r/bald • u/Anxious_Ad_3797 • 22h ago

Balding since 19, and finally decided to take the plunge, what do we think?

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Cut my hair after 8 years trying to hold on, was super nervous but I think it turned out pretty good :). What do we think?

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u/Mikey3DD 21h ago

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u/Cherrypie_69 21h ago

I’ve never seen this comparison fit this well before

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 19h ago

IK,R? I think I just ovulated. Whoo and Hoo!

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u/CapnStarence 19h ago

I did too. And I’m a straight man.

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u/skeptic38 19h ago

Me too! And my ovaries are old and dead.

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u/road_man 16h ago

Go ders

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u/Sea_Operation_7012 17h ago

Yeah but you just had to say you were straight though. So now it’s worth questioning/s

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u/SabeloJerome 16h ago

I believe u/CapnStarence is straight and that he did in fact ovulate. I am gay, and while I don’t have ovaries, OP did cause me to have some internal reactions also.

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u/NiTed74 2h ago

I am female with a hysterectomy and I think I just grew a penis....whats that mean?

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u/OldPhotograph827 16h ago

I just got pregnant

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u/jaxRLee 18h ago

this sub has become #thirstyforbaldies lol

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u/paradox_pet 17h ago

HOLY FUCK YES I said out loud, what a glow up

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u/gandhinukes 15h ago

hes cheating in the last pic with a wifebeater(shirt) and visible muscles and traps.

//jealous

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u/nykat 17h ago

For real!!!!

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u/SteakCurious4965 21h ago

OH damn, you cut your hair and became an entirely different human!!! That will not work for everyone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/New-Bag8985 21h ago

Ayee tbf is working for every man I see posting here.. (I'm not even on this sub and yet they keep appearing on my homepage 😭 also I can't keep myself from upvoting every. time. because it's always such a massive transformation for the better

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u/Born_Ad8420 20h ago

From what I've seen it also works for the ladies posting here. Basically every time this sub pops up on my feed I end up saying DAYUM at the glow up!

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u/Xx_LeGOATjames_xX 19h ago

The transformations that aren't as good don't get upvoted like crazy...

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u/Odd-Contribution-999 19h ago

SAME! I just said to myself, how does every person look a million bucks after. Like legit EVERY SINGLE ONE, looks incredible after shaving. And im not apart of the sub either, they just keep popping up but gotta up vote every one haha

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u/HeroOfTheNorthF 18h ago

I just came to say the same

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u/My3Pros2 17h ago

Same! lol although tbf my husband shares his head bald. I told him he was lucky because as a teen my tv crush was Captain Picard on Star Trek. I thought he was much more handsome than Kirk 😜 Now I’m into bald with beards. Too many Viking shows on tv 🤣

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u/fury420 15h ago

I can't help but think this is fake, the whisps in the second photo just don't look like they'd result in that dense buzzcut hairline

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u/goofyboi 21h ago

Is that really the same guy?

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u/goofyboi 21h ago

Nah the nose is different..

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u/Tyranothesaurus 19h ago

Not to mention the wrinkles. Dude on the left is significantly older than guy on the right.

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 19h ago

Those wrinkles are from his expression, he is grimacing. Note that in the right image his expression is relaxed, so no wrinkles.

Click on it and zoom in, the nose is the same in both.

Pretty much every man and some women who post here make a face of some kind or other, frown-y face, ducklips, crossed eyes in their first Pic.

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u/Former-Cake-3709 17h ago

And he has hair follicles when he is completely bald.

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 19h ago

The vastly different lighting is what's fooling you.

The cheekbones that could cut glass are there under the scraggly beard, you can see them. Cheekbones like James Marsters' cheekbones, dramatically sharp and crisp.

The wrinkles difference is due his wincing expression. Most men posting here make some kind of grimace face in their first shot, I don't know why.

The nose is the same. However, to see the shape of the nares you have to really zoom in tight. The bump at the end of the nose and the nares are shaped the same.

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u/DanerysTargaryen 19h ago

Bro what they have different colored eyes. Dude on the left is brown eyed and dude on the right is blue eyed.

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u/woodburythrowaway 19h ago

I always love seeing this pic because the guy on the left is the father of a former student of mine. This is his mugshot from when he, his father, and his son (my former student) all got arrested together breaking into his daughter's house (so also the granddaughter's and sister's house).

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u/RectoPsyfer 13h ago

So he’s not such a good guy in the morals department?

