Do I Prefer Having Hair Or A Shaved Head? (200k Q&A)
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Welcome to the 200k Pre Head Shave Q&A
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:30 Would I Have A Hair Transplant?
00:40 What is my job?
00:45 Did I move back to China?
00:57 How Tall Am I?
01:09 What jobs have I had previously?
02:28 What happened to me doing a hair system?
04:19 What did I gain from the long hair?
04:37 Am I trying to regrow all my hair?
04:51 Would I do a mullet?
05:19 Will I help a gay man shave his head?
05:43 An episode on alopecia?
06:06 Why did I shave my hair off so early?
08:23 Best dating advice for young and bald guy
08:41 How can you achieve loving yourself
09:38 Will Baldcafe hoodies come back?
10:05 Thoughts of current political climate in west
10:32 What is my favourite razor?
10:37 Do I prefer my long hair or a shaved head?
11:15 Shiny crown, should he get SMP?
12:16 Do I think I've missed opportunities by going bald?
14:27 How was I able to grow my hair so long?
14:56 Is it better to have a beard if bald?
15:38 What did family and friends think about my long hair?
16:22 Does having facial hair make you stand out less?
16:42 what is my favourite ever beard style?
17:05 Will I do a book?
17:13 What celeb hair style would I have?
17:21 My Best piece of advice for growing a beard
17:58 What is the future of Baldcafe?
18:05 Would I do a channel about China or other places?
18:28 How can guys improve other areas of their lives?
19:47 Thank you
19:51 How to become comfortable with yourself?
20:43 How has my perspective on hair loss changed from the start to now?
21:38 When balding is shaving the only option?
22:19 What are my hobbies?
22:40 Teaching English in China thoughts
23:00 How hard was growing out my hair 1-10?
23:13 Outro
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I'm not even balding and I love watching your vids for years because your content is always so uplifting and inspirational. Keep doing what you're doing man!
I appreciate that!
It’s crazy that in this era where everyone say we should all embrace what is natural about our body (body hair, cellulite, curves, scars etc etc) we still don’t talk enough about balding and how no one should be ashamed about it
Because people usually praise and support women in this regard, not men.
I never saw a bald prince in a disney movie for example, or a balding princess. Nowadays it is ok to make jokes about baldness/alopecia but it's evil to make fun of fat people. Why? Ah yes, because they are "only" hair...
Bullshit. Hair are part of a person identity, and losing them it is like a mutilation, especially when people are young.
so true
Totally true.
Because that's only about women. It's literally about gender... Nobody supports a short or fat guy lmao
Harry, I shaved my head on your channel when you were much earlier on and this is the wisest and vibiest you've ever been. I'm happy for you that you've come this far with your channel and yourself
It’s great to hear from you man. Thank you so much 🙏 This was an important day for me and it felt good to do this type of video and share some thoughts. Here’s to the future brother.
You are a stand up guy man. You look badass with and without hair. I’m glad I discovered your channel 2 or 3 years ago. If it weren’t for you, I’d still be hiding underneath a hat. It feels amazing not caring what others think. Don’t waste time worrying about the small things, dudes.
Mate I stressed about my thinning hair for years. Your channel inspired me to take the leap and shave it off. Two years on and my only regret is I didn't do it sooner! Thank you so much for your content, you really are changing men's lives with this community you've created and I hope the channel continues to thrive 🤙
Great to hear! Well done on just going for it. Onwards and upwards 👍
congrats on your channels success, harry. buzzing my own hair when I started losing it was very trivial and easy for me but it's really wonderful to see how many other young men you are empowering to free themselves of their distress and worry
When's the head shave vid coming man been two week's now?🤷 looking forward 😊
Your content was and still is really helpful for me in accepting getting bald in my late 20s. I’m in my early 30s now.
And although I have come to accept and appreciate it the way look now, as it no longer gives me anxiety or ‘depression’, and won’t deny I would give anything to have my gorgeous, straight black hair back.
I loved having a man-bun and tying little things to my hair (in my home country they are called 'yuyitos', think of the accessories hippies tend to wear)
Congratulations on reaching this milestone. You totally deserve it ❤.
I found your channel randomly a few months ago and used your tips to shave my head and take my baldness head on, finally… It was super helpful, and made the experience as easy as possible 🙌🏼 Thank you so much for the positive support and continued inspiration and information-love it! You are an inspiration! 🙏🏼
It was an amazing journey as a viewer too! When you stopped the haircuts I thought "how far is he gonna take it??", and you greatly succeded my expectations!
