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    In this video video we welcome Joe. Joe had been dealing with his hair loss for many years. He first noticed it in his early - mid twenties and things ramped up relatively quickly. His balding and the insecurities that surrounded it began to impact his life in more and more ways. It was impacting his career and passion as a high level rugby player. He began using hair fibres and photoshopping his pictures to disguise the balding but this continued to erode his confidence in himself further. Joe had never had this short hair before. Watch the moment as he shaves off his thinning hair for the first time starting with a grade 3 buzz cut and ending this video with a grade 0 head shave. As you can see Joe was shocked and it took time for him to get used to his new look.
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  • @dadbodvlogs
    @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +693

    Thank you for all the comments and positivity on here! Appreciate the reaction looks over emotional but I can’t stress enough how big it felt at the time! It’s great to hear so much nice feedback! Thanks Harry for sharing my story, I hope somebody out their finds the courage to take the plunge and shave when they see it!

    • @jonathanbell8887
      @jonathanbell8887 Před rokem +25

      Men lose their hair. Been shaving my head for 10 years and I’m 33. Met my wife and lost my hair. Probably sucked more for her than it did for me. My kids have never known me with hair and it’s just what men have to go through.

    • @DwayneSummers
      @DwayneSummers Před rokem +6

      Well done Joe, from one bald brother to another I admire your strength! Peace and positivity to you 💪🏽

    • @yowebber
      @yowebber Před rokem +16

      You look fxxking fantastic my man! Have a beautiful life!

    • @muff_jr5760
      @muff_jr5760 Před rokem +5

      Well done man. It's an emotional step to take. when I did it I told myself 'I'm not that vein, i'm not wasting anymore emotion on this, it's just hair' etc.. but when it comes to the crunch , it's a tough step to break through. But i'm sure you'll agree, once it's done.. you can move on, it's liberating.
      You look handsome af too. smashed it.

    • @ademitchell2251
      @ademitchell2251 Před rokem +9

      You look 1000 times better, the fact that you are rocking an awesome beard with great coverage makes you look even better. I took the plunge 20 years ago when I was 28 and have never looked back. My wife loves my shaved head and massive beard look and so do the girls at work. Best regards, matey.

  • @tylerhuff2009
    @tylerhuff2009 Před rokem +91

    This type of video might be even more important than the “I loved it immediately” versions. I had a mini panic attack in the barber chair bc it didn’t fix my issues right away, but it takes time to get used to it and really see the positives. Thanks for sharing!

    • @half9777
      @half9777 Před 24 dny

      For real it took me about 2 months to fully accept it after growing my beard out

  • @j0nnyism
    @j0nnyism Před rokem +107

    This takes a lot of guts and it helps a lot of guys in the same situation. Thank you mate for sharing this it must’ve been tough

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +4

      Thank you man! I'll be honest I just tried to share everything with the moment and when I look back even i think it's a but over emotional but you can't underestimate the way you make yourself feel in the moment! Thanks for watching

  • @silver47official
    @silver47official Před rokem +183

    Good for you, man. You honestly look so much better shaved. You’ve got a great beard that compliments the look. And congrats on your daughter! All the best to you.

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +6

      Thanks man! Appreciate it! I love the bald now!

    • @matthewsdicksons5110
      @matthewsdicksons5110 Před rokem +2

      This is usually biggest heard mantra and safe-mechanism which is clear indication towards what only bald people will say. It's actually required in order to keep their illusions grandeur despite of opposite reality which is just sad. Because mental wound from balding is so deep and painful that they refuse accept the reality and be truthful to themselfs. In reality they are suffering and being victimized from Stockholm Syndrome.

    • @4rl0ng
      @4rl0ng Před rokem +3

      @@matthewsdicksons5110 bro it ain't that deep

    • @matthewsdicksons5110
      @matthewsdicksons5110 Před rokem

      @@4rl0ng Truth is no lie i say it 1000000000 times.

    • @iDTecKt
      @iDTecKt Před rokem +2

      No he doesnt

  • @chrisdavisjr
    @chrisdavisjr Před rokem +176

    Had the same experience when I shaved mine almost 10 years ago. Took me several days to be okay with it but I got nothing but compliments and I've been buzzing/shaving my head ever since.

  • @Baldcafe
    @Baldcafe  Před rokem +101

    A strong reaction and important to share. PS I hope YOU watched until the end 👌

    • @4862cjc
      @4862cjc Před rokem +1

      Love this! When you brought out the #1 clipper, I was like YES! Here we go! Looking good champ!

  • @sallyraynor8984
    @sallyraynor8984 Před rokem +42

    Men with hair do not realise what we who are losing our hair go through. It's such a big thing.

    • @Naatewaard
      @Naatewaard Před 11 měsíci +4

      You make it sound like you're losing an arm, seriously... Also if you're having a really hard time like this guy shaving it off, it's very healthy to do so, even if you're not balding, just to for a lack of a better line, "man up a little".

    • @exoticindiaa
      @exoticindiaa Před 11 měsíci +1

      Andrew Tate disagrees

    • @Sali8two
      @Sali8two Před 11 měsíci

      Yes I agree with you here.

    • @Arman-ch5vi
      @Arman-ch5vi Před 9 měsíci +7

      ​@@Naatewaardyou watch anime, how you talking about man up lmao

    • @Naatewaard
      @Naatewaard Před 9 měsíci

      @@Arman-ch5vi Actually being passionate about a hobby, any hobby, is like at the very core of being a man. Men have had alll kind of different ideas and dreams, from art, to sailing to animation to robotics to farming, and it has shaped the world we live in today. Now what is not very manly is trying to shame someone for a hobby they do have.

