Bald Men Describe Going Bald For The First Time *INSPIRATION* 

I have literally just paused this, walked to the bathroom and shaved my head for the first time!

"I am just tired" great point!

I found once I shaved my head that nobody really cared, and all the anxiety in your own head

BaldCafe = Only good thing about 2020

Shaved my head three and a half years ago. Best decision I've ever made. The amount of growth I've had in other areas of my life without worrying about hairloss 24/7 has truly been amazing

I’m 23 and thanks to this channel and a few guys I’ve found on RU-vid convinced me to shave my head.... a year now bald and loving it and have no regrets!!!!! It hasn’t affected dating at all!!

After having a balding crown for 4 years I finally shaved my hair today. What a relief! This channel gives so much support to balding men. Thanks everyone 🙂

This video was the final push for me. I've been ready for months, but I've been so scared. So I searched RU-vid and said okay, when I finish this video, I'm going to take this shot of whiskey and shave my head. I look great and I'm not gonna look back. Thank you all for being such a kind and supportive community ❤

I really appreciate the 19 year olds perspective cuz I’m 20 I needed those type of words from someone my age Update on 5/23/21: SHAVED MY HEAD GUYS NEVER BEEN HAPPIER IF YOU SEE THIS DO IT!

I particularly respect the guy who embraced his baldness at just 19.Simply inspirational..

Harry you’re a legend! I shaved my head at the beginning of lockdown after watching your videos and 4 months on I’ve lost 5 1/2 stone and feel so much better about myself 👌 Thanks for everything man!

Struggling with alopecia areata has been rough, but your channel has inspired me to take back control of my life and insecurities. Your channel is inspiring. Keep up the good work.

Started losing hair since 18 years old. Thought of cutting my hair short after got the courage watching all these highlights from Bald Cafe. AT the age of 29, this year, had a buzz cut. Feeling better ever since. Thank you.

I'm 45 and have only just started to shave my head, and it was hard enough to accept at my age so sending good vibes and respect to my bald bros in their twenties , well done lads !

Harry...you must feel great that you’ve helped so many. Thanks man. Seriously....we appreciate what you’ve done with Baldcafe. Many thanks from balding and now bald men all over the world. Couldn’t have done it without you. 😎

This community man👏👏 great video folks!👌

Shaving my head was the best decision of my life. I shaved it one day before my 28th birthday. Don't let the thoughts of "my head isn't a good shape" or "it won't suit my face" deter you. These are common thoughts-- and they are excuses. You have two decisions to make: 1. Shave your head AND 2. Tell yourself that you are going to OWN IT no matter what. And by deciding that you will OWN IT, you will literally never worry about your hair again...it's seriously a great trade off! I feel so bad seeing people chasing hair solutions their entire lives. Shaving is the most liberating feeling you'll ever have. You can do it!! I believe in you!!

Briliant video! Hopefully we will se more videos like this every now and then. Maybe you could do a special video about balding guys who also can’t grow a good/full beard?

I was definitely one who went to the barbershop, kept going further down from a 2mm down to a 1 and then a 0. Eventually my barber just said just shave it all off. I always wanted to but I was afraid I wouldn’t like it or I wouldn’t get the support of family and friends. After watching baldcafe testimonials, it inspired me to go through with it and haven’t looked back since. Thank you

Thank you to all who helped put these videos together. I love these ones and I’m just happy that my true identity as a Jedi has gone undetected even at 00:00 - 00:02 when I used my powers on those clippers. ✌️

The guy's story at 5:50 is identical to mine and I have absolutely zero regrets. I'm never going back.

This video is absolutely incredible ❤️ thank you guys!!!!

One of the best things in this year have been shaving my head. I have never been that confident that i am now. Also after that i have been doing lots of things to improve myself.

Very inspiring. Takes real courage to admit our flaws and turn them into a positive.

