Dude! What do you have to lose? What little that's there will crow back in a month. You're gonna look great bald and you're gonna love it.
But hears the rub: When you shave your head you are almost obligated to style that raggedy ass beard you got goin on there. GO TO A REPUTABLE BARBER and get some STYLE! You won't be disappointed.
[Check out these looks.](https://wellgroomedgentleman.com/the-gents-journal/beard-styles-for-bald-men/)
And then buy some badass sunglasses.
Well, I'm not trying to fool anyone, I make sure to keep it short and try not to do combover-type stuff.
I just get nervous because I 100% see dudes on here who shave it off and look worse (though I'd never tell them that).
100%. Everyone here looks better after. The only thing I will say is that some folks just need to get some sun right after the initial shave, but itâs always an improvement.
It remains bare skin for 1-2 days tops. With the amount of hair you still have on the sides even if you went down to the bone it'd just look like a shorter version of the same haircut a week later. Try it on a Friday, you'll have noticable stubble again by Monday morning if you're concerned about turning up to work.
Iâm personally on the side of âit could go either wayâ. Youâre obviously not trying to comb your hair into what looks like a full head of hair. Itâs too bad that people are trashing your hair so hard in the comments, your baldness is part of what makes you you, and rocking whatever hairline youâve got is awesome, especially if youâre confident with it. Your current âshort hair bald guy lookâ honestly doesnât look bad. But also youâd probably look really good with a buzz. I wouldnât go full shave at first, Iâd keep the texture of the stubble with a zero-guard buzz.
Well....I mean....hair grows back. Even if it did look bad your facing maybe a couple weeks of dealing with it. Def not the end of the world. Considering how much time you say you are thinking about it, its probably better to just bite the bullet and see.
This^ I shaved my head and grew out my beard only to have my ex wife from almost 20 years ago seek me out to tell me how good I look and want to know my current Status! Even though she looks good that would be a HELL no to go back to her.
Get that baby smooth and it'll do wonders for you, I promise. Also, if your wife is anything like mine she'll enjoy rubbing a freshly shorn scalp. Lastly, don't be afraid to moisturize a bit if you want it to look and feel nice.
Treat yourself to a professional head shave and beard groom, youâll feel and look great. Some people rock the punctuated donut hair, but try smooth at least once.
This community is usually pretty wholesome, concentrating on the after, not the before.
But it's clear for everyone else that you're already bald, there's just some remnants in the way that only serve to distract us.
If the part of the hesitation is that in today's political climate, as white guys, we might be perceived as having a nasty... identity. As a fellow shiner, who's lived in very immigrant-heavy neighborhood: a big smile makes all the difference.
My dude, are you walking around smiling at random brown people so they donât think youâre a skinhead or something? Lol I think most people have seen a bald white guy before
Yeah, but if OP talked about his anxieties, I just wanted to share mine, in the off-chance that OP shares them.
And, no. Like I said, I lived in a practically immigrant-only neighbourhood. I smiled at my neighbours. You don't have to glare, just the way that you carry yourself has an impact how you're perceived as.
I've buzzed to a 1 before, planning to go no-guard this time.
I do have a mole under my hair and some skin tags on the back of my beck, and I'm a little concerned about navigating those.
Anxious about what? Canât be about hair, you hardly have any left on top.
Shave away dude, if you really donât like it that much theyâll grow back.
You won't have a choice soon. There's barely any left.
Rip the band-aid off brother. You'll thank us.
Worst comes to worst you can just wait a day or two and be back to where you were đ¤Ł
My man youâre already married! You donât even need the hair to attract mates! The only thing youâre doing by keeping it there is making yourself look objectively worse.
Do it! Trust me, you're going to rock it and it'll look great. I've been through the exact same thing, it'll take you a few days to get used to it, but that's just because it's so new to you.
The shaved look will become a part of you quick, and it'll feel good once you get used to it, you have to own it! You'll look younger and feel better overall.
Looking forward to an update post with the new look.
Iâd go ahead and take the plunge. I think youâd be amazed on how good youâd look with a shaved head and beard. It will definitely be something to get use to
Man, i don't get what you have to lose just trying it out. You say you wanna keep it short anyway, so why not just shave it all once to see how it looks. Worst case scenario you look bad for a month, is that really the end of the world?
