BALDING - When Is The Right Time To Shave Your Head when going bald? *With Example*

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Komentáře • 771

  • @THE______TRUTH
    @THE______TRUTH Před 3 lety +1032

    Everybody told me it was too soon. Its not about how it looks its about how it makes you feel. Why should we suffer the insecurity of hairloss for an even longer period of time? Shaving it off it is about dealing with your mental health and self confidence not actually about the hair itself its about taking control of what you can to manage your inner health. My fam couldnt understand why I shaved and I dont expect them to but I did it for me.

    • @santiagofarquharson1393
      @santiagofarquharson1393 Před 3 lety +12

      i feel like you should rock a number 2 buzz cut for a few years, however it looks great this way

    • @henry12h
      @henry12h Před 3 lety +7

      you look great dude!

    • @xVigoss1337
      @xVigoss1337 Před 3 lety +7

      U look so Great mate... pls use minoxidil too stop the hairloss

    • @karlb9265
      @karlb9265 Před 3 lety +5

      You look great now, but so you did with the long hair. I don’t think you needed to shave for several years, but that is of course how you feel, that counts.

    • @cosimajulianebutterstein316
      @cosimajulianebutterstein316 Před 3 lety +15

      Honestly, it looks amazing! I think hair can be beautiful, but at the same time, it isn't necessary to have hair to be beautiful. My brother suffered from alopecia since he was three years old, he has never had hair nor will ever have. Now he's over 30 and being bald didn't stop him from dating or feeling confident. He always jokes about how much money he must have saved from never buying shampoo or never going to the hairdresser. Lastly, I truly believe that beauty manifests in many forms, ways, colours, hair, no hair... :) but at the end feeling confortable and happy in your own skin is what really shines through.

  • @Shykk07
    @Shykk07 Před 3 lety +423

    A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

  • @JohnnyValmaggia
    @JohnnyValmaggia Před 3 lety +466

    The dude has more hair on his eyebrows than I have on my head.

  • @Kr00sZ
    @Kr00sZ Před 3 lety +376

    this dude is born to be bald

    • @RK-xe3tw
      @RK-xe3tw Před 3 lety +24

      True he looks so good

    • @Kenan99_
      @Kenan99_ Před 3 lety +10

      figuratively and literally ;)

    • @THE______TRUTH
      @THE______TRUTH Před 3 lety +67

      technically most of the people watching this channel were born to be bald lol

    • @RK-xe3tw
      @RK-xe3tw Před 3 lety +1

      @@THE______TRUTH hahahah sadly yes. May i ask what your instagram is?

    • @RK-xe3tw
      @RK-xe3tw Před 3 lety +1

      The problem is im 18 now and i already have hairloss a lot and i hair gets thinner. But I'm having problems in deciding whether I should shave my head or not because I am part time model so I could get serious problems with that.

  • @jeeperspeepers8323
    @jeeperspeepers8323 Před 3 lety +267

    I’m 71 and finally got tired of combing my hair multiple times a day in order to feel well groomed. When I retired I bought a Remington Shortcut. Didn’t use a guard, so it was really short. Now it looks like I have the “toilet seat” look. SoI’ve decided to shave it off, and go bald. This channel really helped me to make this decision. Thanks everybody for your comments and stories of your hair journey. Harry, you’re great, and a big thank you for everything you do for your subscribers.

    • @akashduggal1634
      @akashduggal1634 Před 3 lety

      Meh hair systems are also cool even for an older age.

    • @sneekz07
      @sneekz07 Před 3 lety +30

      @@akashduggal1634 He is 71, why dump a large amount of money into fake hair at that age. Just shave it and enjoy the rest of your life.

    • @akashduggal1634
      @akashduggal1634 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sneekz07 I suppose. I mean if fake hair is gonna be a big hassle and will zap your enjoyment away then true. Hair systems these days like the most realistic kinds would be a 4 grand investment a year.

    • @danielashleybaker
      @danielashleybaker Před 3 lety +6

      If you made it to 71, you’re a champ

    • @juan-ksporty7348
      @juan-ksporty7348 Před 3 lety

      I got tired of shaving 😒

  • @gabepaiz2068
    @gabepaiz2068 Před 3 lety +235

    Man I got so much respect he buzzed his head like a champ no hesitation at all

    • @lonerunner89
      @lonerunner89 Před 3 lety +11

      Maintaining a man bun would make any logical thinking man want to shave his head lol

    • @tito9694
      @tito9694 Před 3 lety

      Fr, I wish i had that courage

    • @brads8350
      @brads8350 Před 3 lety +6

      I probably helps a little due to the fact he has done it before, so doing it for the first time would definitely be much harder

    • @emilienmare1508
      @emilienmare1508 Před 3 lety +2

      @@brads8350 true that's what I thought, initially I thought "wow he's going for it" then he mentioned having done it before I was like "ah makes sense".

    • @emilienmare1508
      @emilienmare1508 Před 3 lety +4

      @@lonerunner89 Are you saying this because you wanna be part of the ulphu male herd? Or general young male population?
      Man bun looks dope. Samurai style.

