Going Bald At 19 

Great video Philmington! A story relatable to so many guys out there. Great job for sharing and great to see you rocking the shaved head! 👏

He had nothing to worry about. He had a beard, built like a tank, decent height. The guy was born to be bald.

You look awesome with a shaved head brother

As a kid I used to tease my dad and call him bald eagle guess what happened when I was 23 I had to start shaving my head down now it's been 30 some years now

I started losing my hair at 14....yes you read that right 14. I went completely bald by 18-19 and let me tell you it consumed my life. Imagine being in high school and people pointing out your going bald its awful.

Phil, thanks for getting vulnerable and putting yourself out there dude. Your story is one I can relate to in a lot of ways. Great to see the support you have from your friends and especially Stacie, that's got to feel good. When you talked about the burden being lifted I could see genuine relief come across your face, it was awesome! Happy for you brother!!

i started losing my hair when i was 17. i am 21 now but still i have a lot of hair but i know i will go bald soon nd will accept my bald look with pride.

Awesome video Phil!!!! Honestly it's a great look for you man. I think that we worry about things like this much much more than our friends, family, and even total strangers that we may encounter. At the end of the day hair is just hair and it doesn't make us who we are or change who we are. Great stuff my friend!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

It must have made things more difficult when your friends appear to have never lost a single hair in their life.

Fantastic video mate. Looks really good.

Wow great video Phil. I think you look good with shaved head. Glad you got the courage to talk about this and to share it. Awesome job Phil!

At least your build like a tank. That helps. Cheers bud and thanks for sharing.

You pull it off well, Phil! The high quality video production helps your cause too.

I love he's wife reaction you can tell she's very supportive if only more females where that way.

I started shaving my head at 22 totally freeing and liberating nothing wrong with being bald...looks amazing on you

I just hit 33. couldn't keep the hair going and finally shaved it myself after watching videos like this to work up the guts for such a big change. I feel a hell of a lot better. thanks man.

You pull off the shaved look like a champ. And damn, well produced video.

You look great Phil! Thanks for sharing your story!

This just showed up as a suggested video for me. It was enlightening to see your struggle with all of it. I had thick hair as a kid (they used to use thinning shears when I got my hair cut) but when I was in college the hair began thinning and hairline began receding. I was in my mid 20s when I finally broke down and went to the barber shop to have my hair buzzed. It was a strange feeling, as you said. It took a few das to get used to but I've been good with it ever since. Your mentioning how weird it felt against the pillow and in the shower brought back those memories. I actually just shaved all my facial hair last week (I blame you because I'd been thinking about it and then saw your chat video where you did and decided to it!) and the shower feeling was so weird. Anyway, had no idea of your struggles, I thought it was just a choice. Your wife's reaction made me so happy. Looks like you have a keeper! Oh, and after seeing the picture of your two in the video, now I know who that Phil guy is that FB keeps suggesting I add. LOL Hope all is well with you and yours!

going bald at 18 and shaving at 21 no regrets no bulshits. Its who i am. But good story.

Phil, Your wonderful blessing of precious friends warms my soul. You are a handsome man regardless. Thank you for sharing your story. At age 13 my hairline started receding. I went through all you mentioned minus propecia for the next 34 years before shaving my head Dailey five years ago. Life is simpler than ever. Aloha from Texas, Dr. Liam Sullivan Stone, D.D., Ph.D., N.D.

It takes awhile but the confidence will come and the freedom from worrying is fabulous.

Such a great video! The hair fibres leaving marks on the pillow and bathroom is the worst! You really suit the shaved head bro

If it's this hard for him... imagine how difficult it is for people who would look like shit bald, like me lol

Awesome man, love the music and how the story builds. I will be right there with you soon, turn 40 in a few weeks and hair thinning every day

The bald look fits you awesome man!! Love your channel!!

How did I miss this one? Great video Phil. I too am bald and have had insecurities based around it for years now. I also shave my head now. Thanks for sharing bro!

GREAT video Phil, very well done. Congrats on taking the plunge. You look great and loved your wife's reaction. Make sure you wear plenty of sunscreen.

Your story really hit home with me. I went thru all the same insecurities. I never tried topicals or anything but they weren't available when I was in my early 20's (I turn 50 this year). I finally shaved my head about 15 years ago. It takes some maintenance and mine is more of a close shave now. Really brave of you to share this and by the way, the new cut looks great.