I love that you always talk about what we lose when focusing on the balding thing. It is the main reason to do it, to keep living!
PD: hyped for the shave video!
The moment I have been waiting for ,the head shave ,harry!!!! 👍👍👍
Harry its so nice to hear all your arguments and advice.
you helped me and so many other dudes with their hair loss and to overcome it.
from the bottom of my heart
Thank you!
Much love❤
Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents, but I love the travelling, and I think it meshes in beautifully into this channel. As inspiring and incredible as you are in helping your fellow brothers, it's so fun to see your day-to-day and vlogs. They're super fun, and honestly I think it's good for your bros to see you out and about on your journey that you encourage.
This Q&A was awesome. Glad to hear your interests in camera gear, filming and traveling! Love to see vids of you traveling in the future!
The day of my 30th birthday I finished watching one of your videos and had the sense of urgency to shave it off. I stood in the mirror with the clippers up to my head contemplating life for at least a minute.. I started going back and just turned them on. The rest is history. Fresh off a head shave yesterday I finally feel as if my life is back.
I did have to go through the shock and awe from others being bald with the occasional bald jokes but man I can go swimming again, I don’t worry about the wind, I don’t stop in halls to check my hair after coming inside to make sure the slightest wind didn’t expose me! The list goes on! I canceled my hair transplant because inevitably my hair will go at some point in my life. I don’t want to shave my head and have FUE scars. Please continue the life changing work brother. ❤
Congrats on your new found freedom! Welcome! :)
😂
Someone put a laughing emoji. I guess he thinks I was being sarcastic towards you but I wasn't.
Thank you for answering my question regarding medical therapy mate. It has certainly given me something to think about. I shaved my head and rocked it for a while but then slipped back into growing it out and now I'm in that awkward stage where I'm thinking should I try and save it.
You do amazing work and thank you for normalising what is a natural process for a lot of men.
Good luck with the channel and I'll continue to follow. Traveling videos would be amazing you have the personality to smash them and make them worth watching 👍🏻
So glad you hit 200k, long may your success continue my friend! Would love to come back one day to show how this channel helped me 6 months / 1 year on! Your a legend x
Mate thank you so much for being a part of it all. 🙏 forever grateful
I can’t wait for the head shave video!
Absolutely right. Face ur fears is the best way to combat them don’t run away from them
You have displayed bravery and self compassion on another level. I loved the bald man bun look. I kinda want to try it too. I live in Madagascar and alot of older french men here rock that look. I have a new appreciation for it.
Love your attitude and sense of humor. Would definitely buy some merch if you get an online shop up and running.
This channel helped me to move forward in my life! Thank you!
So happy to hear it man 🙏
Post shave clarity - Brilliant! 😂💡👏🏽
Thanks for answering my question mate! Have a good one.
No problem 👍
You're awesome, Harry! I've watched your videos since before you reached 100k, and now it's 200! Congrats, man! Enjoy the bald life. ❤😊
I swear I can’t wait for the shaving video. Please hurry!!!!
Loved the video Harry keep it going
Hope you enjoyed it!
You are awesome, thanks for creating this amazing community Cheers from Canada
Thanks for all you’re great videos! Supporting from Australia! 🇦🇺
Wow man thank you so much for this type of support! The second ever super thanks! I am grateful beyond words 🙏
Fantastic video Harry. Well done.
Thanks Harry your videos done alot for me certainly when I braved the shave😂I was about 23/24 and now at 27 being honest I wouldn't have hair back I love the shaved head. When you touched on it makes you realize who you are, it really does and others who have saw me bald sometimes i see that they are still in that bubble of perfection, I was exactly the same when I had hair. The inflated ego I can also relate to, at the same time getting compliments I knew I was styling my hair so you couldn't see the baldness which made me think that these compliments aren't real. That's why I never thought twice about a hair transplant,maybe I would have if your videos didn't give me the confidence to own it. It does make me proud that I jumped that hurdle early and weirdly the shaved head has made me a much stronger person I think and for that I owe a lot of it to your channel. Cheers man keep up the inspiration👍
Definitely got the pirate/Shakespeare look going - really dig it! Honestly, the shaved look for me felt like I was still hiding my thinning hair. You're an inspiration to let it grow out and accept it. Just adds another look to the books🙏thanks brother
This guy is the best dude! Even found a way to turn what feels like a death sentence he made into a living
This was a fantastic video. Always a great day when Harry uploads
Glad you enjoyed it man thank you
Enjoyed your video mate. I picked up the leaf and thorn razors earlier this year and am fully amazed at the product. I had a hard debate on buying them even after your recommendation,but it's worth it. Thanks Harry for the info and encouraging vidz.
