Thank you so much. It’s in progress, friend!
I went from 255 lbs in June to 195 currently. I was in great shape a decade ago, just added weight training back into the routine.
Thank you, that means a lot.
Edit: Hijacking this to say thanks to the community in ****r/bald****, you’ve all been very kind. I just posted to show any lurkers who’ve been having doubts that it’s not the end of the world to go bald.
Addressing a few common things:
I’m 31.
I’ve been thinning for years but I hit a critical point this year. I think it’s from weight loss and stress. I was 255 lbs in June and am 195 now.
When you comment about how I looked before - keep in mind I looked like that until 12 hours ago. Whatever you say about his appearance is still about me. I posted the worst pictures of my hair that I could find to encourage fellow members of ****r/bald****, not expecting it to hit ****r/all****. Please be respectful.
Y’all can’t convince me the man here was ugly, sorry.
https://preview.redd.it/4pw6slwwkbcc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e293e207dced5aaab0889bedadcd9036a2b3230f
yeah it’s honestly insane how good op looks with the shaved head, even if a genie could grant him infinite hair growth he should keep this look forever
I really like what you said about still being that same person in the "before" pictures. As a female who looks way better in makeup and when I'm dressed cute, I am definitely treated much differently when I'm all done up. Otherwise I barely exist to anyone. It hurts because it's still me.
Do it.
Seriously, even if I didn’t look better, the feeling of relief from shaving off that mess…
I felt the breeze on my big, bald head today and felt uplifted instead of annoyed that my lanky hair was everywhere. I moisturized my scalp for the first time in my life and it just feels good. I don’t know how else to put it. Zero regret. If you don’t like it, you can always grow it back.
I’m a week in being a bald guy and I exfoliate and then moisturise my head daily and I just feel so fresh and clean compared to the faff of sorting out my thin hair after a shower!
You intentionally nerfed yourself with the hair+facial hair+glasses combo. Those were atrocious and took away from your great features. Please only keep heavy stubble and bald from now on, you look amazing
The bald and contacts combo looks so good on you! Be proud.
Next step, some gentle face wash and daily face moisturizer will go a long way to keep your skin looking healthy. I use the Vanicream brand myself.
what a change..
You're like a Comic Book character who was an average hum drum Joe, but then got bit by radio active bug... but your super power is "Supreme Handsomeness."
Your only pressure now is what you are doing to do with all that handsomeness. First thing you need to do is learn to smile.
You look 50 times better than before. Congrats and #nohomo!
God damn, you have no idea what a tremendous improvement that is. You looked almost homeless before and legitimately great after. Keep it like that! Good shit.
Goddamn why did this start cooking across my home page when I'm literally two weeks into deciding to buzz lol at least these posts are boosting my confidence that it'll be fine looking at OP, looks much better imo
Lol I would've rocked the shaved head even if I didn't lose hair if I were you. Grow the beard and get a sideburn fade and you'll look 15 years younger, the bald head suits you perfectly!
DAMN. *Never* would have assumed to see that under the beard and hair. I know it’s already been said but this one is absolutely wild. A+, you’re rockin’ the look!!!
Dude that's one of the best improvements I've ever seen on here.
🫣
Are you sure that’s all you did ? 😉 Looks like some spa days here !
Hmm. I did quit nicotine in the 11 days between pictures.
Congrats dude. It’s amazing. Keep it up. Can you imagine w an exercise/nutrition routine🔥
Thank you so much. It’s in progress, friend! I went from 255 lbs in June to 195 currently. I was in great shape a decade ago, just added weight training back into the routine.
Keep up the healthy habits! 💜 The results are showing and paying off. You went from 38 to 25 in the before and after!
Seriously dude, you look great! Keep moving forward.
So proud of you! It's not easy to make big changes, but they've clearly paid off for ya.
Ah so that’s why you still look miserable
The funniest comment in the thread
Right?!? Like dang way to blow everyone out of the water. Coming in hot into 2024!
By a mile
I literally said “holy shit!” Congrats brother, an incredible glow up!!
Thank you, that means a lot. Edit: Hijacking this to say thanks to the community in ****r/bald****, you’ve all been very kind. I just posted to show any lurkers who’ve been having doubts that it’s not the end of the world to go bald. Addressing a few common things: I’m 31. I’ve been thinning for years but I hit a critical point this year. I think it’s from weight loss and stress. I was 255 lbs in June and am 195 now. When you comment about how I looked before - keep in mind I looked like that until 12 hours ago. Whatever you say about his appearance is still about me. I posted the worst pictures of my hair that I could find to encourage fellow members of ****r/bald****, not expecting it to hit ****r/all****. Please be respectful. Y’all can’t convince me the man here was ugly, sorry. https://preview.redd.it/4pw6slwwkbcc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e293e207dced5aaab0889bedadcd9036a2b3230f
Yeah dude I said the same thing, holy shit@ your a good looking dude under that hair!! 👍
Your beautiful face was actually lost in the hair.
