Going bald, shaving my head 

Hey man, just a piece of advice - try not to place your value as a human being in your physical attributes. Value yourself for who you are as an individual - your character, your being, your essence. Don't look at yourself through the eyes of other people. What standards are you using to judge your appearance? The narrow beauty standards in society? Love yourself and others will follow. I know this is a hard mentality to embrace - I am still struggling with it, but trust me, it will be worth it in the long run. When you leave this world, people will be more apt to remember your character and the type of human being you were than your physical appearance. Plus, you look fine. Focus on the things in this life that you have control over and forget about the shit that you have no control over. Trust me, you will just drive yourself insane trying to control what lies beyond your purview. You have no control over your hair loss. Forget about it. Move on. Work on developing your character. Peace.

I'm not just saying this mate, but it actually looks ok. You're definitely one of those guys that suits the shaved look.

Genuinely looks better. Seems like a weird thing to say to another bloke but it somehow makes your eyes stand out.

Doesn’t actually look bad mate

I went bald in my early 30s, i was devastated to be honest, however my daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 3, luckily for us she made a full recovery, what im trying to say there is there is worse things in life can happen as long as you got your health, thats the most important.

Looks 100 times better shaved. Nothing worse than a cover up or big bald patches.

Parts of this are genuinely hysterically funny. Looks mint mate.

Rob seriously it looks well better. I would say you look younger. Went through the same thing 15 years ago. No more pissing about in the morning. Miles better. I went GYm to build my physic up so I didn’t look stupid.

Hey man, as someone on the verge of doing this, really appreciate this video. Your emotions here are very real and what I expect to face as well. While our hair is not who we are, it is so much of how we see ourselves. That aside, it looked good. Thanks for sharing such a vulnerable moment.

Dude seriously, after one minute of seeing you bald I was used to it and it looks fine

Your eyes and smile and personality are great! This attitude and demeanor is much more important than hair! People who have never seen you won’t care and those who have will get over it eventually no matter what you tell them why you did it. My parents were that way when I went shorter and shorter.

You’re so funny! I love your sense of humor. You are not your hair! You look great with or without hair. No worries, no to hair transplant.

A guy looks good if he takes care of himself. He can be bald, have thinning hair, it doesn’t matter! Work with your confidence, be good to people, be good to yourself and you will shine however you wear your hair. You look good before AND after!

I can’t tell you how appreciative I am for your video. I was on the fence about doing the same thing. But after watching your video and seeing that you looked good, I decided to go through with it. Thanks for giving me that push I needed!

I love your genuine sense of humor and the emotions you went through doing this. I’m about to do this and you made me laugh at myself. You look a lot better after doing it and have given me what I needed today. Thank you

Fair play for putting that on youtube when you weren’t sure about it, it looks good and way better than having to organise hair to hide bits! This video will help a lot of people to take the step in my opinion 💪👏

Looks a million times better than before mate, good on you for embracing it.

I think everyone has "shavers remorse" immediately after doing it - I know I did! However, a couple of things... There's the 'subjective' viewpoint, which is presently your viewpoint because you're the one doing this. And there's the 'objective' viewpoint, which is the outsiders viewpoint - in this specific instance, me. With time you'll get a better grasp on becoming a little more 'objective' about it yourself, too, I guarantee that. So, my view; Firstly you have exactly the right head shape for this, period. Some don't but luckily you definitely do.. Secondly your face also is suited to it and again, that's a lot less so for others. It makes your eyes stand out, as well as other facial features too - and that's a big positive. In other words, eyes are now drawn to your face, not your hair, hairline or thinning hair. Period. Thirdly, you'll find that nobody else gives anything even close to a flying sh*t about it - that's because it's all in your head. And it is. People will simply accept you. Fourthly, literally no more worry or concern or paranoia about what's going on atop your head with thinning hair - massive bonus! My advice? I'd literally shave it off. As in literally! Get a decent electric shaver and shave it, then it's done. To me, that action screams 'style choice' and gives a massive confidence boost. Dress smart and clean and honestly, your entire aura will start to manifest as both strong and confident because you'll start to own it. And it doesn't matter how shit you believe your beard to be, have a bit of growth to set it off. Seriously, do consider shaving your head completely though. We're all different of course and I can only speak to my own experience, but simply 'buzzing it' left me (more than) a bit miserable - until I shaved it and bingo, doubts gone! It literally evens everything out.. Personally I'll never grow my hair back again because I now love it shaved and I feel massively more confident as a result, too - bonus! Hope that helps. It's worth a try because you've nothing to lose and potentially everything to gain from it and, as I told myself at the time, you can always grow it back again.. As my Mum always used to tell me; the only difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is about three weeks!