  • @cobywalker7107
    @cobywalker7107 Před 9 měsíci +34

    Paused this video and shaved my head… feels awesome!! It was getting to the point where all I could do is have a buzz cut that was looking patchy. I was doing the powders to darken my thin spots, wearing hats, using minoxidil, stressing about it and now it’s like I’m free of it all. 🙌🏻

  • @grandadsashtray4850
    @grandadsashtray4850 Před rokem +15

    This dude looks soooo much better bald than he does with hair. This is a W for him

  • @ed.uribe0742
    @ed.uribe0742 Před 3 lety +152

    I'm at the exact same stage of balding i think its time to fucking do it wish me luck brothers 😁

    • @brads8350
      @brads8350 Před 3 lety

      Good luck bro

    • @heraclestebas4855
      @heraclestebas4855 Před 3 lety +2

      I think it's the perfect time to buzz it. Some people would say it is too soon. They're probably the same people that would later say that it was too late if you wait another year. Some people need to feel they know better...

    • @ed.uribe0742
      @ed.uribe0742 Před 3 lety +24

      Thanks guys! so, I've been with this look for almost 3 weeks and I realized this: 1.-strangers don't care at all
      2.-There are women who are actually attracted to shaved heads, others will discard you immediately
      3.-the people who love you will treat you the same as always and it is only a matter of time before they get used to your new appearance
      4.- The tranquility and happiness of showing yourself as you are without the burden of having to hide something that embarrassed you is priceless

    • @michaelfrazia4569
      @michaelfrazia4569 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ed.uribe0742 awesome info brother

    • @Cornholio8787
      @Cornholio8787 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ed.uribe0742 thanks for the info

  • @AnDread
    @AnDread Před 3 lety +544

    Step one: Be handsome

    • @ProfessorCheeba
      @ProfessorCheeba Před 3 lety +53

      Step two: Grow beard

    • @TheDaglers
      @TheDaglers Před 3 lety +68

      Damn already failed step one

    • @jourdinthedragon
      @jourdinthedragon Před 3 lety +36

      Mission failed, we'll get em next time

    • @ahabrawgaming1289
      @ahabrawgaming1289 Před 3 lety +16

      Not really , if you're not good looking I'd say all you need to do is work out. Same thing goes for ugly girls if they have hot body.

    • @TheDaglers
      @TheDaglers Před 3 lety +14

      @@ahabrawgaming1289 It wont make you good looking just slightly less ugly

  • @MVPboppin
    @MVPboppin Před 3 lety +222

    If you have thinning at the crown it’s a whole different kind of struggle. you’re constantly paranoid about seeing the back of your head. Your first instinct is to not shave it off because to everyone else it looks like you have a full head of hair. But when that light shines on the back of your head it’s a different story.

    • @ashking413
      @ashking413 Před 3 lety +8

      Exactly brother 😪

    • @dulichion
      @dulichion Před 3 lety +14

      Bro this is my problem. Im 60-70% covered, but my crown and back look like a mess, their thin, not bald, but thin. Im just getting sick of the minox, nanox, stemox routine and using hair fibers to cover that thin area.

    • @N3RDYLICIOUS
      @N3RDYLICIOUS Před 3 lety +3

      @@dulichion try finasteride + minoxidil, the crown gets filled up easily with that combination

    • @dulichion
      @dulichion Před 3 lety +7

      @@N3RDYLICIOUS I’m doing minox it’s not working and I tried fin but developed sides. Using nanoxidil and stemox

    • @N3RDYLICIOUS
      @N3RDYLICIOUS Před 3 lety +1

      @@dulichion how long did u use it ? and did u use the minox at least once a day every day for 6 months +

  • @joshfreeman7081
    @joshfreeman7081 Před 3 lety +56

    He still has a lot of that coveted buzz cut shadow hair to where it looks like he shaved off a full head of hair for the army. Most of us would die for that.

    • @heraclestebas4855
      @heraclestebas4855 Před 3 lety +1

      I would give you that if it weren't for the crown, where you cant clearly see that there's not much going on despite buzzing it down to a zero.

    • @deletefetish
      @deletefetish Před 3 lety +1

      Bruh, I have ok hair all over my head and I think I can even fix them to be absolutely fire, but I decided to go baldski. If only I can give you my hair, I'd do it with no hesitation.

    • @ImmersiveGamer83
      @ImmersiveGamer83 Před 2 lety

      You can get that tattoo'd on

    • @Chrysaetos11
      @Chrysaetos11 Před 3 měsíci

      One hair transplant with medium thickness can get you there

  • @owenmathews8806
    @owenmathews8806 Před 3 lety +69

    I shaved it off last week at 40, and I had less balding than him. The problem is people mention it, "your starting to go bald" etc. And it affects you, you worry if people can see something and it makes you depressed. So if your no longer enjoying your hair (Which is my main point), your hiding it under a hat, your not going out just incase someone sees or says something, then you have a problem and if the solution is shaving your head then all the power to you.

