Stumbled on to this subreddit yesterday, and after looking through a few of y’all’s before and after pictures, I decided to take the plunge. Thanks r/bald for giving me the courage to finally do it.
Stumbled on to this subreddit yesterday, and after looking through a few of y’all’s before and after pictures, I decided to take the plunge. Thanks r/bald for giving me the courage to finally do it.
Why does everyone look SOO much better after it, you’re an 11/10 now
It's in the eyes. In the first pic, you see the eyes of a man distressed by what he's looking at in the camera. In the second, you see the eyes of a man who loves what he sees in himself.
💯
Now you must wear a viking helmet when going to the bars or getting the mail.
😂😂 love this
Or getting the mail 🤣🤣
Wait - are the horns permitted on that helmet?
That's a bingo
https://i.redd.it/ynbzifn9h07g1.gif
Sometimes people make changes like this as depression clears, that could be part of it too.
It’s the relief. Of finally doing something that terrified him. Such a weight off. Congrats sir!
Exactly this!
Legit though the same when I took my first buzzed hair pic
Bingo
Seriously, it's like he couldn't sleep before. Dude even looks rested now lmao
Everyone who has to wear hi-vis clothing has those eyes at least once a week. Trust me.
It’s the smile you can’t “see” under his beard! Those eyes are smiling, 100%. As they should!
Oh and also the beard…what’s your secret I’m jealous mine never looks that good
It's like the scalp hair decided to respawn in his beard
Had to go somewhere lol
You’re lucky, all mine is growing on my back. 😭
My wife tells my daughter I didn’t brush my hair and that’s why my hair fell from my head to my chin
https://preview.redd.it/th8gww6pc17g1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a469a3a58c495f4d132ebf757f2ce829d0207c5
Wooly Willy FTW
Laziness… pure laziness
That reminds me of David Mitchell saying “a beard is just a failure in hygiene”
Love him... but love the beard also.
He actually had a beard at the time.
Noted: “laziness is key to an awesome beard”
Confidence. You can literally see the weight of uncertainty disappear.
They look more happier, more alive like the soul just got more energy in it. They also look so much better
Agree! I think it’s the confidence it gives them! Confidence truly changes how you present yourself
Agreed! I wish everyone who was starting to lose their hair saw all these amazing transformations.
Its because by the time the come to the subreddit, they know still holding out hope.
Confidence.
One thing I noticed is people are always smiling in the after picture but not the before picture.
You have turned from a guy who looks down on his luck into a Norse God. Well done, sir.
https://preview.redd.it/65u42awk927g1.jpeg?width=860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40631feed151acd3da5c1a99457aad0f2ce43c33
Ok😎💯 stay SHARP Big fella
Ev’ry girl’s crazy bout a bald head man 🎶
Was looking for a ZZ TOP reference.
The way your eyes lit up man and you look like you feel better wow
So much better
Avatar is on point too
I also shaved his head 🤣
There's a new spark in those eyes. Welcome, brother.
His eyes are sparkly post shave. Love it.
That’s the best part of these posts. It’s amazing how much eyes convey.
https://preview.redd.it/t1lbkwivbz6g1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=ff32b10043a45e93779eceaf9a51f642ddc5c113
Looks awesome man, that beard is majestic.
Fixed it for you.
https://preview.redd.it/uek0pq3jez6g1.jpeg?width=1283&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a8faeca4c0f9bc9af5806363aec31368a9920e6
Missed his mouth…
https://preview.redd.it/b8vp3icwtz6g1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=488918de5ea328f09ca699d7c2d25e0e5ba1928a
In all seriousness, how does one with such a majestic front mane even eat?
Very carefully… napkins also help
🤣🤣🤣
Indeed...
i have no idea why reddit reccomended this to me
for one, I'm a woman, but regardless, i think it looks great!!!!
Literally the most masculinity-healthy corner of the internet I love it here as a woman it's so nice to see guys be vulnerable and encouraging with each other 💕
Yep I’m a woman and this sub is the positive masculinity I love to see! Men supporting men and just being good to each other 😭
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen any actual negativity on this sub and it’s so nice. The only time I’ve seen it is when people are talking badly about themselves, which just opens the floodgates for everyone to build them up.
