Credit: r/bald
A viral series of before-and-after photos from Reddit’s r/bald community has been taking the internet by storm, and for all the right reasons.
The posts feature people who were struggling with thinning hair or balding, bravely deciding to shave it all off. What followed wasn’t just a physical transformation, but a visible shift in confidence, happiness, and self-acceptance. The difference is so striking that many viewers say the “after” photos don’t even look like the same people.
Key Takeaways
- A viral series of before-and-after “glow-ups” from Reddit’s r/bald community is changing how people view hair loss.
- The subreddit has become a safe, uplifting space where people encourage one another to embrace baldness with confidence.
- Commenters say shaving their heads often makes people look younger, healthier, and happier.
- Many women and partners shared how attractive and empowering baldness can be, and how damaging bald-shaming really is.
The subreddit r/bald has quietly become one of the most positive corners of the internet. Instead of shame or judgment, members are met with encouragement, compliments, and reassurance. It’s a place where people remind each other that hair loss isn’t a failure, and baldness isn’t something to hide.
And the comments? They might be the most powerful part.
One commenter, Jenny Dalby, summed it up perfectly:
“All of these men 100% look amazing after shaving off their hair! My ex was bald and so attractive. I hate how much men are shamed for baldness.”
That sentiment echoed again and again. People weren’t just praising the transformations, they were calling out how unfairly society treats hair loss, especially in men.
Another comment by Crystal Walk went viral for its humor and honesty:
“Going from looking like they drive vans with no windows and hand out free candy to kids to looking sexy af.”
Crude? Maybe. But it highlighted something important: confidence changes how we’re perceived.
Many women chimed in to say baldness isn’t just acceptable, it’s attractive.
Nicole McKnight Balestra wrote:
“Every single one of these gentlemen look fantastic with no hair. I’m married to a man that shaves his head too, never seen him with hair.”
Others described baldness as a true glow-up.
Josie Xoremi joked:
“It’s like staying a shaggy 4 when you could be a shiny 10.”
Beyond appearance, people noticed how much healthier and younger everyone looked.
Connie Pfeiffer said simply:
“Absolutely everyone pictured here looks better bald!”
And Kelly Olson added:
“Every single one was a glow up!”
Some comments came from partners who had watched their loved ones struggle for years before finally letting go.
Dori Levesque shared a heartfelt story about her husband:
“My husband finally gave up on his hair after he hated how it looked after every haircut… he took the clippers and just went for it. I’m so glad he did, he looks so beautiful bald. It really suits him.”
Perhaps most touching were the comments reminding people that hair doesn’t define worth.
Kaitlyn Rutledge offered encouragement to anyone on the fence:
“If you’re balding and unhappy, just shave your head. If you don’t like it, wear a hat until it grows back. No harm, no foul. Hair doesn’t define you… say F**K the standards and be the gorgeous person you were meant to be.”
The discussion even opened the door for women facing thinning hair.
Natalia Jaramillo Gonzalez admitted:
“I’m so curious if there are any women who’ve joined in… getting older and having my hair thin out has me thinking about it A LOT.”
That’s what makes this trend so powerful. It’s not about baldness alone, it’s about rejecting unrealistic beauty standards and choosing self-acceptance instead.
These viral glow-ups prove something simple but profound: when people stop fighting who they are and start embracing it, they shine.
Stories like these remind us that real confidence doesn’t come from fitting a mold, it comes from owning who you are. At Simply Wholesome, we share uplifting, human stories that celebrate self-acceptance, growth, and courage in all its forms.
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