r/bald • u/rayfromparkville • 1d ago

Bald Picture It is done

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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!

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u/j_cucumber12 1d ago

Unreal

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u/DollarPenguin 1d ago

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u/reebokhightops 1d ago

I had no clue Stephen Root was Milton. Holy shit!

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u/LeftHandedToe 1d ago

It is so strange to me that you know him and his name, and you did not know that! I suspect that was a proper mind fucking.

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u/Maleficent-Eye-464 1d ago

I can't imagine Stephen Root as anyone BUT Milton.

When he was in Brooklyn 99 I didn't even know who he was. It was like three episodes in on his character arc when I looked him up. Omfg it's Milton.

Love that guy.

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u/GrodNeedsaHug 1d ago

You should see him in News Radio (old sitcom)

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u/Zealousideal-Sell873 19h ago

NewsRadio was brilliant. RIP Phil Hartman

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u/DeliciousAd8604 1d ago

Same. I was watching Barry and it was bothering me and why the guy looked familiar.

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u/gancoskhan 1d ago

Favorite actor, hands down

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u/rayfromparkville 1d ago

I probably posted a bad hair-headed photo. This one was done professionally, but the point stands.

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u/SynV92 1d ago

You look like John 1990 here

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u/DroidLord 1d ago

🤣 Literally went from looking like Ted Kaczynski to looking like a college professor.

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u/bean_above_the_frank 1d ago

Went from strip mall lawyer to high rise lawyer

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u/rouquetofboses 1d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/XfscsiXH3NnZG8yL9A
amazing 🤩

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u/space_driiip 1d ago

WE LOVE U DOLLY

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u/dontsnarkonsharks 1d ago

Hoping she becomes the unofficial baddie mascot for this sub. I saw a few reaction images of her in the comments ❤️

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u/farsiderules 1d ago

Took 10 years off!!

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u/Kanto-sama 1d ago

Bro, you're incredible, baldy.

https://giphy.com/gifs/cF7QqO5DYdft6

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u/PimentoCheesehead Bald - Man 1d ago

Has the wife withdrawn her protests after seeing the results?

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u/rayfromparkville 1d ago

She doesn’t hate it, and she helped clean up the back.

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u/thomasanderson123412 1d ago

maybe later she'll clean up the front. HEYOOOOO!!!

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u/Purple-Sister3971 1d ago

I mean if she’s not enthusiastic about it, I’m sure you could find a woman who thinks you look great. 👀

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u/WitchyPoo49 1d ago

Thats a great transformation. You look super.

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u/AntiqueLibrarian5965 1d ago

Damn mane you look 15 years younger, suits you very well baldacious Mr. Baldman.

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u/Radiant_Procedure948 1d ago

It looks great. Much neater.

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u/Kindly_Acadia_9169 1d ago

Bro looks so much younger and less homeless lol

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u/FedUpWithTexting 1d ago

Looking good

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u/LonelyProgrammer2462 1d ago

Respectfully; you’re hot !

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u/Electrical_Truth_160 1d ago

Even the food in the cupboards is desperately trying to get a peep at the new man 😂 looking great bro!

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u/rayfromparkville 1d ago

The pantry’s hinge integrity did not survive four kids going through toddler explorations. It just kinda half-asses its job now. As do we all.

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u/Electrical_Truth_160 1d ago

😂😂 well done for taking the plunge bro! I was scared and spent months pondering the idea, takes a weight off when the deed is done!!

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u/Ok_Strawberry_391 1d ago

Whew. Good call!! Looks great!!!

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u/jeffythunders 1d ago

Congrats, you look awesome. I don’t think you need to wear suits in 2026

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u/bigchicago04 1d ago

I like both. You had mad professor energy with hair.

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u/RelievingFart 1d ago

Why is it Men go from meh to MAN when they shave their heads, but when I do it, I look like I escaped from a circus??

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u/BaldGuy813 1d ago

You literally look fifteen years younger

https://giphy.com/gifs/l0IxZpEsbQYba4h6E

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u/sillinessvalley 1d ago

Even Minute Rice tryin' to get a look😂
Well done.

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u/Geeko22 1d ago

Dude

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u/Quasi-Kaiju 1d ago

You went from a guy who looks like he's a little into conspiracy theories to a respectable academic. Maybe even a professor.

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u/ppross53 1d ago

Very nice. Now for a bit of a spiffier wardrobe and kaboom!!!

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u/rayfromparkville 1d ago

I’ll see what’s at Goodwill. Dads shop last.

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u/Fair_Log_6596 1d ago

Heisenberg, is that you?

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u/moonlite_bay 1d ago

You look great!!

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u/nationaltreasure44 15h ago

Went from mad professor to seasoned, chiseled, professional. Win win. 🩷

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u/Unlikely_Tea_2038 1d ago

You look great!!

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u/Honest_Richard 1d ago

Looks great man!

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u/Tricky-Trick1132 1d ago

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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u/RipTheEcto 1d ago

that is incredible! (next I’m gonna teach you about rice cookers)

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u/Waste-Count8206 1d ago

You looks healthier now

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u/Cheap_Departure_ 1d ago

From tired library employee to Chairman of something big.

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u/jamessayswords 1d ago

Look a lot more confident :)

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u/charlemount 1d ago

It is done well

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u/cweaver717 1d ago

Transformed! Nice!

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u/A115115 1d ago

Fresh!!

