Someone took a picture of the back of my head at Pokemon GO Fest in June and I noticed a weird bald spot. I didn't think anything of it, but over the past few months it just got worse and worse. It became a huge point of stress and confusion (which I know wasn't helping anything) and I was in denial because I've been trying to grow my hair out again.

Not sure what pushed me over the edge this evening, but I grabbed my clippers and closed my eyes.

Et voilà!

I'm still planning a trip to the derm because I'd like to know the root cause, but this'll hopefully take the edge off until then.

Thank you to all the homies and homettes for the support on the original post. He got some great laughs out of all the comments!

Let's hype him up!

We did it 🤟

Who do we have here? How do you feel about your posts being used, and were you contacted for permission to use your image/post?

Power on, or failed experiment?

And I'm pretty sure my cat voted to keep the hair, but got overruled.

I shaved my head a few years ago. It was one part genetically thin hair, one part androgenic alopecia, one part pcos, one part sensory issues and one part a base skull tumor that gives me a constant headache made worst with wigs. (When people ask me why I’m bald I just say “bad luck.”)

I’ve been feeling a little sad about it. It’s hard when so many images of feminine beauty includes thick locks waving in the wind.

When this happens, I slap on a bright lipstick some lashes and a pair of dangling earrings. Solidarity to all the lady’s, fems and folks who identify as such. As well as all my bald fellas. Stepping outside of conventional beauty standards isn’t always easy, but I’m grateful to know I’m not alone.

So I’d been thinking about the shave for quite some time. My hair was looking ok from the front, but was starting to recede. The main issue was my crown, which as you can see from picture two was quite far gone. It was seeing this picture that made me finally go for it. I’m happy I did but what do you all think?

#1 age 27, ex begged for me to keep hair. #2 Age 31 #3 Bald for 6 mo, seperated for 6 mo, drinking a lot. #4 Age 33, mostly cali sober, divorced

I know my hair wasn't horrible, but it was getting very thin in the front and top. Didn't shave today, but here's how mine went.

Dont let hair get you down! Some times it just migrates to your chin! Hehehe

Ongoing discussion in the office on whether he should full send the shave or not, so he asked me to seek guidance from the council of r/bald.

If there are any Photoshop savvy homies that could mock up what he'd look like post-shave, I'd love to share it with him.

Actually did the big shave at the start of May, loving it ever since. Hadn’t felt like I had any good pictures to show it off, so I decided to take a few. What’s the verdict?

Still need to go a little bit shorter, but letting my wife get used to it first.

I’ve been experiencing hair loss for the past couple years or so but I’m not sure if it’s gotten to the point to where I need to go bald. I think inevitably the day will come, so I’m seeking advice as to whether that day is sooner or if I should hold off on becoming bald. I don’t like posting photos of myself so I’ll probably be deleting this in a bit

Edit: tysm for the advice, I think it’s time. I may plan a going bald party in a few weeks and have a friend buzz my hair off

Let hair grow for 11 years and started thinning as soon it got to where I wanted it. Bald at 29, yay.

Quick edit: Thank yall for all the positive messages. It really does mean a whole lot.

One more quick edit: While I appreciate the intent in trying to show what more I could do, please stop sending my pictures through AI.

Did the thing like a week ago. The Council said to work on y the beard so I did my best. First two pics are the before/after, last two are the way after

Edit: Thank you SO MUCH for all the positivity, ya’ll made my confidence go through the roof. Gonna lea to fade the beard and maybe change the style and post an update in the future

Finally decided to cut off my hair after worrying about my receding hairline for years. The barber suggested a #2 buzz cut, but with how dark my hair is I wonder if I need to go shorter? Keen for some advice.

No sunscreen needed here! ❤️

I had a slowly beginning thinning at the back of my head, but far from the need to go full bald. But I said "screw it" and tried it out. Now I don't know if I will go back 😊 Love it so far.

Gen X and don’t want to hold on too long…my partner says Hold, but my barber says let it go.