  • @Preppyabababa
    @Preppyabababa Před rokem +78

    Dude Im being 100% honest with you right now, you look a million times better with a shaved head. You have a great beard and a nicely shaped head. I know it was very hard at first but I’m sure now it’s a relief and a weight lifted off your shoulders. Props dude!!!

  • @violettemilena5699
    @violettemilena5699 Před rokem +712

    I can’t express this enough. Men don’t realize how much more attractive they are with a shaved head. Looks great ❤

    • @c.1211
      @c.1211 Před rokem +114

      Let me guess, you want likes!🤔😝

    • @andreavolpe1138
      @andreavolpe1138 Před rokem +59

      So Brad Pitt, Ian Somerhalder and Jason Momoa would be more attractive if they were bald?????

    • @dubdaz1
      @dubdaz1 Před rokem +56

      Yes IF either were balding/comb’overing they would look better shaven. Full head of healthy hair is obviously preferable, but life aint like that for most older men.

    • @shyman99
      @shyman99 Před rokem +1

      @@andreavolpe1138 - Those dudes aren't men. They are estrogen-filled boys.

    • @Lew_7567
      @Lew_7567 Před rokem +47

      @@andreavolpe1138 I think she meant bald is way more attractive over balding.

  • @MAL8916
    @MAL8916 Před rokem +60

    Appreciate sharing a reaction like this 🙏🏼 I had a similar reaction when I first shaved mine (after watching many BaldCafe videos). I’m still not fully used to it and still mourning the hair I wish I’d been able to have. But videos like this help me see that others have had a “disappointed” reaction initially, before eventually realizing it was the right move
    Seeing everyone be so happy with the change is great, but I also appreciate seeing the reactions of people who weren’t sure at first

  • @oxforddictonary
    @oxforddictonary Před rokem +97

    Are you kidding me, dude looks amazing with the shaved head. You've got the killer beard to even it out so you're golden, my man! I think it was just the emotional/psychological shock of being without hair (which I can TOTALLY understand). I think you just relieved a ton of long-term stress off your shoulders and now you can move on with life and hopefully gain confidence in knowing you look even better now (even if you don't believe it just yet--I"m telling you, you pull off the new look seamlessly mate).

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +10

      Thanks for the energy man! I feel great about it now!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 Před rokem +2

      He does look better shaved! I stress out cause my heads a peanut shaped head...i never knew it till i was buzzed in the military. Im now in my 40s and hair thinning has got me not as confident as i used to be

    • @oxforddictonary
      @oxforddictonary Před rokem +3

      @@robd1329 I hear u. I'm curious about using hair systems. I'd shave my head n go the hair system route in a heart beat, but they're pretty pricey for each wig and if you need at least 4 or 5 a year, it adds up--specially with maintenance and time and energy. I don't wanna go down the minoxidil or finasteride route though. Not a fan of meds. Try thr shaved look, buddy. If you have a beard to even it out, you're golden.

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 Před rokem

      @@oxforddictonary same here about not using the minoxil or finestride thing. If it comes down to it...ill find a good baseball hat to wear

  • @dritonaliu5611
    @dritonaliu5611 Před rokem +43

    Bro as a bald dude myself who shaved his head in 2019 at age of 28 its not a big deal. I remember thinking damn wtf but than i realized there are people sick in bed wishing they had your problems. Its insane how crazy we get over the smallest of things. You are healthy. You look good. Grow the beard a little and youll be fine.

    • @AB-sg5wn
      @AB-sg5wn Před 7 měsíci +4

      I'm glad there are people like you around, mate. Some people are childish twats and would try to ruin his life over this situation.

  • @AD-rx8wc
    @AD-rx8wc Před rokem +20

    every single time i've watched any of your videos, the person in question has always looked better post shaving. You can literally see the weight lift of their shoulders as they realise they don't have to worry about it anymore. It's inspiring!

  • @traceurGeorge
    @traceurGeorge Před rokem +25

    If he’s looking through the comments… firstly a big thank you for having the bollocks to post this, not the usual head shave video - it was nice seeing a different type of reaction compared to the usual head shaves, I’ve always wondered how people have felt (those that haven’t had the super elation upon first shaving)
    2. You look quality with the shaved head mate, honestly nothing to worry about

  • @Standard_Jay
    @Standard_Jay Před rokem +111

    Dude has a good hairline still and a quality beard. He rocks

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +11

      Thank you man

    • @JoeKickass324
      @JoeKickass324 Před rokem

      Did you try fin and minoxidil oral? Or dusteride?

    • @MikeHoncho610
      @MikeHoncho610 Před 11 měsíci

      @@JoeKickass324that stuff really doesn’t work. It may slow it down a bit but you won’t see regrowth.

    • @hanscastorp1945
      @hanscastorp1945 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MikeHoncho610 yeah, that is provably false.

  • @sagemidget7331
    @sagemidget7331 Před rokem +5

    I accepted my thinning & hair loss during lockdown - well done mate!
    People don’t realise the pure blunt force impact this can have to a persons confidence!
    People will try & help by saying “it doesn’t look that bad” - that just makes it worse because we know that if we can see our own bald spot, everyone else can!!
    I miss my hair, but shit happens & now I don’t have any! You won’t regret not having to worry about it anymore ❤

  • @plato6460
    @plato6460 Před rokem +8

    Harry, thanks for uploading this. After years of watching your videos, I decided last year to shave my head. Much like Joe here, I did not like my look. I was fully bald for 6 months, but I just lost all confidence in my appearance. I then decided to grow it back. I have diffuse thinning all throughout the top and it’s clear I’m balding. But I think I look a lot better with hair than without.
    All this is to say, from someone who went from thinning to bald to thinning again, I can understand Joe’s and other’s reaction about the initial shave not always being a triumphant moment. It can be even more devastating because you think you’ll look great bald, but you feel as though you are not. Again, thanks for uploading a video where it’s not all bliss.

