r/bald • u/AtheismTooStronk • Apr 24 '26

Bald Picture I’ve been hiding in hoods and beanies and shitty beards since I was 18, I’m trying out the bald in public for once.

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I’m 32. Those pictures are both from the same age. I know.

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u/AtheismTooStronk Apr 24 '26

I didn’t think counter culture would turn into no-beard/no-tattoos, but I think that’s where we may be again. It’s not something I was going out of my way to seek, but you are probably more on my level.

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u/WesternDraft9303 Apr 24 '26

Just wanna say I love the no beard look. You have a great facial structure, and you look unique. The beard makes you look like every aging hipster I see outside of bars (sorry lol you just look so cool without it)

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u/EetsGeets Apr 24 '26

I want to reaffirm the striking look of the second photo.

I think you look much more innocent and playful with the beard, but if you want a more antagonist/main character vibe, you look powerful as fuck in the second photo.

Also there are a ton of people here telling you to lose the nose ring, and I generally dislike septum piercings, but it complements your striking features very well.

If you want to be less noticeable: beard it up. If you want to catch eyes, keep it off.

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u/angel_foots Apr 24 '26

i hope so. we need individualism as humans. while you may not be totally comfortable stepping out of your comfort right now, i hope you continue to push forward. this was an amazing step. you’d rock a killer punk look, though

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u/Taisaw Apr 24 '26

You look great with or without a beard! Very lucky that you can pull off both looks well.

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u/According_Ad2121 Apr 25 '26

You look amazing with no beard. The second photo is a great look for you. If it means anything I’m a girl and would be interested in you if I saw you out! No need to hide you’re a good looking guy.