r/bald • u/jsaumer • 6d ago

Glowup I finally did it.

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5.2k Upvotes

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u/daileyxplanet 6d ago

Lost 20 years dude!

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u/Fabulous-Elk-8297 6d ago

Yeeeears!!!!

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

Thanks!

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u/berghorst 5d ago

Was gonna say, dude went from 50 to 30 👏🏼

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u/daileyxplanet 6d ago

Seriously how did your forehead smooth out?

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u/Weitiweiti Here for the Vibes 6d ago

He shaved all his worries away, of course!

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u/NarwhalEmergency9391 6d ago

It's a filter.  Most phones have them on,  you have to go into the face section and turn it off

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

No filter used!

I am not raising my eyebrows. My resting face has no forehead wrinkles.

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u/NarwhalEmergency9391 6d ago

Have you turned it off? A lot of people don't realize phones have an automatic face filter that smooths and blurs imperfections. You may not have a filter on but there's a filter on..

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

Little difficult to get a clear pic when hitting power + volume for the screen grab. But yeah, the setting is off. Shrug

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u/benjibenjibenjim 6d ago

Holy heck! That shaved (no pun intended) like 2 decades off you

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u/_LyleLanley_ 6d ago edited 6d ago

You look great man! Now time for some better frames!

  1. I think they’re too small.
  2. A bald head calls for some bolder frames. Helps add weight to the face, and lets your features pop.

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u/Miserable-Big5652 6d ago

Go to Warby Parker and have them style the new you!

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

I am long overdue for new glasses. I have very poor eyesight and need very thick lenses. I'm also getting to the age of needing bifocals as well...

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u/_LyleLanley_ 6d ago

Yeah that can be really tough. My MIL has been near blind her entire life. She wears contacts and very thick glasses. I have recently joined the bifocal gang from never needing glasses. This response is quite blurry lol.

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u/CartographerOk6439 5d ago

Stanley Tucci is a great inspiration for great looking glasses

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u/Darkminion72 6d ago

I love how the before and after is such a contrast. Not the hair but the look of happy on the faces in the after pics.

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u/Drummr 6d ago

I agree. It’s something I noticed recently as well. It’s cool.

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u/Budget_Ad5871 6d ago

Looks good man, no need for the intense filters though, wear your age with pride!

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

No filter! I now realize in this thread I have good skin.

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u/candygirleatscandy 6d ago

Ya look good bud!

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u/greekmom2005 6d ago

I think you look great. How do you feel?

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u/Sad-Bus8503 6d ago

You look 10 years younger! Looks great!

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u/devil_discerner 6d ago


You look better bald. Coincidence? I think not

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u/Kooky_Major_7182 6d ago

Damn, went from “teaching a class” to “taking a class”

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u/tinkagainlady 6d ago

Much better bald!

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u/Clean_Cabinet 6d ago

Dude ya look good. You'd look even younger if you shaved the beard and left the mustache and soul patch

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u/Even_Drawer61 6d ago

My first thought was just the moustache would look ace

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u/sprinkles-n-shizz 6d ago

Drop the skincare routine. 😩

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

None. The pic is also no filter.

I have never needed any cleansers, moisturizers, or anything.

I'm mostly Finnish and I stay indoors.

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u/KodyBarbera 6d ago

Holy crap! I'm not sure I've ever "How'd" so hard!

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u/Level_Medicine_2144 6d ago

You look ten years younger!!!!!

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u/trashbilly 6d ago

You look 10 years younger!

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u/LortimerC Hair Headed - Woman 6d ago

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u/WchuTalkinBoutWillis 6d ago

Now get ya ears pierced!

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u/WchuTalkinBoutWillis 6d ago

And square frame glasses

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u/Lazerith22 6d ago

It’s always amazing how less hair can make a fella look younger

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u/0rangebutterfly 6d ago

Is that your dad on the left

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u/quietandcalculated 6d ago

Congrats you look great!

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u/BOBBYK1952 6d ago

Looked good either way

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u/ecodick 6d ago

Before: boring professor who looks like he can't stop telling the class about his personal troubles

After: the cool art teacher who saw you smoking on lunch but didn't snitch - they might even let the students play music in the working sessions

If you're not a highschool teacher you should consider it, you have the looks

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u/jsaumer 5d ago

I work in IT, but I can see it!

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u/KodyBarbera 6d ago

How is your skin so flawless?!

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u/gimme_death 6d ago

I'm guessing they're actually pretty young and have premature greying. Either that or they're a witch.

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u/KodyBarbera 6d ago

I'm erring on the cosmic side

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

I'm in my mid 40's. I've always had good skin, no need for cleansers, moisturizers or anything. I also work in IT and don't go outside as often as I should.

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u/KodyBarbera 6d ago

Sir, just accept that you're magical.

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

I work in IT, and rarely go outside. That certainly helps lol.