    • @Baldcafe
      @Baldcafe  Před rokem +3

      It’s all good man. The way I see it, I’m not sure if you’ll agree but… it sounds like you are more comfortable now with the thinning hair than you were the first time “pre” head shave? In my book you’ve won. You took a step, ok it wasn’t all fun and games but it’s gotten you closer to comfortable than you were before?

  • @chainsaw72081
    @chainsaw72081 Před rokem +13

    from a man that started balding in my late 20's, I remember how upset I was when I realized it wasn't coming back and the anxiety I felt when I realized that shaving my head was the best option. I'm 41 now and I can't imagine myself looking any other way! You look great brother!

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem

      Likewise my friend, all the same feels and like you said can't imagine any other way now! Love the bald life

    • @matthewsdicksons5110
      @matthewsdicksons5110 Před rokem +2

      Going bald is completely a choice. There is so many different solutions to use towards it and you don't even need to take hair transplant. For my case i started balding and i took first finasterine and then minoxidil, which completely stopped my balding process and hair started growing and coming back. What i found best solution to cope this problem and what really fixed it was taking dosage of propecia. Now someone may say that your dick will stop working while taking it, but back in the days wasn't even aware of this problem, never faced this problem either myself but if anyone decide to try it at your own risk and each at their own i guess. I been having history of taking steroids so taking this wasn't nothing new to me at this point.

  • @rstorey
    @rstorey Před rokem +1

    Great video. Hair loss is such a personal journey and everyone reacts differently. Thanks for caring your video. Congratulations on your baby girl. 👏🏼

  • @vinsonche9088
    @vinsonche9088 Před rokem +1

    HUBBA HUBBA! Looking great with the bald head and beard combo!
    My hairline started to recede in my mid 20s. Because of it, I rocked a variety of mullets and eventually got tired of doing anything with my hair and took the plunge to shave it. Having a nice shaped head is thankful, but I also think it gives you a sense of confidence you didn't have before. Before, my hair was a security blanket. It was a statement. Shaving it off was a weird feeling, but one I had to learn to cope with. I've received a lot of positive comments on it and have even been told I look very attractive with my head bald. It definitely made me feel a lot better and confident in myself as a whole.

  • @jackrogers1334
    @jackrogers1334 Před rokem +3

    Well done this man. Had the same reaction a few months ago after shaving for the first time at 40. Think there is the sense that by shaving it off somehow the thickness might 'magically' come back. After a couple of weeks feels very different and going out on a windy day without worrying is great. Thanks for sharing.

    • @demonboy619
      @demonboy619 Před rokem

      Those windy days make or break you. I can't wait to just shave

  • @Earle29
    @Earle29 Před rokem +7

    Watching this brought so many memories to my own experience. But i can completely appreciate the process, especially where you took a breath and then just decided, “do it!” And made that first swipe to your head…I remember that moment for myself. It’s the point where you think, “it’s now, or never…here we go!” But You look amazing and you’ll be so happy you did it. No longer have to worry, no hair products, and showers take NO time at all. Congratulations!!!!

    • @andyjcoop
      @andyjcoop Před rokem +1

      Same here, it was such a big moment for me to take control of my life.

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +1

      Good to be part of the bald fold brothers

  • @christof88
    @christof88 Před rokem +1

    Can totally appreciate your emotion at the time and I respect how you've been so open about it. But the trim is unreal bro. You look so sharp

  • @leecoops1248
    @leecoops1248 Před rokem

    Top lad for not only posting this but also how you were thinking throughout the time... I completely sympathise with this especially when you said about looking ugly on the mirror, personally I still gate it and believe I was better looking with hair but after watching your video for the first time in over 11 years or possibly more you made me realise and think that maybe I think that way because we spend the last years holding on to out hair truing to style it in certain ways to hide it and me personally always use to picture when I had a full head of hair (that maybe the reason I keep hating being bold) and should maybe look in the mirror and realise yeah I ain't that bad... sorry for the long winded message but honestly it's a relief to think that way so thank you again 👍 this video really helps

  • @blake7871
    @blake7871 Před rokem +30

    You look better. Welcome to the family bro.

  • @alexakosspartiaths9461
    @alexakosspartiaths9461 Před rokem +3

    Respect mate,dont be afraid to look good,thnx u shared this video with us🙏

  • @ronlittle6448
    @ronlittle6448 Před 13 dny

    You look great, pal! Thank you for sharing your story with us, and, most important, thanks for exposing your vulnerability. Well done! True manhood in my book.

  • @erikschouten4694
    @erikschouten4694 Před 20 dny +1

    Love this video. The honesty and the final outcome. I think bald men look strong and make women feel protected.

  • @gl3110
    @gl3110 Před rokem +4

    I remember being more upset than I'd be willing to admit to people the first time I shaved my head, its such a massive change for blokes who've had longer hair their whole lives but have crossed a threshold and need to bite the bullet, it really messes with your self image. But my girlfriend told me any stranger who saw me walking down the street wouldn't think twice about my hair, it looks totally fine. The only reason its tough right now is because of how different it is to what I was used to.
    Same goes with you, you suit the short look, its looks fine and normal and no one would think twice about it.
    I got used to it pretty quickly and eventually felt a lot of relief, not constantly fixating on how my hair looked every time I saw a mirror has improved my life.

