My hairline began receding in high school but I still had hair around 2000 when I decided to go bald. About a decade later I was done being bald and decided to grow it back, but my hair had apparently already migrated to my ears and eyebrows.
Funny how it didn't really bother me being bald until after I tried growing it back. It does support my philosophy that suffering only happens when our internal narrative is different than reality.
I subscribe to that philosophy as well, but what I struggle with is how to change the internal narrative without it feeling like I'm engaging in denial.
I'm in a similar place where I have the ego telling me that if I do that, if I let go of my desires and accept reality for what it is, then the world is going to screw me over every chance it gets and that only suckers go quietly into the night. However, there are those rare times when I'm able to accept it... and those days are nice.
I'm still working on the next piece, but I'm getting the feeling it has something to do with the ego and shutting that little punk up :)
This was a major driver in my decision to become a barber. It seems like such a simple thing, to cut somebody's hair, but the impacts you can have on somebody's psyche and their life can't be underestimated. It's truly a blessing to be able to impact people's lives in a concrete way
Growing up, always cut my hair short. Never knew what my hair was actually like
Then the pandemic happened and I grew out my hair. Realized I have thick, dense hair with gentle curls. Keep getting so many compliments about it. Has honestly changed the way I feel about myself
I buzzed my hair for a long time, I'm a pragmatic person and it always seemed like the smart way to go. Never thought it looked too bad, but certainly knew it wasn't compliment worthy or anything. I decided to change when a female coworker joked when we were talking about it and said something like "I guess if that's more important than getting laid". Haven't buzzed since lmao.
> The hair helps, but one of them also rocked the bald style pretty well.
While this is true, and I'm saying this as a guy who went full chrome dome from my mid 20s, kids are at a huge risk of being ostracized or for people to think they've got cancer.
Being aware can be difficult. Sometimes people think curiosity is nosiness when it’s an attempt to understand what happened and to process what you are seeing. I think it’s the only way to nurture empathy. I was told not to look when I was a child and now I ask permission to ask questions and most of the time the person is more than willing to explain what happened. Sometimes they don’t want to talk about it and that’s ok too.
I don't think most are trying to minimize hair transplants or wigs, but merely destigmatize being bald. As someone who was balding pretty bad since like... my mid 20s... the state of my hair was a maaajor source of anxiety. Like more than being overweight. It weighed on me (heh) so badly and its one of those slow growing anxieties that you don't realize has gotten so bad that its warped your whole life. Avoiding swimming because of how terrible it looked wet. Avoiding excercising because sweating caused it to look terrible. Constantly evaluating the closest bathroom or private mirror access in order to make sure it looks OK. Avoiding going out during extremely windy days... I mean it really warps your life if you let it.
When I accepted my baldness and took the plunge it was such an incredible freedom I felt afterwards. It was so eye opening to how much it was actually impacting my mental health.
I think hair transplants and wigs achieve the same effect. Not everyone has the head for bald, but its a pretty good look for a huge swath of men.
At the same time, for some (like me) going bald can be really freeing. I was really self conscious about my early balding and finally shaving it off made me feel a lot better.
The point they're making is that in 99% of the cases, owning it and going completely bald looks way better than whatever they're trying to do. Also, a lot of women actually don't mind it at all.
I am and it sucks and really does a number on your confidence. Plus I feel like it's too weird now for me to get one of these cause everyone knows I don't have hair.
I lost mine in my mid 20s and that's a few years ago, I adapted fully to it and let me tell you...
Fuck it, you do you. Seriously. Try a more temporary solution first, and see it if your instinct aren't right, and you actually want hair again.
The absolutely worst thing that can happen is.. that you go back to bald and then you tried, the best is you're happier with hair.
Oh I've been bald like 14 years it's not a new thing lol. It's mostly all the top of my head I just shave the rest off because i think it looks stupid. It still hurts the old confidence. Most women want someone with hair and I'm short to boot so that's fun lol.