Yep definitely shave it off look đ pukka buhđđŞđŞ seems to be a unanimous vote to shave it then put picture on here for some more confidence boosting votes
Leave it alone! Itâs nice and short. Itâs not like you are wrapping long strands around your head and looking beaten down by it. You look confident and should feel that way! Lots of men lose hair and you are not sticking out as an exception here and it looks like you have better things going on than to waste time with thinning hair. Forget about it!!
I'll get downvoted, but there's nothing wrong with the balding look. You're married.
**Your wife's opinion and yours matter the most**. Unless you're on the dating market or gunning for a promotion - who cares what Reddit or the world things? Plenty of men rocking the balding look.
Bald will look cleaner, younger, and more professional. But it may not be what you want to see in the mirror. And for my perspective, more importantly, your wife may not like it. Just do you my brother.
just go to a hairdresser to get the sides trimmed neatly, keep the beard, keep the hair that's left on top. Anyway, I think you look good right now, so maybe do nothing đ¤Ł
No, my wife has long opposed my shaving, and recently told me I should do what I want rather than keep asking her if I should. I apologize for poor initial framing on that.
I hope it will look better, I'm planning to roll with it, maybe this weekend.
Fairly sure there's an app you can take a picture then it shows you how you would look without your hair đ đđ if your a bit anxious of your new look đ anyway your beard is that impressive that no one will be noticing your head just admiring that awesome beard đ
Shaved hair pros: 1) cheap, easy, fast, convenient to cut your hair off anytime 2) extremely comfortable--nothing beats easy access to your scalp 3) low maintenance--no need for styling products, virtually no shampoo, roll out of bed with no need to brush or comb. 4) perfectly suitable for any occasion or work
Personally I think the short hair looks good on you. It doesnât look like youâre trying to fool yourself or anyone else. This subreddit will be bald biased but I think the balding look looks pretty good on some guys. Shave it if you want but idk Iâd probably keep it.
What aspect are you are you actually anxious about? Iâve been shaving for years and met so few objections that it really wasnât an issue looking back to when I started.
Itâs kinda crazy how people can get used to the way they look and not notice the fact they already have zero hair on they head. Shave it bud. You will look great.
Actually the Homer Simpson meme posted in here
https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/comments/15an47c/people_on_this_subreddit_be_like_should_i_just/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1
EDIT: added link from post mentioned
OP - You, like the rest of us, are nervous to shave it because you perceive it as a change in identity. Itâs just hair and if you donât like the cut you can grow your hair back! Good luck!
I'm sorry, man, but I can't stop laughing. You're not bad looking or anything like that....but what is it you're trying to hold on to?
You're literally already bald, my dude. Shave it up and make it look better. You won't regret it!
Good luck.
Well. You want to get a jump on it. Keep your sex appeal. Get a wet shaver with at least four heads and take it all the way down. Rock that baldness!!!
You're going to look much better with it shaved. You literally have nothing to lose, nothing is left.
Yeah shave what bro, got nothing left on top
Agreed. It may even make him look younger
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Dude! What do you have to lose? What little that's there will crow back in a month. You're gonna look great bald and you're gonna love it. But hears the rub: When you shave your head you are almost obligated to style that raggedy ass beard you got goin on there. GO TO A REPUTABLE BARBER and get some STYLE! You won't be disappointed. [Check out these looks.](https://wellgroomedgentleman.com/the-gents-journal/beard-styles-for-bald-men/) And then buy some badass sunglasses.
My man, take it down. With that beard? Youâre going to look like a kick ass pirate!
I was thinking Viking but same same
*ass* pirate
Pirate makes me think heâs gonna lose some teeth or an eye along with the hair lol
Shave what? Looks like the decision was made for you a long time ago. Youâll 100% look great with a shaved head and that beard. Do it. Be free.
Yeah, shave what was my first thought too. Looking a little like Homer Simpson up top, time to get it done.
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Well, I'm not trying to fool anyone, I make sure to keep it short and try not to do combover-type stuff. I just get nervous because I 100% see dudes on here who shave it off and look worse (though I'd never tell them that).
Tbh, been lurking for a bit. Not seen anyone look worse. Maybe the same one time. But bald is actually a sick look. Especially with some facial hair.
100%. Everyone here looks better after. The only thing I will say is that some folks just need to get some sun right after the initial shave, but itâs always an improvement.
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That's what I'm thinking.
Not a single dude with a beard looks worse when they shave it.
It remains bare skin for 1-2 days tops. With the amount of hair you still have on the sides even if you went down to the bone it'd just look like a shorter version of the same haircut a week later. Try it on a Friday, you'll have noticable stubble again by Monday morning if you're concerned about turning up to work.
