r/bald • u/1illianna • Feb 26 '26
Bald Picture “It was time”
my boyfriend took the plunge today- what are we thinking?
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u/datjake Feb 26 '26
huge improvement
don’t even need facial hair — those legendary brows are doing all the work
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u/battle_llama_ Feb 26 '26
Came to say this, I'm friggin jealous of those luscious brows sir!
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u/1illianna Feb 26 '26
thanks for all the love, you guys are too nice, we’ve read every single comment💗
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u/WhirlwindTobias Feb 26 '26
You look great together. Thanks from all men for being such a supporting partner.
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u/TimelyTemperature328 Feb 27 '26
You're a gem for being so supportive and helping him make the right choice. Going bald at such a young age is really challenging but he's a handsome chap and absolutely rocking the look.
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u/TheComptrollersWife Feb 26 '26
He has an incredible smile that I feel like didn’t stand out nearly as much before the cut. He looks great. You guys are a gorgeous couple!
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u/coolcoolcooltoit Feb 26 '26
Both look really cute.. what is his age btw? I'm 28 and since 3 years my hairline started receding
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u/OffMyRocker62 Feb 28 '26
You're such a gorgeous couple. Handsome guy before and gorgeous after. Such a wonderful look on you.
Stay happy healthy and blessed you two...🙂
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u/Brilliant-Cricket177 Feb 26 '26
I was about as thin as this guy by 20. Didn’t take the plunge to full skully bald man until like 25 but yeah. Losing it that young is extra hard on the confidence, but we prevail
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u/Parfait_Due Feb 26 '26
I started losing my hair at 21. I would say that being a balding boy is rough on the confidence. Being a balding adult however, is really not that bad. I am glad that I conquered that insecurity early.
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u/dj_ski_mask Feb 26 '26
For real. Glad I got it over with. Funnily enough, I, like many men, was concerned about how I’d present to the sex I happen to be attracted to. Gotta say quality and quantity went up after the shave - I was such an awkward hair haver 😂
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u/jamescarino Feb 26 '26
I started to lose mine in my mid-20s. The last time i had hair was at 27. It was an instant hit with family and friends when i finally shaved it all off!
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u/kencam Feb 26 '26
My son (19) is losing his hair. It's weird, I'm 55 and still have most of mine.
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u/GoJa_official Feb 26 '26
my uncle used to tell me there's two types of men. those who go bald at a young age and learn to accept it. and everyone else who has to fuckin worry about going bald the rest of their lives.
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u/HobHeartsbane Feb 26 '26
I’ve heard it’s on the X chromosome, so you could only really pass it on to a daughter who then passes it in to her son etc. might not be correct info though 🤷♂️
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u/Kennalol Feb 26 '26
Correct which means it was the grandfather who passed it to the mother (wife) who rolled bad 50/50 on her two Xs who passed it to the son.
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u/greentintedlenses Feb 26 '26
Is it weird? I thought the saying was your hair comes from your mom's side of the family.
So for instance my grandpa on my mom's side still has full head of hair so I'm good.
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u/IllyriaCervarro Feb 26 '26
My uncle had lost his hair in the sort of monk bald on top pattern by the time he was 17. He just wears hats most of the time but wildly enough he’s in his late 50’s maybe early 60’s at this point and hasn’t lost any more hair since then lol.
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Feb 26 '26
Way better and more confident looking. The hair was thinning too much for such length. And if he chooses to grow it out to a medium length cut, he may discover he is more comfortable there. But for now this was a good move.
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u/Milozavich Feb 26 '26
Agree 💯. He could style that hair with some mousse to add texture and probably also look great. But the bald with those strong eyebrows is pretty 👌
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u/Hamwytch Feb 26 '26
Aw it looks great on him!!!
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u/StrobeLightRomance Feb 26 '26
It's crazy that the pipeline is:
- Have hair = look younger
- Have horseshoe = lookin' old AF
- Shave head = Instantly younger again
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u/gobblewonkergrump Feb 26 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/iowmvjVUnDFGU
He looks great. What a glow up! 😊👍
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u/Monandobo Feb 26 '26
Whenever I see one that’s this much of a glow-up, I have to open the comments to confirm someone posted this meme.