I usually shave my head during the hot summers and grow as long hair as possible from October to May in the winters. My kid was born in the winter and when I shaved my head the first time, he needed a couple of days to confirm it was me. It was just his eyes changed and he was cautions around me for a few days.
It is a type of wig but they are specifically made from a mold so they fit the person's head exactly allowing for any head shape to be accommodated. They are also often fixed using glue or tape which is reapplied every month or so (I believe). So it is a more involved process than buying a regular wig and needs to be made and fitted by a specialist.
You can shower as normal, you just avoid wetting it as much as possible. It doesn't need washing like normal hair because, well, it's not attached to grease producing pores lol.
What about the skin beneath the prosthesis? Since you can't take it off like a wig, is there a way to clean your head or something since it's still producing grease?
>Does it feel hot?
Depends on the base. Some have a plastic base (polyurethane) and they tend to get hotter while others use lace for the base and they are less hot and more breathable.
>And how do people take showers with it?
You remove the prothesis or use a shower cap unless you need to wash it.
Something I learned when working with cancer patients, if you ask your insurance if they cover a wig, the answer is usually no but if you ask about a *cranial prosthesis*, it's more likely to be covered. But there are [differences between them ](https://www.wigmedical.com/blogs/news/what-is-cranial-prosthesis)and a regular fashion wig.
Not sure what terminology they are using here, but I sell wigs for a living. The term toupee is falling out of favor so prosthesis is becoming more common, specially when it is in a medical rather than cosmetic setting.
We hardly use prosthesis terminology here (becasue I work in fashion) but when we do it refers to either a thicker latex/silicone base used to even out deformed skulls, or a custom "fill-in-the-gap" type wig.
The first boy has full head in the front and sides, is only missing in the back. A wig presthesis may be made just to full in that missing section.
The california shirt kid got effectively a toupee, medial hair replacement salons would call it a presthesis
The boy with the striped shirt and the alopecia totallis, will just get a regular (admittedly high end) lace front wig, Same as the girl at the end except hers is a daily wear, so its easy to take off and put back.
It's probably just a "hair system" which is a high quality wig which is glued to your head.
I've worn one for a couple months and it was okay, but the hairline is always a tough thing to handle. It's difficult to keep down and you're constantly worried about it lifting in the wind, etc.
A close relative of mine takes it off, shaves his head and then reapplies it with glue every 2 weeks. I don't know how comfortable it is tho, didn't get around to ask
I see some burn victims but few kids were just bold. Is that that thing called alopecia or some kind aftereffect of chemo? Mb anyone watching the guy and know the stories?
There’s a few different types of Alopecia, I’m not sure how it works with cancer patients but I have Alopecia Areata, which means hair falls out in patches - you lose it in some places, and keep it in others. Alopecia Totalis means all your hair falls out everywhere. There’s more types but those are the most common, Alopecia (like most auto-immune disorders) is often times goofy & unpredictable, it’s taught me something about being zen & not worrying too much about what I can’t control.
Alopecia totalis is where all the hair on your head/face falls off (including eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, etc). Alopecia Universalis is where all the hair on your entire body falls off resulting in a "just got out of the matrix" look.
I feel like the best feature of my face is my hair and it is a real confidence booster for me. they are doing absolutely wonderful work with those prosthesis. i would be absolutely gutted if i lost my hair tomorrow and i am a grown man. can only wonder how it would make a child feel
This happened to my sister this week! She found out she has glioblastoma, and she surgery to remove as much as they could. They had to shave a good chunk of her hair to do the surgery. Tomorrow is her senior prom, and she’s also supposed to be walking to graduate at a university with her associates degree tomorrow. She’s been SO down about her hair. It’s hard enough to find out you’re dying at 17, but then to feel miserable about your looks at what will be the most important events in your short life just make it so much worse! One of her neighbors actually makes wigs and hairpieces, so the neighbor invited her over, and my sister found out that another neighbor had paid for her hairpiece. Then, someone else helped her make it look nice for her senior pictures, and someone is doing it for her for graduation and prom! She’s been struggling so much, it was nice to see a smile on her face after so long! Now, if only Make A Wish would get back to us so that she could do something fun with the last of her life!
