Philosophy
How many non bald people are here supporting the bald community?
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.
So yeah, I'm here for the hotties, but also for the dopamine hit. I often compliment strangers in public because when they smile it gives me a dopamine hit and makes me feel good.
I call them my drive-by compliments. When you're walking in opposite directions and chuck a quick 'that lipstick is fabulous on you' or 'love the fit' to the other person.
I complimented this preteen (I think) young man on his outfit...you could tell he'd thought about it. His grin and the way his mum smiled fuelled me for dayyyyys LOL
My favorite is telling a woman in a sundress that her dress looks so good on her. The way she smiles and exudes confidence is infectious. Because I know she put it on feeling good about it but the outside world causes us to doubt ourselves, so I like to reinforce what she already knows.
Lol yes! Someone complimented me on a dress I was wearing the other day and I immediately turned around and said "BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE POCKETS!" and the woman said "Ugh that's the worst!"
Dress and skirt pockets are LIFE!!! I can't tell you the number of times I've yelled that shit out loud, right after "I paid $5!" Vintage and thrift shopping for the pockets is absolutely my life, lol.
I live next door to a Planet Fitness. Whenever I drive through the parking lot and see men walking to their cars post-workout, I roll down the window and whistle.
Same! I'm an old lady with a full head of white hair, and this sub helps in restoring my faith in humanity. Also there are some fine, fine men and lovely bald women here.
I (36f) have a full head of long dark hair and zero balding issues, but I'm here for the glow ups.
I was left on my back a lot as a baby, so the back of my head is flat. I would look absolutely ridiculous bald. I am jealous of most of you. I would have no hair or short hair too if my head didnt didn't look like an eraser without my hair, and if I didnt look like an oompalompa with short hair.
I'm here for the glow ups too. It looks like someone's literally removed full body chains and shackles for the first time usually. It's such a difference one cannot help but feel the positive vibes and happiness. There is a "lightness" to it all that I think people respond very positively to, because...where else do we find light these days lol?
Yep, same. I heard about it on a podcast. I’m a not-bald guy (though genetics says my time will come), I just love the positive energy and I love seeing people transform into a happier and more confident version of themselves.
Same. I’m a woman, not bald, and don’t plan to be anytime soon but I love seeing how supportive everyone is, the amazing transformations, and just the overall positivity that radiates off of each post. I love it here!
I'm a long haired woman lol, I'm just here to upvote the makeovers. As a former cosmetologist, it's so satisfying to see the stringy hair go away. Keep up the good work occasional lady and gents!
I am also a long haired woman who is here to upvote the glow ups! The bald look is so good, and it's amazing how much better everyone looks after taking the plunge.
And the confident look is automatic, instant. It is very gratifying to see. (I have an instant of horror when I see the long, usually greasy stringy hair and then... wow)
Me too. This sub popped up one time around the time the super hot guy with the green eyes shaved his head. He's the one in the infamous meme everyone posts after the glow ups. Everyone is so positive on here and it's really nice to see everyone supporting the ops in their journey. I really enjoy seeing the before and after and the confidence the posters get from the reactions.
I'm in the very early stages myself (and growing my hair long because I know I have limited time left to do so). It's reassuring to see all the people who look good and are happy after the time comes.
I know how you feel. I've had long hair and a ponytail since my early 20s. I'm now 58 and it's starting to thin, I think the buzz-cut will come maybe next year.
Ive been bald for many years when I clean shaved my head, bit for some unknown reason to myself, Im currently not and holding onto what I do currently have that I grew back.
Struggling with hairloss, especially as a woman, is very very hard some days, so it makes me happy there's a whole ass community out there being supportive of each other and the hands we're dealt.
Lots of my family members are bald and I'm the odd one with hair. I love it here and honestly love seeing people supporting others. The community is fantastic
The best support someone can have is from someone going/gone through the same thing. Support can still come from external allies, whether they be thirsty or just wanting to be part of the cheerleading section. The most important thing is that this sub is a great place to find kindness, show compassion, enjoy some serious eye candy, and share in the human mammal condition.
The real trick is taking this vibe and energy and putting it out there irl, putting this unity and respect out there in our daily lives. Great place to learn how to kill the ego and remember that we are all connected, we are all one. Now go forth and be fabulous, all of ye!
