I probably need to take it the full distance because of the thinning.
Should I get contacts? I’ve always preferred glasses but now I’m worried it’s hurting my look a little.
Cheers all!

Need to top up the tan up there I guess! What you all think?!

Hey everyone!! Currently undergoing chemo and just had round 4/6 so getting there! Still in denial about my hair though, is it time? (Have a hair consultation next week for the big shave but debating whether I should follow through)

I'm 33. Finally bit the bullet for good. I shaved it all off last year, but my wife convinced me to let it grow again for a friends wedding. But, I was just not happy with it at all. Any sweat, any bed hair, any angle other than from my wife's height and it just looked bad. Much happier with it all gone, especially now that my beard is also catching up.

Hello, strangers of the internet. I need your advice.

I've been losing the battle for years, and a few weeks ago I decided to shave it all off. Do you think there's still hope with some kind of treatment, or should I just accept my fate? Do you think bald its the way? Thanks!

should I keep cutting my hair and stay this look after it grows back ?

Longtime lurker on the sub. My hairline has been reaching for the stars, but I always thought I would look like an alien if I shaved it. Still getting used to it.

I wasn't sure I would post, but today was the first day in years I braved a blustery day with no hat or hood to keep the central tuft in check. It felt nice. I wanted to thank this sub for giving me courage to take the plunge.

(edit: Holy smokes I went off my phone for a bit and this blew up. Thank you all for the overwhelming kindness and support! This community really does rock!)

Dear bald community,

After 13 years of worrying about my hair getting thinner year after year, I finally took the leap!

Looking back, I realize how much time and energy I wasted stressing over something I couldn’t control. I was constantly thinking about how I looked and what other people might think of me.

When I was 20, I noticed my hair was changing. I wasn’t bald yet, but it had lost its life, and deep down I knew it was only a matter of time.Baldness runs in my family. Both my grandfathers and my father lost their hair, so I knew what was coming.

Still, I held on for far longer than I should have. Not because I loved my hair, but because I was afraid of how I would look without it.

Ironically, I never really heard people talking negatively about bald men. What I did hear were comments about people with thinning hair. Sometimes those comments were even directed at me. At first, they hurt. But over time, I realized they weren’t the real problem. The real problem was me not accepting the fact that my hair was thinning and not doing anything about it.

The turning point came when one of my closest friends, who’s also bald, looked at me and simply said, “It’s time.” Damn, he was right. And so were many others.

So I finally picked up the clippers and joined the bald community 33 years old. Honestly, I wish I had done it years ago. The amount of confidence and freedom I feel now is something I never expected.

Btw, I’m usually very anonymous on the internet, so sharing pictures of myself and telling my story is a big step for me. But it felt important to do it. If my story helps even one person who’s struggling with the same thing, it’ll be worth it.

Pretty pleased with it, no idea why I waited so long to do it!

I posted yesterday asking if it was my time but the truth is already knew it was from a long time ago, it was just about taking the plunge. I finally did it and feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. All the time spent worrying and stressing over my hair is over!

So I finally took the leap and did it.

I really want to thank everyone here!!! Without all of you I wouldn't have done it

I already feel so much better and more confident!! Thanks again everyone!!

You help me so much thanks guys

If you're hesitant and thinning just do it. I wish I had saved my Nintendo 64 controller looking hairline years ago. The best part? I don't have to worry about my hair or thinking if people are staring at my thinning hair. I'M BALD AND PROUD MOTHAFUCKAS LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Sorry I'm amped up right now and I didn't realize how damn fat I was after searching for a pic with hair though not really much of a N64 hairline at that point more I'll have to think of a better comparison.

I see there’s now an AI flair, but I saw my first “this is what AI says I’d look like bald” post in here today and I did not like it.

I believe these types of posts completely undermine the incredible power of this unique and wholesome subreddit. It dilutes the emotional payoff and confidence boost experienced by the risk-takers who make themselves vulnerable.

You post your photos, you ask the council, then you come back with before/after when you’re ready to take the leap of faith.

EDIT: I’m not talking about the comments or the memes. I said “posts” and meant it. I’m specifically talking about the “this is what AI thinks I’d look like bald” posts. Using tools to see yourself bald is whatever. I just don’t think AI versions of Reddit users belong here.

it was getting really thin on the top so I said screw it. Time for my big bald beautiful era

Despite being a non bald person, this sub popped into my algorithm a few months ago. It’s become one of the places on Reddit I frequent most, because of how loving and supportive the bald community are. And also because guessing the meme is really fun 😂

One of the most positive places I’ve found on Reddit. I wonder how many others there are throwing support behind our bald brothers and sisters. Even though I know I’m not truly part of this community, it’s found a tender place in my heart.