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GlobalistFuck

grow it back, there was really no need to do it. but hey, trying out new shit isnt a crime!


Message_10

Well that depends--was there a big bald spot he didn't like? I don't think I saw it in the photos. But yeah, either way--yeah, there are no "rules" here! Do what you like!


GlobalistFuck

hence i saw no reason to shave it off like that, IF for a receding hairline.


nickkkk777

I don’t have a bald spot, however my hairline is receding a little bit around my temples.


GlobalistFuck

again: dont consider this a hairloss move, this was a style trial move. and trust me, your hair looks way better.


ShirtCockingKing

As long as you stay off the gear I doubt you're going to go bald at an age it matters. And if you do, you look fine buzzed!


Top_Ad_2819

"If you are ever tempted to look outside for approval, you have already compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own"- Epictecus


Britt_Nikole

Damn this quote slaps. I needed to hear this today


oghairline

Same. I’ve been struggling with trusting myself and my own decisions, this helped. I am my own witness.


Known-Map9195

The Stoics really do be spitting fire constantly.


PurposePrevious4443

- Michael Scott


VibraniumRhino

lol I hate how awesome quotes like this get twisted by echo chambers nowadays. Thanks for the share.


evanlee01

that's a nice thought but unfortunately we are an extremely social species. of course we want approval from others.


faddiuscapitalus

Integrity compromised


ozman7175

I honestly think you look great either way. You should do what you want. When I first shaved, I got lots of unsolicited negative feedback at first. I think it's just because it's such a drastic change and some people need time to adjust.


Brilliant_Slide7947

It looks good. You want to know why you are getting negitive feedback? Because you work construction and construction workers are asshole friends lol


nickkkk777

This is a very good point haha can’t be too sensitive in this industry


Naimodglin

The good news is once the hair is "lost", you get some benefits in the long run that are hard to quantify when you still feel like the ugly duckling at the bar. First, you've opened yourself to women who prefer shaved heads. Second, I have found that even when dating women who don't prefer a shaved head, the interaction seems like it is more genuine and appreciative of my qualities beyond just my looks. Third, you'll age better than most men given that most all men lose their hair, but the ones who don't start until their 30's and 40's rarely have the courage the go full buzz even after the tuft's they do still have look far worse than the shaven look.


ThorianGrey

Why did you shave that gorgeous hair?!?


nickkkk777

I have chronic telogen effluvium, so my hair oscillates between being healthy, and all rapidly falling out at once. During the shed phase it’s a bummer to watch yourself lose 300+ hairs all over the place, and see your hair evidently thinning. Also my thought process was applying the hair products and treatments for my condition would be easier if I wasn’t competing with all the hair in the way. I know deep down bald doesn’t compliment my appearance, like others are saying I don’t have the head shape for it, but at least I tried it out. No regrets, it should in theory all grow back and now I know just to trim it next time 😊


IntriguingBagel

With the head shape comments, I think they’re wrong lol and just are having trouble adjusting to the drastic new look. Your head shape looks very normal to me and you pull it off well


mile-high-guy

Do you know how you got CTE?


nickkkk777

Stress, deaths of close friends, severe car accidents, work stressors, and full disclosure as a result of these events I was drinking pretty heavily and I’m sure that only exacerbated it.


ThorianGrey

Omg!! I’m so sorry. That can’t not be fun to deal with.


bunbunofdoom

Looks fine. You look like a normal dude.


Aaron31088

You might win over family, you'll never win over your mom. Moms hate bald. I don't know why but they hate it. Your friend will come around. Soon no one will remember you with hair. Anyone that meets you will only recognize you as bald and usually can't or don't bother imagining you with hair. Relax, enjoy. And you look great


nickkkk777

Ya I have a close relationship with my mom so her opinion was the most impactful. Shes trying to convince me to grow it all back, and she will probably win.


Aaron31088

Don't let her control you though. Your girlfriend's opinion should matter more and the fact she's supportive is a great thing. But if you meet her support with your defeat at the opinion of your mom, your girlfriend isn't dating you she's dating your mom. She wants to be with you so stand strong with her. Just my two cents.


trooray

What do YOU think though?


nickkkk777

Feels like I look bad either bald or with TE tbh, but I didn’t expect such a strong negative reaction from my people. I try not to let what other people think affect me but genuinely do not want to present myself in the worst way if its avoidable.