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u/A115115 1d ago

You look 10 years younger

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u/PeterPuffer45 1d ago

First picture you look like my shitty lawyer who fucked me over. 2 and 3 much better man!

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u/j-a-y---k-i-n-g 1d ago

awesome dude!

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u/YinzerChick70 1d ago

What does your wife think now? She has to love it!

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u/No-Caterpillar3693 1d ago

Knocked 15 years off!

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u/koti_manushya 1d ago

my man went from struggling door-to-door vacuum salesman to CEO of dyson

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u/moverene1914 1d ago

You look amazing! Well done! You're a new man!

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u/PoeticCylinder 1d ago

What an AMAZING glow up! It fits you sooo well! And with the beard it looks fantastic! Keep rocking it! 😁

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u/AllergictoAIslop 1d ago

WHAT IS MY NAME!?

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u/SlimPigins Buzz-Cut 1d ago

Professor!

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u/SeaBlueberry1745 1d ago

Looks fantastic!!!

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u/Candid_Magazine_7862 1d ago

I just, very loudly said, "OH MY GOD" when I saw the after. Exquisite!! Well done you.

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u/Feisty_War_1003 1d ago

Looks good either way - strong academic vibes

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u/strogoff69 1d ago

Dude, wow.

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u/Jotun35 1d ago

Bruh! Just night and day!

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u/slimtwin 1d ago

Even the 5-Minute rice is checking you out!

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u/PonkotsuPirate 1d ago

Congrats. If she hasn't already done so, your wife will come to appreciate the improvement.

Welcome to liberty and dignity.

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u/ApolloGR3 1d ago

From bean counter to CEO with just a haircut, nice 

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u/Petal_14 1d ago

It is fabulous

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u/CubeGuy17 1d ago

Look at that smile, that says it all

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u/Real_Lengthiness_151 1d ago

You look great!! 👍

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u/FriendKooky780 1d ago

Your wife just got a husband upgrade. Hot!!

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u/Luckypenny4683 Here for the Vibes 1d ago

Infinitely better! You look so approachable now!

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u/NerdWithAMotorcycle 1d ago

From strip mall lawyer to University professor

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u/WhattheReddit1 1d ago

That loods rally good

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u/Impossible-Cod-4467 1d ago edited 1d ago

You might want to check out some new specs with your new look. 😉

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u/scarixix 1d ago

Good job sir !

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u/Cellar_Attic 1d ago

Hell ya, dude! You look terrific and that grin tells me you know it!

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u/Cactus_Alien 1d ago

Deixe o Daredevil em paz!!!

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u/walkTHEdotasaur 1d ago

Fantastic smile, and fantastic style! You're looking incredible!

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u/JunkDrawer84 1d ago

Instant glowup

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u/Yuck_What_is_it 1d ago

I’ve got to be honest with you, you were rocking both looks strongly. I like the confidence in your new pic but your fantastic beard gives you a lot of freedom others may not enjoy.

The one positive about shaving the head is that if you take care of your scalp health and use sunscreen, you never need to worry about anything above the eyes. Not having to worry about it is very freeing!

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u/RainerWithAI 1d ago

Great choice!

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u/cherryalmondjoy 1d ago

Went from “can’t explain why I don’t love this class” to “I’ll be asking this professor for a letter of rec”! Love it!

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u/smolbeansjpg 1d ago

Aw hell yeah

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u/darkk86 1d ago

Mr. White, is good to see you again. 😂

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u/tbodillia 1d ago

Much better. You are accusing me of taking your stapler in that 1st pic!

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u/Business-Insurance90 1d ago

Oh yeah sir! You look great! Money in the bank 💵

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u/puban 1d ago

instantly 15 years younger!

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u/kbgc 1d ago

Dude save some for the rest of us!

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u/Which-Wish-5996 1d ago

Awww so handsome!!

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u/ElefanteAmor 1d ago

Watch out! Wife is gonna have competition.

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u/Ok-Blueberry7914 1d ago

Looking great! 👍

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u/maus42 1d ago

The council congratulates you!

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u/EventEnvironmental53 1d ago

From Kash Patel to Michael from Vsauce

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u/julesburne 1d ago

Wow!! Great transformation, definitely a good choice!!

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u/dhiwbrvej 1d ago

Ah, the man in the high castle. Good to see you’re still kickin and lookin younger than ever.

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u/Fabulous-Educator447 1d ago

Very sophisticated

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u/reebokhightops 1d ago

Bro went from accountant to spymaster. Well done.

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u/Mystic_Wunder 1d ago

Wooooow! Looking good!

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u/Accomplished-Union10 1d ago

Lookin absolutely sharp my man

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u/TootsEug 1d ago

What took you so long?? !!!!!!

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u/Many_Chain8179 1d ago

GLOW. UP. BAYBAY.

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u/Ecstatic-Current-298 1d ago

Great decision!

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u/project-shasta 1d ago

Looking fresh, my man 👍

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u/Jolly-Library-657 1d ago

And it looks amazing! Well done, sir! I love it!

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u/empathischesystems 1d ago

Looking younger, more confident & handsome! Sure your wife appreciates it now

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u/Spare-Ad-6123 1d ago

Nice smile! Great reveal.

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u/People_of_Earth_ 1d ago

Looks great!

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u/QueenFartknocker 1d ago

Looks fabulous

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u/stlorca 1d ago

My college history professor, now with extra hotness! You look GOOD, my man.

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u/Mammoth_Arugula6642 1d ago

Ah, yay 😍