Agreed. I really enjoy when reddit throws posts from this sub on my feed. Its just really wholesome and nice to see the encouragement and hyping each other up these guys have for each other.
Same but I’ve been here a lonnng minute now. I’m so thankful they let me stick around ☺️
I’m a woman and I started following this sub after it randomly showed up in my feed because the vibes are on point! So wholesome 🥰
Same! I love the positive vibes here, though.
OP, you instantly shaved at least ten years off your age. You look great, and based on the look in your eyes, you probably feel great, too! Also, that’s an impressive beard.
I’m a woman and I love this place
You’re all absolutely welcome, we appreciate the support and perspective 👍
Welcome to the club of ladies whom Reddit has recommended these posts, I’m not leaving 😅
Oh you’re gonna love it here. Pretty sure 60% of us are women who stay for the vibes and glow-ups after it randomly popped up on my feed. Sort by most popular for the biggest glow-ups of all time!
Same lol I'm hooked. These glow ups are amazing!!
lol so much of this sub is people that got lost and ended up here and never left 😂
The vibes in here are immaculate
Ditto! I'm here for the vibes (and the occasional thirst trap lol)
Went from homeless hobo to wise wizard, massive improvement bud!
https://preview.redd.it/v5hb4xveez6g1.jpeg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e932058551b2a34236b4abf0cad290bdea936f7f
fabulous
20 years younger...
Daaaaaamn 🤤🤤🤤
Literally every post in this sub has someone looking depressed and then happy. LFG! You look great bro!
From serial killer to lady killer.
Yes! He is a beautiful man bald. (48F)
Same thing except he only kills one lady
Dude, that badass beard looks even better without the hair. How long did it take to grow it that long?
6 years
Your hair went the wrong way! Must be Australian hair 😂😂
In all seriousness though as a early 20’s man I aspire to have a beard even a quarter of this length in my life 😭😭
Bald…but can still take a lady on one hell of a moustache ride.
That’s one impressive flavor saver, coming from a gentleman with a rather large mustache and beard myself.
You look great my due! Have you ever braided your beard à la Vikings of yore?
Only when I ride my bike
Pics! Please? ☺️
Dude, such a major upgrade! Looks great!
literally look 20 years younger mate holy cow
God I love this sub
Wow 🤩 You look better bald than you did balding. You’re owning it 💥
BJÖRN, READY THE LONGBOAT. GATHER THE ARCHERS. MEN, GRAB YOUR SHIELDS.
Hello my ZZ Top. That beard deserves all the attention!
I literally started humming La Grange.
From old man to viking longboat owner.
Upgrade!
Brother that beard is crazy, I love it
ohhhhhh woaw. woaw woaw woaw! you look younger, happier and most handsome now! I love the beard and fresh bald look^^
looks awesome and I envy your beard. Cheers
Appreciate that. The beard definitely makes the Transition feel Smoother.
YEESSSSS!!!!
Massive dub man! You look so much better
You looked like liver king before
Cutting it literally gave you second wind. Welcome brotha
Now the focus is on the right thing - you have gorgeous eyes and that beard is top notch! You also look like 20 years younger
It really brings put the insanity of your beard. Loads better.
You make Gimli look like he's got 5 o'clock shadow
You look so much better my friend, enjoy!
you look kick ass awesome now. 😀
I said, "if he didn't keep the beard I'm gonna be fuming" and you did. Lookin' good.
Vastly better than the bald patch man
Dude, good for you. Fuck yeah.
https://preview.redd.it/fwalqxx4zz6g1.jpeg?width=1750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b509791a95687b2e755a1bc937cf57bc0f0fa55d
So that’s why you always wore a hat! Looks badass brother. Sorry I mean cousin
awesome!
Looks better! Now shorten that beard a little
Never!!!
🤣 gotta respect the commitment to the beard. It’s very fine indeed.
It looks awesome but I'll never understand how you can eat soup or a burger or drink a beer without it being a hassle. Mine won't grow like this so I guess I'll never know...
I was about to say 😆 I wish my husband could grow a beard like this.
Rock and stone!