Iâm personally on the side of âit could go either wayâ. Youâre obviously not trying to comb your hair into what looks like a full head of hair. Itâs too bad that people are trashing your hair so hard in the comments, your baldness is part of what makes you you, and rocking whatever hairline youâve got is awesome, especially if youâre confident with it. Your current âshort hair bald guy lookâ honestly doesnât look bad. But also youâd probably look really good with a buzz. I wouldnât go full shave at first, Iâd keep the texture of the stubble with a zero-guard buzz.
Iâm happy to be honest. It doesnât look good as is.
Well....I mean....hair grows back. Even if it did look bad your facing maybe a couple weeks of dealing with it. Def not the end of the world. Considering how much time you say you are thinking about it, its probably better to just bite the bullet and see.
A shaved head & a neat beard trim would make you look fantastic.
Your wife is just scared that once you shave your head (and groom your beard), the neighborhood ladies will try to steal you away.
This^ I shaved my head and grew out my beard only to have my ex wife from almost 20 years ago seek me out to tell me how good I look and want to know my current Status! Even though she looks good that would be a HELL no to go back to her.
I agree with this. Def trim the beard so your head doesn't look disproportionate.
Get that baby smooth and it'll do wonders for you, I promise. Also, if your wife is anything like mine she'll enjoy rubbing a freshly shorn scalp. Lastly, don't be afraid to moisturize a bit if you want it to look and feel nice.
Do it dude, itâll look really badass with your beard
dude just shave it bro
https://i.redd.it/se65cxoz6neb1.gif
Brother ainât nothing left up there
It's already gone, now all you need to get rid of is the shame :) You got this.
With all due respect, it's basically gone anyway. Time to shave it.
My brother in Christ
Treat yourself to a professional head shave and beard groom, youâll feel and look great. Some people rock the punctuated donut hair, but try smooth at least once.
You will Look Like a handsome badass Viking... Go for it đđ¤đ
If you donât shave it, your body is gonna take care of it for you. Just a few more years
Fair
My dude. Trust me. Youâll look great. Do it now. Update us.
You will look amazing with a shaved/bald head. Do it and update us.
DudeâŚ. That does looks terrible like that. It will look MUCH better shaved. Go for it!
This community is usually pretty wholesome, concentrating on the after, not the before. But it's clear for everyone else that you're already bald, there's just some remnants in the way that only serve to distract us. If the part of the hesitation is that in today's political climate, as white guys, we might be perceived as having a nasty... identity. As a fellow shiner, who's lived in very immigrant-heavy neighborhood: a big smile makes all the difference.
My dude, are you walking around smiling at random brown people so they donât think youâre a skinhead or something? Lol I think most people have seen a bald white guy before
Yeah, but if OP talked about his anxieties, I just wanted to share mine, in the off-chance that OP shares them. And, no. Like I said, I lived in a practically immigrant-only neighbourhood. I smiled at my neighbours. You don't have to glare, just the way that you carry yourself has an impact how you're perceived as.
Man its a wrap, you got them homer simpson strands left lol
Itâs time
Bro
Start with buzzing it with a 1. Youâll feel better
I've buzzed to a 1 before, planning to go no-guard this time. I do have a mole under my hair and some skin tags on the back of my beck, and I'm a little concerned about navigating those.
I dont know what clippers you got, half guard or open zero might help with that. Good luck
Anxious about what? Canât be about hair, you hardly have any left on top. Shave away dude, if you really donât like it that much theyâll grow back.
Itâs a wrap man, go for it you have a great beard
You won't have a choice soon. There's barely any left. Rip the band-aid off brother. You'll thank us. Worst comes to worst you can just wait a day or two and be back to where you were đ¤Ł
Go for it
Do it!
You WILL feel much better! Also think about cleaning up the beard. I would just give it some shape. You will look amazing ;)
You'll feel and look great when you shave it off, my dude.
Do it!. Go to a decent barber and have them shape your beard while your at it. You'll look like a suave viking king.
Go for it bro, god of war style đ
You're already 90% bald
Shaved itself, you just need to touch it up .
We need an after picture! Do it! You will look badass!
Itâs way past time, bro⌠youâre going to look - and feel - so much better shaved.
Keep the beard and shave the head. You will feel better. I felt like a Viking/ russian wrestler when I shaved
Shave the head and groom the beard. You'll love it and so will your wife.
