(25) 2025 vs (26) 2026 — 1.5 years of working on myself

(25) 2025 vs (26) 2026 — 1.5 years of working on myself

2025 → 2026.

Started taking skincare seriously, started going to the gym, cut out most junk food, and focused more on my mental health. Tried to stress less, stay calm, and actually be happy with myself instead of constantly looking for validation.

A little male ego definitely helped too. Some people left me hanging and thought they could screw me over, so proving them wrong became extra motivation. Now I look better, feel better, and maybe even mog their current partner. 😂

Never give a guy false hope.

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 11 days ago

Everyone says I ruined my eyebrows…

Had a unibrow forever. Started shaping them and now I’m getting roasted. Did I actually mess them up?

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 2 months ago

Everyone says I ruined my eyebrows…

Had a unibrow forever. Started shaping them and now I’m getting roasted. Did I actually mess them up?

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 2 months ago

25M | 11.5-month progress – Topical Minoxidil → Oral Minoxidil + Finasteride. Looking for honest opinions.

Photos are from Month 1, Month 7.5, and Month 11.5.

Protocol:

Months 1–10: Morr F 5% topical Minoxidil + 1 mg oral Finasteride daily Month 11 onward: Switched to 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, while continuing 1 mg Finasteride.

For the first 6 months, I kept my hair buzzed (1–3 mm). I also tried 1 mm dermastamping, but I was too inconsistent to count it. I stopped it completely because I have chronic scalp folliculitis, and I felt adding more inflammation wasn’t worth the risk.

In the 11.5-month photo, I’ve pulled my hair back so the hairline is easier to judge. My main concern is that the first ~2 cm behind the hairline is still heavily miniaturized, while the hair behind it grows much thicker and longer.

I’m planning to grow my hair out over the next 6–8 months (just occasional trims) and hopefully go for a Zayn Malik-style haircut.

Questions:

1.)Now that I’ve been on 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil for almost 2 months, how much more regrowth do you think is realistically possible?

2.)Can those miniaturized hairs eventually become as thick and long as the hair behind them?

3.)When should I expect my peak results—around 18 months, 24 months, or later?

4.)And finally, do you think a Zayn Malik-style hairstyle would suit my hair once it’s grown out?

Thanks!

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 3 months ago
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11.5-month progress on Finasteride + Minoxidil (Topical → Oral). Looking for honest opinions on what’s still possible.

OP shifted to a new house, that’s why recent pic is in a different spot.

Photos are from Month 1, Month 7.5, and Month 11.5.

Protocol:

Months 1–10: Morr F 5% topical Minoxidil + 1 mg oral Finasteride daily Month 11 onward: Switched to 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, while continuing 1 mg Finasteride.

For the first 6 months, I kept my hair buzzed (1–3 mm). I also tried 1 mm dermastamping, but I was too inconsistent to count it. I stopped it completely because I have chronic scalp folliculitis, and I felt adding more inflammation wasn’t worth the risk.

In the 11.5-month photo, I’ve pulled my hair back so the hairline is easier to judge. My main concern is that the first ~2 cm behind the hairline is still heavily miniaturized, while the hair behind it grows much thicker and longer.

I’m planning to grow my hair out over the next 6–8 months (just occasional trims) and hopefully go for a Zayn Malik-style haircut.

Questions:

1.) Now that I’ve been on 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil for almost 2 months, how much more regrowth do you think is realistically possible?

2.)Can those miniaturized hairs eventually become as thick and long as the hair behind them?

3.)When should I expect my peak results—around 18 months, 24 months, or later?

4.)And finally, do you think a Zayn Malik-style hairstyle would suit my hair once it’s grown out?

Thanks!

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 3 months ago

Found old chat with mum

PS - She doesn’t know the only reason I used to avoid school was because teachers used to beat the shit out of me. Thank god I have a chill mum.

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 3 months ago

Help in law admission

I’m looking for LLB options that are suitable for a working professional since I’m currently employed full-time and can mostly attend only for exams with minimal class attendance.

I have a BBA (80%) and an MBA (67%), and I’ve already applied to Capital Law but their confirmation is expected by the end of July so I’m exploring backup options as well.

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u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 4 months ago

UPS recommendations for PS5 on TV

I have recently shifted to a society. They have DG as backup when there’s a power cut but it takes them 5-15 seconds to switch. Then they switch it back again after power comes back.

Would I need a very basic UPS as i need backup for merely 5-10 seconds?

Recommend me one!

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u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 4 months ago

Gym goers what is the market price for this creatine?

I had bought 1kg creatine from my protein some time ago. I have consumed around 100g and want someone to buy it.

890g is left. Kitne mil jaane hai iske?

u/Ill-Bodybuilder-4113 — 5 months ago