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Until yesterday I used to have long hair. Due to unusually high tempetures I started having problems with the skin on my head. So, to avoid problems. I shaved it clean and it will remain that way until the skin in treated.

Now that I'm bald, I now know what's it's like. It sucks. My old hair suited me perfectly. It was messy just the right amount, perfect length, made me look different than the rest and handsome as hell. Every girl would look at me where ever I went to. Compliments floating over the air, jealous looks from other men etc. etc. It made me feel powerful.

But most importantly, it suited my personality and clothing. It was perfect! But now it's gone. I hate bald me. I will never look back at this bald version of myself.

It feels weird. I don't feel that bad but still it's disheartening.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

To echo much already said... As a dude that had magnificent curly locks. I wtarted balding at 18 and now have a hairline of an 18th century monk... If you can shave your head do that. I also have eczema...so that's out. So hats and just being cool with it. If you try to hide it .. people know. Just own that shit. Frankly ladies don't seem to mind it... Personality goes a long way. Humor goes further