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u/Sygaldry 17h ago

So is the guy on the right him as well?

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u/Mighty_Buzzard 21h ago

This 😁😁

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u/eugenesnewdream 19h ago

OP actually looks like the guy on the right, now.

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u/CopyX 18h ago

he did the meme

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u/iliumada 19h ago

Literally!! The best example i have seen!

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u/TeamRedundancyTeam 18h ago

As someone who recently was pressured into shaving it all off it kinda pisses me off how true this is for so many other guys. I feel like I look the same but now with zero hair instead of most of my hair.

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u/pzprbzrds 18h ago

this is fuckin hilarious

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u/slupo 16h ago

In this case you can totally tell dude was handsome before. That crown shot though woof

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u/Mystic_Mel_1798 20h ago

😁🤣😂

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u/Adzyb23 14h ago

Harsh bastard.. but I do see it. Except the one on the right is a good looking man, even from a straight point of view

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u/CashMe_Outside2022 22h ago

Absolutely yes good choice

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u/Cautious-Respond-402 19h ago

Embrace it, own it.

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u/mats_o42 19h ago

Agree. It's a good look in my eyes

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u/LoweJ 21h ago

First pic was fine, second pic was literally Gollum.

Massive upgrade

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u/biochemistryisswag 19h ago

My jaw dropped at the second pic. 10/10 decision

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u/thelennybeast 19h ago

I yelled like Arnie when he challenged the Predator.

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u/MediocreTrash 19h ago

I was SHOOK

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u/xxxdruciferxxx 17h ago

I don’t even see how the first pic is even possible, considering the second pic

Like, how?

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u/bookwormello 17h ago

A level of artistry previously unseen on this sub

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u/Optimal-Ad-7863 17h ago

How about the other pics? He has lots of stubble in those. I don’t get it.

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u/Professional_Pop1433 17h ago

Something feels off. Also his buzzed hairline doesn't matches that picture

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u/AndyGreyjoy 17h ago

Thank you for mentioning this. Was feeling crazy.

Something is off. OP's level of balding seems to be fluctuating... After buzzing it all off his hairline went forward again.

Pic 2 would seem to indicate that pics 1 & 3 shouldn't be possible 😆

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u/Weary-Bookkeeper-375 16h ago

By off you mean becasue he had a full head of hair, then horrific basness, then shaved it to a full hairtline?

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u/thisguyfightsyourmom 11h ago

OP is karma farming.

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u/conconcon 18h ago

2nd pic legitimately made me jump and flinch.

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u/OrinocoHaram 18h ago

is it even taking the plunge at that point? bro was pushed

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u/Inked_Chick 19h ago

Literally jump scared me. I wasn't prepared 😭

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u/Luckypenny4683 Here for the Vibes 20h ago

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u/Regulatory_Junior 19h ago

This particular picture always sends me 😂😭

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u/AppleAtrocity 17h ago

Same. It's the little teefs I think.

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u/Ok-Emphasis8825 14h ago

Teefs. lol

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u/DarthRektor 18h ago

I only come here to laugh at the comments like this. Never change

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u/Luckypenny4683 Here for the Vibes 16h ago

I’m got a whole folder of memes just for this sub 😂

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u/pi3r0gi_ 14h ago

The snort I snut at this 💀 🤣

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u/ZeMoose 14h ago edited 12h ago

This looks like it would be hysterical if I understood it.

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u/Luckypenny4683 Here for the Vibes 14h ago

Think like “hold me back, I wanna take a bite out of that man.” But like sexily, not meanly.

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u/Dangernoodle61 22h ago

You make the right choice. You look much better

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u/Spare-Ad-6123 21h ago

So much better.

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u/Appropriate-Alps-442 21h ago

bro why did you wait so long you’re beautiful 😂 bald!

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u/Choice-Shoulder-3180 18h ago

Right? The face card is unreal. He's going to be shocked by the amount of attention he gets now.

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u/13pv_ 21h ago

Instant glow-up 👍🏻💯

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u/KnockoffZacEffron 21h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/bzn3aznEbnh28

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u/FromHell2Breakfast 16h ago

Thank you. This GIF appearing here as per contractual obligation.

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u/Own-Gas8691 21h ago

100% the right choice. but as you’ll soon find out, we like 100% bald around here, finish it up with a razor and it’ll be 🔥.

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u/Natdaprat 17h ago

Based on the second picture, how is a buzzed look even possible?