Your narrative at the beginning really puts hair loss into perspective! There are a lot worse things that can happen

You just helped me and probably a lot of others by being this confident with yourself to shave your head and record it.

Honestly mate you look great, especially with the light stubble youve got and i think it suits a sporty look and you look an athletic guy. You can definitely pull off this look.

Just watched 11 minutes of my mate shaving his head..... the suspense was killing me! DUUUUUDE!!!! You look GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Your reactions and words were really making me laugh! I felt bad for laughing as I should have been sympathising/supporting.

Looks really good! Very brave of you to do it. I know this day will come for me in the next few years. Take care of yourself

Loved this video. It’s great to watch people face their fears, and your commentary was great.

Luckily enough, I would say it's an improvement. Just take getting used to.

From an outsider’s view it looks great you’ve got a really good shaped head and it suits you. Brave man taking control!

10s of thousands will relate to your very honest video. You carry your new look well, brave step to take. Huge admiration and respect for allowing your audience to join you for this journey.

You look absolutely wonderful brother! Sending you good vibes on your journey to letting go, all the best.

Doesn't even look horrendous. You actually kinda suit it

Looks better mate 👍🏻

Amazing perception at the start of video , bald head looks great. There’s always really well made wigs you can wear for up to 4-6 months

What a fantastic video. I was so nervous for you but also laughing along with you. I'm in your situation so it's awesome to see you embrace it and go for it. I'll need your bravery one day soon I'm sure. Also,you genuinely suit it! Looks good mate!

I am in the same situation , don’t worry it’s part of getting older , you actually look ok with it short , it suits you.

RU-vid adds on point. "Hair transplant in Turkey" well played 👌

Hair transplant ad in the middle was epic! I've started clipping mine with no grade guard. I love it now. Wet shave will be the next choice.

Hi Rob, thanks for sharing this video. In the past couple of years I’ve started to lose some of my hair on top. It’s been stressing me out more recently. This video has helped a little, so thank you for being so open with your thoughts and feelings on it. Also you really suit the shaved look!

you look awesome man. honestly you look better bald, like the more “bad boy” look

Looks much better cleaner and tidyer been shaving my off throughout lockdown I'll never go barbers again now

Looks great! And nothing better to compliment it with than knowing your self

It might not be a funny subject, but this video/you are hilarious. The bit about Changing your mind and putting it back! GOLD absolute GOLD 👍🏾

The shaved head looks fantastic. I'm not saying you're old, but you look a lot younger without the hair.

Well, this is the first time I have ever seen you and I say you look sharper when bald!

looks great man !

It genuinely looks great Rob. Relax and focus on the important stuff in life. You don't need to worry about a massive beard just keep the facial and head hair the same stubble length. Looks really good, you just need time to settle into it. Good luck man.

Looks belting, genuinely belting, bit of stubble and you’ll look gruff as hell 💪🏻🤟🏼

The adjustment period to seeing yourself bald for the first time is the hardest bit. I shaved my head for the first time about 4 months ago and hated it for the first week, now I’m shaving every 2 days and love the look 😂

Just came across this video my main home menu, I went through exactly the same thing I shaved mine last year in April in the first lockdown, never looked back, once people see you the first time the next time they forgot and now my family and friends can't even remember with hair, it genuinely looks better mate and suits you, congratulations and embrace the baldness!

You look great! We are our own biggest critic because we constantly see ourselves but you look splendid. Life is too short to dwell. Live it up!

23 here, shaved my head last year with a razor and I never looked back. Balding so young is really hard

Rob, seriously that looks SM better. I went bald at 22, and I was so unconfident with my buzz cut. I thought that everyone just wanted to be polite when they said I looked good. But in your case, you really look better.

Genuinely looks great Rob, well done.

Looks great man...really suits you

mate it looks decent! my Mrs walked past and said you have a nice shaped head, it's all good!