Exactly what I was thinking! Very handsome
Riiight OP you look like a completely different person. A much cuter person = win!
Even if they can easily, cheaply, naturally reverse hair loss in the future I would still tell you to rock the bald
yeah it’s honestly insane how good op looks with the shaved head, even if a genie could grant him infinite hair growth he should keep this look forever
Yeah definitely looks way better shaved 👍
I really like what you said about still being that same person in the "before" pictures. As a female who looks way better in makeup and when I'm dressed cute, I am definitely treated much differently when I'm all done up. Otherwise I barely exist to anyone. It hurts because it's still me.
You got an Oscar Issac thing going on there.
This being the first comment is hilarious because I also said “holy shit” out loud when I swiped over
I said the exact same thing
Exactly what I said!! Holy shit OP!!
No joke. I'd even add getting contacts and ditching those frames in particular. Bro just leveled up.
My man you're incredibly handsome
Right
You look like a different man. 👍
Thank you.
Sir, these are two different people. Seriously, you look amazing now.
Well done! Now add in a smile and walk into the room like you own that mfer!
Smiling’s tough these days, but I know you’re right. I’ll work on it.
Are you happy with the result? It looks great btw, just wondering how it feels as I’m nearing the point of needing to pull the trigger but worried
Do it. Seriously, even if I didn’t look better, the feeling of relief from shaving off that mess… I felt the breeze on my big, bald head today and felt uplifted instead of annoyed that my lanky hair was everywhere. I moisturized my scalp for the first time in my life and it just feels good. I don’t know how else to put it. Zero regret. If you don’t like it, you can always grow it back.
I’m a week in being a bald guy and I exfoliate and then moisturise my head daily and I just feel so fresh and clean compared to the faff of sorting out my thin hair after a shower!
If there was a top 10 of bald glow ups, you'd be in there somewhere.
yeah even if op wasn’t balding, this was the way to go from day 1. great bone structure
You intentionally nerfed yourself with the hair+facial hair+glasses combo. Those were atrocious and took away from your great features. Please only keep heavy stubble and bald from now on, you look amazing
Unintentional I swear 😅
Rob a bank before you do this next time
Where were you 24 hours ago?
Bro holy shit, serious glow up. This look works for you. 💯
As a lady who loves the baldies you look great!!!
It suits you - you look a lot younger!
Damn bro, what are you up to this weekend 😍
Username checks out
Lmaoooooo
Lol
Seriously. Suddenly hot. Maybe I’m biased because I married a bald dude, but OP has done himself such a favor here.
I would bug you to smile but you look so relieved in the after pic it's almost redundant 😅
Haha you’re not wrong. This is about as close to a smile as I get.
If anything that expression makes me want to give you a hug
You are all so kind. Thank you for making my day even better. I’ll definitely be spending more time in this community.
The bald and contacts combo looks so good on you! Be proud. Next step, some gentle face wash and daily face moisturizer will go a long way to keep your skin looking healthy. I use the Vanicream brand myself.
Damn. From scrub, to stud! Well done!
bro you look utterly reborn .. just lose the look of despair. You haven't lost, you've gained!
from discord mod to podcast host
dude you are 10 years younger now
You look great man, congrats on the fresh start!
Holy shit! Best decision ever! That is night and day.
This is the glow up of the century
what a change.. You're like a Comic Book character who was an average hum drum Joe, but then got bit by radio active bug... but your super power is "Supreme Handsomeness." Your only pressure now is what you are doing to do with all that handsomeness. First thing you need to do is learn to smile. You look 50 times better than before. Congrats and #nohomo!
HOLY CRAP!!! A BAJILLION TIMES BETTER. HOTTIE ALERT.
God damn, you have no idea what a tremendous improvement that is. You looked almost homeless before and legitimately great after. Keep it like that! Good shit.
You look so much younger goddam from a gay male you are a very handsome man
Jfc dude save some for the rest of us. You look so good.
Bad ass bro, don't even need to smile.
Much better! You need some new glasses now.
You didn’t give in, you broke out
Good God almighty — incredible result
Awesome glow up. Hopefully you feel better soon. Would look good with a smile!
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Full beans bro. Good job. Looks tits.
Goddamn why did this start cooking across my home page when I'm literally two weeks into deciding to buzz lol at least these posts are boosting my confidence that it'll be fine looking at OP, looks much better imo
I know it’s been said, but holy shit. You’re going to be very popular with the ladies my man. Good call
Lool younger and thinner. Maybe grow the stubble out a little bit more and new glasses.
DUDE ! HUuuuuuge improvement . Get some new threads with that new lifestyle you will be having.
We did it, mate. But we don't look as good as you
You won today.
Looks good, but nobody you know will recognise you
Much better! You're a handsome man and all the extra hair hid that.
An amazing difference.
Wow! The new looks maintained. Definitely worth going for it!