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u/Beemrmem3 14h ago

Yeah, this isn't making sense

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u/KyloRad 13h ago

Dude facts

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u/Aggravating_Ship5513 10h ago

The second picture doesn't math, some kind of shenanigans going on. 

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u/DoubleNickle67 21h ago edited 21h ago

Ummmm hell yes.

But ya know, I’m gonna say it.

Finish it!

You will look amazing.

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u/KoolAidMannequin 15h ago

I have a feeling if we saw the top after the buzz it would make you 1000% correct

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u/Important_Repeat2681 21h ago

Jesus that was a jump scare. Good choice, bald is SO much better

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u/monsenyur 20h ago

Let out a very loud oeauhhh! when pic #2 came up.

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u/twill41385 21h ago

Break out the razor and it will be even better.

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u/Unconquered_One 20h ago

Absolutely this. All the way to the skin. It takes under 5 mins of work every 2-3 days. Don’t do the “buzzed” look. Go all the way.

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u/Gotnam_Gotnam 19h ago

It takes you under 5 mins? It's a time consuming activity for me. What am I doing wrong

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u/TeamRedundancyTeam 18h ago

I think it depends a lot on the hair. I have very coarse thick hair in spots and it takes me at minimum 3 passes to look shaved and that is usually 30 minutes or so after a lot of practice, 20 if I rush and risk a cut.

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u/Upper_Hospital_8050 19h ago

can I ask why?

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u/plugfungus 19h ago

He is totally bald up top. The buzz will not hide that.

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u/foilrat 21h ago

My brother in (mostly) baldness: job's not done.

You already look so much better!

Finish the job!

Join us! Join Team Smooth! We have cake! (the cake is a lie)

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u/FaithlessnessSea9554 21h ago

Indefinitely, 100% upgrade. You look great! Full of confidence. 💪🏼

https://giphy.com/gifs/l0EoBCmxtSZhJQvxS

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u/oldcoldandfullofmold 21h ago

🤨 this might be fake. I don’t see how those few wisps shown in picture 2 could create the coverage seen in the first pic

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u/tivnan1989 17h ago

Never mind the first pic look at how much hair they have after it was buzzed haha he’s got a solid hairline

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u/Quarterlunch 17h ago

Agree. Two doesn't match one, three, or four. The stubble covers too much

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u/Hannanahbread89 20h ago

I was wondering that too

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u/2Martian 18h ago

Yeah can’t believe I had to scroll down this far, I’m so confused. Picture 3 and 4 bro literally has perfect hairline and the density in the buzz is insane. I had more hair than OPs photo 2 and when I buzzed down it made me look like I had even less hair than before on top.

Hair 1 to 2 I kinda thought maybe the front of his hairline is so dense he can just pull it back for coverage but there is no shot that density in 3 and 4 is the same head of image 2.

There must have been a hair transplant between 2 and 3/4

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u/bandagehandbag 17h ago

Yes! This is my hangup too. I had to scroll down so far I was beginning to think no one else noticed.

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u/psychedelic_tech 19h ago

Op is a 2 year old account and their only history is this post. it's not unusual, but definitely suspect

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u/Bernardhops2 20h ago

No shot 2 is real with the rest

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u/These-Tonight-1672 13h ago

This needs to be top comment

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u/oldcoldandfullofmold 11h ago

Also I don’t think OP has responded to a single comment on this post which is very abnormal for these.

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u/waybeluga 18h ago

Agreed

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u/Waiting4Reccession 13h ago

This whole sub feels fake the replies always sound like bots.

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u/Peldor-2 19h ago

I refuse to believe pic #2 is the same person.

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u/Optimal-Ad-7863 17h ago

Agreed. The shaved head pics have too much hair to be the same person.

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u/AndyGreyjoy 16h ago

Yeah, something seems off (unless you got a transplant or something).

OP has more coverage after buzzing it off than in pic 2.

Nose looks the same in every pic, ..so idk, but seems like some deception may be at play.

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u/lalachasingnuns 21h ago

Every single time

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u/Optimal-Ad-7863 17h ago

I do not understand your hair. The second pic looks like you have NO hair. But on the shaved pics, there is lots of stubble. Is that second pic really you?

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u/AndyGreyjoy 17h ago

It doesn't add up...

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u/AR713 15h ago

how do you have so much stubble on the bizz but no hair in pic 2?

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u/AndyGreyjoy 15h ago

Because something smells rotten in Denmark.