I was standing in the bathroom, clippers in hand, staring at myself in the mirror debating finally shaving my head. I started this video, and shaved my head while listening to all the stories and advice. Now I feel so much more confident and better than I have in 3 years

Love this Channel, Great video!...THANK YOU!!!

I just shaved my head yesterday. I’ve been thinning for years, and I figured it was time so I just did it. I expected mixed reactions, and there were but mostly positive. I’m still getting used to it, but leaning into it. I like it and that’s all that really matters. Videos like this help A LOT! Thanks!

you have helped me a lot I have shaved my head 6 months ago after watching your videos like you say just shave it of

Good video as usual. What I would like to see though is a quick compilation of video clips showing before and after (i.e. quick clip before, quick clip after). Now that would be a great video.

I’ve been thinking for a long time about my hair lost, but I’m going to shave off my head today. No more excuses, this insecurity ends tonight . Thanks for the inspiration💛

You’re a top bloke thank you for doing what you do !

Hi from Brazil!! Bro, I'm 23 now and started to have receding hairlines at 16. As at the moment its getting in a bad level, I finally decided to try a treatment with minoxidil, coconut oil and some supplements two weeks ago. At the same time, I found out your channel bro and I got amazed! So right now, I am feeling so comfortable to accept this, that I'm gonna abandon the treatment and shave it all next week! Haha Thank you so much! Helped me a lot! All the best!! 😄🤙🏽

Freaking fantastic... Felt that same freedom and liberation when I finally shaved it away

Such a great channel been watching along time shaved my head for few years now tried growing my hair back as you do but looks and feels so much better I'm in my 40s, like most people say you worry about it all the time at what people think but no one cares ,you can go swimming to or go out in the rain or get up and go no worries its awesome and also we all looked the coolest in lockdown because no hair no stress

This video helped. Now that it's done, I love it. Thanks so much

Hi.im 18 and my hair has thined so much.but after seeing this video I have found confidence.thanku very much all.

Hi mate, just wanted to thank you for this channel. I’ve been dealing with a receding hairline for the last 6 years or so and have wanted to take the plunge for a while now but just didn’t have the confidence. Over the last few years I’ve really started to worry less about what others think and that’s led me to focus more on how I feel about myself. I came across your channel only a month or so ago and after watching only a few of your videos decided to go for it. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made and I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin now and I don’t think I would of done it anytime soon if it wasn’t for this channel! So keep up the good work man, I imagine there’s a lot of men out there in the same position that will benefit from your channel and I personally look forward to watching many more of your videos. Peace and love ✌️

Love this video. I relate to all the hair loss stories, I have Alopecia Areata in the worst place possible, at the front. Think I will take the plunge today and go bald

I buzzed off a pretty full head of hair on August 23, 2009. I was sixty years old. I had used Rogaine for a year or so a few years before that, I think when I was in my mid to late thirties, because my mother had nagged me about my thinning hair and then gave me a beginner kit of Rogaine. I don’t remember how long I used it, but it was expensive, I didn’t think it was making a difference, and I really didn’t care that I was losing it. My wife agreed with me. I didn't ask Mom and she didn't mention it very often after I told her it didn't worry me. I had been getting tattooed for several years and basically had a full body tattoo from above my shirt collar to my fingertips and toes. I had an appointment to get the back of my head tattooed later that week and had to decide for sure what I thought about being totally “bald and beautiful” while I still had a few days to back out of that commitment! So I took the clippers in hand and very quickly cut a swath from above my eyes over the top of my head to my shoulders. I turned my head side to side and started laughing. When I finally regained my composure, I rapidly finished the job, mowing down my eyebrows to complete the look. I have been proudly bald since that day, bearded most of the time since August 23, 1997, and virtually 100% tattooed since 2010. I have shaved my scalp and face since then only to get more tattoo done. I like the way my face tattoo can be seen under my beard along my jaw and below my mouth. Absent a medical emergency, I plan never to shave my beard again but never to go more than a few days without shaving my scalp. I am happy to be a beardguy since 1997, a tattooguy since 1998, and a baldguy since 2009!

