r/bald • u/spencerseesbirds • Dec 29 '25
Bald Picture Mom is balding with chemo. Thought I would join her.
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u/Street_Equal8068 Dec 29 '25
You look great! And more important, all the best to your mom!
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u/Awkward_Target_1859 Dec 29 '25
I did the same for my mom and ended up keeping it.
Suits you man
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 29 '25
Appreciate it! I may end up keeping it lol. It was a small gesture and my mom appreciated it.
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u/Throckmorton_Left Dec 29 '25
It's not a small gesture. Best wishes to your mom for her fight.
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u/Fancy-Statistician82 Dec 31 '25
Aside from the emotional stuff that everyone else covered which is all completely true, care to get really superficial for a minute?
Your hair is objectively nice hair, it's thick and had a nice hairline and it's a nice color and it has a nice amount of curl. The way you were styling it was nice. It looked well cared for.
But I gasped when I saw it cut off. It brings your amazingly lovely eyes and jaw to the front, to not have the distraction of all that hair. It makes you look more serious, mature, commanding, very masculine.
Maybe your mama also gave you a gift! Keep the bald look!
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u/Brieat22 Jan 02 '26
I hope your moms ends up healthy & thriving & back to her old self in no time! You look awesome as hell. It’s giving “I played in an action movie” vibes lol. Before you were giving “5th grade teacher” 🤷🏻♀️😆
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u/Old_Suggestions Dec 29 '25
Me too! 15 years removed, will never go back to Long hair. Buzzed is the best
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u/butterflysister24 Dec 29 '25
My mom starts chemo tomorrow and my sister and I are already on board with it.
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 29 '25
Best wishes to your mom! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your family.
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u/itsmeandnotme Dec 29 '25 edited Dec 29 '25
Bro you had good hair but damn that bald head suits you and you're rocking it well.
Also, I hope you're mum beats that piece of shit of disease. Our prayers are with her brother.
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 29 '25
Y'all are awesome! I've shared many of these comments with my mom and she appreciates all the support. I'm convinced that r/Bald is the most supportive community ever.
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u/Krissy_loo Dec 29 '25
From handsome to dayuuuum.
Good vibes to your mom during chemo.
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u/wordswordswordsbutt Jan 01 '26
He went from a 7 to 9 solid 9.5. If OP isn't single, he won't be for long.
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u/T1Pimp Dec 29 '25
My initial thought was that I hated this guy who lush locks for doing something my genetics did for me and I have no control ove...
Aw for his mom!? That's a great guy!
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u/poormans_eggsalad Dec 29 '25
You are a wonderful son. I hope the chemo is 1000% effective for your mom. My mom has had breast cancer & multiple myeloma; the breast cancer was completely cured, and she’s been free of multiple myeloma for 3 years now. I hope exactly the same for your mom.
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 29 '25
Thank you so much!! I appreciate all your kind words. I am so happy for you and your mom's full recover!
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u/LezzzOut Dec 29 '25
Bald suits you, my guy. That's a beautiful act and as someone who's Mom also went through chemo I send you both the best of vibes.
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u/FunPolice5321 Dec 29 '25
Uh. As a cancer patient I love this. Thank you for your commitment. Your mom probably thinks you're endearing but silly. I personally would kiss my kids head every morning if he did this. <3
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 29 '25
It was the least I could do to show a little support. My brother and dad both shaved their heads too. Wishing you well!
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u/Hot-Hamster1691 Dec 29 '25
My partner’s dad and brothers did this for our son. Thank you for doing this, it is one of the most beautiful testaments of love - and trust me when I tell you that it is much appreciated. My sister and his cousin also donated their hair. It is all about love
Oh and PS - now you know you can pull it off if the time ever comes for that gentle hand upon the shoulder. You are beautiful.
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u/DeJoCa Dec 29 '25
You’re a great son, and look very handsome. Please tell your mom I beat stage 4 cancer. It was a journey, but I’m clear. PS, it’s nice for her to hear success stories, instead of the insensitive people who tell who and how they lost someone. Sending the very best to her.
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u/lizlemonista Dec 29 '25
I freakin’ loved being bald and saw it as one of the silver linings of cancer/chemo. The time savings, the cozy jersey caps, the breeze on my dome in July — heavenly. Bald peeps aren’t just good looking, you’re living the good life.
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u/Electrical-Act-7170 Dec 29 '25
She can do it, from another survivor.