    • @maromorostar6621
      @maromorostar6621 Před 2 lety +5

      I had this problem and I shaved it off. I'm 36 🥲

    • @TONY_FEZ
      @TONY_FEZ Před 2 lety +6

      People are so rude say that to you. Did you say "wow you're getting fat"?

  • @WhiskeySpruce
    @WhiskeySpruce Před 3 lety +58

    I found it interesting that the guy with the most hair to shave off was the least hesitant to do it. No contemplating, straight to it.

    • @adamromero
      @adamromero Před 3 lety +13

      probably because he knows he can grow it back easily

    • @MakoHazard
      @MakoHazard Před 3 lety +14

      @@adamromero Also probably because he knows he's a fucking chad either way. I wish I had that jawline.

    • @jordanamritt7748
      @jordanamritt7748 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MakoHazard facts man is fucking Chad. Top tier genetics right here, he looks very masculine without the hair 🔥

    • @hhour2096
      @hhour2096 Před rokem +1

      @@MakoHazardstart mewing. You can get that jawline too

  • @adamapplegarth3585
    @adamapplegarth3585 Před 3 lety +52

    This channel has been a huge help for me. I accepted going bald a month ago and shaved my head. I've had so much respect, my co-workers and my family see it as a sign of confidence. I just need a tan where my hair used to be. thank you so much.

  • @marcellocapone4925
    @marcellocapone4925 Před 3 lety +25

    Guy is off-the-charts handsome. Diffuse thinner so he's still got his temple points and hairline to frame his face even with a buzzed head. And he's even more blessed in the eyebrow department than even I am, and that's like my forte. Fantastic transformation.
    And I'm definitely copying his beard style when I trim mine down next time around. I've rocked the longish variety for a bit, it's time for a bit of a change.

  • @brightonbarnes
    @brightonbarnes Před rokem +31

    20 years old and I just cut it all off. Still find myself wearing a hat often, but internally I feel a lot better not worrying about my hair, and it actually doesn’t look too bad in my opinion.

    • @mysteryuser7062
      @mysteryuser7062 Před rokem +4

      You should probably try Finasteride. I was in the exact same boat, but it got really bad for me at age 21. So, I tried Finasteride. I’m 9 months in and approximately a Norwood 2 and still regrowing more hair everyday.
      Shaved heads look good always, but if you want to keep your hair, we have treatments that can help you with that. Talk to your doctor first please

  • @mikey10162
    @mikey10162 Před 3 lety +25

    He looks so handsome, the haters don't matter. I'm glad he's feeling great about himself. What he says is so true though, it really doesn't matter what others think. It's about how you personally feel & your insecurities. Great insight & video, thanks for sharing his story. :)

  • @wallabumba
    @wallabumba Před 2 lety +19

    My observations: 1) if you are ready for the change, you make it when you're ready. Not when someone else thinks you should. 2) When you are good-looking--you will be good-looking with hair or without. Hair doesn't make you sexy, YOU make you sexy.

    • @jase123111
      @jase123111 Před 2 lety +5

      To be honest some of the men on here did not look sexy at all....but after they shaved their heads they looked way more sexy and attractive.

    • @henrik3141
      @henrik3141 Před 5 měsíci

      But not everyone is as good looking at this guy :( He looks handsome with and without hair.

  • @justchickenstrips
    @justchickenstrips Před 3 lety +148

    This guy is gorgeous regardless tho

  • @groundhogday7782
    @groundhogday7782 Před 2 lety +10

    He's very mature about all of this. I like how he said that sometimes you have to reinvent yourself, which is a nice way to frame it.

  • @crabkebab94
    @crabkebab94 Před 3 lety +10

    I feed of the people that tell me to grow it back, somehow it makes me feel more secure about it because i do this for myself and not for others.

    • @Baldcafe
      @Baldcafe  Před 3 lety +3

      Absolutely key man. I’m there with you. I felt like that too. Almost saw it as a challenge.

  • @eiskaltertorjaeger
    @eiskaltertorjaeger Před rokem +2

    Such a positive guy, he is truly amazing. He accepts it and really reinvented himself. Best to you my friend

  • @adoniscasas8366
    @adoniscasas8366 Před 3 lety +9

    Sitting at a Norwood 2 right now at 23 and every time I feel self conscious and scared of losing my hair I watch this video and it makes me feel better.

  • @abhishekkrishnamoorthy7557
    @abhishekkrishnamoorthy7557 Před 3 lety +11

    Loved this video, thank you. I totally agree with you, there is no right time, it all comes down to the individual. To be honest, this gentleman in my opinion looked so much better after buzzing his hair off.

