Shut up and pass the chips

Crisps or chips, mate?

I have either that done, or #2 on the sides, and scissor as close as the barber can get it on top. Which...is probably like a #4.5 if I'm being honest.

But man...the bald spot my dad gave me is growing at a pretty alarming rate. I'm pretty close to throwing in the towel on hair altogether as well, and just keeping it buzzed down all over at a #1 or #2. I'm not vain, but the shaved look just seems a bit severe looking for me. And I have a funny shaped head, all ears and nose lol :o

Honestly, I'm close enough to Portland that beard or no beard most people probably refrain from making assumptions about gender. I've gotten cat calls a couple of times (from young guys who quickly disappeared into the car once they were in front me), but honestly I would be one seriously homely chick. I just happen to have glorious hair. Imagine Patton Oswalt with Fabio's hair and Jerry Garcia's beard. That's pretty much what I look like.

How soon we forget

Balding on top, ponytail, I haven't had a haircut in years. People probably think it's a misbegotten fashion statement but it's convenience.

Sad that I missed this thread and am late to the party. Hair shavers of the world rejoice! :D Like the OP, I also shave my head. But I use a #7 on top, #3 on the sides and lower back and #1 on the sideburns going down only. Then try to clean up the back with the razor as best I can. But that last part is the only tough one. I either need a second mirror behind me or my wife to help with it once in a while. I tried a baseball cap on backwards and pressed down. But that didn't really work as well as I expected to even out the back hair line. What do you non totally bald guys do for the back of the neck?

Edit: Anyone ever try the Flowbee? Kind of smart having the vacuum and razor all in one type of thing.

Yes! I get a haircut about once every three or four years and when I do I usually get it cut pretty short. I just don't like to bother with haircuts. Same thing with my facial hair -- I don't actually want a beard. I just want to not shave. It's not a beard, it's a September shadow.

My brother-in-law had one of those in the 90's. I have three nephews who to this day get surly at the very mention of the name.

I remember the commercials for it on TV. Also noticed that @Kedosto also remembers it. For $80, I think its a bit pricey. I saw a Wahl kit close to what I have for $20 on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Color-Co...D36SZMVGQVE8V6

My favorite stylist (I gave up on barbers around age 12 when he'd just chop my cowlicks off and then I'd have a bald spot!) works at a place that doesn't take appointments. After waiting one day and getting bumped not once, not twice, but three times by folks magically appearing from shopping at the grocery next door who were in front of me, I gave up.

Wife has been cutting it for a few years now and does a very good job. I only cut it around 3 times a year. Oh, and the opposite of bald. All my balding friends comment on my 'do, and guys rarely comment on other guy's hair:) But, they make fun of me at the beach since I have almost zero body hair (naturally).

Heh. That vid is classic. "It's SUCKING my WILL to LIVE!" :D

:thumb: +100! Mullet for the win!

Well, this one's run long enough that I need another (bad) haircut. Maybe I can hold out til next week.

Ask the pros! If you've got a regular stylist, ask them. If not look for a "Beauty Supply" shop convenient and stop in or call them and ask. Since they cater to the trade, they'll either do that sort of thing, or have a list of suppliers who do. For my little consumer grade Wahl it was cheaper to replace than have it sharpened and repaired. I got it 30 years ago after joining the military, so I got my money's worth.

Thanks, [MENTION=422519]SloButWide[/MENTION]. I'll do that. On the one hand, I've developed an impressive skill of using scissors and the mirror. On the other hand, it's not all that worthwhile.

Better than the other way 'round!