r/bald

Had thinning hair, a bald spot going on in the back... I took care of it. Done.

New baldy here! What you think?

Is it time already? I’m 29 and my hairline has never looked better. The worst thing is that my beard is also patchy – I’ve only got a bit on my neck. What do you think?

Thanks for the motivation folks!

Update - holy shit you guys, I didn't expect all the love. I'll definitely be walking with some pep to my step today. ❤️

Alright so I first noticed thinning on my crown probably around 10 years ago but nothing major. It wasn’t until about 2-3 years ago until it became apparent my hair was actively falling out. Have been using minoxidil and finasteride for a few months now.

I’ve got clippers at the ready but my wife is against it. Everywhere seems to be holding fine aside from the crown so yeah I do present fine on video calls and standing on top of tall things.

I say that if I pull trigger I will be more aerodynamic and will save boat loads of money on shampoo.

She says I should ride it out a bit longer. One benefit to this is that for Halloween I can be a Friar with a dope ass all-natural Roman tonsure. October is far away though.

Your thoughts?

When I was at the airport in Hong Kong on the way to Thailand, a well-meaning (and possibly tipsy) Englishman behind me in the security line loudly and insistently told me to “give it up” and “let it go” when it came to my hair, pointing to himself (and my partner, who he didn’t realize was traveling with me) as how a shaved head is better than what I had.

A new mirror in our condo building lobby shows the back of my head in the reflection of the elevator mirror on a daily basis. I hated it and my heart drops when I see it every day.

A new shorter haircut did nothing but show me that the problem wasn’t just at the back.

Soooo… I did it. I’m not going right to the skin - at least not yet… But I’m kinda liking the new look.

Response on social from friends and family has been overwhelmingly positive. Threads has been weird, as it seems to have found its way to many random strangers' algorithm, offering both encouragement and critique.

Não parem, o apoio é as palavras gentis que vocês dizem mudam vidas, me sinto fazendo parte de um guilda agora 😅, como em um RPG.

Hi, I’m not sure what to do here. I don’t think I’m ready for full bald yet, any advice? My beard on average is shorter and tidier.

Since 2016 I’ve been shaving my head and up until recently I’ve kinda struggled not having any hair. But ever since I’ve found this sub reddit I’ve been more appreciative of being bald. I’ve been balding since 2010 and earlier. Finally bit the bullet around 2016 and haven’t went back. Keep up the positive vibes and thank you for making me feel better about being bald! SKOL!

Husband is wondering if its time to get rid of his hair because he has a receding hairline. I told him it looks fine and you can't notice unless he pulls his hair back. He's never been able to have long hair until he was older. He also has grey patches on the sides

I have been shaving my head since like 2013-14 but the past year or so I said fudge it and grew it out, and gave myself a dope Melinial mullet. (Almost 40 in the front party in the back) As you may be able to ascertain form these photos I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin with or without hair, and I wish you all the same and support you no matter what!

Anyway, I bench coach my son's little league team. Last inning of the game we are down by 2, 2 outs, and bases were loaded. My boy was up to bat. I told him that if he hit a triple I'd let him shave my head. He sends it right up the right feild gap getting his triple and winning the game. Best bet I have lost yet!!

Hopefully this is better!

Few things I wanted to say that I commented on my last post, but that probably got buried!

I went to a barber who was reluctant to 'go all the way,' I'd never met him before today. I did like the fade that he did though! I wasn't particularly fond of his suggestion to push the top forward and make a 'box' type cut to cover the forehead. There's no point in hiding what's already gone imo.

I wish I could grow a big moustache/beard. But I can't use Minoxidil or anything like that because I have a cat. I have trimmed the beard to a 3.0 though, maybe that's better.

The last post was very much not a troll, I've never had my hair gone/this short before. I think the barber wanted to ease me into it because of that.

Thank you so much for all the comments! And big round of applause for my mum, who helped me get the back!

Edit: And I happen to have an orthodontist appointment tomorrow to begin that process 🤞

I think I look decent from the front, though my "do" sadly sometimes takes the texture of an arid shrub. But any time I have to bend down and pick something up I shudder. Also, the kids I teach have a tendency to make fun. Don't want to go bald but wondering what people think I should do.

I'm thinking about getting an implant for the crown.

I think I like it. Definitely feels liberating and nice not having to worry about it.

Edit: have just woken up to all your nice messages! Thanks all you lovely people, makes me feel it was the right choice!

39 y/o. Have been browsing the subreddit, and have been in denial. Keep or shave?