I know what you are going through.. ive been grade 1 and then 0 for 6 years or so and not 40 yet! Best thing i ever did though. Everyone cares about their lives and their own insecurities that no-one will even give a shit! Looks good

It looks good. Couldn't stop laughing with your sense of humour! No more checking your hair anymore! Well done man with just getting it out the way.

Totally suits you man, looks good

I'm not one to talk as I can't bring myself to do this yet, but it looks 100 times better.

Hey, man, it looks fine! It’s just a buzz cut. Looks great to me.

YOU LOOK SO MUCH BETTER..WELL DONE!!

Looks fantastic!

gotta be honest part of me was hoping you'd bottle it and scrap the video, fair play mate, looks better than before. you can carry it off.

My theory is - anyone with a strong pair of brows suits the shaved look - looks good mate

Looks beautiful with the buzz cut!

You suit it Rob, 100%. For me, the important thing is you’ve owned your predicament, you’ve taken control and that should empower you. You’re a handsome chap anyway so there’s no worries there!

When you step outside no one will give a flying F. Been shaving my head for probably 30+ years from when I first started losing it. Dont care and never have cared, what anyone else thinks. Its far better than a patchy mess or poor comb efforts to hide the bald bit.

Looks miles better mate! My Mrs walked in when I was watching this and she said. "Oh he looks way hotter"!! 💪💪💪

I honestly think it looks great! Seriously mate. You pull that shit off. Hoping I can pull it off too when the time comes!

Awesome video mate! I think you looked fine with hair but the short really suits you.

Shave up at the back Rob, against the grain. You'll feel better when you can get a bit of sunshine on it. Throw your comb away.

suits you, all that needs to be said mate

you look good bro! keep on rocking!

I went through this 20 years ago best thing I ever did. My confidence shot up, no more hats no more careful combing or worrying about the wind. Give it a couple of weeks and you will like the person you see!

I think you look equally good with hair and no hair. Just a different style.

Great video, I feel your pain, probably a good idea to start playing golf again, when we can. All the best fella

Looks good mate. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Two things! 1. That took balls to do that and to post it on RU-vid as losing hair is a big deal. 2. It doesn’t look bad at all.

No pun intended fella but that’ll grow on you! Think that looks pretty good 👍🏻

Nice job , it suit you so well bro

Looks sick! Such a tough look I love it!

Buzzed my head. Best thing I ever did. I'll never grow out my hair again.

Kind of looks like Henry Cavil’s hair

your really suit it, honestly! great shaped head ! good for you embrace it xx

Rob. Fantastic! Well done! So much better! Embrace it! Like so many 20 years ago. Shaven headed is best!

4:47 i remember that exact moment the first time i shaved my head, "oh god what am i about to do" lmao. EDIT: i just finished the video, you look kinda sad in the end. Don't, it really looks good man, honestly.

You look great, I bet its grown on you now you've gotten used to it.

Looks awesome!

SO much better mate...looks brilliant, keep it like that its a great look on you. The ladies will love it! Just have confidence and don't keep referring to yourself as being bald in a negative context ...own it, truly this is the key!!!

Don’t worry you look damn hot with it buzzed.

Personally don't think your hair was that thin to warrant shaving it yet , but when your hair is shaved you genuinely feel better for doing it as every morning you wake up you just wash and go , no pouncing around brushing it etc

10/10. Much better. Well done mate

Looks much better mate, really suits you and makes you look younger, well done man, I’ve been there but once you except it you’ll grow in confidence and you’ll go from strength to strength... which is crazy to think after the anxiety a fear of going bald for so long, it’s a relief in the end 😊

The worst part is when you wake up in the morning and forgotten you’ve done it....until you look in the mirror 🤦‍♂️😂

Losing my hair and thinking about taking the plunge. Thank you for posting this. Its pretty clear a few people on here dont think your new style looks bad. It just might take some getting used too... imagine waking up one day not worrying about something you cant control anymore... i hope i get there. Cheers from Boston USA

Looks totally fine mate

I think it looks great. Well done!

Much better dude! You look great!

it actually looks pretty good on you...just keep maintaining it and you'll be fine with it...good luck...

Really suits you. Well done for being brave.

I feel it looks great on you and makes look younger.

First time seeing one of your videos, and honestly I thing the buzzcut actually fits your type of head and looks pretty good, keep it going👌🏻