  • @heraclestebas4855
    @heraclestebas4855 Před 3 lety +51

    Hey. The guy in the video checking in.
    I have read a few comments and I have found just what I was expecting to find and have a couple of things to say.
    But first, thank you to all the people saying nice things and understanding the move. And thanks to Harry for publishing such good content every week.
    So let's begin. I want to say something about the people saying that I still have a full head of hair. I will say that I agree with you guys. I still have a full head of hair. At least if you mean by "full" that I still have hair everywhere on my head (minus a couple of cms front recession). The problem is that the density in the mid section is about 60% lower than it used to be (i'd say that even more), and in the crown the % of hair that remains goes down even more. The density in the corners of my hairline is also very low compared to what it used to be. The only part that preserves good density is the front section (there I've lost less than half of it). Someone has pointed out that I could sport a good haircut if I wanted to. Well, I understand that someone watching this video may end up thinking that because the ponytail (when correctly tied) was very decieving. But that's the only haircut that did not show the scalp. If I let the hair go on it's own, I would look the quite similar to Rafa Nadal before his HT (check "rafa nadal balding" in google and you'll understand) in less that a couple of head moves. It would look even worse than Rafa's, because the thinning area was wider in my case. By seeing the pics of rafael nadal anyone can easily imagine how bad will most haircuts look. And indeed, they do. Anything besides letting the front grow long to cover everithing and mantaining the strands very close to the skull, just looks very thin. And even the ponytail was getting more and more difficult to style as the months passed by. COmpletely impossible to make it look good if the hair was wet (the combination of white scalp and dark hair strands made my head look like a zebra).
    So for those who think I still have a lot of hair, I'm sorry to tell you that you are, plain and simple, wrong.
    But it's not that bad to be wrong: my family were like you before I buzzed it and let it grow for a couple days, then they started to acknowledge that, in fact, it was very noticieable.
    To the one recomending a 2. I just have to say that that is probably one of the the worst lengths, because at that length the sides get thick enough to fully cover the scalp (getting really dark) and the upper part of the head shows a huge amount of scalp (even the strongest parts), which ends up with a transparent horseshoe. To give and example, I did not buzz my hair for 7 days a few weeks after the interview with Harry, and I recorded a video of myself goalkeeping and the horseshoe was very noticeable.
    Finally, I want to add a comment about those saying that drugs (and some supplements) could save my hair. There must be some truth about what you are saying, but, I don't want my brain chemistry altered which would put myself at risk (even if low) of persistent sexual disfunction and depression. I made intensive research about this about three or four years ago, and I don't think it's worth it. Some people do not recover even after stopping the meds. Google for example "5α-Reductase Inhibitors sides" and look for serious research. There is some fucked up shit going on.
    Anyway. Thanks to everyone. Even to those who are talking without having a clue.
    Have a nice day.

    • @heraclestebas4855
      @heraclestebas4855 Před 3 lety

      @KL 4 SI

    • @Dan-ul1sf
      @Dan-ul1sf Před 3 lety +1

      Don’t be fooled by the information about Finasteride, it’s a very safe drug and even very effective taken in micro doses a few times a week and there’s literally hardly any chance of side effects. I recommend Kevin Mann’s videos. You hair looks good buzzed as there’s still hair and if you’d be able to maintain that hair I think it would be a good option but if not, it looks good anyway.

    • @juansastre1729
      @juansastre1729 Před 3 lety

      @KL 4 lo sabía xD

    • @tiedyesuit3097
      @tiedyesuit3097 Před 3 lety +1

      You’re so handsome. Your confidence is inspiring.

    • @vladimirerfan7721
      @vladimirerfan7721 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the input brother! You made the right decision - the equation is so simple and it removes lots of psychological factors which cause unnecessary anxiety. No hair = no problem.

  • @nagaraja7033
    @nagaraja7033 Před 3 lety +17

    He understand the situation n he is very matured n he handle the situation very well....young man u looking smart after shaving

  • @bobdtoastie
    @bobdtoastie Před 3 lety +3

    Been thinning for ages, took the plunge today with the Remington rx5, , fantastic, been buzzing with clippers for a while, now feel great, keep up the commitment and no worry about the bad dodgy patches and receding, cheers mate.

  • @dudes_on_tangents6009
    @dudes_on_tangents6009 Před 3 lety +15

    The way you've approached this subject is genius.
    it's true, in the end it's not about how you look but how you feel, if you think, you feel, you know. Then it's time the moment doesn't matter, what's important is you wellbeing.
    Congrats for that video @baldcafe
    And to this guy in the video, you rock this be proud of yourself, a new journey is beginning.

  • @tomm7232
    @tomm7232 Před 2 lety +5

    I'll be honest, this dude suits it 100% when I saw it the after, I was like much better even if he wasnt balding

  • @user-yv7wt6hc1q
    @user-yv7wt6hc1q Před 3 lety +10

    Man you look really good like this honestly

  • @igloo2862
    @igloo2862 Před 2 lety +24

    I can totally relate to this guy. I’m tempted to do it to get ahead of it and not have to worry about it anymore, but for me, I’m gonna ride it out and just accept that it’s getting thinner and it is what it is

    • @Korosensei5891
      @Korosensei5891 Před 2 lety +4

      Bro I am just 19 and my crown is almost empty what do you think? What should I do? People often make fun of me because of my hair. I just can't take any more.😭

    • @cassiecoleman3584
      @cassiecoleman3584 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Korosensei5891 Be brave. Like ripping off a bandage, I feel strongly you will never regret taking control…and I bet you’ll look great.

