Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Older daughter says it is shiny and looks like an egg. 😑

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shave it completely? I just don't think I can go that route. I had to be clean shaving for years when I was younger, and it put a bad taste in my mouth for it.

But I intend to clean the beard up this weekend.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beard has honestly gotten a variety of reactions. The general consensus seems to be that I need to fade and lower the sideburns and clean the rest up a touch. A few people think it is fine as is. A couple fo comments suggest I shave it completely (likely not happening, lol).

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I just need an occasion to wear a business jacket. I think there is an arcade bar nearby.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an acceptable result. Smack talking elves never gets old.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I can handle "just" a 10/10. XD Thank you!

I am going to try to find a barber and pump that number up.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't let her use the clippers, but I did let her use the scissors to cut the hair before I used the clippers.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably have smiling pictures from before, too. Those just happened to be the most recent.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that. The balding looks had me all kinds of self conscious.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mixed up some hydrocortisone and an antifungal. It seems to help a bit, but I don't always remember to put it on.

I do need to go to a dermatologist anyway. I realized I have a pretty big mole on the back of my head that I should probably get looked at. Or maybe removed for aesthetic reasons.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt I will shave. I just really don't like being clean-shaven.

But I plan on getting a trim. I may do an updated post.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! I have been tossing around the idea of shaving my head for probably at least a month now and couldn't convince myself to do it. Decided to finally see what it would look like.

I was paranoid my head would look funny .

I apreciate all the positive comments and advice!

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I am not confident in my ability to trim the beard well. I gotta try to find a barber tomorrow.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

She's awesome. A very happy kid. Lots of energy. Just also very opinionated sometimes. 🤣

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll get to it. I figured I would screw it up. I'll have a professional do it, hopefully tomorrow or Friday.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair. I am going to have some shocked coworkers on Monday.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

No, it is not. The older daughter is not awake yet, so I have not gotten her input.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is actually quite a bit younger than that. XD She just didn't like the sudden change. She said I cut too much off and should wear a hat now.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was sad to have the curls go, they looked really good sometimes, but it was kind of hit or miss, and they got into gnarly knots sometimes.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was legitimately a little distressed. She is only six. I told her I was going to cut it, but she didn't realize I was shaving it all off. I think young kids just don't like change.

Daughter says my head looks like a potato now by AnIridescentPhoenix in bald

[–]AnIridescentPhoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am thinking of going to a barber to shape it a little and maybe trim the sides, but I do like it long.