  • @dragstar4407
    @dragstar4407 Před rokem +8

    I felt his pain, but as always, it looks so much better, and you get your life back. Well done 👏

    • @dragstar4407
      @dragstar4407 Před rokem

      @@CancelRevival if that's your choice that's your choice, but once your brave enough to shave it off and deal with it, it doesn't matter anymore, I've been there and done it, it's the going bald that's the worst bit, being bald doesn't bother me in the slightest, it just isn't a thing anymore. So good luck to anyone, who decides they've had enough of hiding it, and shaves it off. Great channel this 👏

  • @chrisb8745
    @chrisb8745 Před rokem +1

    Good on ya pal, I went through the same as you when I was 23....best thing I ever did was shaving the skull, 54 now and been blading for years, I actually love being bald and if they found a cure I wouldn't have it.... freedom from hair is the way forward. No faffing about in the morning or going out. Quick shave and done. You rock being bald...fair play for sharing 👌🏻

  • @feedflo
    @feedflo Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this with everyone! It was everything emotional and totally wonderful! At the end; for me, feels so liberating!

  • @bendycard
    @bendycard Před rokem +12

    Looks good Joe (from someone who razors his hair off every day), and congratulations on the birth of your daughter, I hope her and mum are both doing well. My son has never seen me with hair, I put on a lady’s wig for a joke one day when he was a baby, and he immediately started to cry, but stopped as soon as I took it off again. 😌

  • @RYDER_888
    @RYDER_888 Před rokem +3

    Honestly man, I think it's a huge improvement! Looks sharp as hell with that beard too! Chin up man, own it and keep learning to love yourself brother.

  • @Discoverecovery90
    @Discoverecovery90 Před rokem

    Showing support mate, well done bro, it looks amazing mate and suits you. Thank you for sharing your courage

  • @zerafians8145
    @zerafians8145 Před rokem +1

    I mean, I had my head shaved for my first FUE transplant and just said "ew, I look awful" and moved on. 35 years of having hair and 9 years of that was fighting baldness, shaving didnt really phase me. Crazy to see people get so emotional. You have a good headshape for shaving, lookin good.

  • @tomster000
    @tomster000 Před rokem +3

    You look wonderful my guy. Life is full of ups and downs and this experience really defines that. Such an experience will only make you a stronger and more resilient person. And, like I and many others are saying - you look incredible.

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH Před rokem

      Why lie to him? Incredible? Is that hyperbole

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 Před rokem +1

      @@Re3iRtH Incredible might be an exaggeration but he definitely looks good, I’d be lying if I said he didn’t.

  • @ErikStone1
    @ErikStone1 Před rokem +25

    I started losing my hair at 17, and it was devastating for me. High school kids can be brutal! I was extremely insecure about it for over a decade. Then a funny thing happened. I started to realize that the only reason I felt negative about my situation was that it wasn't the "norm" for a young guy to lose his hair. Once I got into my 30s, I started to see more and more of my peers starting to lose their hair also. Now in my 40s and most guys start losing a little. I no longer feel like the odd man. I wished someone explained that to me when I was younger...it would have helped me feel better about myself. I now prefer my shaved head. I shave it myself, so I never have to pay a barber, and I never have to worry about my hair getting messed up. No bed head, no hat head. Overall I look tougher and manlier. You do too, mate! The sooner you embrace it, the sooner you'll love yourself again.

    • @carldunne8124
      @carldunne8124 Před rokem +2

      Same brother started losing mine at 17 aswell and it was a permanent annoyance but i embraced it more and more and eventually people turned from teasing to admiring the shaved head. Only bad thing was that girls my age never liked it but i gave it a few years and the women loved it so all good 😁

    • @chincheek1
      @chincheek1 Před rokem +1

      True. Every year that goes by the easier it gets.

    • @axe2grind244
      @axe2grind244 Před rokem +1

      Bro I was absolutely dragged by every hockey teammate my whole life for being bald, even my 40 year old bar league teammates still give me shit about it lol. I was 13 when someone told me I already had a receding hairline lol. Not kidding I may have been the only bald hockey player in the entire NCAA Div 1 at the time.

    • @mrlowednreverb8737
      @mrlowednreverb8737 Před 10 měsíci

      man just be glad Ur able to hold on a beard I'm 21 but I'm not balding but if I ever do me being able to grow a beard and my jacked body will be my backup plan for going bald

  • @FelixS.
    @FelixS. Před rokem

    Great and honest video, I really like your final conlusion regarding what is really important in life. And stay assured you have a great head shape, you can wear the shaved head with pride. It looks much cleaner than before. Stay positive buddy! Greetings from Germany

  • @dingo1372
    @dingo1372 Před rokem +1

    It really suits you mate , I was in your position just before lock down , that did help me a lot with not much socialising , 3 years down the line I feel great

  • @karentaylor6919
    @karentaylor6919 Před rokem +4

    Brave thing to do when you feel so scared , but honestly, you look really good with the buzz ! Stay happy and enjoy your little girls 😃 x

  • @wondrouslyperish4049
    @wondrouslyperish4049 Před rokem +5

    I went through the same exact thing a few years ago when I saw that my hair was going. It's a huge mental obstacle, but once you get that first shave in, the 100 strands of hair you had left, feel like a 50 lb weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Now I can't imagine myself with hair lol

  • @robertpeachey8348
    @robertpeachey8348 Před 5 měsíci

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 thanks mate it looks awesome and I totally get all of the emotion you displayed .......I need to do it and you've given me the confidence to do it too !! congratulations on the new little one too .

