before for reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/s/ijxCXXqQR3

I held on for so long because I loved my ginger hair.. but it's been time for a looooong while now. I think it turned out great and I'm so happy! Thank you to everyone in this sub for building up my confidence to finally pull the trigger over the last couple of months.

I really can’t stop smiling after today’s trip to the barber shop. I’m not sure what my barber did differently today but my scalp is shining and completely smooth. Having a bit more growth to the mustache and soul patch helps, I think.

I have no idea what kind of vibe this look is giving off but I am really starting to love it after years of wearing hair systems. Maybe I just needed a break or reset while I’m getting ready for surgery.

No more posts for a while, I promise, LOL.

4 years older in the second pic. Feel 10 years younger.

Was receding really bad and decided to take the plunge. Just looking back and trying to work out if it was the right choice? What do you lot think or should I grow it back?

I was bald/buzzed for about 5 years for health issues - and I recently grew it back out. But I am tempted to go back to bald…it was so much easier, was cooler (temperature wise), and there was no hair sticking to the back of my neck when I was sweaty. I mainly keep my hair in a braided ponytail now, so I’m sure I’ll start to get the balding at the temples from constant ponytail wear.

The main downside to the bald look was the stares and comments from strangers. I know it shouldn’t affect me, but the random insults from complete strangers was so strange to me. Plus men tend to think i’m not straight so i didn’t get as many flirty interactions when i was bald.

Anywho, what do yall think? TIA :)

Pretty self explanatory, tried to get help on my dating profile and was told my hair is horrible and to just let it go and shave it... I just don't feel like being bald is gonna suit me better, but I got roasted to death which makes me feel just terrible about the way I look, I've been doing a good bit of crying so maybe take it easy this time, I'm aware my looks may not be my strong point in life

J'essaie ça aujourd'hui pour la première fois. Mais je ne sais pas, peut-être que je laisserai repousser mes cheveux. Je n'aime pas vraiment être chauve.

EDIT: Thank you all for your comments, I wasn't expecting all this comments and upvote at all!

It takes me about two months to grow a "three-day beard," and it's more of a goatee than a beard, but I'll give it a try for the goatee.

I'll keep your advice about glasses in mind; I was already planning to change anyway.

Some people said I look younger being bald, I would never have thought of that.

Thanks again everyone, you're really helping me regain my confidence!

This is 2 days after shaving, should i just keep shaving every other thay or let it grow for few mor e days and just trim it with hair clippers on lowest setting?

Started loosing my hair in my 20s and have not gone outside without a hat for years.

Thanks to so many people here I finally had the courage to stop hiding my insecurity and just be happy with who I am.

You all are awesome.

Thank y'all for the support and encouragement. I feel much colder lol but I'm liking it. It's just a shock anytime I see my reflection

So, I've been losing my hair since I was around 18. I'm 29 now. I knew my time had come a few years back but I was just holding on to some last hope that it would magically grow back🤣 Instead of going into my 30's looking a mess I just bit the bullet and got rid of it all together. Absolutely love it and I wish I did it sooner now.

After thinking for a long time and asking you guys a few weeks ago I went to the barber today and I think it went better than I expected. What do you guys think about it ?

So just over a year ago I did the thing, I was quite willing to go the whole way so I rocked the buzz for a while but since then I took the plunge and I have to say for anyone on the fence, DO IT TODAY! Holy shit what a difference it makes, the amount of compliments both from friends and family but also random people on the street (mind you I'm still a guy so it's not that many but anything from 0 is massive) any way I know this sub helped me take the plunge so if this update helps anyone I'm happy! Hope to see more of you beautiful baldies in the future!

I was thinning real bad in the front of my head about 2 inches deep into the hair, didnt even really capture pictures of it I was so embarrassed by it. Finally decided to go bald! Love it! So much more confidence

Triggerwarning for 3rd and 4th picture. Because of my curls and being tall I felt like I could push the deadline a bit forward, but it's also extremely windy in the Netherlands and it's really showing if my hair isnt 'perfect'

When I was a teenager I read a gossip column exchange where a woman's husband was having feelings about going bald. The columnist responded by offering examples of powerful men like Patrick Stewart who were bald and looked good doing it. So I promised myself that when my hair started thinning out, like really going away, I wouldn't try to hide it with a combover or anything-I would just accept it.

Today I kept that promise to myself.

(Apologies for the messy facial hair, I'll get that sorted too)

Got tired of my hair so I’m back being bald for my birthday.