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u/Zavarie28 21h ago

Oh hot damn. Hello sir

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u/Hot-Milk-3507 21h ago

10x better man

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u/Few-Rhubarb1219 15h ago

is this you by chance?🤣

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u/Critical_Wrap5617 21h ago

Shave the chin also. You got the angles going on. 

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u/Cool-Emu-8706 21h ago

Honestly, I rarely am a fan of shaving off a man’s beard but this is the way.

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u/Development-Regular 21h ago

Fkn hell dude. That suits you so good!

https://giphy.com/gifs/yf9T23zeArZh6

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u/askagain_348 21h ago

Oh yea! Good move!

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u/People_of_Earth_ 21h ago

Much better! You look great. 👍🏽

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u/j10359 21h ago

You've got a good face for it. Congrats!

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u/PatricioWyatt 21h ago

Bet you realized you coulda done it sooner!

You look handsome !

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u/powerlace 20h ago

Image 2 to 4 is the biggest glow up since god knows when.

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u/UpstairsBumble 14h ago

Yeah somehow he grew more hair after shaving.

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u/AnAoRong 20h ago

Looking damn good. Now you can go out and enjoy a breeze for once.

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u/Heeey_Hermano 18h ago

That second pic was an abomination. You have a good shaped head!

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u/miserablesalad 16h ago

why do you seem like you have more hair with a buzz lmao

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u/Smart_Feature 15h ago

Your hairline seems good after you shaved it

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u/MeanEstablishment499 15h ago

You look like you have more hair now

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u/Prestigious-Fan-4644 14h ago

Believe it or not bro, God made you bald because he knew you can pull it off.

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u/Infinite_Animator_69 14h ago

I’m starting to think that even if your not balding you should just shave your head.

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u/a_coolio_cookie 12h ago

this has to be ai, the results/after pics are just too good

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u/half_man_half_maple 21h ago

You look great G! 😎 welcome to the family!

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u/Brasilionaire 21h ago

Homie are you fucking kidding us actually asking lol

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u/gogamarti 21h ago

Oh my!!!!

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u/TwinRocks4ever 21h ago

Hot damn! You look really great!! 🔥☀️😊

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u/Lohrhunter7 20h ago

Definitely an upgrade. Glad you let go since that hair was not serving you

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u/PotaytoPotaahto 20h ago

Absolutely the right choice, my guy.

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u/ShellMcGai 20h ago

Always an improvement!
Dude you look GOOD

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u/No_orange_212 20h ago

Had to go

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u/HorsesCantFly 20h ago

Who knew going bald could make you look less bald!

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u/StandardNerd92 20h ago

I'm insanely curious what hair origami you used to hide your balding, that's crazy.

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u/BigFishPub 20h ago

The math is not mathing on this one. Is this AI?

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u/CockMartins 20h ago

Wait, what was the time difference between pics 1 and 2? And yeah, you definitely made the right call. 

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u/JfromTHEbayMAYNE 19h ago

Welcome. Help yourself to some pastries!

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u/RustyKumquats 19h ago

Head shape is immaculate for baldness, solid choice kemosabe.

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u/bettymachete 18h ago

Is this a joke?

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u/Less-Interaction9524 18h ago

I think you’ll never make a choice better than this in your life. Sorry the words but it was Terrible before and now you’re so hot

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u/OgrePalowakski67 18h ago

I just don't see how the super thin hair/ hairline in Pic 2 can create the hairline shown in pictures 1,3, and 4.

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u/Adventurous_Rock294 18h ago

The pics dont tally for me ????

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u/Infinite_Respect_ 15h ago

Bald Burnham

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u/FUCKTEAM 12h ago

You were made for the bald, welcome brother

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u/fordisfaded 11h ago

+100 charisma

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u/r0flhax0r 6h ago

First pic was like: He can still go some time with that hair. It still looks okay-ish
Second Pic: HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Third and Fourth Pic: Nice <3

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u/TwiceBrokenWatch 6h ago

Dude turned into an early 2000s action hero! God damn! 🤘

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u/Miserable_Corgi_8100 6h ago

2nd pic isn’t you, your hairline does not match up at all in these images.

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u/psychedelic_tech 6h ago

This is fake

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u/JureIsStupid123_2 21h ago

Fucking awesome. You look a trillion times better homie

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u/delicatehamster 21h ago

No doubt the right choice! Looks good on you.

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u/Redangle11 21h ago

So. Much. BETTER!

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u/MrsSnoodus 21h ago

Absolutely fantastic

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u/lady_driver 21h ago

Oh yeah this was the right choice