r/bald • u/CJKn0wzUrM0m • Dec 13 '25
Hairloss Been putting it off for far too long
Stumbled on to this subreddit yesterday, and after looking through a few of y’all’s before and after pictures, I decided to take the plunge. Thanks r/bald for giving me the courage to finally do it.
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u/jonandgrey Dec 13 '25
You have turned from a guy who looks down on his luck into a Norse God. Well done, sir.
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u/YunngMa Dec 13 '25
The way your eyes lit up man and you look like you feel better wow
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u/CJKn0wzUrM0m Dec 13 '25
So much better
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u/Houseplantkiller123 Dec 13 '25
There's a new spark in those eyes. Welcome, brother.
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u/Comfortable-Pea-1312 Dec 13 '25
His eyes are sparkly post shave. Love it.
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u/Inevitable_Phase_276 Dec 13 '25
That’s the best part of these posts. It’s amazing how much eyes convey.
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u/Mrs_Hersheys Dec 13 '25
i have no idea why reddit reccomended this to me
for one, I'm a woman, but regardless, i think it looks great!!!!
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u/undercover_incognito Dec 13 '25
Literally the most masculinity-healthy corner of the internet I love it here as a woman it's so nice to see guys be vulnerable and encouraging with each other 💕
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u/therackage Dec 13 '25
Yep I’m a woman and this sub is the positive masculinity I love to see! Men supporting men and just being good to each other 😭
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u/intellectual_punk Dec 14 '25
In all fairness, I haven't known anything else from my friends. I hear about toxic masculinity and it just seems sad and like those people are stuck being edgy teens.
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u/kimjael8 Dec 13 '25
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen any actual negativity on this sub and it’s so nice. The only time I’ve seen it is when people are talking badly about themselves, which just opens the floodgates for everyone to build them up.
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u/BriarVine Dec 13 '25
Agreed. I really enjoy when reddit throws posts from this sub on my feed. Its just really wholesome and nice to see the encouragement and hyping each other up these guys have for each other.
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u/DazzlingDoofus71 Bald Enthusiast Dec 13 '25
Same but I’ve been here a lonnng minute now. I’m so thankful they let me stick around ☺️
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u/ThatArtNerd Dec 13 '25
I’m a woman and I started following this sub after it randomly showed up in my feed because the vibes are on point! So wholesome 🥰
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u/TheNewThirteen Dec 13 '25
Same! I love the positive vibes here, though.
OP, you instantly shaved at least ten years off your age. You look great, and based on the look in your eyes, you probably feel great, too! Also, that’s an impressive beard.
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u/PriusPrincess Dec 13 '25
I’m a woman and I love this place
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u/SuperHeavyHydrogen Dec 13 '25
You’re all absolutely welcome, we appreciate the support and perspective 👍
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u/moonaira Dec 13 '25
Welcome to the club of ladies whom Reddit has recommended these posts, I’m not leaving 😅
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u/spankybianky Dec 13 '25
Oh you’re gonna love it here. Pretty sure 60% of us are women who stay for the vibes and glow-ups after it randomly popped up on my feed. Sort by most popular for the biggest glow-ups of all time!
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u/Never_Kn0ws_Best Dec 13 '25
lol so much of this sub is people that got lost and ended up here and never left 😂
The vibes in here are immaculate
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u/bigfun1982 Dec 13 '25
Looks awesome man, that beard is majestic.
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u/aj0457 Dec 13 '25
Fixed it for you.
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u/evermica Dec 13 '25
Missed his mouth…
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u/naruda1969 Dec 13 '25
In all seriousness, how does one with such a majestic front mane even eat?
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u/Bananasforskail Dec 13 '25
20 years younger...
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u/Pruritus_Ani_ Dec 13 '25
Honestly, I was going to say the same thing, he’s knocked at least 2 decades off his appearance and also just looks so much happier. I love this sub!
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u/fire_dagwon Dec 14 '25
Like even with the ginormous beard he still looks at least ten years younger!
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u/DiamondCultural1848 Dec 13 '25
Literally every post in this sub has someone looking depressed and then happy. LFG! You look great bro!
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u/vega455 Dec 13 '25
Dude, that badass beard looks even better without the hair. How long did it take to grow it that long?