  • @johnrobinson2228
    @johnrobinson2228 Před 3 lety

    dude you look awesome, hope you loving it and living life carefree.

  • @simonjbrand
    @simonjbrand Před rokem +4

    Great guy Eric, the buzz looks good, particularly with the facial hair. I thought you could rock the longer hair a good few years yet but it was obviously your call and if you thought it just wasn't holding up to how you used to have it styled I could understand this. Well articulated in terms of overall framing of the issue. Strong content.

  • @ImaginaryMdA
    @ImaginaryMdA Před 2 lety +6

    This is a really positive message.
    Honestly, if I was in his position, I probably would've made a different decision, but good for him!

  • @i_am_steve
    @i_am_steve Před 3 lety +14

    Why would it be too soon? I say if you're ready you're ready so go for it, no matter how much hair you've already lost! There's a stigma surrounding being bald and it's looked upon as being some sort of disappointing last resort. It's a great look, fresh and clean and more men should embrace it.

  • @ojw5922
    @ojw5922 Před 2 lety +6

    When I first saw this guy I was like yeah he definitely doesn't need to shave, but once he did it, he actually looked better than before

  • @KleWdSide
    @KleWdSide Před 3 lety +74

    That's why it's good to be a handsome guy.
    Jesus hair or cucumber bald, it simply does not matter for them.

    • @AlvaroMadFox
      @AlvaroMadFox Před 3 lety +1

      totally agree

    • @AlvaroMadFox
      @AlvaroMadFox Před 3 lety +3

      If I can choose hair or pretty face I choose face without a doubt .

    • @annakessler9372
      @annakessler9372 Před 3 lety

      @@AlvaroMadFox Many guys are super ugly and get bald too. you dont always get to choose lol

  • @j.9970
    @j.9970 Před 3 lety +35

    I’m 52. To onlookers, I still had a full head of hair... but there were holes in the front of my hairline & in my crown... bald spots... I got good at covering it up... no one knew... but I got sick of fighting it and because of Baldcafe here, got my courage up a month ago & shaved my head (September 12)... I love it! Wish I would have done it years ago, my wife loves it, my friends think I look great! Found out my head shape is perfect for it! Best move I’ve made with my “look” in years.

  • @adityagauba630
    @adityagauba630 Před 3 lety +27

    The thing is that we must be flexible in our thought and more accepting to otbers.. We must offer unconditional +ve regard and make them feel good of how they are.. Even if we don't shave and only have hair on the sides.. And we are happily accepting that look... Theres nothing wrong....

  • @stevendemeter1140
    @stevendemeter1140 Před 3 lety +12

    Harry sums it up perfectly for me. It’s the right time when the person decides it’s the right time. We all get there at different times, but when we know... we know.
    This guy is a good looking dude too with eye brows an Armani model would be proud of 😂

  • @patriciaangeles4816
    @patriciaangeles4816 Před 3 lety +32

    My son started going bald in his 20’s and just shaved it off. He looked fantastic bald 👍🏻

    • @Schaufelor
      @Schaufelor Před 3 lety +13

      And he has got a great mother. My parents were really mad when i shaved it off.

    • @bryangalaviz2601
      @bryangalaviz2601 Před rokem +3

      @@Schaufelor I felt the same and explained that if I had hair, I wanted good hair, not having some hair for the sake of it. They understood that I was better buzzing it off.

  • @duckadiesel4182
    @duckadiesel4182 Před 3 lety +1

    I was in the same situation. I just had thinning hair on top and found your channel then I buzzed it to 0 no guard and I love it.

  • @SuperRol38
    @SuperRol38 Před 3 lety +27

    It seems all these guys who shave off their hair become so wise like wtf

    • @ordinaryguy815
      @ordinaryguy815 Před 3 lety +4

      Wisdom is gained by letting go of yourself, so that only makes sense

    • @Bklyn93
      @Bklyn93 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ordinaryguy815 Lol. Letting go of yourself? You mean...caving into a cult mentality that encourages shaving your head bald (like a slave - shaved heads were a sign of servitude or lesser status throughout history) at the first lost hair? That's letting go of yourself? Seeking almost constant affirmation that "my bald head looks great, I'm such a badass, ROAR" from youtube? That's letting go of yourself? Feeling superior to men who decide not to be slaves to a razor and just accept what is or isn't there is letting go of yourself?

    • @ordinaryguy815
      @ordinaryguy815 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Bklyn93 I’m on fin with a full head of hair, so I’m on the hair side, but I know through life exp that loss is what makes one stronger. If your confidence tanks and because you lose some keratin on your scalp you’re a weak man. Your strength/confidence is a house of cards. Inner work is necessary, and loss and suffering are life’s greatest teachers.

    • @Bklyn93
      @Bklyn93 Před 3 lety

      @@ordinaryguy815 I've been on finasteride for 7 years to stave off any baldness simply because I aesthetically do not think I'd look good with a bald head, and I definitely am against shaved heads. If I do inevitably go bald I will just keep it long, because I frankly don't give a crap what anyone else thinks of me. It's my life to live. I have one. It will not be spent caving to others' judgements. Eventually, I will go bald. And I will have whatever's left hitting my shoulders. And that is my life and my choice and what I feel fits my identity the most.

