BALDING MAN DISTRAUGHT After Shaving Head BALD *Emotional* 

Thank you for all the comments and positivity on here! Appreciate the reaction looks over emotional but I can’t stress enough how big it felt at the time! It’s great to hear so much nice feedback! Thanks Harry for sharing my story, I hope somebody out their finds the courage to take the plunge and shave when they see it!

Had the same experience when I shaved mine almost 10 years ago. Took me several days to be okay with it but I got nothing but compliments and I've been buzzing/shaving my head ever since.

every single time i've watched any of your videos, the person in question has always looked better post shaving. You can literally see the weight lift of their shoulders as they realise they don't have to worry about it anymore. It's inspiring!

You look better. Welcome to the family bro.

Harry, thanks for uploading this. After years of watching your videos, I decided last year to shave my head. Much like Joe here, I did not like my look. I was fully bald for 6 months, but I just lost all confidence in my appearance. I then decided to grow it back. I have diffuse thinning all throughout the top and it’s clear I’m balding. But I think I look a lot better with hair than without. All this is to say, from someone who went from thinning to bald to thinning again, I can understand Joe’s and other’s reaction about the initial shave not always being a triumphant moment. It can be even more devastating because you think you’ll look great bald, but you feel as though you are not. Again, thanks for uploading a video where it’s not all bliss.

I started losing my hair at 17, and it was devastating for me. High school kids can be brutal! I was extremely insecure about it for over a decade. Then a funny thing happened. I started to realize that the only reason I felt negative about my situation was that it wasn't the "norm" for a young guy to lose his hair. Once I got into my 30s, I started to see more and more of my peers starting to lose their hair also. Now in my 40s and most guys start losing a little. I no longer feel like the odd man. I wished someone explained that to me when I was younger...it would have helped me feel better about myself. I now prefer my shaved head. I shave it myself, so I never have to pay a barber, and I never have to worry about my hair getting messed up. No bed head, no hat head. Overall I look tougher and manlier. You do too, mate! The sooner you embrace it, the sooner you'll love yourself again.

I mean, I had my head shaved for my first FUE transplant and just said "ew, I look awful" and moved on. 35 years of having hair and 9 years of that was fighting baldness, shaving didnt really phase me. Crazy to see people get so emotional. You have a good headshape for shaving, lookin good.

Honestly man, I think it's a huge improvement! Looks sharp as hell with that beard too! Chin up man, own it and keep learning to love yourself brother.

HUBBA HUBBA! Looking great with the bald head and beard combo! My hairline started to recede in my mid 20s. Because of it, I rocked a variety of mullets and eventually got tired of doing anything with my hair and took the plunge to shave it. Having a nice shaped head is thankful, but I also think it gives you a sense of confidence you didn't have before. Before, my hair was a security blanket. It was a statement. Shaving it off was a weird feeling, but one I had to learn to cope with. I've received a lot of positive comments on it and have even been told I look very attractive with my head bald. It definitely made me feel a lot better and confident in myself as a whole.

Looks good Joe (from someone who razors his hair off every day), and congratulations on the birth of your daughter, I hope her and mum are both doing well. My son has never seen me with hair, I put on a lady’s wig for a joke one day when he was a baby, and he immediately started to cry, but stopped as soon as I took it off again. 😌

Mate it looks fine shaved. The thing is your actually lucky because you still have a hairline. But it is a very painful transition & a lot of people just dont understand how bad it really is. You are literary losing your identity! & it hurts! But after you go through it you feel free so good man.

Good on ya pal, I went through the same as you when I was 23....best thing I ever did was shaving the skull, 54 now and been blading for years, I actually love being bald and if they found a cure I wouldn't have it.... freedom from hair is the way forward. No faffing about in the morning or going out. Quick shave and done. You rock being bald...fair play for sharing 👌🏻

I went through the same exact thing a few years ago when I saw that my hair was going. It's a huge mental obstacle, but once you get that first shave in, the 100 strands of hair you had left, feel like a 50 lb weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Now I can't imagine myself with hair lol

You look great, pal! Thank you for sharing your story with us, and, most important, thanks for exposing your vulnerability. Well done! True manhood in my book.

