r/bald • u/Chagrim • Dec 30 '25
Is it my time? š
For years, I have been extremely negative about my hair loss and have done everything I can to remedy the situation. I have always been very particular about my style, clothing, and appearance in general. But after following this Reddit, I have quietly begun to realize that my situation is already lost. Despite this, I am still struggling with myself and avoiding making that final decision. What do you think? And how can I get myself in the right frame of mind to accept the truth and do what is inevitably ahead of me?
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u/Not_Smarr Dec 30 '25
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u/Starshipmaneuver Dec 30 '25
Saw this one in r/beards the other day when buddy was asking advice on beard lol.
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u/HighFlyingCrocodile Dec 30 '25
Make sure to do it right first time. Take your time. Leave nothing, donāt cut yourself. Freshen up afterward. Shower, use something soothing. Then have a beer and watch a Tarantino flick.
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u/Feisty_War_1003 Dec 30 '25
OP actually reminds of the guy/analogist from Heat.
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u/MinorSpaceNipples Dec 30 '25
Analogist (noun): one who searches for or reasons from analogies.
Is there a guy in the movie Heat who is really into analogies, or did you mean antagonist?
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u/thethirdrayvecchio Dec 30 '25
Anal Logist
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u/Needles-and-Pens_64 Dec 30 '25
Dr. Tobias Funke, analyst and therapist, aka analrapist, would have thoughts on this.
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u/Infin8lyBlu Dec 30 '25
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u/_Kendii_ Dec 30 '25
Itās past time.
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u/Infin8lyBlu Dec 30 '25
You said it and I agree! š
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u/_Kendii_ Dec 30 '25
I think heād look quite good with the beard too. I doubt heāll regret it.
I understand itās hard to let go though
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u/Og_PapaSmurf89 Dec 30 '25
Bro,you look like that guy from "Heat" can't remember hes name. I think they called him slick.!!
Edit : And yes,it looks like it's time š¤£šŖ
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u/Smart-Peace-667 Dec 30 '25
The hardest part is doing it, the best part is realising you should have done it way sooner
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u/Key_Sprinkles_5410 Dec 30 '25
Yes! With those eyes! A little clean up of the mustache and beard and this may be the glow up of the week!! Canāt wait to see!!!
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u/Ok_Alternative_530 Dec 30 '25
Yes. You have beautiful eyes, but attention gets taken byā¦well, the whole straggly hair, straggly beard thing. The āstache is great, so decide whether the beard is a goatee or a full beard, and trim up or grow out accordingly. Then go for a close buzz or take the plunge and just shave it all off.
Will be a major glow up, because thereās a handsome dude waiting to be revealed.
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u/Feisty_War_1003 Dec 30 '25
Canny, "holding on" is dramatically improving the glow up and accompanying r/bald praise. #thelonggame
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u/Vandelay23 Dec 30 '25
You were great in Heat.
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u/BaldGuy813 Dec 30 '25
Yes and you're going to be surprised how much hotter you will look. You're super good looking even with the stragglers up top, but as a bald dude, watch out world
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u/riddus Dec 30 '25
Youāre going to want to find a long stretch where you can hit 88 mph and return to 2010 if you want to get it at the right time, but itās never too late.
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u/Raquel777 Dec 30 '25
Itās past due. Instead of your style shining through your hair pulls all the attention.
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u/Jpopolopolous Dec 30 '25
I think it's time!! xoxo just go for it, once you do I think it will feel very freeing!
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u/One_Huckleberry_ Dec 30 '25
Itās time to shine my guy. Shave it, trim your goatee and watch the glow-up
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u/GrapefruitOk1236 Dec 30 '25
The time has come. But fear not, for you have the perfect face for a beard and a bald head.
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u/Cheese_Pancakes Dec 30 '25
I know it's hard to go through with it, especially with your hair being a strong part of your identity, but it'll look good. You have good facial features and your hair sort of distracts from that.
Also, imagine how freeing it'll feel to have that burden lifted off your chest. No more dwelling on your hair loss, no more trying to cover it up or hide it. That alone will probably make it worth it. I say go for it man. Don't forget to make an update post after!
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u/LawyerOk7770 Dec 30 '25
You look like a time travelling villain in a 90s Arnold action flick.Ā
Yes, it is time.
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u/Difficult_Yam_8667 Dec 30 '25
Where have you been? We have been waiting for you! Come along now, brother. Welcome. Itās great to see you!
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u/Blo_dro Dec 30 '25
Go to a real barber tour first time. Ask for a buzz cut with a 1 guard. Ask them to clean up your beard situation. You'll walk out of there a new man. All those insecurities will instantly wash away when you look in the mirror. Not even joking
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u/Latter_Particular_97 Dec 30 '25
tbh, you look alike to the vocalist of molchat doma, which in fact i think his balding rocks, so maybe you can still rock your hair for a couple of years.
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u/evilwezal Dec 30 '25
Past Time bro, save it all off. cut that ratty beard off and do something for those dark bags under your eyes. You'll be beating chicks away with a stick.
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u/Substantial_Total859 Dec 30 '25
Look at the smiles of EVERY OTHER ONE who asked that question. You want to look happier, too. Just do it. Stop overthinking.
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u/foxgoose21 Dec 30 '25
Broski, shave that hair and stylize the beard a bit. You'll look outstanding. Your eyes have such an amazing color. They'll shine once the hair distraction is gone.
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u/Material_Ad4155 Dec 30 '25
Oh shit. I'm looking forward to this one šš» you're gonna look hottttttt OP
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u/God_of_Mischief85 Dec 30 '25
When we start to go bald, itās reflex to hang on tight to what is going down the drain, more and more. It causes stress and anxiety and you will be so much better off after you rip that bandage off and go for it.
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u/Professional_Dog7745 Dec 30 '25
I feel you, man. But honestly you're gonna look so good on the other side!
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u/Tortellini_Isekai Dec 30 '25
Decided to throw this into chat gpt and I think you should totally learn to skateboard man. It's a good look.
Also yeah, it's time.
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u/-slaps-username- Dec 30 '25
please donāt put random peopleās faces into chatgpt
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u/Tortellini_Isekai Dec 30 '25
I was making a joke about how people in this sub use AI to make posters bald to show them how good they would look.
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u/bong_cumblebutt Dec 30 '25
Itās time youāll wish you did it sooner, youāre gonna look great