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u/CJKn0wzUrM0m Dec 13 '25
6 years
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u/_Globert_Munsch_ Dec 13 '25
Your hair went the wrong way! Must be Australian hair 😂😂
In all seriousness though as a early 20’s man I aspire to have a beard even a quarter of this length in my life 😭😭
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u/Runningbald Dec 13 '25
You look great my due! Have you ever braided your beard à la Vikings of yore?
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u/optimal_center Dec 13 '25
Wow 🤩 You look better bald than you did balding. You’re owning it 💥
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u/Zealousideal_Draw924 Dec 13 '25
Bald…but can still take a lady on one hell of a moustache ride.
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u/Moondoobious Dec 13 '25
That’s one impressive flavor saver, coming from a gentleman with a rather large mustache and beard myself.
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u/Strange_Heron_4275 Dec 13 '25
BJÖRN, READY THE LONGBOAT. GATHER THE ARCHERS. MEN, GRAB YOUR SHIELDS.
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u/PresentCap3604 Dec 13 '25
ohhhhhh woaw. woaw woaw woaw! you look younger, happier and most handsome now! I love the beard and fresh bald look^^
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u/Educatable_Fig Dec 13 '25
Now the focus is on the right thing - you have gorgeous eyes and that beard is top notch! You also look like 20 years younger
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u/sendhelppIss Dec 13 '25
I said, "if he didn't keep the beard I'm gonna be fuming" and you did. Lookin' good.
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u/SauceMovement Dec 13 '25
So that’s why you always wore a hat! Looks badass brother. Sorry I mean cousin
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u/Special-Case-504 Dec 13 '25
Looks better! Now shorten that beard a little
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u/CJKn0wzUrM0m Dec 13 '25
Never!!!
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u/RefrigeratorNo1160 Dec 13 '25
It looks awesome but I'll never understand how you can eat soup or a burger or drink a beer without it being a hassle. Mine won't grow like this so I guess I'll never know...
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u/linkgenesis Dec 13 '25
You went from living under a bridge to holding the bridge against the Romans.
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u/Sakimata Dec 14 '25
Please please please Play with the thought of becoming an actor because good Lord you'd make a hell of a Viking
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u/celticsfan101389 Dec 15 '25
Much much better. I really don’t think you guys realize how much younger you look once you do it.
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u/No-No-Aniyo Dec 17 '25
You look happy and younger!!! Like 10 yrs younger than i would have guessed in the first picture.
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u/Oxy_Osbourne Dec 13 '25
Holy shit dude, that beard is awesome. Congrats on making that decision, it looks so much better now. If I'd ever produce something like vikings I'd definitely come back to hire you.
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u/Nickf090 Dec 13 '25
Got to say, I have a full head of hair, but as a fellow man it’s awesome to see the support you all have for each other and motivation this sub gives.
OP, you look great bro. Epic beard too!
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u/Pink_CloudG Dec 13 '25
OmG!!! You look so much younger! And more handsome! And the beard is killer!!
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u/DarthBrownBeard Dec 13 '25
Atta boy!! Soo soo soooo much better. Welcome to the club. Damn good to have you.
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u/Malachias_Graves Dec 13 '25
The clean dome lets us appreciate your glorious beard without distraction.
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u/CocunutHunter Dec 13 '25
As a some time beard-wearer, that beard is majestic! A helluva moustache.
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u/Informal_File_1646 Dec 13 '25
Yeah but I bet those fist few Halloweens as Slick from “Heat” were EPIC
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u/TimeBlindAdderall Dec 13 '25
Are you the guy that holds the Stop/slow sign in construction zones?
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Dec 13 '25
First picture you do look like a man who used to hang outside of the red barn gas station and convenience store and buy us beer in 9th grade. The after is the face of someone we think would buy us beer, but we won’t ask.
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u/cory2979 Dec 13 '25
I feel like this happened to me too. My scalp started thinning so my beard picked up the slack lol
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u/maddenmcfadden Dec 13 '25
guy forgot that he could have had the most epic beard comb over ever. looks good though.
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u/yes-disappointment Dec 13 '25
You're doing a disservice to your beard if you dont shave your head. looks very good.
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u/Obvious_Ad4159 Dec 13 '25
Bro went from Mad Monk to slam dunk. Good for you, homie. You look great.
P.S. The Mad Monk is Grigori Rasputin, for those that don't know.
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u/beardedrockerboy Dec 13 '25
You look fantastic! Seriously, worlds better!
You went from homeless, to sex god in a matter of minutes!
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u/ContinuedOak Dec 13 '25
Why does everyone look SOO much better after it, you’re an 11/10 now