Despite being a non bald person, this sub popped into my algorithm a few months ago. It’s become one of the places on Reddit I frequent most, because of how loving and supportive the bald community are. And also because guessing the meme is really fun 😂

One of the most positive places I’ve found on Reddit. I wonder how many others there are throwing support behind our bald brothers and sisters. Even though I know I’m not truly part of this community, it’s found a tender place in my heart.

Yesterday, I made a post here asking if it was time. I didn't expect to receive so many encouraging messages, thank you so much everyone 😭

I shaved a few hours later and here I am now!! It feels so weird after 25 years having hair but I think you all were right: it was time...and I think I like it!

Posted on here a few days ago and the support was overwhelming. Took the plunge and it feels amazing. Funny enough the only thing still bugging me was coming to work today but I tackled that head on (pun intended)

I may let the short buzz come back for a little bit but I wanted to go full smooth at first.

Thank you everyone in this subreddit for the support and encouragement!

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.

I’ve been in denial for a long time! Crazy how normally I can not see the back there so I thought I was doing fine. I think it’s time?

Approached you guys while ago for council and decided to pull the trigger a couple days ago. Went with a no guard first just to test the waters and see what kind of dome I was working with and to be honest I'm not mad.

Now I'm thinking about going for the whole shebang since I've already made it this far. I just kinda want to get a little sun on the ol' scalp first so I don't blind everyone with the fresh factory finish.

I see there’s now an AI flair, but I saw my first “this is what AI says I’d look like bald” post in here today and I did not like it.

I believe these types of posts completely undermine the incredible power of this unique and wholesome subreddit. It dilutes the emotional payoff and confidence boost experienced by the risk-takers who make themselves vulnerable.

You post your photos, you ask the council, then you come back with before/after when you’re ready to take the leap of faith.

I've been lurking for a while, I think I knew it was coming. I recently saw some pictures of myself at the beach and my son's birthday party and realized it was time. Wow. I did not realize how much of an effect this would have on my mental health. I feel lighter, more free, and more confident! This community is so amazing with all the support you give each other so y'all definitely gave me the confidence to make the change. I appreciate y'all 👊

I've been fighting with hair loss for some time now due to hypogadism. We tried a hair system and trying to get everything blended and the upkeep seemed difficult. I may just cut another system and have hair when I want it with a clean shave under.

Hopefully this suits me. I'm still not sure how I feel about it.

Just to add context I also lost 115 lbs this last year and have been pursuing a bodybuilding style regimen. To try and recomposition my body. This is all very new to me.

Current weight is 200lbs

I used a hair system for 5+ years and it was a good companion… recently decided to move on and assume my appearance as I am with no side steps. Jumped in the cold pool but now I keep thinking on if (or how much) I lost in attraction. I need some toasting but also tips and honest opinions. I posted some before and after

Did the thing more than a year ago. It’s been a steep learning curve trying to take care of my scalp (and keep it warm in the winter…) but overall… it’s going well. I had locs which had started to thin at the top of my head so I did a small chop. After that I went further to completely cutting all the hair. I really appreciate all the encouragement on here… thanks everyone!!!

Some friends told me about this subreddit. Had a bad hairline from when I was like 20, cut it all off last year at 24. If you’re debating, I promise life is easier bald than balding!

OK, here is my journey. It spans 20 years.

The Pic with hair was in 2006, the one in the sweater was 2014, when I used a 3 guard. I eventually went down to a 1/2 guard which you see in the suit headshot. That was February this year. Finally said the heck with it and went Bic smooth about a week ago. I love it.

The only thing that stinks is I wear progressive glasses. All the time... I have a tan line on my left side from driving. Nothing on the right. 😂😂

One month in and feel ok about it. Flying out of the house in the morning is great and a real game changer. Shaving my head every 3-4 days much less great… possibly more faff than actually having hair? Currently wet shaving but may look in to getting some fancy electric razor.

Kind of a peace with how o look too now. You just have to accept you won’t look as good as you did with hair, but better than when you were balding.

Be strong boys

I (Male, 24) have been rocking the longer hair for years now, and I impulsively shaved my head because summer time for me is rough with my long hair; my hair gets very oily as well. I went for it. How does it look?

I've been contemplating for some time but can muster up the courage to pull the trigger!

I’ve been keeping my hair short for 10+ years, grade 1.5-2 all over usually.

Is it time to go all the way? AI generated bald photos included

Sucks cause I've always had long thick hair, I wished I let it grow out more when I was younger

Yesterday I asked if it’s time! Today did it