Your beard is long enough for the ultimate combover!
https://preview.redd.it/min76ezdwz6g1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=244fe389985bc9cf48b5fd6ca63ce3f62f59b1f0
Had to sketch that comment!! 🤣
Show your lips!
And so, he begins his journey..
went from homeless to who dis
You went from living under a bridge to holding the bridge against the Romans.
You know what else you’ve been putting off, right?
Majestic beard M'lord.
Holy shit dude, that beard is awesome. Congrats on making that decision, it looks so much better now. If I'd ever produce something like vikings I'd definitely come back to hire you.
Got to say, I have a full head of hair, but as a fellow man it’s awesome to see the support you all have for each other and motivation this sub gives.
OP, you look great bro. Epic beard too!
It really looks good! 👍
Strongest moustache of our generation
OmG!!! You look so much younger! And more handsome! And the beard is killer!!
LESSSGOOO,
Goes from homeless to wizard.
The bald beard! Lookin good brother!
Yessir!
Atta boy!! Soo soo soooo much better. Welcome to the club. Damn good to have you.
Welcome friend
The clean dome lets us appreciate your glorious beard without distraction.
Damn, dude- big moves! Looking good!!
As a some time beard-wearer, that beard is majestic! A helluva moustache.
Balding to Baldur
Why is there no handlebar mustache? You NEED one!
Rock and stone brother, rock and stone.
Clean 💪💪💪💪 and Beard 🔥🔥
Wow!
Looking epic brother!
What’s underneath there☺️
r/beard ? 😘
Hotness! 🔥
Looks very good!!
Yeah but I bet those fist few Halloweens as Slick from “Heat” were EPIC
Dropped 20 years! Good in you!
Wow! You look great! 20 years younger!
Legit- and what a beard (should post on r/beards)
That is the Doug Dimmadome of beards
Are you the guy that holds the Stop/slow sign in construction zones?
😍🥰😍
First picture you do look like a man who used to hang outside of the red barn gas station and convenience store and buy us beer in 9th grade. The after is the face of someone we think would buy us beer, but we won’t ask.
You literally got a sparkle back in your eyes!
Beards gotta go my dude At least most of it
I feel like this happened to me too. My scalp started thinning so my beard picked up the slack lol
He looks happier, you look good🧡
The beard even looks better.
Younger looking
guy forgot that he could have had the most epic beard comb over ever. looks good though.
Waaaaaayy better! The beard is impressive and you look younger!
Dude went from 48 to 28!!!!
The beard helps brother, I’m bald too, I just embraced it as well.
You're doing a disservice to your beard if you dont shave your head. looks very good.
Bro went from Mad Monk to slam dunk. Good for you, homie. You look great.
P.S. The Mad Monk is Grigori Rasputin, for those that don't know.
Now it's time to put the band back together!!
Wow!!! 👏🏻👍🏻❤️
Ay yo, looks great w the majestic beard
You look fantastic! Seriously, worlds better!
You went from homeless, to sex god in a matter of minutes!
Well, i see where it all went.
That is one majestic beard.
Thank God you kept the beard. Too many guys come here and get carried away with the razor. Some guys can do bald with no facial hair but some guys just end up looking like an egg. Looks good dude, much better and I'm only slightly jealous of the beard. I can't have one that long where I work.
You went from "homeless drug addict" to "bass player at the local dive bar."
No offense meant.
Even Cousin It is joining the ranks! Joking of course, looking good!
From Serial Killer to Lady Killer. Nice.
Hell yeah, brother! You look like a berserker.
lookin good brother
u clean now my dude.
That beard is epic
looking hella fresh !
Bro, awesome. Definitely improved, you look great.
The difference in your eyes between the first and last pics🥹 you look great!
Please don't mind me (being the grandma that I am) but I have to say, you didn't look well in your first two pics. You looked so tired and jaded.
Yet in your last two, post-shave, you look like you've put some points in Stamina and Charisma.
/Old Granny out! Sorry if I embarrassed you. <3
Looks gr8! But plz take that beard down ~ stylist here~~ u would look Amazing
I like it
Always love a bald and beard combo
Looks great and I can see you take pride in your beard. But may be a trim to go with the new look.