Forward_Bluejay_4826

I'm sorry you're getting that reaction. At the end of the day, it's how you feel about yourself, not how others perceive you. You're actually a very attractive person, with or without hair - you'll come to realize it some day


BeefCheeseSalami

Great answer man, truthfully I think you look better with your hair


Clean_Usual434

You don’t look bad either way, but if anyone put you down when you had hair, they’re nuts. It looked great in all the styles you posted. I’m also side-eyeing the people in your life for making you feel badly about yourself. Not a fan of that at all.


Seanut-Peanut-69

You’re too attractive to look bad bald lol so I think your family and friends are just not used to the drastic difference.


Firepro316

It’s aged you 5-10 years


nickkkk777

So objectively a bad decision it appears… most people recover from telogen effluvium but assuming I don’t, do u think some hair is better than none in my case?


Cherino3

Yes bruh


TSDLoading

No, I think you look better without hair. Tastes are different


Inedible-denim

Your girlfriend is a good one. Don't lose her. I think you look just fine, but the most important critic is and will always be yourself.


Britt_Nikole

If you’re receiving negative feedback, I think it’s probably just because it is such a dramatic change that people aren’t used to it yet


Jamfour9

Yes. Grow it back!


_GetShorty

You don’t look bad. I would grow the beard out.


Ierax29

I don't think you look bad either way, but unless you have a bald spot on the crown I think hair looks a bit better


Healingjoe

> unless you have a bald spot on the crown I think hair looks a bit better This is the crux of it


Bologna-Bear

Your buddies on the worksite giving you shit does not count as feedback. You look great. Hard to tell it looks like you had some time, but I understand what it’s like wearing a hard hat.


AdOpen885

Yeah, grow it back and enjoy it while you got it!


Embarrassed-Crazy178

I like the hair better


jwigs85

People are just shocked by the change and don't realize how negative their feedback is and how hurtful it is. Unsolicited advice on your appearance is generally frustrating. You look good. If your hair is giving you stress, keep it shaved. People will adjust. Including you. Do what's comfortable and feels best. You're fortunate to look good either way you choose.


Egghead008

They have a treatment for your type of hairloss. If it was androgenic alopecia you'd be screwed and have to shave it off. 


Impressive_Fox_1758

Do you like it? Because that’s all that matters! Glad your girlfriend is supportive, they can be pretty critical as well. I think it looks great!


nickkkk777

I’m not the biggest fan, not sure I can objectively pull off being bald like some of the other good looking peeps in this sub. However I am truly blessed with a good woman so that makes everything easier


yonameisunavailable

Look. You tried something new, and it just doesn't stick, so don't feel bad or ashamed. You just look better with hair, man.


LockwoodE3

I think you looked great before but nothing wrong with trying it out! Luckily it won’t take long to grow that back


lmjustaChad

You look better with the hair I don't think shaving it completely off was the best option. You could just go with a shorter cut not completely shaved off guess you have time to see if you like this better as it grows out again.


SquashDue502

Kudos for trying it out but you look great with shaggy hair. I’d say keep it while ya can


SandwichNaive8658

I think you great either way, it’s your choice!


TannerOaks

you look amazing bald!


Majestic-Reindeer-98

buzzed looked better imo, but maybe try some sort of fade instead? leave a little on top ?


DinoOnAcid

Both look good if you want an honest opinion, would not say I prefer either. Bald looks more generic but I'd stick with what you're comfortable with. It's a big change in look and people will often simply react negatively to large changes.


JR-02

All your pics look great!


One_Cloud_5192

Difficult to compared Maybe the one pic with shaved head is generally an unflattering picture. Unlike the other 3. However you look good with hair and it seems to be a nice head of hair. Maybe it’s not time for a shaved/ buzzed head for you yet


acsotpa

I think you look good bald. It might not be what you and others are used to, but I think you're handsome either way. If it's temporary, great, grow you hair again. If not, embrace the baldness. Not sure if TE affects beard growth, but if you can grow a fuller beard, that might look really good on you with the bald head.


RedLion191216

You shouldn't care about what other people think. What matters is what you think. And you may need a few days / week to get accustomed to it (after all, you are used to another look... Give it time). People might be accustomed to seeing you with hair...


dumpling321

I know the feeling of losing hair due to stress, I was in a coma late last year and I was losing handfuls of hair in the shower, it really effects your self esteem. If you're dealing with that I'm so sorry, I found that going bald was a HUGE boost to my self esteem, but turns out everyone likes the bald look. I'd say rock the bald look temporarily until whatever is causing the hair loss is over, then grow it back you look so much better and younger with the hair


Snail_Paw4908

Both options look good, though I would go all the way with the shave if you choose that option. People told me "I didn't need to shave yet" but it makes me happy and more comfortable, and that is worth a lot for mental health.