    • @ordinaryguy815
      @ordinaryguy815 Před 3 lety

      @@Bklyn93 regarding ‘I don’t care what people think of me’ -beware of self-deception. Of course do what you want, life is short. I’m going to stay on fin til I get bald aswell, but I have to learn that I am more than my hair/looks at the same time. That I am loveable regardless. And I’ve learned that the ‘love’, validation you get from
      being good looking is a shallow, unsatisfying one. I know this because I always had male model looks

  • @Inf7cted
    @Inf7cted Před 3 lety

    You make good points! I see a committed thought from you in many of your videos. Rock your confidence and commit to your life. I am buzzed right now since it gives me a accepted way of life right now. I did research on Hair transplants and did not realize your left with white dots on the back and sides of the head from follicle extraction.

  • @nadermunye4879
    @nadermunye4879 Před 3 lety +10

    When I first saw his hair in a bun I was like this man is a cheat he’s not even balding, then I heard him talk and saw his crown and realized he’s jus like all of us

  • @Snake_RAIDER_Plissken
    @Snake_RAIDER_Plissken Před 3 lety +4

    I have a full head of hair, but my hairline has matured. I started buzzing it in the military and became hooked. I would say for the last decade i've been more bald or buzzed then fully haired. I love my look, how it makes me feel and I genuinely don't like my greasy gray hair. It's crazy to think how much I love my beard over my head hair. You gotta do what makes you truly happy, my woman loves my hair, but I love not having it, she respects that and so do others, never let anyone dictate what you want to do.

  • @Josh-vg8zm
    @Josh-vg8zm Před 3 lety +2

    I'm not balding yet but I love this channel and I hope it makes me confident for when it happens

  • @suarezjunior6281
    @suarezjunior6281 Před 3 lety +13

    I had no idea you interviewed Antonio Griezman

  • @blueretro96
    @blueretro96 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I did it once. Than, I eventually let it grow out again. I had to shave it off, and, kind of now I'm reborn. I'm never going babk. This is an excellent video. Well done. Both of you look awesome. Just my 2 cents. I'm so much happier now. Do it for yourself, not for other people.

  • @metalslug_1143
    @metalslug_1143 Před rokem +4

    I am way older than this dude but i have the same hair problem. I noticed my hair thinning on the crown and hated it. So i buzzed it off . Best decision of my life. Of course people will not like the look. but What is important is how YOU feel about it.

  • @J0nnyTheJ3w
    @J0nnyTheJ3w Před rokem +5

    I've got a similar situation to this guy. Hair is a little longer, balding at the crown, hairline is still alright. Putting my hair up hides it, but it is starting to do a runway sort of thing from the front of my head, and is more apparent. I'm going to grow it out a little more to donate it to Locks of Love, then shave it off.

  • @GhostRider-uk3xv
    @GhostRider-uk3xv Před 3 lety +2

    I finally find the courage to shave my head.
    Thank you @baldcafe

  • @lukewarren8440
    @lukewarren8440 Před rokem

    Your video helped me decide. Thankyou, it's the best thing I've ever done. Feel like a completely new man!

  • @silvrsurfer
    @silvrsurfer Před 3 lety +11

    The right answer: whenever you feel like it

  • @Yas93
    @Yas93 Před 3 lety +2

    Looking great bro.. looks super clean 😎 never too early in my opinion.

  • @donaldfuck
    @donaldfuck Před 3 lety +31

    When you are handsome, with or without hair you are still handsome. When you are ugly, being bald is worst than have hair.

    • @annakessler9372
      @annakessler9372 Před 3 lety +1

      i disagree. haor always adds to attractiveness, because of 2 simple reason . 1: lack of it hair or shaved head can add up to age by atleast 10 years and max 16 years. 2: having hair can distract the view and adds variation. so you won't always look the same

  • @WButterTBWButter
    @WButterTBWButter Před 3 lety +8

    The right time is when it starts to affect your psyche, when you worry about your hair all day, take pictures, etc. For me, this was very early, I could have had a "full" head of hair and a haircut for 2 more years, but it was bothering me and I am glad I did it. For some, this moment comes way later. So the correct answer to this question is as soon as it starts to capture your thoughts and you can't stop worrying abou it, the time has come. Also, its about how YOU fell and not the other people. I got so much shit in the beginning because friends and faminly kept telling me I was worrying over nothing and imagining stuff. Now, over 3 years later, everybody can see that my hair is really thin on top, everyone said I was probably right. See it as an opportunity though, people will comment and try to test your confidence, that is your chance to show them you don't give a fuck what they think.

  • @amilaprashadh9557
    @amilaprashadh9557 Před rokem

    Superb head shaving video bro !

  • @notme3523
    @notme3523 Před 3 lety +16

    Had hair, not as long as that but the last 1 - 2 years it started thinning and a side parting was needed to mask the thin areas. Finally with lock down I shaved it and feels great, no one noticed and looks like it was a casualty of the barbers being closed and its great to have a easy maintenance cut. He did it at right time as it was right for him.