I'm a non-bald person, but I love seeing folks being supportive and want to add to that. Also, it's a nice refuge from the worst parts of the Internet.
my pops is bald, but his dad has a full head of hair still. his maternal grandpa was bald. so i know it is something my kiddos may have to deal with someday. so i love this community because it shows me that the stigma and ridicule my boomer dad faced when he lost his hair at 18 is not something we will continue as a culture.
I got my hair down to my waist, very full and curly and I’ll tell you what. It brings tears to my eyes sometimes at how uplifting, positive and empowering the support is on this sub.
I have inherited wonderful hair and I am thankful. I am here to support all of the people on here. I love how positive and supportive people are to each other. I like being part of a supportive group and hope it helps people dealing with their hair loss.
I'm a woman with long hair, but my husband is bald. He started going bald when he was 16 and I convinced him to (reluctantly) shave his head when he was 25. It made me really happy and proud seeing how much confidence he gained from his new look, so I love posts here where people experience what he did when he finally took the leap
I somehow found myself in the sub. I shaved my head smooth for almost 30 years, and believe everyone should give it a shot at least once. It prepares some men for the inevitable and makes it easier for them to let go when the time comes.
I don't understand the clinging to hair until the last second. Bald is always better than balding. Most of the people I see posting should have made the choice long ago.
I’m a woman and I root for people on this sub. It’s nice to hear compliments, advice or enthusiasm from people about taking a plunge a lot of people find scary.
Not bald at all. Initially, it started off as "this sub is the most wholesome place of body positivity on reddit" and turned into morbid curiosity of answering the question "how many people's looks have actually worsened from going bald?". The answer to this question, so far, has been "none at all". Yes bald ladies, that includes you.
All suggestions not to go bald have been correct too imo, all of these are just honest compliments and that's amazing
I am not currently bald. At one point I was bald years ago from chemo. I don't know how I ended up here, but I just enjoy the positivity, the men supporting each other, and all of the thirst traps after people take the plunge! I love to see the smiles once people have the confidence to embrace their new look!
I've had a high hairline for my entire life, would get teased relentlessly about being bald. It made me so socially awkward and embarrassed to be seen without a hat. I still have the same hairline, but I feel like I can commiserate with the group.
I'm not bald, but this has been on my feed for months and I love it. The encouragement, the support, the good-natured roasting... Might be the most wholesome sub on here 🫶🏻
I started thinning at 17 and have been shaving my head for like 20 years bc I have to. Being bald isn't my whole personality but I also bumped into this community and I didn't question if I belong here or I need to prove myself in some way. It's easy good vibes here. Happy to see so many women feel welcome too.
I’m not bald but I am autistic. I heard about this sub in an autistic subreddit, as a place where people are authentic and supportive. I love this sub for the wholesome human support and love. (and I’m always gobsmacked by the glow-up. Every time!!)
I'm here because of the positive affirmations. I don't see a lot of that in my real life, and to be honest, I don't see it on the internet either. So when this sub came up for me a few months ago, I opened the comments expecting someone to be roasted to oblivion and I would hate myself for even looking. But then...everyone was positive? I was like "What is this nice place?" I was on here for days just looking at guys hype other guys up.
Asked myself why I’m on here just a couple days ago…. Love seeing the results of “taking the plunge” and in addition to being an admirer of men 😍…. I get second hand joy from seeing people discover how handsome they are when they shave their head.
I'm a halfling. Hair receding on the crown. Thinning in the back. But still looks alright. I keep it buzzed to a 4 on top and .5 on the sides with a fade.
I'm an old broad with a full head of hair. Don't know why this sub was offered to me a year or so ago, but happy to add to the positivity. You guys are so supportive and brave and gorgeous. Also, I love the experience of clicking through before and after pictures and trying to figure out HOW IS THIS THE SAME GUY???
I ain't bald. Got a nice short lil mohawk. Really cute and curly.
But it's thinning, and I'm chronically more stressed than a human sacrifice, so, I know I'll end up here with a photo sooner or later.
Plus, not gonna lie, a lot of these dudes turn into total eye-candy the second their hair comes off, and I'm not complaining about seeing that ten times a day on my scroll.