Great and honest video, I really like your final conlusion regarding what is really important in life. And stay assured you have a great head shape, you can wear the shaved head with pride. It looks much cleaner than before. Stay positive buddy! Greetings from Germany

Dude your honesty is unmatched way to be man rare quality.

Hey bro, you're a good looking dude, seriously! You look great - I've gone through the same journey and share your pain. Thanks for sharing - wish I'd had these videos when I did it! Hope you're good now bro.

Thank you for sharing this with everyone! It was everything emotional and totally wonderful! At the end; for me, feels so liberating!

There are a plethora of emotions circulating in your head when you have to go through this moment. Shaving your head is a life-changing thing.

I had a similar reaction. Shaved my head - thought it looked horrible, but I kept it shaved for 6 months to give it a chance. I never got use to it. Finally grew it back and now I just continue to rock the thinning look. Not everyone has an amazing "glow up" experience when shaving their head.

Trust me mate. I’m 45 and I’ve had a shaved head since I was 19. The shorter you go the less bald you look.

Honestly mate you look sick💪🏻 No more worrying about someone standing above you taking pics and being caught out on thinning. Takes balls to do what u did and give it a few months and you will understand properly that u made right decision

"it's growing on me by the minute"😂

Mate, you look look great. Congrats on the new more masculine look, it compliments those tree trunk arms 💪🏻 goes to show that hair makes up for a tiny percentage of someone’s look. Shaved my head and never looked back!

He looks great! Shaved head really suits him! Nice one

I just had an ad for hair conditioner before this video started 🤔

I have to say it looks great. Thankyou for posting these videos, makes me feel better about doing it myself when the day comes

That took guts mate, but I must say, you look great with a trim cut! All the best to you!

I love having short hair. Saves me time in the morning, cheap to cut with clippers at home. Whenever I see another bald guy, I feel like we are brothers!

Bro i really understand your pain I'm too facing it It really takes a lot of pain to accept it But thank you to the bald cafe and all others Were smart with or without hair

Looks great bro!

For all you young men out there. Learn what you look like bald while you are young. It makes it easier when the time comes to show your skin. Summer is going to be so much easier for you. 10 degrees cooler. Dont forget the sunscreen. I dont have the balding genes. I buzzcut when working in extreme though.

Looks good, mate. I'll be there one day too.

Bro it looks miles better. No point being "in between" going bald. Some older blokes can get away with having a receding hairline if it's gradual but it looks like yours is all going on top. It maybe hard at the moment but it will get easier and you won't think twice about shaving it. You won't have to worry about it either.

You look fabulous in that buzz cut😊

Perhaps it's being 40 but nothing wrong with thin hair - looks great from the front and who cares about the back! I did stress out about my hair in my younger days and the most important thing is that you're happy - don't feel pressured to do anything you don't want to do. Best wishes mate

Good on you mate, looks brilliant.

For a second I thought he was gonna shave in his car. Phew!

Looks amazing!!10 years younger.

Mate don't worry about it ,,,, I love shaving my head up to my late 50sss I started loosing some hair then started shave it all off then grew a awsome beard and started working out never looked back now 68 years old feelgreat my hair grew back but ididernt like it andshaed italllll offffff I never looked back keep going forward 😮😮😮😮😊😊

no guard is must for the "clean" look...

Looks fine mate

i went thru the same thing while all the girls told me it looked more right n made me look BETTER. Every girl because thats how bad it used to look. and bald is back in cause too many men are going thru balding anyway so it was inevitable for the bald with the chinstrap to re-emerge

I got the same issue as you, the bald pattern almost the same: i tried shaved but i dun looks good maybe cos of my age at 50 and also my face shape: But seriously , u looks great with that shave

You look great!

I went thin on top at 21, been shaved ever since and I'm 46.