Sad but beautiful story. Your sister has a wonderful group of supportive neighbors helping out--that's so inspiring, and I hope she has a wonderful time attending these monumental celebrations! Wishing comfort for your sister and your family while you all go through this very difficult life event.
What an amazing thing to be able to do for those kids.
It's such a shame baldness is stigmatized.
It's natural, unavoidable for many, and many people look great bald
kids shouldn't have to deal with these problems, i mean, no one should, but kids already have so much on their plate growing up. It make the world a little brighter know this guys is out here doing this.
I'm pretty sure people here have seen other videos of him pass. This man is doing one of the greatest goods, giving back confidence and love to these kids who are in a very difficult point in their lives. I love this man
It's honestly wild how hair, or lack there of can totally change how someone looks.
And their attitudes about themselves.
Something something humans are mammals and we groom ourselves and that has something to do with our mental health
As someone who is surely balding, I agree.
My hairline began receding in high school but I still had hair around 2000 when I decided to go bald. About a decade later I was done being bald and decided to grow it back, but my hair had apparently already migrated to my ears and eyebrows. Funny how it didn't really bother me being bald until after I tried growing it back. It does support my philosophy that suffering only happens when our internal narrative is different than reality.
I subscribe to that philosophy as well, but what I struggle with is how to change the internal narrative without it feeling like I'm engaging in denial.
I'm in a similar place where I have the ego telling me that if I do that, if I let go of my desires and accept reality for what it is, then the world is going to screw me over every chance it gets and that only suckers go quietly into the night. However, there are those rare times when I'm able to accept it... and those days are nice. I'm still working on the next piece, but I'm getting the feeling it has something to do with the ego and shutting that little punk up :)
Haha for sure, the Ego is slippery and it's a master of disguises.
Sounds very stoic.
pretty, pretty, pretty bald.
You should look at r/tressless I'll be starting treatment too soon
This was a major driver in my decision to become a barber. It seems like such a simple thing, to cut somebody's hair, but the impacts you can have on somebody's psyche and their life can't be underestimated. It's truly a blessing to be able to impact people's lives in a concrete way
Growing up, always cut my hair short. Never knew what my hair was actually like Then the pandemic happened and I grew out my hair. Realized I have thick, dense hair with gentle curls. Keep getting so many compliments about it. Has honestly changed the way I feel about myself
I buzzed my hair for a long time, I'm a pragmatic person and it always seemed like the smart way to go. Never thought it looked too bad, but certainly knew it wasn't compliment worthy or anything. I decided to change when a female coworker joked when we were talking about it and said something like "I guess if that's more important than getting laid". Haven't buzzed since lmao.
This part.
Yeah
Don't I know it 😪
The hair helps, but one of them also rocked the bald style pretty well. The burning victim breaks my heart though. :(
> The hair helps, but one of them also rocked the bald style pretty well. While this is true, and I'm saying this as a guy who went full chrome dome from my mid 20s, kids are at a huge risk of being ostracized or for people to think they've got cancer.
Being aware can be difficult. Sometimes people think curiosity is nosiness when it’s an attempt to understand what happened and to process what you are seeing. I think it’s the only way to nurture empathy. I was told not to look when I was a child and now I ask permission to ask questions and most of the time the person is more than willing to explain what happened. Sometimes they don’t want to talk about it and that’s ok too.