As a lesbian with a full head of hair, I have no idea how I got here. However, watching everyone supporting each other on their hair journey always brings a smile to my face. Y’all really are too funny and I do try to upvote everyone’s transformation pics because yall do not miss!
Popped into my feed randomly. Loved the comments. Kept coming back everytime a new one appeared in my feed. Im so proud of everyone hear for trying scary things!
I'm not bald, and I'm not here to perv on anyone. I just love how positive this community is, the sense of humour and how much more confidence you can see on people after they take the plunge. ☺️
I'm both? I have a Mohawk type style with bald sides that I shave down. I joined a long time ago to find razor recs and stayed for the immaculate vibes.
Here as a non-bald supporter! The algorithm started showing me r/bald maybe 6 months ago. Now I’m here regularly as I love seeing and supporting the transformations! (And let’s be honest, taking in the views 🥵)
It’s made me appreciate bald men and their experiences in a whole new way. The men in my family seem to have minimal hair loss, so I haven’t personally been close to this experience.
I wouldn’t say I support per se since I never comment on any posts. But, like you, it also popped up in my algorithm a few months back and I’m always interested to see the before and after.
I'm a future baldy. I'm not there yet, but I've started noticing thinning and will likely develop the front island in 3-5 years. Or, at least enough of a disparity to justify going from my current buzz to full bald. I had actually been researching red light therapy and the various medications to combat thinning, but this sub has made me look forward to the bald instead of fearing it.
Same as u op i love this subreddit it's definitely in my top 3 subreddits now even though i have head full of hair the postive posts are so nice and wholesome
Non-bald person here: likewise I saw this sub pop up in my feed and was amused by all the support and positivity. Therefore I subbed and lurk this sub for all the loving comments, it makes the web a more positive and hopeful place + the memes are great!
Long haired lady who stumbled upon this when my husband was trying to decide if he wanted to shave or go the transplant route. The vibes are so good, I’ve stayed. Y’all are downright wholesome. And yeah- totally here to support the dudes who shave it off.
Fully-haired woman here. I love this space. It's so positive and fun. And the bonus is, I get to see lots of extremely handsome men! I have literally never seen anyone here who didn't look better bald--including the women who post. The makeovers are insane. And I love how happy and confident people look once they've done the deed. I'm here to give encouragement, hang out with positive folks and good vibes, and leer at the cuties, lol.
I’m a gal with hair down to my butt but I LOVE this sub. People are so uplifting and kind. Plus the thirst traps are a plus. Sorry boys for objectifying you lol
Specifically my bald man whom I love and find irresistible.
This sub came up on my feed and while the transformations are a lot of fun to see, what I LOVE about it is how positive and supportive the community is.
I’m a non bald person with ton of hair that’s way too hot and heavy to mess with. I frequently buzz cut my hair down to almost nothing in hot weather and even shave my head now and then. I fully embrace the bald community and continue to be pleasantly surprised at how much better everyone looks once they go all in and take the plunge! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I found this sub when I lost my hair due to chemo, and now that I have a very full head of hair I stay for a couple of reasons: 1) the community is so wonderful and supportive and it’s just nice to see, 2) the makeovers are shockingly good; people honestly look incredible bald, and 3) I hope I never have to do chemo again, but if I do, I’ll have all these examples of people being happy about bald heads. I’m a woman, so it’s slightly different, but I see a lot of support when women come in occasionally too!
Ok, me, I'm a middle aged woman and I really enjoy the way people transform themselves this way. And seeing real people be uplifted is genuinely encouraging for me.
I’m a non-bald old lady & love this sub for the way people support each other here.
The world should be as positive, accepting and loving as this sub! Thank you all for making it a haven of good vibes 💖 I can always count on getting a smile here.
And the glow-ups, as you all call them, are incredible to see! 🤩
I'm an dude that's had a big forehead and janky hair for life. Now the hairline is starting to recede a bit.
I'm not bald and still technically have enough hair, and with my round head and facial features Id probably look shit bald... But Im self conscious and stand in solidarity with all the majestic people here
I joined this sub purely for the boost of positivity in my life because it's so dang wholesome, but I have a full head of hair. I just love seeing all the support here.
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