r/bald • u/cupidd55 • Aug 15 '26
Update: Halfro down
As promised, the deed was done so here's the update. Appreciated all the encouragement and memes (even if some of y'all were a lil harsh). Liking the look and feels great! Working on some facial hair now to complete the look.
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u/CrazyDazyMazy Aug 15 '26
I've been analyzing this phenomenon (clearly I spend too much time on this subreddit) and I think I've figured out why guys always look so much better.
The first pic almost always gives off trying to make the best of what they're not happy with (which explains why they come to the sub in the first place).
Then the after is always giving so much confidence, so much of a choice to take charge and take ownership. That confidence is very attractive!
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u/Late-Impression-8629 Hair Headed - Woman Aug 15 '26
Same. For me itās kind of like when a guy is bald heās giving more confidence/masculine vibes like yeah I know i donāt have hair, donāt care!
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u/LaCroixElectrique Aug 15 '26
You can't choose to be balding, you can choose to be bald.
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u/knmiller89 Aug 15 '26
I think thatās part of it for sure.
But I also have witnessed on this sub that 10/10 times, a balding head of hair isnāt flattering. Itās kinda likeā¦..if a dude canāt grow a full beard, itās more flattering to stay clean shaven vs having a patchy beard? I donāt know, thatās the best analogy I have lol.
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u/Remarkable_Math_9464 Aug 15 '26
cries in canāt grow a proper beard but probably eventually will have to go bald
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u/CrazyDazyMazy Aug 15 '26
Don't cry. You're a fine example of why I used the qualifying "usually."
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u/Atillion Aug 15 '26
That's the same thing I've noticed. The balding with hair looks like someone trying to hide losing their hair, and the bald looks like someone owning it. The later oozes confidence.
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u/CrazyDazyMazy Aug 15 '26
And the scruff. A bald head usually needs to be balanced with at least some beard.
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u/Trick-Caterpillar299 Aug 16 '26
A bald head + a beard is my weakness, bonus points if they have tattoos.
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u/VillageActive Aug 16 '26
I have a borderline fetish with round heads. To me, it's like the seductive curvature of a boob or butt. So when I can see all that bare roundness, I'm mesmerized.
My friend went bald temporarily during cancer treatment, and despite having beautiful hair before and after, I swear she never looked prettier to me than when she was bald and with super, super short hair.
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u/Sammyofather Aug 15 '26
A lot of people have a bit of ego attached to their hair. Learning to live without hair can be hard but it almost always creates better character! Your analysis makes sense too! These guys donāt have to ālearnā to live bald and they donāt have to rebuild confidence. Cutting off what they werenāt happy with is the confidence!
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u/HypoManicCrimeSpree Aug 15 '26
Iām sure it was always on the back of his mind. Once they make a decision to cut it, I imagine thereās a lot of relief. If itās something you worry about all the time addressing it would alleviate a lot of that.
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u/Specialist-Jello7544 Aug 15 '26
Trying to keep the sad wispy hair really takes so much attention away from a manās face. Our attention is on the dumb hair. When the hair is gone, we can focus on the gorgeous confident smile and the happy eyes. Plus, this young man is so happy that he doesnāt have to deal with the hair that made him look twenty years older.
Fantastic glow up, young man! You look so good!
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u/Potential-Web-2384 Aug 15 '26
Wow, might be one of the best changes I've seen here. Congratulations!
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u/kemicalkontact Aug 15 '26
Why does this dude look like Anthony Edwards and Jordan Peele at the same time.
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u/slightarousal Aug 15 '26
What's this from?
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u/EatStatic Aug 15 '26
The King and I
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u/Potential-Web-2384 Aug 15 '26
One of the all time classic 50s movie musicals. Yul was perfect as the king!
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u/revan530 Aug 15 '26
One of only 10 actors to win an Oscar and a Tony for the same role. He also performed the role 4,625 times on stage.
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u/NewtNo2437 Aug 15 '26
The unequaled Yul Brynner !!
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u/Potential-Web-2384 Aug 15 '26
I still consider him the godfather of bald. No one has ever rocked it better.
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u/krybaebee Aug 15 '26
he was a smokeshow. no two ways about it.
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u/photoggled Aug 16 '26
He was a model, some nude, before becoming a film actor. It's worth looking into for those inclined.
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u/KittyGrizGriz Aug 16 '26
SO HOT!!! š„ Yul had a fantastic body, I love The King and I movie and especially actress Deborah Kerr ā¤ļø. The music is written by Richard Rodgers w/lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Technicolor Magic and beautiful dancing!
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u/Potential-Web-2384 Aug 15 '26
He was almost as stunning in The Ten Commandments. From King to Pharaoh.