Phil you have a good shape head to be bald you look like a bad ass!!🤨

Man you look great with a shaved head now go to the pool have some fun it takes a lot of guts to make a video like this great job

I’m mostly bald and couldn’t care less. Your shave looks great!!!!!!

This helped me, I’m on the edge and want to take the plunge. I’m scared honestly but I’m going to do it. Thank you for encouraging me. Cheers bro

Why the sad music? This shouldn't be a sad story. 😕😕😕

Honestly I never paid much attention to your hair just your cards haha. In all seriousness man congrats on taking that step and also sharing how it has affected you. It was great seeing your boys and your wife supporting you that's what it's all about!!!!!!!

the wife's reaction really warmed my heart.

Look amazing man, you look great. Hair can be a blanket for us all men. You defo suit the bald look.

Im not getting any girls and was considering a hair transplant, but you my friend have inspired me not to! Accepting who you are and what you are is the biggest achievement and if you are not confident then you feel that the world is laughing at you! Cheers brother!

Dude you look like David Bautista, a WWE legend and a bad ass actor. You have ZERO worries in the field of looks my man. You look like a leader!

Damn dude, you look WAY better without hair. I know you always hear people say that, but it's true for you for sure. You're probably used to it by now (2020), but you definitely made the right decision. Nicely done.

Thank you very much special for this video....

LOVE YOU BUDDY!!

You look good man! You have a good head shape for the shaved look.

Well done video Phil and the final result is; YOU LOOK GREAT.

I love this Argan Life product, it has not even been a month and my son's hair is growing all around his little head, the long hair that he do have has gotten even longer, and its very noticeable.

Gotcha beat, Phil...I was 17 AND I had long, beautiful rocker hair when I noticed the retreating front and the rapid falling out. I was 18 & a freshman in college the 1st time someone pointed out to me, unasked, that "your hairline is receding". A fat girl with buck teeth & a terrible lisp, as I recall. I was 19 the first time I buzzed my hair all the way down with clippers, just to see if I could be passably bald & still attractive. Thankfully it was the 90s & the look was in, as long as you rocked the requisite goatee! I was 20 the first time I shaved it with a razor to see how people would react. I wore short hair as long as I could, but as soon as the skin appeared on the back of my head I started shaving it all the time, & I've never looked back.

Great job Phil

I’m very proud of you Michael Orlando Jordan.

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! You took the plunge!!!! Welcome to the bald and bearded!!!!! I’m all the support group you need bro!!!! I’m diggin it!!!! Welcome to the bald-side!!!! #BaldAndBeardedBros!!!!! That’s it, my next video I’m dedicating to you joining the club, I’m going hatless to show you how proud of you I am!!! Also I’m not only a member, but I’m also the bald and bearded president!!!!! All I have to say is welcome brother!!!

way to take the step and ease the burden. I bet years from now , you will look back on it as a great decision and a very good day in the life Philmington

It suits you so much mate!

You look good mate, perfect head shape and size, you look great.

When people make fun of men's physical appearance it's like getting a knife and stabbing them, as we sustain more wounds we grow weaker and weaker, sometimes it is hard to have confidence in yourself when you are constantly being reminded about certain physical traits with the knowledge that your life could potentially be better without them. Sadly this may never change, just gotta grow some balls sometimes and accept the bitter reality, that or do what a lot of men do and top themselves. Gotta say being a dude sucks sometimes.

I'm 35 now, been shaving my head bald for 10+ years for the same reasons. Easiest morning routine ever. Good choice, Phil. The RC explosion box was a lot of fun too, just opened my first one Saturday night.

Looks good man!

Daaamn honestly you look soo good bald.. even better than with your hair

You have a lovely wife encouraging you

It takes a lot....you did good buddy....It takes a lot of courage =)

I actually have really good genetics, but I still wanted to watch this because it seemed interesting. I can see it being helpful to a lot of young balding people, I can see how shaving it all off and accepting it at such a young age can be hard when all your peers have a good head of hair. Good story, you actually rock the bald look

I never comment on videos.... but god damn did this really help me out, thanks Phil

This is fantastic. Your story mirrors mine in so many ways - without all of the different methods to keep the dream alive. I'm hanging on to every strand I have left. Hats are becoming more worn than they have in the past - but I feel the shaving of the head is an inevitability for me, as well. I'm also 34.5 years old. I also collect baseball cards. And my name is Phil. Not joking. Deuces my newly found balding, collecting friend.