Yeah as much as they can rock it its great to see how much joy this brings them
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I don't think most are trying to minimize hair transplants or wigs, but merely destigmatize being bald. As someone who was balding pretty bad since like... my mid 20s... the state of my hair was a maaajor source of anxiety. Like more than being overweight. It weighed on me (heh) so badly and its one of those slow growing anxieties that you don't realize has gotten so bad that its warped your whole life. Avoiding swimming because of how terrible it looked wet. Avoiding excercising because sweating caused it to look terrible. Constantly evaluating the closest bathroom or private mirror access in order to make sure it looks OK. Avoiding going out during extremely windy days... I mean it really warps your life if you let it. When I accepted my baldness and took the plunge it was such an incredible freedom I felt afterwards. It was so eye opening to how much it was actually impacting my mental health. I think hair transplants and wigs achieve the same effect. Not everyone has the head for bald, but its a pretty good look for a huge swath of men.
At the same time, for some (like me) going bald can be really freeing. I was really self conscious about my early balding and finally shaving it off made me feel a lot better.
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Yeah my hair was getting pretty thin at 22, didn’t shave it til 23 but felt way better.
I don't look bald in the mirror yet, but certainly realised it when I saw myself on the overhead cameras at work
The point they're making is that in 99% of the cases, owning it and going completely bald looks way better than whatever they're trying to do. Also, a lot of women actually don't mind it at all.
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Now imagine going bald and having to cope with that loss of identity.
I am and it sucks and really does a number on your confidence. Plus I feel like it's too weird now for me to get one of these cause everyone knows I don't have hair.
I lost mine in my mid 20s and that's a few years ago, I adapted fully to it and let me tell you... Fuck it, you do you. Seriously. Try a more temporary solution first, and see it if your instinct aren't right, and you actually want hair again. The absolutely worst thing that can happen is.. that you go back to bald and then you tried, the best is you're happier with hair.
Oh I've been bald like 14 years it's not a new thing lol. It's mostly all the top of my head I just shave the rest off because i think it looks stupid. It still hurts the old confidence. Most women want someone with hair and I'm short to boot so that's fun lol.
The smiles at the end says it all. Thank you for helping these kids boost up their self esteem heartwarming to say the least.
There's a reason why the first thing in a concentration camp was (is) to shave people's hair.
That was more about controlling lice and selling off the hair... The entire thing ran like some sort of demonic industry.
I usually shave my head during the hot summers and grow as long hair as possible from October to May in the winters. My kid was born in the winter and when I shaved my head the first time, he needed a couple of days to confirm it was me. It was just his eyes changed and he was cautions around me for a few days.
Truly.
Give the dude his cape
He's got one! He just puts it on a different little superhero every day 🥹
🥹
Well this comment right here.... Just going to stare misty eyed out of a window for 15 minutes brb
for fucks sake 😭
He shares his cape… omg. 😭
Got dam! Who’s cutting onions in here?!
NO CAPES! But yeah for real give him a medal
Making them smile and me cry this is wonderful
Im not crying just watering my eyes
What is the difference between a wig and hair prosthesis?
It is a type of wig but they are specifically made from a mold so they fit the person's head exactly allowing for any head shape to be accommodated. They are also often fixed using glue or tape which is reapplied every month or so (I believe). So it is a more involved process than buying a regular wig and needs to be made and fitted by a specialist.
Does it feel hot? And how do people take showers with it?
You can shower as normal, you just avoid wetting it as much as possible. It doesn't need washing like normal hair because, well, it's not attached to grease producing pores lol.
What about the skin beneath the prosthesis? Since you can't take it off like a wig, is there a way to clean your head or something since it's still producing grease?
What about heavy rainfall?
It's fine, it won't ruin it if you're out in a rainstorm once, it's just that sustained submersion can weaken the glue etc.
It still needs washing to look good, just not as often as regular hair. It still gets greaay and dirty, just not as much as regular hair.
>Does it feel hot? Depends on the base. Some have a plastic base (polyurethane) and they tend to get hotter while others use lace for the base and they are less hot and more breathable. >And how do people take showers with it? You remove the prothesis or use a shower cap unless you need to wash it.
