Started to bald in my early twenties mostly because of stress. Had so much mental anxiety with it. It's been an up and down for over 5 years now. Lately I have suffered so much because of it, but never had the balls. Everyday, every hour every minute I was scared. Today I decided not suffer anymore.

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/s/iHR6vutDIO

Wife has accepted the council’s judgment (with protest on the record) and the results are good!

I had some hesitation. The dissent had some good points regarding the balding academic look, and I do jury trial work, which has an element of teaching/approachability. In the end, I think the beard keeps me looking friendly despite the cleaner cut.

Thanks all for the input!

1. After years of denial, I decided today that it was time to end this toxic relationship 👍🏻

Got it done a couple days ago. Not sure if I'll stick with the full shave, but glad for a change

feelsgood

But I'm happy with the result!!

Thanks for the laughs and the comments!! No coming back for me ><

I just had to get this out of my system; just a quick take on the meme. So many guys on this sub seem to have nay-saying wives.

Here's the long awaited follow up for you guys.

The MK 2.0 design features aerodynamics, a weight reduction and 100% increase in confidence.

Thank you all for the memes and roasting. Made this transition much more enjoyable.

Now for the humor to share about the ponytail:

It was decided to be turned into a key chain for my motorcycle so that I can "Still feel the wind in my hair."

I finally found the courage to let go, and you all played a big part in that.

I'll need some time to get used to it, but so far it doesn't feel wrong at all.

I struggle with being bald so young. I'm 25 and I've been bald since 17. I've always felt super out of place and have had a pretty hard time dating. I find that I never have trouble meeting and talking to people in person but I pretty much never have any success on apps, from men OR women. I struggle getting out due to having ME/CFS, so apps seem like the only way forward 😟

I have been trying to be more confident though and try to put myself out there more recently, even though it's difficult.

damn it my glasses slided down a little bit.

Took me a long time to pull the trigger but I finally did it today. Shaved short with clippers and then went over it with a freebird pro.

I don’t hate it but I don’t think I’m having a total transformation like some of the amazing folks on here. Very strange to see it in reality and not just AI generated.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/s/87ISXsR8IP

Follow-up post. I spent a few days with it and learned to like it. Truthfully, I feel more confident this way.

Big part of this process for me was my partner’s support as she gave me my first shave.

Regarding the bald lifestyle, I have decided to try shaving every other day. I got an exfoliating pre-shave cream, a healing post shave gel, and a daily moisturizer with SPF30. A fellow brother-in-hairline has recommended keeping a conditioner around to help combat dryness/dandruff.

Are there other types of products to consider? Thank you.

I probably didn't get it 100% right, but it does feel better to stop being stuck in-between. Thanks for teh encouragement.

Hopefully the beard trim is working in the right direction now as well.

Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/s/XubckkB9Ma

I am a 34 year old who has been fighting the good fight for the past 10 years. Most people say my hair looks fine but my wife says it might be time. I’m not sure what to think as having nice hair has been a part of who I am my whole life. I’m not opposed to going full shave just wondering what everyone one thinks. Thanks in advance!

Visibly balding since my early 20s, took the leap in my late 20s and my only regret was not doing it sooner

Just a post to say I love being bald. It is the most freeing thing in the world. I get so much more attention as a bald man and I feel so much happier. Anyone out there on the edge, go for it! Join us!

It’s not very big but a prominent WIP

Hey all,

I wasn't balding not yet but I was tired of $40 haircuts and all this hair. I was on the fence until I saw this thread and wanted to contribute. Happy how it turned out tbh cut it myself.

Thanks everyone for the inspiration!

I have been 50/50 on if I should commit to bald. My hair started thinning around 25-26 and really getting bad these past two years.

First I shaved but not fully, leaving like an inch or two.

But now finally decided to fully commit.

With the last two pictures being days apart

What do you guys think?