  • @woody2727
    @woody2727 Před rokem

    Wow! You look amazing! I'm sure you have motivated more man to make the change. Very brave and kind of you to share. Thank you!

  • @Bigbro123r5
    @Bigbro123r5 Před rokem +9

    The buzzcut looks great on him since he's got a hairline. I couldn't really do a buzz as i lost my hairline first so I just clean shave instead. But we all went through it , we all hated shaving our head the very first time but it only gets better the more comfortable you get as the days go on. The more you embrace it, the more better you'll feel.

  • @lukasprudky816
    @lukasprudky816 Před rokem +9

    I'll also have to go through this soonish, man If I'm gonna look like you I'm gonna be proud of myself! You look way better, let's gooo!

  • @Jbaz79
    @Jbaz79 Před rokem

    I was 30 years old when I started shaving my head for good and haven’t looked back and that was 14 years a go.My hair pattern was identical to yours when I started and now all I have is the hair around the sides of my head/horseshoe pattern.Going bald sucks and I felt like you when I came to my crossroads but it’s something we can’t help and I’d much rather be completely bald vs having a bad comb over or worrying about if the wind blows or I sweat and it exposes more of my baldness.Kudos to you on getting over that mental battle and going through with it 👌 👌 👌

  • @LoneWolfe_XX
    @LoneWolfe_XX Před rokem

    Congrats to you bravery 🙏🏾. I’m 25 experiencing hairline issues now and I’m thinking of doing the same but nervous at the same time. The shaved head fits you great

  • @STENDOHD
    @STENDOHD Před rokem +11

    Dude you look great bald! Also, good for you for sharing your emotions and journey with the world. You're doing what most guys wouldn't dare.

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +1

      Thanks man! Tried to lay it on the table and when I look back now I was overly emotional about it but I'd built it up for while convincing myself it was bigger than it was!

  • @jamiet16v
    @jamiet16v Před rokem +3

    Bro you look loads better!!!! I did mine just last Wednesday and I’m never looking back. You have more hair than me on top and even at the front, it suits you

  • @brunoalvescaetano
    @brunoalvescaetano Před rokem

    That was really cool man. Nice video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @VeRTz7
    @VeRTz7 Před 11 měsíci

    I've been where you are, and I felt so much better after shaving. I feel less self-conscious and more confident. you've got some big balls bro, RESPECT.

  • @lenerdcruz
    @lenerdcruz Před rokem +15

    Dude! You look great! Your confidence is not in your hair, it's inside of you. You look more badass this way so chin up, man. 👍

  • @gripper3892
    @gripper3892 Před rokem +13

    I literally turned 50 two days ago and still can't even grow a beard 😂
    Your initial emotion was pure shock,but seriously you got lucky it suits you. I glad it all worked out for ya

    • @Nick-Nasty
      @Nick-Nasty Před rokem

      I feel you man I'm 35 and can't really grow a beard and my hair is thinning and I'm a little worried about what I'd look like with a shaved head and no beard lol

    • @sadhu7191
      @sadhu7191 Před rokem

      You will look like you did 15 in prison

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the positive message man! When it comes to the beard I couldn't grow one always, generally I just kept shaving it and the more I shaved it the thicker it got. I hear minoxidil is great for beard use too? I chose not to follow that route with my hair but if your desperate for a beard I hear it works! All the best man!!

    • @Windwond
      @Windwond Před rokem

      You didn’t figuratively turn 50?

  • @risenphoenix4893
    @risenphoenix4893 Před rokem

    Dude your honesty is unmatched way to be man rare quality.

  • @robp5141
    @robp5141 Před rokem +1

    When I first shaved mine it was a roller coaster of emotions for sure, absolutely love it now and so glad I did it. The guy in the video looks great! A solid 10 example of a bald man. 👌🏻

  • @JasonKB
    @JasonKB Před rokem +19

    Similar to the reaction I had when I first buzzed my hair down. Hated it. Thought I looked stupid. While I already knew my hair was thinning, I was surprised by how much the buzzing exposed what I hadn't seen before. My thinning had extended beyond what I already knew. I was mortified! I ended up growing it back, but now I knew the truth. I was thinning rapidly and I understood I could not hide it much longer. I ended up doing something similar to Harry. I buzz it off, I let it grow back, and just try to be comfortable with it no matter what. Openness is freedom. I'm certainly not the only man who is going bald, nor am I the only man who has chosen to buzz it off, or just exist with it as-is. The most important thing is just to be comfortable with your hair, no matter how much or how little you have.

    • @bluemanno7901
      @bluemanno7901 Před rokem

      Dude I've been going through the exact same thing! I've known I've been thinning for the majority of my adult life but I always kept it long and styled it to the side to hide the more thin areas. Than my last haircut the barber didn't listen to me at all and basically gave me a number 2 buzz cut. I was mortified by how thin my hair actually is! It's been almost a month since and it's grown longer and doesn't look quite as bad, but now I know the truth. Now I can't get it out of my head.

    • @TheExtremeCube
      @TheExtremeCube Před rokem

      It's good that you buzzed it and got that out of your system, now you can more comfortably have your hair however else you want

    • @HansensUniverseT-A
      @HansensUniverseT-A Před rokem

      Thing is, you have guys on YT shaving their heads that have model quality heads and facial features that just makes a bald look work, but bald really isn't for everybody, for instance i have a slim face, i just don't have a lot of fat deposits in my cheeks, just genetics, i know for a fact that i would never ever look good bald, even my family members were honest and told me that i must keep my hair, in fact i look kind of sick with very short hair, i pray to fucking god i never go bald, 31 and so far so good.

