r/bald • u/AlfaHall • 1d ago
Im currently on the fence
Im 31, im not ready to shave it all off yet but i know its inevitable at some point.
Being blonde and thinning/receeding doesnt help my case, all the men in family have gone the same way and have cut short but never fully bald
What does the council say?
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u/UnkleGiovanni 1d ago
You currently look 15-20 years older than you are, shaving fully bald will alleviate that
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u/SoMoneyIDontEvenKnow 1d ago
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u/AlfaHall 1d ago
For the missus and kids to give me the go ahead
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u/goater10 1d ago
Denial is not a river that flows through Egypt. The council welcomes you with open arms.
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u/Scruff343 1d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/KYyQJ1ze5f9CK6V7D7
Time to get over the fence, it'll suit you.
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u/hamiltonscale 1d ago
No, you should hold onto it for several several, several, several, several more years, always struggling with your confidence, wondering if anyone else sees the obvious thinning, having a slight breeze be your main enemy, and living in constant doubt of yourself.
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u/AlfaHall 1d ago
I respect that view 🫡
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u/hamiltonscale 1d ago
I’m being very sarcastic if it wasn’t obvious.
I highly recommend that you take the plunge. It’s going to look so much better and after you get past the initial shock, you’ll walk around with a confidence that you haven’t felt since the day before you first noticed thinning all those years ago.
Rock the bald with confidence and see why so many of us are glad we finally did it too.
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u/Murky-General 1d ago
I walk with a guy at work. We're both pretty much bald. I rock a #1 shave. He has a decent crown with a giant spot on back. He's constantly adjusting the rest of his hair exactly how he needs to. I feel sad for him. With mine being as short as it is, I couldn't adjust it if I wanted to. It is what it is. In my mind better not to worry about it then fret over it constantly.
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u/Anglachel_Reforged 1d ago
The worst thing that can happen is that you don't like it and have to wear a hat of some sort while it grows back out.
I bet you're gonna like it. Just let go of the stress bro. Do it.
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u/Critical_Package_778 1d ago
- Whose fence?
- Get off that fence
before
- the authorities are called.
- You know what’s probably also on said fence? The little bit of hair you have left.
Seriously though, it’s just hair. It will (maybe) grow back. Or maybe not. Either way, cut it off. All of it
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u/Klutzy-Investment-76 Support Committee 1d ago
Get off the fence and DO IT!!!
https://giphy.com/gifs/11M9gyJ3n9BCne
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u/goodoldoftenwrong 1d ago
The fence is back behind you, friend, a zip code or so ago. Embrace it. Can we get an after pic
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u/goodoldoftenwrong 1d ago
How about the beard. Does it grow well?
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u/AlfaHall 1d ago
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u/goodoldoftenwrong 1d ago
If there's some way to use an, IDK skin conditioner or beard oil or ?? I think some length on that beard plus full cue ball would accentuate your chin plus play up your eyes really nicely. They gotta make products for beard issues right?
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u/Dick_Withers 22h ago
Respectfully my guy we're the same age but i shaved mine 10 years ago and so you look far older than me. Shave it clean and get a bit of stubble and you'll be chillin
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u/Character_Ad5286 15h ago
Grow a beard, then shave the head! The new facial hair will offset the loss of the head hair and also prevent you looking like a new born baby in glasses.
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u/Entire_Perspective_5 1d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/26nb6Vyc58bcLNgBy
Buddy both you and the Say Hey Kid have cleared the fence and then some
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u/LowComfortable5676 1d ago
That some point is now. At least keep it as short as possible, no guard buzz. You have nothing left to work with, end the denial and be free :)
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u/RHYN0X Bald - Man 1d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/6hc3DfHGnvCUH58xCl
It’s time to shave it off. I also think you have a good face shape for a nice beard if you can grow one. Either way, bald is beautiful!
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u/AlfaHall 1d ago
Ideally id like to grow one but never had the confidence, it goes ginger and grey
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u/RHYN0X Bald - Man 1d ago
Although I had brown hair my beard was always ginger. Now it has mainly grey white and some brown/ginger and I love it! Embrace it and rock it, I say.
The main trick is keeping it tidy and shaped, don’t let it get all crazy and scraggly. A good beard shampoo, oil/butter/cream goes a long way too.
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u/mrgarrettscott 1d ago
You might as well shave it all off because you are currently rocking a balding pattern. That will still be true if you buzz it. Dive in the pool instead of the tip-toe method.
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u/UncleJims 1d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/WrgAGkGrh0MD1Z2gkO
Nah man. Stop lying to yourself. Its ALWAYS an improvement.
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u/Hazel_RAAA Hair Headed - Woman 1d ago
From top and sides it isn't really a problem but from the front it is pretty clear, I suggest buzz cut and see how you feel about it. You can always grow it back if you don't like it.
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u/Training-Plan-7812 1d ago
You shouldn’t even be able to see the fence in your rear view mirror anymore.
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u/Ok-Solution-2588 1d ago
What fence? Anything you’re holding onto is a memory. You are already bald. Take your place among the brotherhood of kings and accept your fate. Any delay is delusion
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u/CNote_89 1d ago
Get off that fence dude, it can’t be comfortable.
https://giphy.com/gifs/bKnEnd65zqxfq
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u/possumbellyband 1d ago
Love it when the council meetings are this brief and we can all go grab a beer
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u/Left_Wonder_1959 1d ago
You might be on the fence, but your hair is crossing the meadow and fading into the horizon. Its time.
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u/sparkyinlaw 1d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/44XIb7bb1nX3y
You’re on the fence?
Get off the fence sir. You know which side of it you belong.
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u/Pur1wise 1d ago
Technically you’ve fallen off the fence into baldness. Those lovely eyes and a wee bit of scruff with a bald head and you’ll go from nice looking to rawr.
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u/RustyPirates 14h ago
You jumped the fence & the hounds are nipping at you ankles, cops have guns drawn—why keep running? It’s over
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u/Yeah-Nah-FuckYou 8h ago
Well get off that fence and get to the barbers for a polish and shine son.

















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u/Hammerbite86 1d ago
And your hairline has already cleared that fence. Sorry, mate! Welcome to the club.
Somebody please post the meme.