alcohol free shave gel. Get the water real hot to soften up the stubble and go with the grain to minimize pulling. After use an alcohol free after shave, I use Nivea for sensitive skin. Before I go outside I put a face lotion with SPF 15 on. I say alcohol free because stuff with alcohol can really dry out your scalp and make it really itchy. Sort of like rogaine does. This may seem like a lot of work, but once you get in the routine its less than 10 minutes total. For more information and support check to slybaldguys.com. Its a message board for those of us who have decided to live the bald life.