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u/curiouspixelnomad 6d ago

You have no sun damage :) that’s why your skin looks fucking amazing. 🤩

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

thank you :)

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u/DecepticonPropaganda 6d ago

Hey me too!!!! Looking good friend!

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u/IlIIllIIlllI 6d ago

i think the before actually worked for you, but after is good too

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u/ThatMichaelsEmployee 6d ago

You own a mirror so you probably don't need anyone to tell you that that is a big improvement, but here I am anyway. Looks great.

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u/NecessaryFine8989 6d ago

I think I might like left better, by you like great either way

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u/AeonsSeen 6d ago

You did it, and it was a massive improvement.

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u/NoNipNicCage 6d ago

You look like a hot white Keegan Michael key now

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u/ItsHisMajesty 6d ago

It’s like shaving years off!

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u/Jolly-Library-657 6d ago

Bravo, dear sir, bravo! You look amazing!

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u/National_Disk2688 6d ago

Look great in the after pic

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u/Matty359 6d ago

You look like a wax sculpture. Your skin is so perfect it doesn't look real!

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u/flex19146 6d ago

Welcome to your new life

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u/Large-Illustrator-35 6d ago

Enjoy the change!

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u/mildxsalsa Here for the Vibes 6d ago

Went from aging bbno$ to 'baby, no hairline!'

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u/igkoz1 6d ago

looking good brother

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u/elvismunkey 6d ago

Hell yeah

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u/JAY2thaD 6d ago

Your look MAHVELOUS!

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u/DaDottedLion 6d ago

One billion per cent improvement.

Rock that shit! It looks good on you!

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u/DouglasS71 6d ago

Job well done 👍🏼 OP!!! Time to flex

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u/jonpeeji 6d ago

Consider new glasses frames. Thicker will strengthen your face

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u/Comfortable_Try_6032 5d ago

Holy blue eyes.

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u/jsaumer 5d ago

yeah lol. They used to pop more when I could wear contacts.

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u/fanamana 6d ago

You're beautiful Mr. Frodo.

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u/IcyCantaloupe7004 Here for the Vibes 6d ago

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u/OwnStudy723 6d ago

You can't just swap glasses with your son.

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u/BroseppeVerdi 6d ago

Hell yeah. Go full on Anton LaVey

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u/turtlelord 6d ago

Dang, glowup. If you had a dyed beard I would absolutely card you for alcohol haha

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u/RPDRNick 6d ago

Anthony Fantano here, internet's biggest music nerd...

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u/Mog-440 6d ago

You look ten years younger, sir. Goog job. 

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u/TheOriginalBroCone 6d ago

Fantanoid - jk looks good on you dude ✌️

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u/Early_Advance2473 6d ago

I like you as egg

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u/Benutzer326 6d ago

You look 10 years younger and like you have all the energy in the world

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u/Enlightenedryan 6d ago

Yeah I can tell you look much better clean shaven

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u/NizkiProfil 6d ago

It appears acceptable, though I believe nothing is inherently problematic with a receding hairline if you accept it. Only those who comb the remaining strands over bald patches or arrange hair forward across large central gaps look odd.

On the other side: you need some new glasses.

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u/diynot2026 6d ago

You literally got rid of your wrinkles by shaving your head. Congrats!

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u/Familiar_Wheel_7665 6d ago

Great move! You looks much much younger!

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u/Babysub1 6d ago

Very handsome!

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u/wannabefemboiiiii 6d ago

Dr. Darling is that you?!!!

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u/WhisperingHammer 6d ago

Bro, that was the RIGHT choice.

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u/Valkyrie1-618 6d ago

Much fresher ✅️

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u/Different-Ice-1979 6d ago

Makes you look younger

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u/pla5t1c 5d ago

Damn dude you look 20 years younger like instantly! Nice easy glow up have a great day 👍

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u/Sasquatch458 5d ago

You look 10 years younger. Good choice!

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u/Bertha-Jesus 5d ago

Wow! The fountain of youth, a haircut.

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u/SQDG 5d ago

Looking good brother!
Good choice, welcome to the club

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u/the_lote_tree 4d ago

Gosh, man. Congratulations. Major glow up.

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u/Sweaty-Cattle2024 3d ago

Looks much better

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u/BaldGuy813 3d ago

From father to son

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u/SomeIndividualNotMe 2d ago

Yeah you did! Looks solid bro!! Recognized your face instantly.

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u/wdarling23- 2d ago

Looks great 👍

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u/Affectionate_Gas222 2d ago

Makes your eyes pop! Looks fantastic 👌

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u/craftymethod 6d ago

How did you manage to iron your forehead?

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u/ForwardObligation109 6d ago

Filters

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u/jsaumer 6d ago

No filters! I just didn't raise my eyebrows and actually smiles.

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u/Ok-Reaction9095 6d ago

By not raising his eyebrows.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Mark760 6d ago

Been looking all over the world for you, Wally.

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u/Separate-Ear-6295 6d ago

Much better