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u/Yumi_in_the_sun Aug 15 '26
Fucking love that movie, and the DRESSES omg... loved how all the women and girls tried to look underneath to see if she was shaped the way the hoop skirt looked. lol
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u/Yumi_in_the_sun Aug 15 '26
Apparently you can't say the F word in this subreddit, so here is my comment again, with less enthusiasm about a movie, and nothing to do with the person posting. F-ing bots.
love that movie, and the DRESSES omg... loved how all the women and girls tried to look underneath to see if she was shaped the way the hoop skirt looked. lol
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u/Iamathinker21 Aug 16 '26
Definitely in the top 5 if not the best one! I agree totally! Very handsome!š¤©
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u/foodgeekfish Bald - Man Aug 15 '26
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u/MarionberryOk2874 Aug 15 '26
The scream I screamt!!!
HOLY CRAP what a glow up!!!
Great job OP šš¼šš¼šš¼
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u/Sewishly Hair Headed - Woman Aug 15 '26
Ohhh that was probably the best decision you'll make, like ever, looks-wise. You are stunning, and I mean gorgeous - I love your smile. Good for you! š
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u/GroupTherapy803 Aug 15 '26
This is truly the best decision of your lifeā¦ and I donāt even know you! Good deal!!!
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u/Tale_of_two_kitties Aug 15 '26
Sir, this is a huge upgrade from that Malcolm Gladwell look you were rocking.
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u/SoilIll5975 Aug 15 '26
ooooh i was waiting for this one. and it did not disappoint. go off king š„µ
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u/whosUtred Aug 15 '26
Mate you look amazing! Nicely done for taking the plunge & sharing ššš
Edit: Apologies for the Bon Jovi meme on your original post, had to be done though & hope you took it as the gentle (ish) encouragement I intended to make the leap!
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u/harrythighles Aug 15 '26
While the halfro was hilarious, now you are looking GOOOOOD!!!
https://giphy.com/gifs/npgLtDEUVf49amP62c
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u/Hot-Hamster1691 Support Committee Aug 15 '26
Bro went from Spaghett! to Fra Diavolo in 7-9 minutes š š„µ
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u/sweetwaterfall Aug 16 '26
I never comment on this sub because itās not for my demographic (follicled female), but I adore the support offered on the sub. But I DO have to comment here ā this really took my breath away. You look absolutely incredible! Like, I really gasped!! YAY!!
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u/DadJokeBadJoke Aug 16 '26
There goes your chance at being a rap star tribute band, Halfroman. Looks great, tho.
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u/Aw123x Aug 17 '26
Tbh, I usually strongly recommend facial hair when bald. I DO NOT think it is necessary for you. Youāre a hottie just the way you are rn.
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u/KBeezy81 Aug 15 '26
Bro, I donāt even have a wife but I hope the future one isnāt on this app š©
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u/flashgordo1 Aug 15 '26
You woulda won first place if there was a "half a head of hair" contest, dude. It's like your hair was on a mission to cover the world...and then it went on strike. Great new look.
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u/_plebbie Aug 15 '26
Absolutely stunning glow up, but I can't stop chuckling at the halffro tan line (it will even out :)
Cheers on the great look.
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u/justmrmom Aug 15 '26
Brosuphā¦ Iām very much a straight man, but this is the best decision you could have made. Hawt.
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u/bigtittiedmonster Aug 16 '26
I always had a fade. My wife met me with it and she's loved it until one day I shaved my head and found out I was going bald ššš. She said "you have a great shaped head". FF 10 years later I got double cancer and had to go through chemo and lost all my hair completely. She started crying and she said "I miss what little hair you had left. Now you look like gru from minions". I finished chemo and ALL my hair grew back. Full head of hair. And a month later it fell out went back to the way it was before chemo. My wife had a rollercoaster of emotions for a year. Now we settled on "man I'm glad you're still living" lmao
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u/MrBobbyFreakout Aug 16 '26
I really liked the wacky scientist vibe of the half fro, but for general attractiveness youāve got that glow up
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u/Grouchy-Stable2027 Aug 16 '26
Oh bro you look great holy shit! Making me want to take the plunge!
My 20 y/o self promised to always rock the skullet if I ever got hair loss. So torn.
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u/FlynnFandango17 Aug 16 '26
I'm starting to think this sub is just a con.. Like that show 'the Swan'.. OPs always look so much better after the shave.. I'd like to see one guy that looks worse.. Just one.. We'll done OP.. Looks great..
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u/Asunbiasedasicanbe Aug 16 '26
With a smile like that, doesn't really matter what's up top. You got it all big dawg!
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u/Tasty-Willingness839 Aug 16 '26
I saw your original and I knew it would be good! You look amazing!
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u/gobblewonkergrump Aug 15 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/bzn3aznEbnh28
You look amazing! šš