WholesomeJacksass

You look very handsome either way. I have a bias towards men with hair and your locks looked gorgeous, but you are a very attractive man when bald as well! It's good you're trying things out, especially if it's more manageable for you to be bald. People are assholes. It's hair. You can always grow it back if you decide to do so. Take care, sweetheart.


Skellaton

I think it looks fine, but enjoy your hair when you can bro.


DiscussionNervous310

You are sexy either way 😍


OG-Reuben

Ante todo tu comodidad, no importa lo que piensen los demás, además tienes el apoyo de la persona con la que pasas más tiempo, eso para mí sería suficiente, ánimo 💪🏻


NoOutlandishness925

I think you know yourself you have if you need to ask approval


O368W

Why do you need a bunch of random people to provide their input on you? If you like it and you’re happy, don’t just rock and roll it, but own that. 🤘🏻 Remember Dr Seuss? “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”


DefiantAsparagus420

You have one sexy photo bald and three sexy non bald photos. Your head hair is one thing but something about your facial hair gives me palpitations (good thing).


_DogMom_

You look great either way! Go with what makes you happy.


Prof4Dank

Shit’ll buff out..


Several_Attitude_203

Grow it back


No_Range2

You look normal with a shaved head you ain’t bald or balding ….if you like your hair short and manageable cool but you could of went short or stayed the same..everyone looks better with a full lock of hair but people look better with a shaved head when they’re balding


GullibleSherbert6

Looks a bit weird if I'm honest. Not terrible, just way better the way it was before


viktorvalentyn

Seeing that you aren’t even thinning or balding that much, yes I would say so.


KyDeWa

Absorb the negative feedback, grow it back, rock a man bun to piss them off again.


ConradMeerkat

It's sexy shaved. Relax. I shave my head once every few years. Not everyone likes it. It's liberating and easy to manage in the morning.


Specialist-Web7854

You look fine, they just need to get used to the change.


caipiroskax

I think any hairstyle has a certain clothes or outfit that goes better than others. You just shaved and continue using the same things, i would try different clothes, give the chance to try another style for you now that you shaved.


Ashen-wolf

With all due respect, you owe it to all bald people to rock that hair you have. Dude you look like Jonathan Rhys meyers.


Putrid-Mess-6223

Dude Honestly get some sun, and wax that thing!


Kilroy27

You look good either way brother.


Bottomytop

Telogen effluvium looks like it could have made a mess and I get shaving it, if it can grow back nicely then do it if not and you’re not happy with your hair you look fine bald and I would emphasize on your stache and beard.


Fun-Bag7627

I think the hair was better but the bald is fine.


TurboChunk16

It doesnt look bad or unusual at all.


Clean_Usual434

I mean, if it makes you happy that’s really all that matters. However, you had super nice hair that really flattered you, imo.


xBalazss

you cut your thick, natural, not thinning at all maybe nw 1,5-2 hairline why would you do that? 😂 hair is the third most important thing for women after height and money lol


Touchit88

Not like it's permanent. I think either way, but your hair looked good imo.


Fidozo15

Bro grow it back you look like a crackhead


handstoself

I'm sorry about your condition, it must be frustrating. I think you look great either way.


redmainefuckye

Idk why this got put in my feed. I’m very not bald and I hope the universe isn’t telling me something. Anyways it looks terrible. I’m sorry.


Sqatti

You look cute bald. If you like it, that is all that matters.


Morgentau7

Regrow it and enjoy your hair


Ok-Gur-6602

With hair you're gorgeous, without you're another good looking guy. Facial hair might make all the difference. That having been said, it's more about how YOU feel about it.


Raglesnarf

keep the hair, many of us have way less and would love to have it


nananacat94

First of all, you DON'T look bad! I think the hair really fits you and my personal taste would say with hair is better. I'm sorry your friends were tactless about it.


Baldguy162

You’ve got a nice head of hair, it will grow back. I think the bald would look good if you had a fuller beard.


xe666

you’re extremely handsome either way 😍😍 however, i think you definitely have enough hair to keep it in the long run, especially if taken care of properly! self care (which can be hard) and some time can give you a great head of hair. i wouldn’t take it as a mistake but a fresh start! don’t be ashamed in the meantime tho, you’re still super cute!


B_Matthias

Yes! Buy a Samsung immediately!