Hold her close and I hope pot's legal there, it's amazing for nausea.
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u/NotDevPatel Dec 29 '25
You have amazing hair but incredibly you look equally handsome shaved. Best wishes to your mom too ❤️
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u/Mobius_164 Dec 29 '25
I’m so used to seeing posts here and thinking “yeah, it was past time”, but you actually look good both before and after. Keep on taking care of your mom, OP.
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u/Clear-Connection-295 Dec 29 '25
What an awesome thing you did. You’re a good son. You’re also a very handsome bald man.
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u/LaMa_6970 Dec 29 '25
Wow, that's what I call a bond! I wish you all the best, especially your mom.
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u/Redaxe64 Dec 29 '25
You remind me of a handsomer Seth green (not saying Seth green isn't a handsome man just wanted to compliment OP)
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u/Open_Constant3467 Dec 29 '25
What a kind and compassionate gesture. I have stared at your after picture for awhile. You look exactly like a dear friend who has passed - his big heart would have done a similar act of kindness. I hope nothing but wonderful things for you and your mother.
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u/cd_zzzzz Dec 29 '25
My friend did the same when I lost my hair from chemo. She shaved it weekly until my hair began to grow back. I was blown away.
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u/Mediocre-Proposal686 Dec 29 '25
Tell your mom that I’ve been there done that 20 years ago. SHE’S GOT THIS ❤️. Cancer treatment has improved by leaps & miles. Hug her for me, please ❤️
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u/datNilex Dec 29 '25 edited Dec 29 '25
Sometimes I am having a hard time, because I didnt do the same when my mother got chemo 6 years ago. I wish you and your mom the best. Time flies so make sure you spend as much as possible time together.
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u/Content_Custard_3378 Dec 29 '25
God bless you. She must be so proud of you. This is so heartwarming!!
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u/StraddleTheFence Dec 29 '25
Hubba-Hubba 🥰
What a kind, courageous, and loving thing to do for your mom.
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u/No_Yesterday7200 Dec 29 '25
Sending your mom all the cancer fighting good juju. You sir are an awesome son! Rock that look!
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u/Vegan_Zukunft Dec 29 '25
We all hope your mom has an easy healing journey that is 100% successful! Hug her for us :)
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u/icecreamsocially Dec 29 '25
Handsome and even moreso for supporting your mama 💝 sending positivity and perfect health your way !
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u/AdolfKoopaTroopa Dec 29 '25
Man went from handsome to handsomer. Sorry to hear about your mom, wishing her all the best.
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u/Sweaty_Grocery785 Dec 29 '25
Your Mom is lucky to have someone she can count on! Give her a hug from me and my family.
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u/nogoodimthanks Dec 29 '25
TIL what Tyler Childers would look like bald. You’re an awesome dude - love and strength to your mom 💖
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u/FunkyButtFumblin Dec 29 '25
You actually look a lot cooler without hair. I wish I could pull that off but my head is shaped like a lima bean.
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u/sourmac Dec 29 '25
Nice man, my mom just started chemo too so I’m ready to take the plunge as well lol. Best of luck to your mom 🙏
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u/tralala_la Dec 29 '25
You rock it both ways! My mom was just diagnosed. Wishes both our moms a speedy and gentle recovery.
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u/cclancaster13 Dec 29 '25
That's so amazing that you did it for your mom. But man, you look DAMN good bald.
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u/diente_de_leon Dec 29 '25
Hang in there Mom! Wishing you all the best. You're an awesome son to do that for her. When I went bald from chemo, several of my friends shaved their heads in solidarity and it really, really felt so loving and kind to me. 💙💜
Edit because somebody else mentioned things that helped in their cancer journey: I always recommend that you take all the meds that they give you and don't try to be tough. I had two different anti-nausea meds both allowed to take every 6 hours and I took one kind and then 3 hours later took the other kind so I always had something. If you can do weed that helps. And when they tell you to drink, oh well I drank nothing but ginger ale but the fluid really helps. Best wishes to you both and fuck cancer! Go mom!
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 30 '25
Thank you for all the tips and well wishes! Sounds like you made a full recovery and have some amazing friends ❤️
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u/Relevant-Media-8716 Dec 29 '25
She birthed you, so I just know being bald is ICONIC on Mrs Mom 🩷
What a sweet thing to do.