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem

      Thanks man! Shaved off and never looked back!

    • @dadbodvlogs
      @dadbodvlogs Před rokem

      @@JakeyMan IQ - Understanding there is no permanent natural biological solution to male pattern hairloss

  • @hypervigilance4193
    @hypervigilance4193 Před rokem +3

    For years I was anxious about my terrible thinning and receeding hairline, I shaved it off during lockdown and I'll never look back! It took years to have the courage to do it, looking back I wish I'd have done it sooner!

  • @chadcrigger3101
    @chadcrigger3101 Před rokem +1

    I have been shaving my head for about 25 years now. I don't have a problem attracting people and honestly my confidence is so much stronger. Took a bit to get used to it but I have say I like it a lot now. People love to touch my head which is fine and I can't tell you how much I have saved in hair care. Looks great on you too man ,actually looks really good . Welcome to the club.

  • @DiverHoly1
    @DiverHoly1 Před 8 měsíci

    I did the same thing about a year ago. I was absolutely terrified and did not have the guts to do it myself. I got a friend of mine (who is also bald) to shave it off for me. It felt weird at first but as soon as you start to wear that bald head with confidence it's gonna feel much better. To be honest, you look awesome and your beard makes it look ever more awesome :)

  • @Altoseb
    @Altoseb Před rokem +7

    Much better man. You got nothing to worry about.

  • @gmcc759
    @gmcc759 Před rokem +4

    This is honestly how I feel about shaving . I have the same sort of pattern, but I just can’t bring myself to shave it although I know it doesn’t look good. I’m always walking around with a hood up, even in my own house. A few family members have already braved the shave but I’m scared in case women just won’t be interested. I shaved down to a 3 all over when Covid started, and hated it. I haven’t been able to even find the slightest bit of courage to do it since.

    • @glassmw9823
      @glassmw9823 Před rokem

      You can do it!

    • @SkankHunt3000
      @SkankHunt3000 Před rokem

      Switch to a system ..I did and so much happier ..got a full head of hair now

    • @gmcc759
      @gmcc759 Před rokem +1

      @@SkankHunt3000 glad that worked for you. It’s just not my cup of tea. I will eventually just go for the shave, but it probably will be spur of the moment.

    • @glassmw9823
      @glassmw9823 Před rokem

      I gotta system. My system is shaving soap and a double-edged safety razor…took a few tries to get it right, and takes a little bit of time, but it’s the closest shave I’ve ever had in my life and leaves you feeling freer than a bird!

    • @stefjonno1
      @stefjonno1 Před rokem +1

      @@gmcc759 Doing a buzz.cut possibly still makes you look like you are balding. Taking it all off takes that situation away. Yes you will be completely bald lol, but it will not look like you're going bald LMAO if you know what I mean. In fact when hair grows back you will want it off asap. It kind of feels clean and fresh when it's off.

  • @demowarius
    @demowarius Před rokem +2

    Genuinely really suits you, it just takes time to adapt to the unfamiliarity of having a shaved head, you don't even recognise yourself for the first few weeks
    As somebody who was initially gutted about shaving my head (I'm 24 years old & single) I can fully relate to the mixed emotions, but I personally feel far more confident about the decision now after being clean shaved for around nine months
    You've got a cracking headshape for it and your beard compliments the look, all the best mate!

  • @jimmyjonesy-xg6ge
    @jimmyjonesy-xg6ge Před rokem

    Good on you brother ! From Indianapolis, IN ! ALL THE BEST !

  • @BinkyTheGoddessDivine
    @BinkyTheGoddessDivine Před rokem +13

    As a woman, I never realized how emotional it is for a man to lose his hair and how much of a defining moment it is when they finally have to shave their head.
    It's as if they're losing their youth or something like it. When in a way, it's time to embrace a new phase in their lives.

    • @Nick-Nasty
      @Nick-Nasty Před rokem +6

      Yea, it's hard for someone to imagine who doesn't have to experience it. I appreciate the empathy in the comment.

    • @ryanl6316
      @ryanl6316 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@billeinstein5569 chill dude, back off him.

    • @VMM34
      @VMM34 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I love a shaved head and like to see some balding as men get older. Older men (over 50s) with lots of hair make me think they have a problem with their hormones. It's good to see a healthy balding man

    • @g.3521
      @g.3521 Před 6 měsíci

      My hair looked like this guy at only 22... I can't begin to describe how awful it's made me feel. Not a moment goes by when you don't think about it

  • @ChrisBluntMusic
    @ChrisBluntMusic Před rokem +3

    you got a great hairline, you look amazing, back and side profile is very strong too!

    • @ChrisBluntMusic
      @ChrisBluntMusic Před rokem

      6:00 nah bro, you look strong, get a bit of sun and you're rocking!

  • @AManInAShed
    @AManInAShed Před rokem +1

    I understand that it takes some getting used to. For me I started worrying about going bald very early so shaved my head at 20 and thought it looked great, some of my family weren't too pleased but all my friends at the time said I rocked it and had the head shape for it. Couple years later I grow my hair back and am worrying about balding again and can't quite bring myself to shave it, looking back on old photos thinking that the buzz looked bad and I don't have the head shape for it; funny how much you can psyche yourself out about this stuff even though doing it for the first time made me feel fantastic

  • @littlebird1969
    @littlebird1969 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Big respect to you. I'm 53 and was born into a family of bald men, all by their mid 20s. Lucky me I thought 35-40 still got my big ass head of hair... then as you and all watching your video know, shit it starts going... I've gone 13 years dragging it out but I'm at the same point you were, apart from mines now grey not dark brown which is a double whammy. But as I've found out Time and Hair wait for no man, so if in the next couple of days or weeks you feel a sharp stab in the side, thats just me cursing you for making me do it... Cheers.