24 here and been thinning/receeding for a couple years now, tryung to overcome it mentally its almost as if i stumbled onto this channel for a reason
Hope it helps mate. You’ll get there. It’s all about not hiding away 👍
@@Baldcafe thanks dude ✌
Thanks for taking my question!!
No problem!!
Best bald dude content on yt
Love ya harry
Before i start loosing my hair at 17, i've had a lot of opportunity with womens. But now i realised that the best thing i can do with my bald head at 24, is just accepting that. In some sens it's like a blessing because it's force me to become à better person. I'm not an handsome guy anymore But i tend to invest on myself to create other values. Good luck all, this challenge is worth it by the end of the day.
Exactly, it forces you to become less vain, which is a win in the long run.
Love this channel so much
shaved mine 25 years ago, never looked back!!
I relate with your job experience. I’ve worked a bunch of different jobs that I don’t love but it’s gotten me more perspective.
I think it has a lot of value
Harry I love your attitude .. outlook and the great content in these videos .. keep up the great work
I appreciate that!
congrats on 200k
Awesome video Harry! I love the long hair look you have atm but I think the beard is carrying a lot of the weight 😅 the combination is just great! I can’t really grow such an amazing beard and at nearly 50 I doubt it will get any better but I do rock an awesome moustache and some stubble 😂 at first I thought it was a bit goofy with my shaved head but as you said it’s not really about how you look in other people’s eyes but how you look and feel to yourself and I honestly look and feel so much more confident without my hair than I ever did with it. I think shaved head is the way for me but who knows maybe I will grow it out some time and if it looks half as good on me as it does on you I’d be happy 😃
Been here since under 1k, congrats and keep it going
That’s incredible man. Thank you 🙏
"Dish Pig" never heard this term in the USA. However i love that term🤣🤣 Ive done that job also..many many moons ago! Proud to say i been here since 10k subs Harry! Love all the content mate...your crushing it!💪
Thank you so much for supporting this long brother. Honestly means the world to me
This is a great video! I mean really. I got a lot from it. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
All the guys on these videos look great with shaved heads.
I started receding in my early 40's and starting derma rolling, because I thought I had nothing to lose.
Anyway 6 months later I'm back with a full head of hair.
Maybe I was lucky or did it early enough to save it, but it's an option.
Painful as f*ck but worth it.
But if it doesn't work, you fella's all look amazing shaved, and are an inspiration to insecure guys like me.
I & many men like me have let it consume my life by wearing hats and hoods up all the time it’s not good for my confidence but this channel has slowly built my confidence up to the point of where I’m gonna ditch the hats, ditch the hoodies and just be me, we need to stop giving a shit what people think about us and just be ourselves!
Man I couldn’t like this comment more and I can’t encourage you enough to start ditching those hats and get yourself out there brother! Bit by bit start living free!
Thank you for all your effort.
My pleasure!
I am not gonna lie it looks really good on you bald or not your just being yourself we love of who your keep on the good work dude
I'm excited for the next video
The way you’re wearing the hair know radiates self esteem!
Thanks lad 👍
Going to be an emotional head shave. Been interesting following this journey 👍
Definitely like that you're taking a broad approach - beyond accepting the balding. Can't wait to see the TV show 🤪And very interested to see where you're gonna take this channel! (But definitely take it to Japan 😎)
Honestly man you’ve taken the barber shop world tour to another level. I’m very inspired. I think I just need to invest and go for it. Enjoy the ride. Show a bit of travel, a bit of barbershop and get stoic as always. I’m keen for a little Krakow collab 😉
You look great woth both bro, keep up the content
I've been watching this channel for 2 years - and I absolutely love the content. I've been struggling with thinning hair for years and in the past few years I've tried shaving bald several times (kept it that way for months at a time). Each time I grow it back. I will say this: while this channel is great and shows great success stories - there are also plenty of stories like mine. I just can't get use to shaving my head - I think it looks horrible. I don't get that "glow up" feeling from shaving my head. I'd almost rather just rock the "thinning look"
just my 2 cents
I still love watching the videos.
I wasn't particulary balding but I did have a rather big widow's peak that kept me from having a proper haircut that would be working and it stressed me out so much
A week ago I shaved it all down and I believe watching your videos kinda motivated me to do it and I'm super satisfied with how I look. It's beyond from what I could have imagined before
So thanks from germany man
Love The Videos
Awesome video man! As always :)
Love it!
