Hey Doc,

There comes a time in every man’s life when he considers going through with it. There is often trepidation, brought on by concerns of how it will look, how others will react, if he shaves his head. Countless hair-growing commercials will tell you that you are worthless without your hair, that a bald head is some sign of weakness or is unattractive. We disagree. We think it says you work in a corner office, or you’re a real bad-ass. There is a certain freedom that comes with a shaved head. You never worry about fixing your hair on a date, and you make a statement of confidence. We say embrace your baldness and rock that smooth dome.

Finishing what nature has already started is not difficult, but following some simple steps will guarantee you have a pleasurable experience. You might want to begin by consulting your current hair cutter about the shape of your head. Some people look better bald, and a barber can suggest if that is you. Next, you need to get the soon-to-be-shaved hair as short as possible. A barber could buzz you, or you could ask your cropped hair buddies if they have a set of their own clippers. However you get it done, just make sure you are starting with as little hair as possible. Remember, it doesn’t matter how it looks at this point, so don’t fuss about it being uneven if you are doing it yourself. It’s all coming off soon.