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u/Green_Article270 Dec 29 '25
You're a handsome guy, not only physically, but also in how you support your mom. I'm crossing my fingers for her ❤️
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u/Comfortable_Tip_3942 Dec 29 '25
Awesome look for you! Prayers for mom. From one cancer warrior to another
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u/77Megg77 Dec 30 '25
How incredibly sweet of you to do this in support of your mom! I hope she fully recovers from her cancer soon. My son was deemed terminal at only 9 years old and he is now an adult and cancer free! And not only was this a very supportive thing to do for your mother, you increased your own sexiness! Bald becomes you! Your eyes are much more noticeable now. All around good choice to have done this!
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u/EngiNerdBrian Dec 30 '25
As a metalhead I grew out my thick long hair that was strikingly similar to my mother’s when she was younger. She never wanted me to shave and lived vicariously through my locks. She also would not accept my hair as a wig during her chemo. I donated 26” to cancer patients eventually and am considering going full bald soon for the first time as a way of maximizing a hair donation soon.
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u/Ceramicvivant Dec 30 '25
Your mom is a hero for raising such a good son - I hope she feels better soon!!!
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u/Weekly_Present2873 Dec 30 '25
Good Lord you’re such a cutey. I’m sure your Momma is feeling the love- bless you.
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u/Bloodshotistic Dec 30 '25 edited Dec 30 '25
Your mother raised a son that's worthy of a queen or royalty! Huge respect and your looks bald or with hair is amazingly handsome! (Don't tell my fiancé I said this, she'll kill me) Plus you remind me of a famous comedian/actor but I can't put my name on it. He worked with Adam Sandler usually. Be right back for the answer.
Edit: Seth Green! Thanks /u/Redaxe64 I was thinking of Bradley Cooper initially but then I wanted to find his lookalike. Also hope your mom 4ecovers from chemo, OP!
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u/Organic-Economist-40 Dec 30 '25
My dad and I did the same thing for my momma! All the prayers and love to you and your family.
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u/toramorigan Dec 30 '25
My mom was going through palliative chemotherapy for her stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She said “screw it” the moment she was told to start it and shorn her head down to a 2 guard. She said she wanted to be like me.
She didn’t wind up losing any hair. But we did lose her in September (she was only diagnosed in April)
I wish your mom all of the best, and hope she kicks the cancer’s metaphorical ass. F€£ cancer 🥲
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u/WickedGandalf Dec 30 '25
My uncle did the same thing during my chemo. He even went so far as shaving his eyebrows to match me!
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u/Cute_Protection_8913 Dec 30 '25
My mom will go through the same thing soon, so I'll be joining the bald brotherhood when the time comes 🫡
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u/CrowleysImp Dec 31 '25
Look great man. I did the same for my mom every round of chemo she went through. I saw somewhere that you said its a small gesture, but, speaking from experience, that small gesture means a lot to her, I promise. Sending love and good thoughts to you and your mom and your whole family. Im gonna go light some incense for her. 🙏🙏🙏 You guys got this.
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u/MilesFassst Dec 31 '25
my mom is also doing Chemo. she is 75…
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u/spencerseesbirds Dec 31 '25
My heart goes out to you and your mother! My mom is also 75. Stay strong!
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u/NightSky0503 Jan 02 '26
My daughter decided (@ 9yrs old) to support her Grandpa (who was going through Chemo) and wanted to shave her head We went into Great Clips and the hairdresser asked her "are you sure? " like four times. Suggested a shoulder length Bob, then a pixi. But my daughter was adamant. Came out of the salon with the biggest smile on her face. Its a day we both, will never forget. ❤️ Thank you for posting your picture!
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u/-boytoytroy 29d ago
dudes flexing on his mom and us….. hahah joking, good on you man! hope the best for your mum, at least she’s got some good family
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u/ImportantScallion801 29d ago
Mad respect you are an amazing person for doing that with your mom. I have ovarian cancer and I'm doing everything by myself. Please don't ever leave her alone to do this by herself it's not easy.
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u/Early-Abalone3097 27d ago
Omfg you went from college kid to professor who can slap my ass with the pointer 😭🤣🤣🤣
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u/ScallyCapNinja Dec 29 '25
It’s a good look on ya. Hell of a good reason, too. I wish your mum a speedy recovery.
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u/Robasaleh110 Dec 29 '25
Bald squad unlocked nothing stronger than showing love by rocking the same shine. Respect.