I almost did the same but went the fin route, no side effects, .05 mg every second day, hopefully science will come up with something soon

It’s actually so much better it’s crazy

dude looks WAY better. should be crying tears of joy, my man

U poor soul going through all that torment . It doesnt make you look worse . It looks better . Plus what else can now make u feel so self conscious , as u lose hair . Well done . The right decision . The brave decision . Get on with life now .

You look better like that, I can understand the emotion, its just Different!

as much as i like long hair well we have to accept it some point in our life its hard to accept that your balding but its so stress thinking about your hair all the time ,mine i have bald hair and white hair grows so i need to shave it lol

Dang.... You look like a Beast!! with the hair cut..yo .. Its cool on you

Whatever you do, don’t worry about your love life. Women are’t superficial like men. They don’t care if you’re bald. Just as long as you are fit, rich and drive a flashy car, you’ll have no problems! ;)

Looks so much better now, nothing worse than trying to hide with wispy hair. I know I've been there.

looks much nicer man! good work!

You look great with a smoother head!

Men with hair do not realise what we who are losing our hair go through. It's such a big thing.

A strong reaction and important to share. PS I hope YOU watched until the end 👌

Good for you, man. You honestly look so much better shaved. You’ve got a great beard that compliments the look. And congrats on your daughter! All the best to you.

Are you kidding me, dude looks amazing with the shaved head. You've got the killer beard to even it out so you're golden, my man! I think it was just the emotional/psychological shock of being without hair (which I can TOTALLY understand). I think you just relieved a ton of long-term stress off your shoulders and now you can move on with life and hopefully gain confidence in knowing you look even better now (even if you don't believe it just yet--I"m telling you, you pull off the new look seamlessly mate).

Dude has a good hairline still and a quality beard. He rocks

This takes a lot of guts and it helps a lot of guys in the same situation. Thank you mate for sharing this it must’ve been tough

This type of video might be even more important than the “I loved it immediately” versions. I had a mini panic attack in the barber chair bc it didn’t fix my issues right away, but it takes time to get used to it and really see the positives. Thanks for sharing!

I can’t express this enough. Men don’t realize how much more attractive they are with a shaved head. Looks great ❤

Bro as a bald dude myself who shaved his head in 2019 at age of 28 its not a big deal. I remember thinking damn wtf but than i realized there are people sick in bed wishing they had your problems. Its insane how crazy we get over the smallest of things. You are healthy. You look good. Grow the beard a little and youll be fine.

If he’s looking through the comments… firstly a big thank you for having the bollocks to post this, not the usual head shave video - it was nice seeing a different type of reaction compared to the usual head shaves, I’ve always wondered how people have felt (those that haven’t had the super elation upon first shaving) 2. You look quality with the shaved head mate, honestly nothing to worry about

Appreciate sharing a reaction like this 🙏🏼 I had a similar reaction when I first shaved mine (after watching many BaldCafe videos). I’m still not fully used to it and still mourning the hair I wish I’d been able to have. But videos like this help me see that others have had a “disappointed” reaction initially, before eventually realizing it was the right move Seeing everyone be so happy with the change is great, but I also appreciate seeing the reactions of people who weren’t sure at first

Dude! You look great! Your confidence is not in your hair, it's inside of you. You look more badass this way so chin up, man. 👍

from a man that started balding in my late 20's, I remember how upset I was when I realized it wasn't coming back and the anxiety I felt when I realized that shaving my head was the best option. I'm 41 now and I can't imagine myself looking any other way! You look great brother!

Dude you look great bald! Also, good for you for sharing your emotions and journey with the world. You're doing what most guys wouldn't dare.

I literally turned 50 two days ago and still can't even grow a beard 😂 Your initial emotion was pure shock,but seriously you got lucky it suits you. I glad it all worked out for ya

I'll also have to go through this soonish, man If I'm gonna look like you I'm gonna be proud of myself! You look way better, let's gooo!

The buzzcut looks great on him since he's got a hairline. I couldn't really do a buzz as i lost my hairline first so I just clean shave instead. But we all went through it , we all hated shaving our head the very first time but it only gets better the more comfortable you get as the days go on. The more you embrace it, the more better you'll feel.