Really happy you go for shaving your head 👍🏾! For me best decision in my life 🙂

I am 58. I started to lose my hair at 24. Rather regrettably I would describe losing ones hair as a physical and mental handicap. I can honestly say I would rather lose a limb than lose my hair. I’ve had guys want to fight me over it, shout at me in the street, girls think Im old enough to be their father. Every day a comment. Without fail. Shaving my head and a couple of days beard growth seems to be the answer and the only way forward.

“It’s more in your mind than anyone else’s.” 👍🏻

Bald and proud! Plus it's nice not having to worry what my hair looks like lol

Got married back in October and when we got the photos back I could see how bad my hair is thinning on the crown. After watching this I feel I’m ready to do it.

So inspirational thank you

Great videos

Just shaved my head tonight. Feels liberating.

I turned 40 this year and have been slowly losing my hair AND going grey since I was in my mid 20's. I had pretty thick hair and over the years I noticed the front starting to thin out. I knew eventually it was going to happen so I just made the best of it and experimented with it by dying it pretty much every color under the sun. To make a long story short, once I hit 40, it had gotten so thin at the front and receded so far back, I debated just shaving it all off and going bald. I can honestly say I actually like it. I don't have to ever worry about having a bad hair day. I can just throw a hat or beanie on and go about my day.

The guy in minute 2....Blue top.....seriously bro u really put confidence into ppl just the way u spoke and explained it....thanks bro

This gives me hope

im 19 with a good amount of hair loss (receded hairline & balding crown) , i hated myself for so long. i shaved it all off recently w no guard, im a little nervous about shaving with a razor but ill get there!

My time is coming. Clippers ordered. These vids help, thank you lads.

"be confident and be bald guys" best quote ever😌

Gonna have to do it soon, still holding out 😬

Thanks for this, this helped me a lot since I have been struggling with my thinning hair and V shaped hair line, problem. it is so stressing and so much time wasting looking for solutions, all of which temporary with poor results, it is expensive as well. Some therapies like minoxidil had terrible consequences for my including ED. The thing about minoxidil giving you a hard time in your bed performance is the fact that drugs which mess around with vasodilation can cause all sorts of side effects related to circulation and blood pressure. Erections, genital sensitivity, and other aspects of sexual functioning and responsiveness fall under that category, according to an Urologist I visited. A total pain in the ass totally not worth the side effects, stress, anxiety and so and so on. Going for the barber shop right way. Maybe I will not be getting a shaved head just yet but I will be having a really short buzz cut hair style, you know for preparing myself little by little until it is ok for me to shave it all off. Thanks to all you guys for sharing your experiences, It helps to know you are not alone in this.

For me it has never been a big issue. Of course, when you are in your late twenties and notice you hairline is changing, the first thing you think is "damn! why me?!" But after a few years I first used a clipper because I was basically fed up with the fact my hair never did what I wanted it to do. I always hated the hairdresser and spend too much time to get my stubborn hair the way I wanted it to be. Such a relief!! Since I do also sports like 6 days a week it is very practical! But most important fow me was that I always had a very itchy scalp. Tried everything. After shavind my head wet witch a rezor blade, the itchiness disappeared as snow for the sun! It only comes back when I don't shave for like 2-3 days (normally I shave every other day). I have to say I am lucky with the shape of my skull and I can get away with it with all my tattoo's and short beard. Best decission ever and can spend the money I save for not going to the hairdresser on new ink ;)

The best decision I've made lmao it feels soo good and with sunglasses I look like a villan

Ever since I was little I wanted to shave off my hair. I have done it 3 days ago on the 08/07/2022. I wasn't balding, but I always wanted to see what it would look like and after shaving it, I will not look back at it ever again. It is here to stay. Also the most pleasant interactions I ever had was with bald people so this was my reasoning for shaving it off as well.

