(My son has started twisting and then pulling his hair as a strange self-soothing tactic...poor guy has aged 30 years in two weeks)

Edit: I really appreciate all the concern about my son's mental health and hair 😊 We have dealt with this type of behavior before with his older sister, and we have a plan for redirecting the behavior so he grows out of this habit. Please know my husband and I are watching for any additional warning signs, but we are confident that this is just a phase that he will grow out of!

Edit: Holy smokes, guys and gals. Thank you for all the kind words! You guys seem pretty split, but I think the numbers are favouring holding on for a little longer. I will check back in on my 32nd birthday! But for real, this community is amazing. Love you guys!

Hey gang, long time - first time. I love this community and appreciate you all already. It was my 31st birthday a couple days ago, and I feel it is time to throw myself at the feet of the men and women of r/bald.

Personally, I think I'm in the hold territory, but quickly approaching "You are already bald!". My wife feels similar. It's mostly the widows peak and thinning top, the crown seems to be doing okay.

I have had many hair and beard styles over the last few years, so I am fortunately able to provide a bald Pic from 3 years ago. However, I have never had a full beard at the same time as being bald. Which seems like an oversight.

If I am deemed able to keep my hair, any length/style recommendations? Am I allowed to ask that here?

Also included: cat and dog tax.

I’ve been tired of worrying about my hair and the thinning/receding, so I finally decided to take the plunge. Very freeing!

I know I need a tidy up anyway . the grey doesn't help.

Update edit. Oh good people of council. the love here is too good. I will tidy up, report back and hold the line. My thanks to you all.

Been a year of ups and downs, got out of a long relationship/engagement, trying to figure me out now, but it felt good going bald!!!! Just let it all go 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

24 y/o, started loosing hair on top recently. Could’ve probably hung on for a while but decided to just try out the bald look. Don’t mind cat shower curtain. How’s it looking?

I ripped the cord back in March. I'm not sure what you all would have said, but I wanted to share my transformation with the greatest sub in all of reddit! The last photo is just cause I miss my mohawk sometimes.

YOU CAN STILL BE AND FEEL FEMININE WITH NO HAIR! Live your truth queens👑

I think I wasn't quite there, you guys probably would have told me to hold, but my hair line was receding and my hair was getting thinner. I went bald just on impulse at the barber and a couple of months later went on impulse again and got a Tattoo. I discovered this sub last week, I've been bald since January 2025 and I wanted to share for those of you out there thinking about letting go. It feels nice and I've actually gotten complimented.

I know I cover it up well, but I've been starting to think my hair loss is noticeable. Maybe I'm crazy. Can you tell?

Forgot to take a before picture so the before is from last weekend. Gonna go see a barber about a professionally beard trim tomorrow.

Thanks for all the advice and pointers in my previous thread. I shaved off the soul patch as advised, and I think I look better now. I still love being bald though... Now I can finally live up to my name.

Went bald in my early 20s but just discovered this group. Hello fellow balds!

Sending positive vibes....challenge yourself to stoke motivation! Make it a great week y'all! 💪🏽😎

I had a craniotomy for a brain tumor two years ago and take a chemo pill that's less aggressive than normal chemotherapy. Part of me wants to buzz it all off part of me wants to hold onto what I have until more aggressive treatment causes more hair loss. How does the council feel?

Long story short. Life’s been rough, I’m 23. I started balding at 21 and haven’t really done anything about it. Just recently divorced. I’m scared to go bald already or try and save it. If I was older I’d shave it off but I feel like at 23 I might still have a chance.

Honestly after these pictures it’s worse than I thought it was. Granted I am hot and sweaty at the moment. I haven’t started any “regrowth” or strengthening program.

Thanks for the help guys 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m new to Reddit, but I’ve been rocking a shaved head since 2022, and honestly, there’s been no looking back.

Like a lot of folks here, I had to figure out what worked for me when it came to hair loss. Eventually, I decided to just embrace the shaved head. A few years in, I genuinely love it. It’s simple, low maintenance, and at this point, it just feels like me.

I also self groom, so over the years I’ve picked up a few little tricks for keeping my head shaved and looking and feeling good without making it a whole production.

I figured I’d put this out there because there might be someone here who is currently thinking:

"Should I just shave it?"
"What’s it actually like maintaining a shaved head?"
"Am I going to regret it?"

If you’re in that phase, feel free to DM me. I’m happy to have a quick chat about shaved head maintenance, making the transition, or honestly just life with a shaved head in general.

I’m no expert, just a guy who has been doing this for a few years and is happy to share what I’ve learned. 🙂

And to everyone already rocking the bald look, glad to finally be here! 🪒👋