  • @gagegang4067
    @gagegang4067 Před rokem +8

    Been watching your videos a long time now, I first started balding at 17 and once I hit 21 I lost all my hair on top and my crown progressively. It’s such a hard thing to deal with as I had long hair most of mu childhood and loved it. I now shave with a one blade electric razor and keep it clean shaven. I try to embrace my boldness now and live with it and in the moment. It’s hard at sometimes because not everyone I know sees me bald as I do wear hats often because of the way they look on me and I like them.. soon enough I’ll stop wearing hats And try to fully embrace it.

  • @IronwaveStudios
    @IronwaveStudios Před 3 lety +6

    I think the prevailing idea is to keep your hair for as long as possible. Once you go bald, that's it, you wont have any more hair. So if you shave it as soon as you see an inkling of going bald when you could have had a few more years with it, you may look back in 30 years and wish you spent more time with you hair. Which I can kind of understand, but I don't have an issue with guys shaving it whenever they want.

  • @charleswalker8284
    @charleswalker8284 Před 2 lety

    This was a great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @chuckwillis5827
    @chuckwillis5827 Před 3 lety +6

    when you are ready,and you do it for you.

  • @RK-xe3tw
    @RK-xe3tw Před 3 lety +4

    This dude is looking really good man he should be a model

  • @buzzmcbuzzed6468
    @buzzmcbuzzed6468 Před 3 lety +5

    The shaved head looks phenomenal!! Totally handsome AF!!

  • @manofbeard
    @manofbeard Před 3 lety +7

    I started going bald when I was around 18. When I reached the age of 21, the top was so thin I first had a buzzcut and to be honest it looked worse. So I got a bic razor and shaved it all off. Never looked back and I’m lucky as i was never bothered by the fact I’m bald.

  • @nodrama490
    @nodrama490 Před 2 lety

    Great video ! I’m going to make the step soon

  • @marysmyth8687
    @marysmyth8687 Před rokem

    Looks great. Well done.

  • @user-is2im7fh4b
    @user-is2im7fh4b Před 3 lety

    great new look! great video!

  • @tylerd7911
    @tylerd7911 Před rokem

    Brother, you look great. Your shaved head really showcases the symmetry of your face and features.

  • @JohnSon-iq7fb
    @JohnSon-iq7fb Před rokem +1

    This guy def looks better buzzed

  • @hugo23235able
    @hugo23235able Před 3 lety +25

    That "l'm gonna jump off the fence now" while jumping off the fence, was discreetly funny.

  • @zorashki
    @zorashki Před 3 lety +14

    Antoine Griezmann going Bald? What the?

  • @highestsprings
    @highestsprings Před 5 měsíci

    Its a personal thing. Decided to shave mine as I always said if I start to thin I am not going to hold on. Some people say you can drag it out and you can't notice it etc. I think that is the issue, its all about letting go when you are ready, not just in hair but in many aspects to life. This is a good channel as it enables people to basically share their experience in moving on and going with the flow. A skill we all need in life, with or without hair!

  • @WalterOlsss
    @WalterOlsss Před 2 lety +2

    Funny, I keep asking people if I’m at the point where I should buzz it and they all say no. But I see the forehead getting bigger and the top is not as thick as it once was. I generally buzz for the summer anyway.
    This video convinced me to just embrace how I feel about it, which is more comfortable and confident with it buzzed. Then, no worries. Nice video gentleman.

  • @jackvial5591
    @jackvial5591 Před 3 lety

    Looks great man!

  • @davidweymouth2954
    @davidweymouth2954 Před rokem

    Looks amazing dude

  • @brad3201
    @brad3201 Před 2 měsíci

    I have long hair, similar face and head shape as this guy. I really like his philosophy about it. I have the same exact balding pattern as this guy too! I think I’ll shave tomorrow, I feel better about this already

  • @jjstewart4341
    @jjstewart4341 Před rokem +1

    bro is blessed with a super strong widows peak. you can shave that to a 1 and still look like you have a full head of hair

  • @raselalam2556
    @raselalam2556 Před 3 lety +7

    I have no idea why I’m subscribed but I feel like I’m part of a religion now and I love the amount of support people get here

  • @angelschdz
    @angelschdz Před 3 lety +5

    When the hair starts falling the razor 🪒 is calling :) be happy y’all don’t let a hair Ruin it!

  • @ilyasantonov212
    @ilyasantonov212 Před 3 lety +10

    I had long hair exactly like that and I had some thin spots like that too. I could've held on for longer but it just caused me too much stress. Not worth it

  • @Frichilsasta08
    @Frichilsasta08 Před 3 lety +6

    For me...it's either go bald, or consistently cut my hair from getting so long that the thinning is very apparent.

  • @waisel1
    @waisel1 Před 3 lety

    I think this is much better now then before!