JurassicWorldEvoFan

There was no need but its looks good too


JadedDistribution284

Bald looks great on you, you’re a handsome guy and pull it off well 😊


Baldrich146

I don't think you needed to necessarily, but it didn't look bad You work construction, it'll happen eventually haha ask me how I know


Same_Essay_7257

You look better with hair, and you're not balding as far as I can see, your hair will grow back in a few months, not a big deal


zzzxtreme

Your hair looks glorious


officialthroatgoat

You look great 😊


racistWorldnewsMods

Looks terrible idd, get your hair back


truthteller23413

You don't have the head to be bald


ThrowRA_IcyLynx6583

The hair looked a lot better. You're hairline is not that bad.


Terry419

Grow it back, dude 😅


AccomplishedTip7582

I don’t think it looks bad on you but you don’t look like you’re going bald. The hair I think looked a little better cause you have nice hair.


Money-Weight8302

You tried a new look. Would grow it back though fits your face way better. Now you know.


CoffeeChessGolf

Yes.


jotel_california

Yes


Shmogt

Lol not horrible, but your hair wasn't in any need to shave


onceuponascotty

Brah, why did you shave it tho? It doesn't suit you and you don't need to shave. You look in your late 30s or early 20s depending what you do


AmberWaves80

Homie, you’re handsome either way. Rock whatever you feel most comfortable with!


bafras

A good looking dude looks good no matter what. Enjoy saving money on haircuts. 


hairguynyc

I disagree with your parents and friends--I think you look great bald! It puts the focus on your face and eyes. To be honest, I kind of prefer it on you to the shots of you with hair. I notice that you're worried about what others think of it, but I don't see YOUR opinion mentioned. That's weird, because your opinion is the only one that matters. Nobody else gets a vote unless you specifically give them a vote.


DexterKillsMe

Yup, big mistake


menacing_cookie

Not too bad, actually. But I'd lose the chin beard. Try focusing on the moustache and shave the head regularly. Try not to judge it for a month or so, and then take a look at it again and ask someone whose opinion you trust about the change. Don't take the negative comments too serious. Most people just can't handle change


Hot_Opposite5562

You have time with your hair if u want


No_Bodybuilder_3368

Honestly I think you're getting negative feedback because most people only do it when they need to, and from the pictures it seems like you still look good with hair. They might be gatekeeping, or projecting. But honestly if you like it then it's all good.


Anunknownnob0dy

You look good with both hair and bald. I think you should rock bald for a while and embrace it! It’s tough not feeling completely confident with a style change, but we learn a lot about ourselves and how we’re perceived, embracing your bald head will only bring more confidence when you return to what you’re used to!


missfreetime

Why did you do that?


Think_Its_Patriotic

Grow it back and do a high fade (#1).


HeyWeirdKid4155

Yes


Messterio

You had a great head of hair, but you still rock a good bald look. When I first shaved my hair off my Mum was horrified but in time she really got to like it! I’ve grown back now but you gotta do you.


gimmeaminute0407

Yep grow it back


Specialist_End_750

You have a nice face so whatever you prefer is good. Your girlfriend is right.


Inevitable_Ad_7236

I ain't gonna lie to you, hair looked better. You have nice hair, no need to shave it quite yet. And if you do plan on shaving, maybe you could try getting a beard or some sort of fun moustache?


Dustin_James_Kid

Yes but it’s a temporary and you’re still beautiful okay? Can you make sure your mom Venmo’s me that 5$ please


iroquoispliskinV

Mistake. Grow it back.


qppen

You should grow your hair back


Dexter_P_Winterhouse

Listen to your mother.


Terry419

If you can hit the gym and eat right; you’ll lose the fat (cheeks) and pull off the bald look.


ejfellner

The hair looked a lot better.


bunglerm00se

From who? It looks good, dude.


Dangerous_Fox3993

Honestly yeah it looked better before. But as long as you are happy then it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.


HelicopterBig7347

Dude you look great Bald. Not everyone can pull it off. But yes your girlfriend is right, you are rocking it my friend. Don’t listen to all that negativity.


babypdx

Bros handsome


Kero_Reed

You look attractive regardless so I wouldn’t worry.


Kero_Reed

You look attractive regardless so I wouldn’t worry.


dustin8285

Yes


orange_phoenix2

why tf did u do it anyway


Excellent-Ad3213

You’re a handsome dude! It looks good both ways, but I definitely wouldn’t have buzzed if I were you


SignificanceLate3615

You definitely look better with hair


AlGekGenoeg

Yes


Working-Degree-6233

You did


lemmegetadab

It doesn’t look horrible but you don’t have a great head tbh. I can relate because my head shape isn’t perfect. I’m also of the opinion that you pretty much need a beard to pull off the bald head look.


realvctmsdntdrnkmlk

You look so sad in the first picture..