Great Q&A, didn't know you used to work lots of jobs in 1:40, 8:30 I'll try to remember that. 18:30 is great. Fortunately I've never had a severe hair loss, but I had a harder time in academics and learning. Haven't seen you buzz your hair yet, hahaha
Thank you for helping us balding men out 😊
One of the best channels. Specially when we are bombarded with social pressure and stereotypes of beauty. It helps a lot to know so many are on the same path, facing the struggles and fears.
Whichever look, I think you look great and are an inspiration for many! I don’t know if I missed a video where you already talked about it but did you ever tried treatment with dutasteride and other commonly prescribed medications? (Whether injected directly in the scalp or as pills ) like many I have alopecia but don’t like the idea of being medicated for years or possible side effects.
Never tried those treatments mate. Really been on the path of acceptance. Really glad you enjoy the channel
@@Baldcafe 💪💪! I think what you're doing is great and this amazing channel! Would be great to have some interviews with women also.
Great channel!
The irony that the ad for me watching this video was for hair transplant 😂😂😂
Great video🎉
Your channel message is more about building your self esteem. Without self esteem nothiing works.
I actually dig the long hair. So sad to see that you might be shaving it off. Your look actually inspired me to grow my balding hair out as well. Thanks for the encouragement!
I was thinking like wise myself. Did the shaved head for a few years. It's time for a change. I like the bald ticket look of long hair.
Amazing video and channel 🙏 ❤️
Thanks!
Wow brother. You are the first ever to super thanks. I’m honored. Thank you so much! 🤝
I just wanted to say congrats on your journey and for being an inspiration to all of us mate!! Also I feel like you and I could be twins just saying lol
Okay, I’ve watched this channel a long time and I think your approach is the right one. Here’s my story….I was diagnosed a few years ago with body dysmorphic disorder (nothing to do with hair issues etc). I had BDD mainly in my 20’s and early 30’s…lived terribly insecure, didn’t go out, hid under a hat all the time…I wasn’t experiencing noticeable hair loss at this stage so it wasn’t that. I just wanted to hide full stop. Then something happened which was the equivalent of someone dropping a bomb on me…I started losing my hair. And for someone who already has a body image disorder, it was tough. In a way, it helped me a lot and forced me to adapt. I lost a lot of my prime years worrying about body image issues.
Many who do not know me, or know I have had issues, have said I’m really handsome. I even had strangers say that to me. Nothing changes what’s in your head though. And compliments don’t last…it’s like I constantly needed reassurance. I would say I’m about 90 per cent better now and live a relatively normal life now. I think most of what men are thinking and pre-occupied about is being perceived as attractive by potential partners. We all want to be desirable. Losing hair feels like it challenges you. But really when you break it down…are all women dating the ideal man or whatever? No. Many women date what we would perceive to be average or below average looking men…and vice versa. But that’s our opinion. And not everyone finds the same things attractive. So….I guess it’s just about learning to be comfortable in your own skin and I think your approach is best. We all get older anyway so we have to face those insecurities.
Thanks for sharing man. There are many cross overs between BDD and what you might call preoccupation with balding. Especially when it comes to the thought patterns (mind reading, catastrophic thinking etc) also with ways to deal with it. What I’ve essentially done is exposure therapy.
@@Baldcafe yeah I know what you mean. Part of my therapy to overcome BDD was exposure therapy and the kind of approaches you use towards balding. I think that’s why you ultimately have a healthier outlook and can share your knowledge from what you learnt. Ironically, I don’t watch this channel due to worry about this subject of balding. In fact, having a shaved head ended up kind of suiting me well. It was kind of traumatic at the time though as I was dealing with bdd aswell. But I am interested in other people come to terms with it. Thanks for the work you’ve done 👍
This was def my favorite form of Harry
You look good with a cap/hat. It also looks good when pulled back. Its ballsy for a balding male to have longer hair I respect it.
I'm balding as well but im definitely going to embrace it for sure.
It's crazy how you look good with any hair or beard style lol
I can see the Skullet coming along well.
King Leonidas of bald men is coming back! 👑
8:29 Corey wayne! never knew you followed that guy!?. I have his book aswell watching his newsletters, etc.