  • @kauemoura
    @kauemoura Před 2 lety +2

    His balding pattern is similar to mine. I shaved my head completely a few times, I have very mixed feelings about it, but I mostly dislike when it grows more than 3/4 mm, because then it just looks like a constant reminder of what's gone. Now I'm starting to think about shaving again, even though the medicine has helped.
    On the other hand, shaving in December feels extra cold.

  • @michaelcsutton
    @michaelcsutton Před 3 lety +1

    With such strong eyebrows, facial hair and general good looks I think a shaved head can enhance those features. You gotta own it and do it in a way that you are comfortable. I’ve taken 15 years to get to totally shaved head.

  • @_spicypainliquor
    @_spicypainliquor Před 3 lety +1

    Eyebrow game strong 😎👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @azfarizal28
    @azfarizal28 Před 2 lety +1

    He looks like Zayn Malik of One Direction with the new haircut and somehow inspires me to do the same. Proud of him and everyone else who rediscovered themselves in this journey.

  • @tigahead
    @tigahead Před 3 lety +30

    I’ve got a thick head of hair, but I’ve always liked the shaved look. My hair resolutely refuses to fall out, but over lockdown I got braver with my own self barbering. Now I’m rocking a 0.5 buzzcut, and I love it. I never enjoyed the grooming process of longer hair, and never really knew what to do with it, so even though there is this expectation to grow it back, I keep think, why would I? I’ve found with a more daring haircut, that I’m just being more daring generally with my style and really having fun with it. Anyway, point is, I don’t think you have to be balding at all to do it if that’s what you want.

  • @albertharvey5813
    @albertharvey5813 Před 3 měsíci

    This is the same as I’ve got, it’s the hardest to understand as you can’t see it but at the same time you know it’s happening.

  • @Skip2105
    @Skip2105 Před 3 lety +1

    Proud to be here before 100,000

  • @BashLoGiudice
    @BashLoGiudice Před rokem

    This man looks amazing

  • @jessebrown4181
    @jessebrown4181 Před rokem

    Bro looks great and feels great👍👍👍👊

  • @paolo6860
    @paolo6860 Před 3 lety

    He loooks much better bold! For real

  • @vagrantastronaut
    @vagrantastronaut Před 2 lety +71

    As a female with a 1cm buzz cut, I really liked that Eric mentioned "be prepared for reactions and questions." There are so many inspirational stories of shaving your head to be free of existing worries, but there's benefit to being realistic as well. You might not prefer how you look like bald-self-confidence can fluctuate. People around you might not like your being bald-and will comment on it.
    So I'd say, do consider how you want to react in different circumstances! Eric was really kind in saying "people want to help"-I mostly see it as their wanting to foist their opinions on you.
    Personally, people's reactions are really a glimpse into their world view, rather than a reflection of my literal hairlessness. It can make people uncomfortable 😂

  • @Schlimaazl
    @Schlimaazl Před 3 lety +83

    Who needs hair when
    Italian✅
    Eyebrows ✅
    Jawline ✅
    Facial hair ✅
    Masculine ✅

    • @Neaharia
      @Neaharia Před 3 lety +2

      Italian?

    • @Neaharia
      @Neaharia Před 3 lety +4

      He’s Catalan.

    • @henry12h
      @henry12h Před 3 lety +2

      hair is no needed , society tells you it is

    • @reiserkeiser
      @reiserkeiser Před 3 lety +5

      Not sure what being Italian has to do with it? Means nothing cosmetically in and of itself.

    • @Schlimaazl
      @Schlimaazl Před 3 lety +1

      @@reiserkeiser my point is when you are attracting the other sex my friend, you become more attractive, I was also half joking

  • @jocefjose6004
    @jocefjose6004 Před 2 lety

    The right time is when the person is welcoming the idea. All of my younger years i've sported buzzcut and started growing my hair when i entered workforce but it wasn't long when they noticed i am thinning and they suggested for me to revert to buzzcut. I'm comfortable with whatever condition my hair is so lemme just enjoy my obviously receding lines and spots. It's not an issue for me likewise it shouldn't bother others if i'm balding.

  • @luv2stack
    @luv2stack Před 3 lety

    I think you look better without hair 100% and I'm not just saying that because this is the Baldcafe channel. I objectively look at you before and after, and to me you look much better, much cleaner now without hair. Thanks for sharing your journey

  • @waynegotke5502
    @waynegotke5502 Před 3 lety +5

    I have friends who weren't loosing their hair at all when they started shaving their heads. my bald spot was small when I first shaved my head 13 years ago now. I think shaved heads today are becoming more and more the norm that people don't even think about seeing someone on the streets with a shaved head anymore. I can't go anywhere anymore where there isn't at least one other person or 2 with a shaved head. I don't think there is a wrong time if someone wants to do it.

    • @leoaraujo8590
      @leoaraujo8590 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah, I rocked the buzzcut of a 1 or a 2 for 80% of my youth now (I'm 23), but I noticed my hairline is moving on a weird way, I'm not balding on the norwood pattern, my hairline is moving back but the actual line is still 100% straight, so my forehead looks progressively bigger, it's just beginning now, I might have a 1cm raise at max but I think it's already time I start shaving at a 0.5 buzzcut now.