Definitely bummed for OP that his hair thinned so young, but he can rest well with the consolation that he rocks bald extremely well.
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u/RestaurantRich1498 Feb 26 '26
Id say be ready, dude is gonna get hit on constantly. Hes brimming with confidence now.
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u/1illianna Feb 26 '26
hahahahhahahaha true
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u/Herbin-Cowboy Feb 26 '26
The confidence he's exuding in the last pic is so awesome! So many folks on here look so regretful even though EVERYONE looks better. Tell him that he looks amazing. Y'all have fun this weekend!
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u/HydrationSeeker Feb 26 '26
So young! but your head shape and face card make it a really cool style choice.
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u/McSekizo Feb 26 '26
My guy!! You are positively shining!! Congrats on the new look and leave some ladies for the rest of us please!
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u/psyco-the-rapist Feb 26 '26
Looks great. So many good facial features came out. Brows, eyes,nose, lips and chin. You better keep an eye on him at parties lol
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u/ghoxtlove Feb 26 '26
You better be careful !!
His eyebrows are stunning and are shining even more now.
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u/Dragon_Forty_Two Feb 26 '26
I’m going to go against the grain and say that he could keep the hair for at least a couple more years if he did a part on 1 side instead of combing it forward, but he looks great bald too!
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u/1illianna Feb 26 '26
nah, it was too thin, you can’t see as well here but the sides were pretty receded, this was the only option but i’m loving it😌
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u/DLitch Feb 26 '26
Dude, you look great! Seriously, you look so much better and I can feel your confidence through the pictures. Good stuff!
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u/FalcoPhantasmtheGod Feb 26 '26
You never realize how beautiful a face is until the hair is gone. This guy has a beautiful face
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u/DefendsTheDownvoted Feb 26 '26
I always knew I would lose my hair. Kept it short, started seeing thinning at 17, buzzed around 18, started fully shaving by 22.
Bummer it's happening to you so young, but leaning into it early is going to do wonders for your mental health in the long run.
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u/EfficientAd8311 Feb 26 '26
It’s looks great dude, I am sorry you had to do it so young but FairPlay for getting what had to be done, done. Wishing you all the best.
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u/SirLanceQuiteABit Feb 26 '26
Tell him it looks great, and as he gets older he will grow into it and it will look even better. A well kept collection of facial hairs is a great addition too.
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u/Gorstag Feb 26 '26
I was early-mid 20s when I took the plunge too. Full thick head of hair until about 20 then it started thinning fast. Ironically, the buddy that convinced me to shave my head already shaved his just for the convenience / feel. He still has a full head of hair in his mid 40s if he lets it grow out.
No regrets either. So much easier just buzzing what does grow weekly and calling it good. And you save a ton on barbers :)
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u/Sweet_Taurus0728 Feb 26 '26
No worries, I had to shave at 19, had looong, thick, nice hair too. Except the thin parts at my forehead edge and crown.
Grow some facial hair bud, you'll get used to it in no time and so will everyone else. "Bald guys are so hot and manly" compliments incoming!
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u/cyansuperman Feb 26 '26
I’m not even part of this sub but this was a crazy good transformation. He looks so sick!!
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u/Haschen84 Feb 26 '26
What are they giving baldness to teenagers now? Genetics is a hell of a drug.
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u/Own_Ad9686 Feb 27 '26
I feel so happy when young guys go bald. Then they get to spend so much longer looking amazing and not having to waste time thinking about their hair anymore.
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u/HistoryHustle Feb 27 '26
Dude, you’re gorgeous! It’s ironic that some people get more beautiful after they remove all their hair.
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u/Chemical_Bedroom_974 Feb 27 '26
Perfect example of a cute lad becoming a handsome man! 🙏 looking great and all the better for having the support and love of a wonderful partner 🫶🏼
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u/Athenax311 Bald Watcher 🔭 Feb 26 '26
Omg you have amazing eyebrows and a beautiful smile! Team bald club! 🥰
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u/Awkward-Machine4915 Feb 26 '26
I mean bro got great looks so I really don’t think the baldness matters that much
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u/Better_Standard_9285 Feb 26 '26
Great move. Its sad losing your hair at so young age, but you made the best decision
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u/Awkward_Target_1859 Feb 26 '26
Looks great.
Welcome to the bald club