Bro ur beard is awesome
Gotta rock a balding ponytail so you can look like an 80s action movie villain! Thanks for all the great content! 🍻
When will the shaving video be uploaded? Love the videos btw
I think you should try to develop your side channel, your china vlogs are ton of fun to watch, your walk in the closed park was so entertaining. you could be like the new bald and bankrup for china if done right
Yeah I do really enjoy those to be fair. The real goal would be to have some kind of combo but I think this channel is too string in the niche for that now. How about if I also went to other places on the side channel too? I wouldn't want the same issue if I were to build that channel but then be stuck with only. making China vids.... happy to hear your thoughts
@@Baldcafe Im sure more viewers would enjoy it if you went to other places too. I think that would grand you more succes in the long run. As for me, im learning mandarin and im fascinated about the language, and culture. I find your laowai experiences entertaining as hell lol
I enjoy your videos brother
This channel is pretty cool. I starting shaving my head like 7 years ago and wish I would had starting doing it sooner. I used to have long hair all through my school years but usually still wore a hat most of the time. I was just always more comfortable wearing a hat. Into my 20's I had cut my hair short and revealed how bald I was actually going underneath all the hair I had. So then I would literally only go places I could wear a hat because I would hide my balding under the hat. After I realized I should just shave what I had left off, it really was like a huge relief. It still is. Its even addicting. I shave my head every morning. And watching these videos just makes me want to run a trimmer over it right now lol. I still wear a hat everyday, but not as a way to hide my head. Its just a habit and sort of just a way life. But I am not ashamed to take my hat off at any time. I really think a shaved head looks good and masculine on guys. I really think its a tougher more refined looked I guess. And its freakin hassle free other than shaving but thats super easy and only takes a couple minutes for many multiple hours of worry free bad hair. I love the low maintenance. I grow out my facial hair until I feel its too bothersome to keep strait without too much brushing or gel. Then I just cut it back and let it grow back again.
Too long lol
@@soupbellyschayi1676 that's what she said!
As a 27 year old who hasn’t lost his hair yet but I believe I will (every dude in my family is losing it) I’ve decided SMP will be my gameplan when the day finally comes. Not that I want people to think I still have my hair but just because I like the look of a buzzed head shadow. Love your videos man, they made me not afraid of the future whether I get to keep my hair or not
Same I'm 27 and no Norwood loss so far, but I will do SMP also if shtf with my hair. My dad went bald in his late 20's and I'm surprised I'm not bald yet. Maybe it's because I got out of the military at 4 years, while he stayed in for 20 years.
@@alaskanwhiskey It´ just a complete lottery. My dad has perfect hair. Grandpa´s had perfect hairline till their deaths. I started balding at 19... my brother aswell
We want the hats!!!
You’re brilliantly entertaining mate. I’ve had SMP from scalp Perfect and ❤ it & tell everyone. It’s been life changing. I’m a professional singer songwriter 🎶and have done all the awful terrible jobs too 👍
Love the asian trips!!!!
Hey Harry, love the channel. Where did you grow up? Your accent sounds West Country, I’m going for Swindon? 🤔
Born in Southampton but yes, my family born in Plymouth and Cornwall I lived in Plymouth to study and for early adult years. Good spot 👍
First of all, thank you for yor motivation during all these years.
Unfortunately, take the risk of being balding it’s just a half of problem. For example, I have big ears, long neck and not a thick beard. So, when I’m bald it’s no cool. I feel myself uncomfortable. Hat solves this problem, but I hate it, it’s like a shackles on the head.
I mean, sometimes decision to shave is not a panacea.
Dont shave ur head and find a fitting haircut bro
Legend
Nice video !
Did you ever do the big 5 oder mbti-16 Personality test?
Would be interesting to hear the results. Have a good one!
I have not. What would you guess my result would be?
The 16 Personality Test is cost free. You can check your results there.
I guess you are an ENFJ/ENFP/INFP type.
Holy smack I've been doing 0.5 microneedling for one month everyday with coffee mask nightly and my hairs are pumping out! Also in the process of growing my hair long
Regardless, I think you look cool either way! I love the way you embrace any look and make it work. Which is the most manly think one can do!
I’m 50 and finally shaved my head after 3 yrs of buzzing it.
Curious as to why? I go between shave and buzz and can’t make up my mind
First time I’ve heard the term “dish pig.” I would love to see that on a resume. Oh what you do for last 5 years. Oh I’ve been a dish pig…
😂 slaving away in the hot kitchen getting pans and plates thrown at you. In the greasy sink scrubbing away. I feel it’s the perfect job title 😆
I don't know if anyone else has asked but when is the baldcafe head butter coming back in stock?
Hey Harry I got a English teaching gig offered in Harbin.. have you been there? Sorry a little off topic but would love to hear your thoughts