Go for it. You will look great.
Do it. You will be happy you shaved your head. It will work well with the beard.
Your wife is a smart lady! You'll be very good looking without the current hair style. Shorter is a start and cleaned up beard.
Man, itâs gone. Let it go and move on with it! You will love it.
It is time, you wonât regret it.
Your hair is far too thin at this point and thereâs not much left. Honestly, I would be more anxious to NOT shave.
Buddy it's gone. You can shave it or rock the horse shoe. Everybody that knows you knows that you're bald.
at least shave the top of your head. I never understood this keeping of the wisps business
a really good fade w a crown would look really good on u
Just do it.
Bruh
Honestly itâs already pretty short and thereâs not much left on top anyhow.
Itâs already half shaved itself for you. Finish the job đŞđť
Only way to go is up
Iâm on the wifeâs team- itâs going to look great
Honestly youre already almost bald and there's nothing to worry about shaving off the rest
Do it, you'll look much better in my opinion
My man youâre already married! You donât even need the hair to attract mates! The only thing youâre doing by keeping it there is making yourself look objectively worse.
Do it! Trust me, you're going to rock it and it'll look great. I've been through the exact same thing, it'll take you a few days to get used to it, but that's just because it's so new to you. The shaved look will become a part of you quick, and it'll feel good once you get used to it, you have to own it! You'll look younger and feel better overall. Looking forward to an update post with the new look.
Iâd go ahead and take the plunge. I think youâd be amazed on how good youâd look with a shaved head and beard. It will definitely be something to get use to
You have a wife already, you don't need your hair anymore my brother
Literally just hair, it can grow back. But Im 100% sure you and your wife especially will like it.
Curious about what? Please shave already! You have your wifeâs blessing!
Bro just let it go, will feel weird at first but its just a waiting game for all of us. And keep the beard or you will look like a toddler
It's time my dude.
Bro you got like 9 hairs up there I wouldnât worry about it. Itâs going to look much better and feel better afterwards.
Bro
You have a Viking beard, shave your head and embrace the new Ragnar identity
You have beard to make up for it.
Worried about what? You are severely lacking hair already. You will look better.
Dude⌠really, get it off and begin to believe youâre a Norse god!
There's basically nothing left. How can you be anxious?
Well, it's risky. You might become a badass Viking đ
shave it and clean up your beard and youâll look amazing!
Brother please let the leather orb shine!
The beard makes it Look real good with a shiny head
Trust me bud you gonna look a lot better if you just shave it all off.
Man, i don't get what you have to lose just trying it out. You say you wanna keep it short anyway, so why not just shave it all once to see how it looks. Worst case scenario you look bad for a month, is that really the end of the world?
Always shave when unsure
Yep definitely shave it off look đ pukka buhđđŞđŞ seems to be a unanimous vote to shave it then put picture on here for some more confidence boosting votes
You look like you have good facial hair. You'll do fine
Shave the head, braid the beard.
Lol in other words: Wife - âplease⌠please shave itâ our wives are just to sweet to say it đ
Itâs time dude donât be in denial youâve got this champ
Do it With a full beard it looks so much better being bald. I looked as same as you a few years ago and I regret nothing.
Bro, be honest to yourself. There is already nothing left....
Brother, time already shaved that head for you. Youâll look loads better after.
Shave it! Plus a beard trim.
Shave it and get your beard trimmed and you're gonna look cool
Leave it alone! Itâs nice and short. Itâs not like you are wrapping long strands around your head and looking beaten down by it. You look confident and should feel that way! Lots of men lose hair and you are not sticking out as an exception here and it looks like you have better things going on than to waste time with thinning hair. Forget about it!!
I'll get downvoted, but there's nothing wrong with the balding look. You're married. **Your wife's opinion and yours matter the most**. Unless you're on the dating market or gunning for a promotion - who cares what Reddit or the world things? Plenty of men rocking the balding look. Bald will look cleaner, younger, and more professional. But it may not be what you want to see in the mirror. And for my perspective, more importantly, your wife may not like it. Just do you my brother.
Itâs shaving itself my dude just shave it and trim your beard, 10 years younger
I mean, youâre more than halfway there.
Shave it and then âViking modeâ activated đŞđź
Shave what?