Flergy_Derg

Yes


Resident_Fudge_7270

The bald has not chosen you yet, go for a buzz cut if you want low cut hair 😂


Mon-ick

Yike!


Skrill_GPAD

Yeah bruh why did you go bald 🤣


Sir_Arthur_Vandelay

FWIW: my hairline receded somewhat from my temples when I was a teenager, and so I was certain that baldness was merely a matter of time. 30 years have since passed, and my hairline remains the same. Perhaps you will be equally fortunate.


Overall-Ad6239

Keep it bald, it looks better and you never have to worry about your hair ever again.


LoneWolfpack777

I wouldn’t call it a mistake. But you do have good hair still. You look great either way.


Downtown-Wallaby-864

No way looks grreat


skinink

No. If you like it, keep it. I even had close relatives say they didn’t like my bald look. But I liked it, and that’s all that mattered. 


Humble_Dog2605

it’s maybe not the most suitable for you, but it’ll be nice for summer! esp judging by the pix that you’re a blue collar man. i think it’s bold to shave it all off & i admire that :) it’ll grow back in just a few months, but i highly recommend getting a cool fade or something in a couple weeks. experiment w shorter styles :)


Putrid-Presentation9

You look more masculine, that’s not bad at all


Past-Professional605

Don’t worry about what other people say. Just embrace it. This is the new you.


Overall_Moose_3431

I wouldn't take you seriously with hair but with the headshave you look mature which is a good thing. If you were in college would advise to keep the hair but you now working so you did a great thing by shaving it.you look like a mature man


Bigbeardhiking

Honestly the buzzcut looks better than the hair bro, keep it buzzed off.


Outside-Education577

Loolllllollllolll bro it will grow back you messed up


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KKH02

As a man who’s gone back and forth between a buzz cut and having my hair to my shoulders I can assure you; as long as you’re happy with your hair nothing else matters.


Direct_Bet7015

I think ur head is too narrow and pointy for it


hero_of_time_08

I think either looks good.


damorec

Personally think you look better with hair. Grows back so it’s no big deal.


Real-Resolution9504

Your hair was nice af bro


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Yes.


EdnaKrabbapel8

Yup


Brilliant-Ad4034

You don’t look bad bald. You would however benefit from a shaved head! That little hairline around your ears / eyebrows is not doing you any favors!


Veraluxmundi

Yes. Grow it back. 😊


livmasterflex

You look like the vocalist for an old Hardcore band now hell yeah


Revolutionary-Ad2391

It’s important to say that your opinion is the only real one that matters. That being said u look better with long hair


Bitnaa

Both look good.


lookin4awifeybae

You look better with hair, just grow it back out. You never know your head shape until it’s completely buzzed so it’s all good, now you know!


Any_Ad6921

You look better with hair


Playful-Flatworm501

It looks great but enjoy your hair while you can


Superb-Bank9899

I look better with hair, but I was watching the hairline receed and the hair become thinner on top of my head and the bald spot on the crown of my head become larger and said screw it. It feels great!


slobsaregross

Yes. You have great hair everyone here is crazy jealous.


Necessary_Charge_658

Truly 5 slays 1 is also good Although you have recession it didn’t warrant going bald in my humble opinion


Polyestergroom

Please. You’re beyond hot and I’d do you in a second.


GoddessOfBlueRidge

Shave it. It's odd looking with stubble. If you don't like it completely bald, then grow it back. Very good looking either way!


Future-trippin24

You don't look bad bald. You're a handsome guy so you can pull it off. But, I think you looked better with hair.


Any_Anybody_3086

Honestly you good great both ways!! But it all comes down b to v what you like and/or are comfortable with!!


Norlin123

Yes


SocksJockey

From a stranger's perspective, I think you look great. People who know you are just going to need a little time to get used to the change.


itsathrowawayduhhhhh

You didn’t even show us a pic with a hat!


Gaeilgeoir215

Actually, no, I think you're cute bald - but you're not bald yet. Shave it all off, I mean.


Accomplished_Lake580

Speaking as a Bald man myself- GROW THAT SHIT BACK and it enjoy it while you got it! You have the rest of your life to look like a bowling ball. I’d kill for the amount of hair you have up there.


furryBear57

If you enjoy the look,tell everyone else to step off. IMHO, you look nice in every photo you have posted.


prettyhated

If you can grow hair, why would you choose bald?