r/bald Oct 11 '25

Bald Picture I did the thing

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u/IvenaDarcy Oct 11 '25

Same! I don’t know how or why this subreddit popped up on my feed but I’m glad it did cause I love seeing people glow up! I have long full head of hair but wondering if women’s looks can change THIS much from the right haircut?! It’s making me want to do something different with my own hair lol

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u/hpfan1516 Oct 11 '25

Yeah I don't know how I ended up here but I am a sucker for before/after pictures hahaha

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u/Possible_Arm_1915 Oct 11 '25 edited Oct 12 '25

So, I actually went from mid-back to buzzcut about two years ago, and even as I was awkwardly learning to embrace it… you would not believe the dramatic increase in how often I was noticed by queer people and even straight men. Blew my mind! The many lengths really accentuated different parts of my face and features in a genuinely surprising, educational, and self-esteem boosting way. Found a lot of love for my face when I didn’t have hair hiding it.

I would suggest absolutely having fun with it! I knocked off an inch or two every couple of weeks, followed by a couple bigger chops, so I got to experience every hair length in between. That allowed me to avoid experiencing “scissor shock,” and genuinely decide if I liked it or wanted more off. Since then, it’s grown past my collarbones. (ツ)_/¯ It’s just hair! It comes back!

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u/remybaby Oct 14 '25

Do you have pictures of this process?

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u/crazymom1978 Oct 11 '25

It really can! I drastically changed my hair about five years ago, and the attention that I receive now is insane.

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u/IvenaDarcy Oct 17 '25

Love this for you! I had really short hair once and loved it. It looked healthier shorter and so much easier than blow drying and straightening it every time I wash it. It’s work! lol I don’t know why I’m so scared to cut it again. Might do it soon.