Yes brother , I'm feeling very much pain emotionally because this baldness

I need to do this I just feel like the time ain’t right , looking at my hair causes me such depression , start of last lockdown I learnt how to fade my hair but I’m losing it, I will get there!!!

Yes go for it. I have been shaving it off for the last 15yrs. We baldees have a better life after 50.

5:13; at 19! Oh boy I now feel I was lucky

I cut my hair short Saturday now I’m going all the way maybe not shave it yet 😂 but number one should look cool 😎 btw glad I watch this video 😉👍

Been wet shaving mine everyday for about 5 years now (currently 34). It looks MUCH better than the MACDONALDS M style of receding hairline I had prior to wet shaving. It's just standard procedure now. ALSO, its much cheaper and less hassle than going to the barber every week trying to cut the hair in a way that 'disguises' the receding hairline.

Got my hat on in the profile pic, bald crown and greying hair . Haven't shaved it off yet but I know it won't be long because I'm here looking at these videos.... 👍

Personally I got nothing about going bald, the issue is going bald in your 20s especially early 20s. We’re it in my 30s I wouldn’t care

To see all those guys from around the world... talking about their stories... Cheers guys, I´m one of you ;-)

Damn, never related to people so much, 28 now, been noticing hair loss slowly since 17/18 and been insecure about it throughout, today I decided to give it a go, went to the shop bought some clippers and got it gone, immediately all insecurities gone and feel 100x better

I am 17 and I am getting minoxidil even though I seem not to be going bald (It just seem a bit thinner on the top but not much)

Good vid

Oh wow !! the best thing of 2020 and i guess he has been around before. Other folks are shaving their heads bald and James is growing his hair. Wow is it reversing lol. 3:04 Hornwoggle from WWE has shaved his head off nice !!!

I remember 4 years ago I had to undergo foot surgery which caused me to not be able to walk for almost a year since I couldn't get any haircuts I decided to just cut my hair bald at first it felt so strange I never pictured myself without hair but for all you men and champions out there there is no shame in shaving your head bald honestly I loved it I felt so comfortable it's art and you can save money in haircuts hats feel way better and women love it but most importantly you will love it my honest truth it will take time to adjust and learn the correct methods to shave but for anyone thinking I say go for it.

Great video Harry when are you going to shave your hair again mate ? Just curious mate keep up the good work

Missed out on this. I shaved my head kind of by accident, my hair was thinning and probably a few inches long at the time. I heard having shorter hair made the thinning less noticeable so i decided get a number 4 guard on the too. It looked horrendous and showed just how thin i was really going, had no choice but to buzz it all off. Took a while to get used to it but around 8 years later i wouldn't have a hair cure if it existed!

SIR IM FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND I FEEL LIKE IM HAVING A HAIRLOSS AND HAVE A SPOTS IN MY HEAR THAT DOESNT HAVE HAIR AND I DONT GROW BEARDS BECAUSE IM 20YRS OLD AND MY QUESTION IS HOW TO HAVE A FULL BEARD OR SOMETHING TO GROW BEARDS ANY RECOMMENDATUONS?

Same experience. You just wake up one day and decide, “It’s time.” Then you do it. I did mine right before my 29th birthday.

Best way to go. More people seem to take the piss if you just have a bald patch like me than if you have a completely smooth head.