    • @VMM34
      @VMM34 Před 10 měsíci

      Shave it while it's still summer and you'll get an even tan 👍♥️ you'll look amazing

    • @ronniep9272
      @ronniep9272 Před 4 měsíci

      Grey is a blessing when you're balding, it helps hide the hair loss. Lots of people bleach their hair for this reason.

  • @mmend8520
    @mmend8520 Před rokem +3

    I feel i need to say this brotha u got a great beard and facial features u really are stressing over nothing u look good w the buzzed look. It sucks that your completely overlooking and ignoring all your other qualities over something you can honestly do with or without. You really have nothing to worry about. Buzz cut, hunters eyes, great beard. Here in south Texas the ladies like em extra extra masculine. Youd be spoiled for choice here if female attention is what your worried about.

  • @hollowinside1962
    @hollowinside1962 Před rokem +4

    I feel for the guy, I would be in the same situation hence why i take my Propecia and apply Minoxidil for half a decade at this point, the thing about not worrying about hair loss is different for everyone, some accept it quickly some don t care at all and some would rather trade years of their lives to have hair

    • @yuta5026
      @yuta5026 Před rokem

      Does the minoxidil and other stuff work for you? I was considering it. I have it on my crown.

    • @hollowinside1962
      @hollowinside1962 Před rokem

      @@yuta5026 they worked like charm, finasteride stopped my progression of hairloss and minoxidil gained back what i lost
      althought even just finasteride can bring some hair back it just wasnt my case because my hair loss wasnt that severe when i catched and started these 2 treatments, i only have a receded hairline was similar to Heath Ledger s and because of treatment especially finasteride my hairloss stopped and i had 0 side effects and it took me 2 years until i hopped on it because i was afraid of the side effects and i lost more hair because i wassn t on treatment, now i regret now starting sooner

    • @yuta5026
      @yuta5026 Před rokem

      @hollowinside1962 Im glad you did so well. Im scared to do the finasteride because Ive heard of all k8nds of side effects like low labido low testosterone etc. And I worry its expensive. Id like to have long hair though....did it take you a long time to have what you wanted? I already said this but congrats for you king. 👏

  • @ericbrown9201
    @ericbrown9201 Před rokem

    Hey bro, sorry you are dealing with balding. You look good with and without hair. Happy to see a good amount of support.

  • @dannysheeney7893
    @dannysheeney7893 Před rokem +1

    Looks really good. You're lucky, your ears don't stick out and your head is a good shape. It's really good that you've posted this, I'm sure it'll help a lot of people.

  • @shyman99
    @shyman99 Před rokem +6

    it was like watching Clark Kent transition to Superman. Thank you for sharing this amazing moment and allowing us to celebrate your incredible new look.

  • @Atimo133
    @Atimo133 Před rokem +3

    It's all about what you feel inside, but from the outside, i can only tell you:
    this fits you so well!!!!

  • @tomb7382
    @tomb7382 Před rokem

    WOW.. you look incredible with the shaved look. You are such a handsome guy and your personality shines through. Amazing !! Love it

  • @danieldatoo6028
    @danieldatoo6028 Před 5 měsíci

    Mate you look so much better with shaved head... Im going through this exact issue, and tonight im doing this exact thing... Its difficult to process just how nervous i am, but your video has given me the balls to just get on with it, no point holding onto something that isnt there, thanks mate for your vid on here, nice work and looks spot on 👍

  • @siguramrohith6442
    @siguramrohith6442 Před rokem +3

    cheerios to all my bald mates around world

  • @chrisjames5188
    @chrisjames5188 Před rokem +3

    He still has plenty of hair if he wanted to go the transplant route however it suit's him shaved. I shaved my hair 3 years bk and still hiding under a hat as doesn't suit me and not felt good about myself since my hair loss started in 2012. Hopefully one day I can embrace it too.

    • @justlaughatlife8461
      @justlaughatlife8461 Před rokem

      Do you have a beard bro?

    • @MG-ih7mg
      @MG-ih7mg Před rokem

      Same, I don't have the head shape to ever do so. I shaved it once about 5 years ago, was excited and felt happy to finally not worry about my hair all day. Then I had a coworker tell me straight up, don't ever shave your head again....its not for you. So back to the 24 hr. adjusting, hiding, fixing it.

    • @Baldcafe
      @Baldcafe  Před rokem +3

      No man come on. How do you know that co worker wasn’t just projecting?

    • @justlaughatlife8461
      @justlaughatlife8461 Před rokem

      @@MG-ih7mg exactly fcuk that negative

    • @MG-ih7mg
      @MG-ih7mg Před rokem

      @@Baldcafe He was being nice, and I believe honest. I unfortunately have a small "flat" spot on the back of my head so its not rounded like 99% of people. I joke my parents left me in the crib too much..lol. He himself has a shaved head (looks good with it) so don't think he was projecting.

  • @joemorton230
    @joemorton230 Před rokem

    Well done Joe and also Harry for posting this sometimes it's not always roses when you shave it off its okay to cry !

  • @JF-kv1gm
    @JF-kv1gm Před rokem

    Joe, you look so great with your shaved head. You're very handsome and your features are highlighted by this new look. It took a LOT of soul searching and courage. Well done, really you look fantastic. Congratulations on the birth of your second child.🎉

  • @lxdead5585
    @lxdead5585 Před rokem +3

    Not as bad as You though, eh? You have really good shape of the skull, You look good. Think about shaving it all off.
    Best regards brother.

