should I keep cutting my hair and stay this look after it grows back ?

Hello, strangers of the internet. I need your advice.

I've been losing the battle for years, and a few weeks ago I decided to shave it all off. Do you think there's still hope with some kind of treatment, or should I just accept my fate? Do you think bald its the way? Thanks!

Need to top up the tan up there I guess! What you all think?!

I posted yesterday asking if it was my time but the truth is already knew it was from a long time ago, it was just about taking the plunge. I finally did it and feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. All the time spent worrying and stressing over my hair is over!

Hey everyone!! Currently undergoing chemo and just had round 4/6 so getting there! Still in denial about my hair though, is it time? (Have a hair consultation next week for the big shave but debating whether I should follow through)

I probably need to take it the full distance because of the thinning.
Should I get contacts? I’ve always preferred glasses but now I’m worried it’s hurting my look a little.
Cheers all!

I'm 33. Finally bit the bullet for good. I shaved it all off last year, but my wife convinced me to let it grow again for a friends wedding. But, I was just not happy with it at all. Any sweat, any bed hair, any angle other than from my wife's height and it just looked bad. Much happier with it all gone, especially now that my beard is also catching up.

Decided to grow my hair out and wanted to know if bald suits me more??

Dear bald community,

After 13 years of worrying about my hair getting thinner year after year, I finally took the leap!

Looking back, I realize how much time and energy I wasted stressing over something I couldn’t control. I was constantly thinking about how I looked and what other people might think of me.

When I was 20, I noticed my hair was changing. I wasn’t bald yet, but it had lost its life, and deep down I knew it was only a matter of time.Baldness runs in my family. Both my grandfathers and my father lost their hair, so I knew what was coming.

Still, I held on for far longer than I should have. Not because I loved my hair, but because I was afraid of how I would look without it.

Ironically, I never really heard people talking negatively about bald men. What I did hear were comments about people with thinning hair. Sometimes those comments were even directed at me. At first, they hurt. But over time, I realized they weren’t the real problem. The real problem was me not accepting the fact that my hair was thinning and not doing anything about it.

The turning point came when one of my closest friends, who’s also bald, looked at me and simply said, “It’s time.” Damn, he was right. And so were many others.

So I finally picked up the clippers and joined the bald community 33 years old. Honestly, I wish I had done it years ago. The amount of confidence and freedom I feel now is something I never expected.

Btw, I’m usually very anonymous on the internet, so sharing pictures of myself and telling my story is a big step for me. But it felt important to do it. If my story helps even one person who’s struggling with the same thing, it’ll be worth it.

Longtime lurker on the sub. My hairline has been reaching for the stars, but I always thought I would look like an alien if I shaved it. Still getting used to it.

I wasn't sure I would post, but today was the first day in years I braved a blustery day with no hat or hood to keep the central tuft in check. It felt nice. I wanted to thank this sub for giving me courage to take the plunge.

(edit: Holy smokes I went off my phone for a bit and this blew up. Thank you all for the overwhelming kindness and support! This community really does rock!)

Pretty pleased with it, no idea why I waited so long to do it!

So I finally took the leap and did it.

I really want to thank everyone here!!! Without all of you I wouldn't have done it

I already feel so much better and more confident!! Thanks again everyone!!

If you're hesitant and thinning just do it. I wish I had saved my Nintendo 64 controller looking hairline years ago. The best part? I don't have to worry about my hair or thinking if people are staring at my thinning hair. I'M BALD AND PROUD MOTHAFUCKAS LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Sorry I'm amped up right now and I didn't realize how damn fat I was after searching for a pic with hair though not really much of a N64 hairline at that point more I'll have to think of a better comparison.

Just joined and a lurker. I’ve been dealing with hair loss for a while and I wonder if now is the time to say goodbye to my hair? Or should I try rogaine to see if it works for me? My brother thinks I should buzz first. I’m M 37 and I’m on the fence, my dad and brother are bald already. Any advice is greatly helpful and appreciated! I await the council’s decision.

You help me so much thanks guys

(Say hi to Lizzie)

I couldn’t finish shaving because the bumps were painful.

Things I did:
used a shave cream,
used Remington balder xr7000 during warm shower, used nizoral shampoo after shaving,
Nivea after shave balm.

This has discouraged me a bit and I may have to go back to using clippers and having some stubble.. does anyone have any advice on what this is and how to treat it? I set an appointment with my derm but it’s not until next Tuesday.

My wife and I are leaving this decision in your capable hands. Show us the way.