No feeling like it 🙂 I went bald at 24 was so anxious at first now even if I could grow it I wouldnt have hair again absolutely love it and people even say they couldn't imagine me with hair anymore they would hate it 😁 best thing any balding guy will ever do take the plunge 🙂

Just shaved yesterday. I'm 25 been thinning since 23. Hated bending over. Sometimes I'd forget about it and so it wouldn't bother me. I was facetiming my dad and we both showed the top of are heads. He's 48 and I had more hair loss than him. We screen shot the comparison. At first he thought my head was his and he was shocked. Not gonna lie kinda hurt. I then preceded to the bathroom used a 3/8 trim. It was short so i thought maybe that'd be enough. Took a picture of the top and back. The hair loss was even more evident. I wonder if it was so noticeable from the back before I shaved... I then went down the lowest guard I had which was 1/16. Pretty much skin. Was still noticeable so I used a razor. My confidence has increased. I look younger than I did before. I'm now obligated to work out lol. Anyone who is balding and are self conscious about it. Just do it. It's liberating and if you don't like the look of being bald (well you were losing it anyway don't think it'll grow back) just start working out. Bald and muscles will look good on anyone. If anyone says anything about it just ignore them. Yes harder than it sounds but who are they to you? A stranger. If it is indeed someone like a friend then they weren't really a friend. This might be cringy to say and I could regret it later but the days of kindoms and empires are long past gone. Be your own king. Do you think a king will let the thoughts of others dictate how he lives?

Harry bro are you still using minoxidil in your beard? I'm flicking through your old videoes here cause thinking of growing a yeard for the challenge and we have similar growth pattern. I've probably asked before but I've forgotten 😂.

I'm 20 and i'm watching a lot of your videos and i'm considering shaving mine but not yet fully committed to it 😂 i have a high and receding hairline and it sucks for real 😔

Thanks, de corazón

Amazing people 🙏

I shaved my head today...after about 4 years of not getting a haircut...i had really long thick hair for the most part but for abt the past year my hair line has been receding a little bit and my hair was starting to thin out...i was insecure of it always wearing a beanie hat...that changed today...i shaved my head...was nervous abt doing it wondering if it would look bad or if i would regret it...but nah...i love the look and wish i did it sooner...all i can say is do what u want...but if u are like how i was about bein insecure about ur hair and wondering if u should go bald...id say do it...but also know having facial hair really makes the bald look way better.

Cheers harry

Did mine last night…so far so good. No one’s seen it yet, can’t wait to link up with my friends n get their reactions 😂

5:00 big inspo damn. It's so true, when I go out without a beanie fully shaved I automatically feel ugly, and sure enough dumb. Like I'm the dumb bald guy. The thing is I intake so much personal development and relationship development info but when it comes to my hair it all doesn't matter. I work out, talk to women and everything guys consider confident but I know if I had one wish my selfish ass would wish for my hair back. With my beanie on people always think I'm a decade younger and I know if I wasn't wearing it people would not think that. I go back and forth, sometimes I'm confident about it and other times I feel like I'm coping. I want to edit this comment to say I don't mean to offend anyone, I'm just venting in a fit of catharsis

i got me a pitbull shaver man its freaking awesome. the worse part of buzzing(cleaning) is over. and it only takes like 4 minutes. im truly free now.

Too many people view being bald as a means to an end. But it's a choice of style, and not everyone has the balls to pull off an outwardly aggressive and masculine style like that. Someone with a nice cut will get some attention, and some compliments, but the bald guy ALWAYS sticks out. What you do with that attention is entirely shaped by you and how you carry yourself.

I'm 20 years old and shave the hair but didn't use the razor but for some reason its been itching like crazy and are small bumbs. is there a way I can stop the itch and small bumbs? Thanks

Almost 30, hair has been thinning for a few years. Literally just shaved my head.

It felt great shaving my head

My hair is thinning bad. And I’m gonna go for it next time I see my barber 💈. Better yet probably just shave it myself

Trying to summon the courage to do this right now😞

Legends

best thing I ever did, should have done it about a decade earlier. completely freeing

I had quick hair loss due to stress , black hair complete white spot started off the size of a penny got as large as a Tenis ball. I got sick of stressing and hiding it. I watched this video the next day ::: Zero all over. I'm not so sure, but stress gone about hair for sure 🤣

Bald Head or shaved Head total Super

I literally just came here from buzzing off my hair!! Weirdly confident but nervous about it

what's your solution for bad shaped heads?