I felt his pain, but as always, it looks so much better, and you get your life back. Well done 👏

Much better man. You got nothing to worry about.

Watching this brought so many memories to my own experience. But i can completely appreciate the process, especially where you took a breath and then just decided, “do it!” And made that first swipe to your head…I remember that moment for myself. It’s the point where you think, “it’s now, or never…here we go!” But You look amazing and you’ll be so happy you did it. No longer have to worry, no hair products, and showers take NO time at all. Congratulations!!!!

I accepted my thinning & hair loss during lockdown - well done mate! People don’t realise the pure blunt force impact this can have to a persons confidence! People will try & help by saying “it doesn’t look that bad” - that just makes it worse because we know that if we can see our own bald spot, everyone else can!! I miss my hair, but shit happens & now I don’t have any! You won’t regret not having to worry about it anymore ❤

I feel i need to say this brotha u got a great beard and facial features u really are stressing over nothing u look good w the buzzed look. It sucks that your completely overlooking and ignoring all your other qualities over something you can honestly do with or without. You really have nothing to worry about. Buzz cut, hunters eyes, great beard. Here in south Texas the ladies like em extra extra masculine. Youd be spoiled for choice here if female attention is what your worried about.

I remember being more upset than I'd be willing to admit to people the first time I shaved my head, its such a massive change for blokes who've had longer hair their whole lives but have crossed a threshold and need to bite the bullet, it really messes with your self image. But my girlfriend told me any stranger who saw me walking down the street wouldn't think twice about my hair, it looks totally fine. The only reason its tough right now is because of how different it is to what I was used to. Same goes with you, you suit the short look, its looks fine and normal and no one would think twice about it. I got used to it pretty quickly and eventually felt a lot of relief, not constantly fixating on how my hair looked every time I saw a mirror has improved my life.

Brave thing to do when you feel so scared , but honestly, you look really good with the buzz ! Stay happy and enjoy your little girls 😃 x

As a woman, I never realized how emotional it is for a man to lose his hair and how much of a defining moment it is when they finally have to shave their head. It's as if they're losing their youth or something like it. When in a way, it's time to embrace a new phase in their lives.

I feel for the guy, I would be in the same situation hence why i take my Propecia and apply Minoxidil for half a decade at this point, the thing about not worrying about hair loss is different for everyone, some accept it quickly some don t care at all and some would rather trade years of their lives to have hair

Respect mate,dont be afraid to look good,thnx u shared this video with us🙏

Well done this man. Had the same reaction a few months ago after shaving for the first time at 40. Think there is the sense that by shaving it off somehow the thickness might 'magically' come back. After a couple of weeks feels very different and going out on a windy day without worrying is great. Thanks for sharing.

this guy probably looks the best out of most of the guys here, because he still has the hairline shadow and looks almost like he is shaved by choice, yet he felt the worst

Similar to the reaction I had when I first buzzed my hair down. Hated it. Thought I looked stupid. While I already knew my hair was thinning, I was surprised by how much the buzzing exposed what I hadn't seen before. My thinning had extended beyond what I already knew. I was mortified! I ended up growing it back, but now I knew the truth. I was thinning rapidly and I understood I could not hide it much longer. I ended up doing something similar to Harry. I buzz it off, I let it grow back, and just try to be comfortable with it no matter what. Openness is freedom. I'm certainly not the only man who is going bald, nor am I the only man who has chosen to buzz it off, or just exist with it as-is. The most important thing is just to be comfortable with your hair, no matter how much or how little you have.

For years I was anxious about my terrible thinning and receeding hairline, I shaved it off during lockdown and I'll never look back! It took years to have the courage to do it, looking back I wish I'd have done it sooner!

Never understood why people got so emotional over hair... But fair enough. Might be because I shaved my top bald by choice. Like 18-19, just wanted to try. Could always let it grow back if I didn't like it. Nothing was taken from me. From then on, I just liked it, and been shaving my head for the past... Almost 20 years. Had nice thick hair back then... Tried letting it grow back a few years ago... Again just to try it. Damn man, it have gotten VERY thing in the front. Back to bald xD

Mate…GLOWING.

