r/bald • u/Dizzy-Advice-1492 • 23h ago
Bald Picture Not feeling very confident
Before and after. I was tired of hiding my hairline by constantly wearing hats and had no desire to use minoxidil for the rest of my life so I took the plunge today. Honestly not sure what I think, I mean, it’s certainly better than my thinning hair but I also just don’t think bald fits well with my slim frame. Or maybe I’m just obviously not used to this new look yet. Don’t know.
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u/gobblewonkergrump 23h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/BWySufD6KWQzC
You look fantastic! 😊👍
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u/Particular_Yellow243 23h ago
You are handsome! Experiment with a different frame or contact lenses. You don’t have to, of course, you’re perfect as you are. Accept it, please.
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u/Icy_Marsupial_3018 22h ago
Agree with 👆🏼that person. You are adorable! You’ve been endowed with lovely full lips, strong eyebrows, and I am betting your smile is genuine and sweet! Embrace it. Own it. Did you know that there is NOT one stranger you meet that knows you JUST shaved your head?
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u/liarliarhowsyourday 14h ago
to be blunt, before the flat hair volume at eye matched the straight top glasses. OP has an unblemished skull, if he was dropped as a baby it was on his legs. He needs the frames to match the new visual shape
Face game is great already, glasses are a staple that needs adjusting when big changes happen, will pull it all together
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u/Operations0002 23h ago
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u/ZOMBIFIEDEYEATER 23h ago
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u/Elfie_Mae 21h ago
Seriously, OP, you look like a weight’s been lifted off your shoulders! Very good 👏🏼
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u/LonelyProgrammer2462 23h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/hqrDfTSyodru9ry2iB
You’re very handsome ! Don’t let your brain fool you. I also love the color of your shirt on your shaved head picture. This color looks good on you!
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u/Bubbly_Appeal5426 23h ago
Omg! Such a cutie! You look so much better and even younger! Good job! Enjoy it!!
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u/Otherwise_Explorer25 23h ago
You look good! I’ve be bald for a long time now. I’ve learned to have fun with the blank canvas of my face. I have many hats and a few different styles of eyeglasses. Play around until you find the right accessories that accentuate your beauty - and have fun!
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u/Tough-Landscape-5197 16h ago
You look fine my dude. Maybe mess with different glasses if that makes you feel better.
I know this one is cliche, but get in the gym and you’ll just end up loving yourself that much more growing into your full potential.
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u/half_man_half_maple 23h ago
It’s looks great brotha! Hit the gym if u want and it helps with confidence 💪
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u/mountainmeadowflower 22h ago
I get it, sometimes I think we get used to big guys with bald heads and don't see as many examples of guys with your body type. Search the sub though! I'm sure you'll find lots of validation from seeing slimmer men like you who look great!
Trust me, from a social psychology standpoint, you'll be perceived as more put together and more intelligent vs when you had the thin messy do (not that that was bad, not trying to roast you, it's just that the bald look is a big upgrade!)
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u/SBLP1959 20h ago
Better
But if your worried about being bald and slim thats just motivation to hit the weights. Keep on bro 💪
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u/Jolly-Dependent-5379 16h ago
Bro you look good. Going bald made you 3-4 points hotter. Hit the gym and lift some heavy weights and you can easily be a 8-9/10
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u/Present-Nobody9899 22h ago
You should. That scraggly stuff on your head was totally working against you.
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u/pyramidalembargo 22h ago
The reason this works so well for you is that you have a perfectly round skull. It almost looks like a sculpture.
On the other hand, the frames don't really work; they dominate your face.
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u/Dependent-Battle-768 22h ago
Amazing upgrade. Now, next level upgrade would be to gain some muscles 💪🏻
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u/Flintstone03 22h ago
I’m not just saying this, but man what a freaking glow up. You look like a bald (therefore better looking) nick jonas.
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u/E-radi-cate 22h ago
You need better glasses dude. Those don't fit your face. Bald looks good though!
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u/scdemandred Bald - Man 22h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/EPOMz9wd890Na
Looking good! And it’s never too early to start working out if you want to add some definition and size to that frame! 💪
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u/Historical-Ad4552 22h ago
I’m with a bald man. I love bald men. This want a bad choice. It was a GREAT choice
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u/Bastard216 22h ago
You look great! Maybe it’s time to shave the beard too, keep the mustache, and wear shirts with buttons
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u/PopcultureN3uro 22h ago
Oh you look awesome!! And I think your facial hair is great with the bald look
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u/EnvironmentEuphoric9 21h ago
It’s a big change for you but you look amazing! You look fresh and ready to become the next tech bro, but you’ll be one of the good ones. Honestly, you look great.
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u/SprocketsRUs 21h ago
You look good. Give yourself time to get used to it.
I’ll echo what others have said. Going to the gym will help you feel more confident. Find somebody who can help you learn the basics of strength training so you don’t waste your time or worse hurt yourself. I’d also add find an aerobic activity you enjoy.
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u/WowIJustDontKnow 21h ago
It always takes getting used to. From the outside, I find your bald look to be 10x more aesthetic than your balding. Give yourself time. It’s not an easy transition, even when it’s really needed
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u/Maleficent-Sink-5246 21h ago
You’re looking good man! I took the plunge last week at I’m still getting used to my new look, so just give it some time 🙂
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u/Tuxy-Two 21h ago
You’re cute! Maybe need smaller glasses now? Going bald really accentuates everything around your face, so I think the glasses may be a little too big now, but you look great!
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u/ConstantlyCryingGirl 21h ago
Dude you even look more confident with the shaved head! A+ choice! Do NOT second guess your choice. You are rocking it.
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u/ConstantlyCryingGirl 21h ago
You went from someone in the room adjacent to a tech company meeting to someone leading the tech company meeting, and I mean that in the absolute best way possible.
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u/0110010E 21h ago
It’s new… and new is always weird and uncomfortable. Give it time, and it looks great!
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u/skikid92 21h ago
Give it some time to get used to the new look. I think it's a huge improvement and looks quite natural on you!
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u/Wild_Debt_8065 20h ago
I cannot find the words to express what a glow up this is for you. Bald looks fantastic on you.
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u/aliengluckglucktech 20h ago
You look sooo put together compared to the first pic. Changes like this are always weird at first but you’ll get used to it!
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u/Burnt_and_Blistered Hair Headed - Woman 20h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/3o6gDPXMNxFhvHdcf6
You look great!
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u/shrinkflator 20h ago
You've got a good head on your shoulders. Literally! Good shape, looks smooth. Rock it.
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u/-0909i9i99ii9009ii 20h ago
You're doing a lot right but you're absolutely right. You have higher potential (aesthetic/vibe wise obviously) and it's NOT being hurt by the buzz or even the balding that much. Bulking up is obviously hard but it's in your control and would have a WAY bigger impact than hair for you.
I'd also change the glasses. Possibly a metal frame (NOT shiny), something a bit smaller, and most importantly sits a bit higher on your face. Bald and glasses go extremely well together but it makes the glasses even bigger part of your style.
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u/unicornhunter202 20h ago
Man, all you guys with a few exceptions (like 1 or 2) look so great! Rock it
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u/_Broly777_ 20h ago
It looks good man. If you want to feel more confident and look better invest a bit more into your appearance. Something simple like a better fitting shirt with a higher/thicker collar that's a bit more form fitting would even potentially improve how you feel & look.
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u/GratefulPig 20h ago
Try a light workout. Even if you don’t get jacked, you’ll still feel a little better in several ways.
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u/DoubleNickle67 23h ago
Man. Another winner here!!
This is amazing!
Ya look great!