She is really supportive. That’s great!

your a lucky man your wife was really supportive!

What a great video, I am 36 and my hair loss journey is very similar to yours. I can relate to every single issue especially with the hair fibres. Every time I look in the mirror wearing that stuff it's just one big lie as well as being itchy and uncomfortable. My hair is going this week.

Well done buddy.

You look awesome w/ a shaved head.

Embracing baldness at 19 must be hard on the self-esteem - I was lucky and only started balding in my 50s. But you look absolutely fantastic as a bald and proud guy.

I'm going to have to go that route before long

What a brave and personal video. It was really something observing your anguish over your hair. I have other things in my life that cause me similar strife. The commonality is: there's 1 person (ourselves) in the world who feels the pain, and literately no one else in the planet is bothered. You gained so much power by making this public proclamation, so congrats.

He's good looking with or without it. If balding is his biggest "fail" in life, he's doing pretty well. Plus, you can tell his wife loves him for him.

Very inspiring video

Not everyone can pull off a shaved head. You look great.

Inspiring and enlightening. a good man. anyway! it really looks good. it really blends with your beard , body structure and overall stature. picture this, you're hanging out with your friends on a bar or a party, you're the one that will standout amongst the other dudes. you're that handsome alpha male that can pull this off, you're the guy that i wanna roll with. be proud! 👏👏👏

Awesome video Phil. If the misses likes it your set, plus you make up for it in the beard mate. :)

This videos awesome man, I can completely relate to it. I’m going bald at 19 and buzz my head now and it is pretty hard, but it’ll be alright. I’m from Maine too btw, looks like some of the video of filmed in Bangor?

good for you. similar story by 20 in 1990 i started losing my hair. flat tops were in and thats how i had my hair. by 25 i started to worry and should i try this or that. but my decision was to shave it off. havent seen a comb since. my father had a saying about most things and i use it too. I had it when I needed it!!!

I've been getting these kinds of videos in my recommended. Is they universe trying to tell me smtg

I know the term brave gets thrown around a lot with the military and police officers. However, I would use that word here! Your wife is a keeper. Her reaction is wonderful.

Yes!!! Embrace the scalp!!!! Looks great brother!!

thank you

You look badass with a bald head and beard. I started losing my hair as a teenager too slowly and i cut my hair down to a 0 guard for years to hide until i was 24 and people started to notice it. My hairline receded past the point of no return so i been shaving my head bald ever since. Its a freeing thought not to have worry about my bald spot or receding hairline showing.

Dude, you look kickass with a shaved head! Rock on!!!

Bald is beautiful- just ask the Mrs... Great production too!

That's a funny introduction great video have a great day thanks for sharing have a great day buddy

I'm 23, I still have hair though it's slowly receding and I will eventually go bald soon too however i like to shave my head or cut it really short because I think it's badass and intimidating which I think is very cool.

You got some balls for making this video and some real friends!!!

You’d really suit a good SMP job bro, got the head shape for it

I started shaving my head a couple of years ago. Wish I had done it sooner. It's very convenient not having to worry about my hair in any way anymore. The worst part is over. The biggest fear is the first shave cause you're hoping you don't have an odd looking head. :)

Looks great Phil, the beard and moustache really compensate so hope you will always keep them growing?

You look great man it suits you.Walk with your head high.

Looks badass af

great video. Most bald bearded guys have the prettiest girls.....my research though. I started being bald at the age of 24.I love and embrace my look

I like it too!

Bruh! U look good man!!!!

You had nothing to worry about you look great with your head shaved

This channel needs more informercials. #43

His friends have got the best hairlines in the world

Awesome video man pretty inspiring👌🏼🙏🏼 but just wondering why was the other guy shaving your head naked

Having your beautiful wife honestly say you look good must have been the best feeling ever. 👍 and you look awesome bald. My story is similar, so nice to finally shave it.

Holy shit I thought this was a joke video. Had no idea you just went bald! Your a big beautiful bald fella! I had to take the plunge at 22. Check out an Andies Profoil titanium electric razor bro. Friggin AMAZING! Blade close shave brother. Cheers!