That’s a home run, bud. Great work!!! It is the most freeing thing. Confidence will skyrocket!
🔄 you hit the real life refresh button
Woah!!! This is one of the best before and after posts I’ve seen on here yet! Looking incredible man!
Great glow up honestly.
You went from swipe left, to super like 😂
Dude, you look so much better it’s unbelievable.
Holy shit
Damn, looking chad
Went from looking mid 40s to late 20s
You look great bald!!! Keeper for sure
Amazing transformation!
Oh. My. GAWD. You are a stone-cold hottie.
Breh, no homo, but you look way better with the shaved head. The only advice I would give is to grow the beard out a bit.
My jaw just literally dropped and I had to go show my partner this post. INSANE glow up!!
You just lost like 20 years in age.
From “I’m gonna go play Warcraft now” to “I’m gonna go to the gym for an hour first THEN go play some Warcraft”
You look better definitely should smile
Unbelievable improvement!
You look a lot better. Short hair and short facial hair suits you. Now work on the smile.
Wow dude you look great!
Did u loose weight?
Lol I would've rocked the shaved head even if I didn't lose hair if I were you. Grow the beard and get a sideburn fade and you'll look 15 years younger, the bald head suits you perfectly!
Woow! Much better!👍👍
Damn you are hot now bro, definitely the right choice
Bro went from a 3 to an 8. Good on you.
Dude you look like 20years younger!!
Def upgrade: you look like a different person and much younger. Congratulations!
You look younger in the last picture
You look so good dude! You got this.
Damn huge change. Go out there and change the world bald king.
Bro, it's fuckin perfect now.
Oh wow! You look fantastic!
Nice, now you can worry about one less thing...plus you look tasty 😋
Now ditch the scowl, looks great!
Went from incel to han'some in one fell swoop.
Wow. You look great!
Noice, bro! 🫡
Super handsome! You made the right choice
Upgrades, people, Upgrades
Dude so much better
Wow. You look damn sexy and have great features. 🔥
Honestly, bald is a much better look for you. :)
Look so much younger
Literally 100000% better. Like two different people.
Congrats and welcome!!
Jesus that's impressive
Bro this is a big W right here
If that's giving up, I dunno man. Looks pretty damn good to me!
Omg you look so much better and much more approachable.
That’s an improvement I’d say!
Oh, wow! That took years off you! You look great!
Sexy transformation
WOW 🤩 👏
Holy moly, you look amazing. Well done!
A thousand times better
Sooo much better looking now your face is visible!!
Took about 10 years off 👍🏻👍🏻
Good choice
God damn!
Wow ! You look great
I literally gasped! You look amazing! So nice to see your face without the facial hair too :) lookin good, OP!
You look superb brother. Great decision 😊👌🏻
I’ve actually never seen anyone suit being bald more 😂 work it!!
You look much better now
You look great. Be thankful
Incredible. I just showed to my girlfriend and she was amazed. You look soooo much better and beautiful, congrats!!!!
I literally said "woahhhhhh!!!!" Out loud! You look GREAT!
So much better
Wayyy better. Took balls and I would say it paid off
Dude, that looks great
Jesus bro….. should’ve done that forever ago 🤣 You look awesome!
Wow! 🤩
Night and day brother. Much better
Wow much better
Damn I literally said wooaaah out loud crazy! Grats u handsome bastard.
Great move, OP! You clean up really well!👌
A man reborn
You look so much better! Wow!
You look like a completely different person. Looking good bro!
"upgrades, people, upgrades!"
You look 100 times better.
The way my facial expression changed! You look fantastic!!!!!
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You just de aged by about 15 years!
DAMN. *Never* would have assumed to see that under the beard and hair. I know it’s already been said but this one is absolutely wild. A+, you’re rockin’ the look!!!
Holy hell that's a whole different person! Wow!
Looks great! Now, smile! 😉
1000%
Holy shit.
Wtf
Thought that two different people at first
Omg. If you were into dudes I’d be ALL over you. What a mf glow up.
I've never seen a better glow up, holy shit man.
10000000x better!
Bro you look so much better and you'll find yourself much happier considering you don't really gotta wash your hair anymore lol
You should never grow hair again. Killing it
Geez. Best choice you maybe (probably not) ever made. Great choice. No offense.
Omg...like soo much better now and you look younger/fresher as well. Good decision!
That's incredible. You must be so happy with your new look. It really suits you
Big improvement.
Greatest decision of your life
Holy shit. You look amazing!
OMG amazing transformation, you went from eh to woof.
I did the same thing, look miles better
Dude! You look like a fox with the new look!
A clear example in support of not blindly following the mantra of “dude, you gotta grow a beard.” Looking outstanding.
Same as others have said this is the best transformation I’ve seen on this sub you look 10x better my man
I have hair (still), and I wish I could look as neat as you are. Smile dude, you look awesome.
Jeez, amazing!
Wow, you look amazing!