You look wonderful my guy. Life is full of ups and downs and this experience really defines that. Such an experience will only make you a stronger and more resilient person. And, like I and many others are saying - you look incredible.

Dude, you look good shaved. Shave it down to the scalp with a razor. I first shaved my head around age 24, just for the hell of it. I went off and on for the next 9 years. I shaved for good at age 33. I always said I would give up the ghost when it was obvious I was going bald. At at 33 a workmate laughed at me saying I didn’t know you were that bald. I said angrily back, neither did I. That night I shaved my head for good, never looked back. That’s been 15 1/2 years ago. Shaved head is ALWAYS better than a chrome dome. I always said I would never be a chrome dome.

Bro... When you live in first wolrd country like us,or in Europe in general,you should and could try various things,you guys have a fucking better Purchasing power,this guy for example,it has a good hairline,probrably with finasterida and minoxidil his hair will be 70% better,and the other 30% can be easily be fixed with hair transplant,I don't know about the prices,but since here in Brasil it costs less than 20k R$ in a fucking great clinic I assume that in USA it probrably costs at max Around 10k dollars... What is fucking 10k$ for a Américam bro? Here is Brasil yes... Ia hard because 20k R$ ie about 10 months of paymanet of a medium job... Bro... But 10k $ for a amarican is what? A month and a half of a normal american payment? Damn bro... Its so much easier to fix. My English is pretty bad... Im not Criticizing the guy's choice and giving up, because I did the same several times, but in my case I don't have money because I live in a shitty country where everything is expensive, and you pay very poorly, a third world country... In his case friends, I don't think he's being sensible, there are ways to improve that, and be happier, and more confident with his appearance. And honestly, I'm just saying this because as we can see in the video the hair for him as well as for me is very important, so keep it and improve it With the following measures that I mentioned above, it would be much more important than abandoning it the way he did... For him it would be more important, yes. It's obvious That he looked very good with a shaved head, he is a handsome guy, but in men, even those who look good with a shaved head, we want to have the option of being able to shave the head if we want, and not be forced to shave it because of hair loss. Hair is the makeup of us men, and it is very bad psychologically not to have hair in good condition to change the look, reinvigorate our self-esteem. Anyway, I hope all is well with him, and with all of us who are going through!

This is honestly how I feel about shaving . I have the same sort of pattern, but I just can’t bring myself to shave it although I know it doesn’t look good. I’m always walking around with a hood up, even in my own house. A few family members have already braved the shave but I’m scared in case women just won’t be interested. I shaved down to a 3 all over when Covid started, and hated it. I haven’t been able to even find the slightest bit of courage to do it since.

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I think the main reason why we men dread going bald is because we feel like our youth is over. It’s like a vestige of our childhood. Once my hair fell out I felt like I was becoming my father.

it was like watching Clark Kent transition to Superman. Thank you for sharing this amazing moment and allowing us to celebrate your incredible new look.

Listen, this is unacceptable. I am happy you shaved your head. This crying nonsense. Come one man, men and women are being diagnosed with cancer everyday. People are getting bombed to death. You are a warrior man. You don’t cry over lost hair. Get in the gym, do cardio , start martial arts meditate and do deep breathing. I lost my hair from an autoimmune disease, had to get surgery multiple times and spent nights in the hospital man . Be grateful you are healthy and with some muscle building you look very handsome. Not trying to be negative at all by the way. Just a reality check

Shaved looks way better than thinning, patchy, and comb overs. You can't fool anyone with denial hairdos. Just accept it, shave it and move on. It takes balls to accept, and so it will actually boost your confidence, in my experience. Bald and bearded, my brothers!

Hello and Greetings to All. I just took the plunge and shaved my head. Not going to lie it was very emotional. However I’ve been balding for awhile now and it’s been a loosing battle. Going public tomorrow and I’m paralyzed with fear. Hopefully my co workers / friends and relatives don’t freak out to much