  • @benjones1525
    @benjones1525 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Mate…GLOWING.

  • @mattmaverick703
    @mattmaverick703 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bro I can totally relate how you felt at first about it! You have to look at the positives: you're young, you appear to keep yourself in shape that's a huge plus there! And you're not a bad looking guy with or without hair! And truthfully you still have enough of a hairline that keeping it shaved short still looks good with the beard and your build. You can go the route I did and get SMP -(Scalp Micropigmentation) to add the darkness and appearance of a full shadow on top which can blend in to what existing hair you have left- gives off a nicely shaved clean cut look! I eased the pain by also using a favorite Celebrity (wrestler Randy Orton) as a role model for my current new look which helped inspire me to go through with it. Being completely bald wasn't for me as I had lost all my hair on top probably wearing the hair systems for years killed what hair I had left there and they got more and more expensive plus in the heat I hated that glue on my head. SMP I can see being a good option for him and yes he looks much much better with it thinned out and blended shaved than grown out with obvious spots showing. Takes a lot of confidence and I feel for all these guys going through this hair loss journey. And Harry's CZcams channel helped me majority realize that there's more to love in life than hair.

  • @nmacog
    @nmacog Před 3 měsíci

    Man it looks so good - taken YEARS off you ! I started losing my hair when I was 17, I lived in hats and baseball caps until I was 30. Went to the barbers and he started cutting and I just said "Take it all off please" - he asked me a few times if I was sure. It was a HUGE shock and I had to walk through the city centre after, I felt very paranoid and vulnerable. But after a few days I started to take to my new look, especially when I went into work and my colleagues ALL said I look so much better for it. I would never go back to hair now even if there was a cure for baldness. Shaving my head a couple of weeks is so liberating !

  • @UsedToBeMax
    @UsedToBeMax Před rokem

    I have to say it looks great. Thankyou for posting these videos, makes me feel better about doing it myself when the day comes

  • @jnIcksbkallday
    @jnIcksbkallday Před 2 měsíci

    You look great brother!!

  • @jenpocock7682
    @jenpocock7682 Před rokem

    It honestly looks great! You look hot mate!! My hubby is heading this way and i just want him to have the confidence to let go of it because it honestly looks so much better. I'm in a unique position i have androgenic hair loss in a female case so i can really empathise with the shame and loss of confidence.

  • @elins4143
    @elins4143 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm so grateful I am alive at a time we can encourage each other and give eachother strengh, baldcafe is an oasis to me in this journey... Thanks for sharing your story

  • @TomTheMovieGuy
    @TomTheMovieGuy Před rokem

    Shaved mine off in lock down 2020 my crown has never grown back and has been getting bigger ever since.. You look really good with a shaved head though mate. Thanks for posting i really needed to see this.

  • @lawrenceking4237
    @lawrenceking4237 Před rokem +1

    You look great! You should be proud that you had the courage to take this necessary step. Wow!

  • @bennyflats522
    @bennyflats522 Před 17 dny

    Dude you look great! Everyone who ends up shaving their heads and stops worrying about it looks better in the end! It took me TWENTY years to realize this with help from an amazing woman. Trust me dude it’s better to shave it than to “cling to scraps”. Ggs!!!

  • @pippy52
    @pippy52 Před rokem

    This is one of the best looking shaves I've seen on here. You look great!

  • @aaronUK2006
    @aaronUK2006 Před rokem +1

    Well in lad. Well done. And not forgetting Harry for bringing this platform to everyone 👌🏻

  • @jamesbrittonwarner1374
    @jamesbrittonwarner1374 Před 11 měsíci

    Honestly bro you look great! Thanks for the video, Im actually going through the same thing. This weekend ill be doing the big chop.

  • @dipakkumarmuduli6445
    @dipakkumarmuduli6445 Před rokem

    4 days a go I shaved my head to zero..I know what it feeling, emotion I can't explain. Even I know I have receding hairline thinning on top and also in crown.I look different. BUT at the end of the day I choose to love myself accept myself.Its my body when I have a full head of hair I love myself, now I don't have I also choose to love myself same way or even better...My mindset, belief and thinking towards baldness and bald people are negative, I don't like it.But now I realize how they gone through it ,the struggle have to love himself..I am grateful that I am taking action to changing my life for better.Let me prepare and acknowledge the idea to fully overcome my insecurity and embrace myself with baldness.It just one life I don't want to ruin it bcz I don't have hair...thank you Harry you save a life❤...

  • @ColbyEntertainment9
    @ColbyEntertainment9 Před rokem

    Looks great! Just went through the same at 29 a few months ago, full close shave. At first it felt odd and I was self conscious about it. After a few months I do believe even if my hair came back I would stick with bald as I have come to love it. Funny saying that as 5 years ago it was shoulder length and I said I’d never cut it.

  • @davidbecker4218
    @davidbecker4218 Před 7 měsíci

    my man, you look very good with the buzzcut/bald head. from one bald brother to another, i really like the way it fits you

  • @TheLordeOfPlastic
    @TheLordeOfPlastic Před rokem

    You look really good G! Sending you positive energy.

  • @chayhammarton1065
    @chayhammarton1065 Před rokem

    Wooooow welldone for taking that brave step and also sharing it!! I am thinning more noticeable on the crown but definitely creeping forwards! I made the decision to go on Finesteride which ive been on for 6 7 months to see if it slows the balding down!! I fear this day where i have to buzz it off but i know it will come. Welldone again

  • @CMD_Line
    @CMD_Line Před 3 měsíci

    Man this took some balls and I can feel the anxiety but you turned into a beast man. Looks great.