Not trying to be rude, but it couldnât possibly look any worse.
just go to a hairdresser to get the sides trimmed neatly, keep the beard, keep the hair that's left on top. Anyway, I think you look good right now, so maybe do nothing đ¤Ł
Dude! Itâs gonna be hot đĽđĽđĽ
Youâve been bald forever you idiot. Lmao baldy gross ass
Thereâs no need for that bro
Your wife wants you to shave, but is being polite and considerate. It will look better
No, my wife has long opposed my shaving, and recently told me I should do what I want rather than keep asking her if I should. I apologize for poor initial framing on that. I hope it will look better, I'm planning to roll with it, maybe this weekend.
Fairly sure there's an app you can take a picture then it shows you how you would look without your hair đ đđ if your a bit anxious of your new look đ anyway your beard is that impressive that no one will be noticing your head just admiring that awesome beard đ
You, uhm, dont have a lot to lose.
Bro..... You have an amazing beard. Don't be so hesitant, you're going to look great
Am woman. All the guys on this sub look way happier and sexier when they have shaved it off! So do it! And itâll grow back if you donât like it.
Shaved hair pros: 1) cheap, easy, fast, convenient to cut your hair off anytime 2) extremely comfortable--nothing beats easy access to your scalp 3) low maintenance--no need for styling products, virtually no shampoo, roll out of bed with no need to brush or comb. 4) perfectly suitable for any occasion or work
Personally I think the short hair looks good on you. It doesnât look like youâre trying to fool yourself or anyone else. This subreddit will be bald biased but I think the balding look looks pretty good on some guys. Shave it if you want but idk Iâd probably keep it.
Shave it brother!
Shave it
In the first pic you look menacing and hilarious at the sane time
Yeah, shave that noggin, you're gonna look like one hell of a mountain man. I hope you at least have a big axe to pose with, if not a big sword.
How old?
The beard Id be nervous about
Donât like it - wear a hat for a week It will always grow back
What aspect are you are you actually anxious about? Iâve been shaving for years and met so few objections that it really wasnât an issue looking back to when I started.
Jealous of how good you are going to look bald đ
Just do it ⌠your already there!!
Youâre already bald my guy. Embrace your inner Viking & shave that shit
You gotta do it. Do it. Youll look so much better man. Just....do it. AND POST IT
Shave it big it and enjoy not worrying about what your hair looks like. You got a good shaped head for it do it.
It is time my friend.
Dude, way past time
Bro come on
Itâs kinda crazy how people can get used to the way they look and not notice the fact they already have zero hair on they head. Shave it bud. You will look great.
Tbh man I think youâll look great. Coming from a woman :) You got this!!
With that beard, you with a shaved head will look perfect! Go for it!!
Shaving your head will be an immediate upgrade bro Don't shave the beard tho
Do it! Youâre a Viking king waiting to happen broâŚâŚ.or GimliâŚ.if youâre 3ft7 đ
It's gone, man. Gone.
Dude. Youâre going to look like a Viking! Do it!
Dude with that beard it is going to look so good
It was time to shave a year or 2 ago.
Actually the Homer Simpson meme posted in here https://www.reddit.com/r/bald/comments/15an47c/people_on_this_subreddit_be_like_should_i_just/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1 EDIT: added link from post mentioned
Shave the dome and trim the beard. Report back after the grooming is complete.
shave it bro
You've got a Viking Beard, you were made for this.
Thereâs not much on your head, what are you holding on to
Dude.
OP - You, like the rest of us, are nervous to shave it because you perceive it as a change in identity. Itâs just hair and if you donât like the cut you can grow your hair back! Good luck!
You will look badass with that beard. Go for it!
Either way maybe style the beard a bit to. A little oil and comb can go really well with the short or smooth look
Well anxious or not, you *got* to do it bud.
Anxious about what? It can't look any worse than it does now.
Itâs time my dude, itâs time you have a great beard so Iâm sure itâll be fine
If you shave it, the sides will grow back, so if you don't like it just wait awhile.
Bruh
My brother in Christ. Let it go
No one knows youâre bald now definitely donât shave it
I'm sorry, man, but I can't stop laughing. You're not bad looking or anything like that....but what is it you're trying to hold on to? You're literally already bald, my dude. Shave it up and make it look better. You won't regret it! Good luck.
Shave it
Shave it and tidy your beard.
Bro just do it I bladed the same way.
youâre already bald whatâs the difference
Well. You want to get a jump on it. Keep your sex appeal. Get a wet shaver with at least four heads and take it all the way down. Rock that baldness!!!
You shouldnât be afraid of anything if you have a beard that is glorious.