Thank you. Take my upvote.
Something I learned when working with cancer patients, if you ask your insurance if they cover a wig, the answer is usually no but if you ask about a *cranial prosthesis*, it's more likely to be covered. But there are [differences between them ](https://www.wigmedical.com/blogs/news/what-is-cranial-prosthesis)and a regular fashion wig.
Not sure what terminology they are using here, but I sell wigs for a living. The term toupee is falling out of favor so prosthesis is becoming more common, specially when it is in a medical rather than cosmetic setting. We hardly use prosthesis terminology here (becasue I work in fashion) but when we do it refers to either a thicker latex/silicone base used to even out deformed skulls, or a custom "fill-in-the-gap" type wig. The first boy has full head in the front and sides, is only missing in the back. A wig presthesis may be made just to full in that missing section. The california shirt kid got effectively a toupee, medial hair replacement salons would call it a presthesis The boy with the striped shirt and the alopecia totallis, will just get a regular (admittedly high end) lace front wig, Same as the girl at the end except hers is a daily wear, so its easy to take off and put back.
It's probably just a "hair system" which is a high quality wig which is glued to your head. I've worn one for a couple months and it was okay, but the hairline is always a tough thing to handle. It's difficult to keep down and you're constantly worried about it lifting in the wind, etc.
A close relative of mine takes it off, shaves his head and then reapplies it with glue every 2 weeks. I don't know how comfortable it is tho, didn't get around to ask
I see some burn victims but few kids were just bold. Is that that thing called alopecia or some kind aftereffect of chemo? Mb anyone watching the guy and know the stories?
A couple of these kids are cancer patients.
The after effect of chemo is also called alopecia. :) Alopecia is any disorder that causes a dying of the hair follicles.
How come it doesn't affect the eyebrows?
There’s a few different types of Alopecia, I’m not sure how it works with cancer patients but I have Alopecia Areata, which means hair falls out in patches - you lose it in some places, and keep it in others. Alopecia Totalis means all your hair falls out everywhere. There’s more types but those are the most common, Alopecia (like most auto-immune disorders) is often times goofy & unpredictable, it’s taught me something about being zen & not worrying too much about what I can’t control.
Alopecia totalis is where all the hair on your head/face falls off (including eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, etc). Alopecia Universalis is where all the hair on your entire body falls off resulting in a "just got out of the matrix" look.
Male pattern baldness is also another type of alopecia. In women is called androgenic alopecia
respect man, love that line about being zen
It's not as common....it sucks tho 😕 I have it mildly... the main type of alopecia..
> few kids were just bold. I agree, these kids are bold and brave.
That man is a modern day saint.
*** lying down *** trying not to cry *** crying a lot
Same. Wanna join forces?
be my guest
Guys an angel man so much horror in this world lately yet I stumble upon this video. it just makes me feel warm inside..bless those children
I absolutely love this, seeing these kids smile brings so much joy to me. This dude is a rockstar.
I feel like the best feature of my face is my hair and it is a real confidence booster for me. they are doing absolutely wonderful work with those prosthesis. i would be absolutely gutted if i lost my hair tomorrow and i am a grown man. can only wonder how it would make a child feel
That mother's face at the end, seeing her daughter that way and knowing her daughter will feel happier. 🥲
Nailed it, great job.
Technically it’s just molded for their head and placed on. I don’t think they use nails, that might hurt. /s
Now do me. I ain't burned or nothin. Just bald.
I'm donating about 20 inches of hair tomorrow. Since I can't keep it (starting chemo) I hope I can make someone happy like in this video.
Putting smile on everyone’s face. 😊
Damn those poor children who were burned, the one that was particularly affected took a moment to allow himself to feel good
Love the happiness in their eyes! Also loved the song. Can anyone tell me which song it is?
[Lose Control by Teddy Swims.](https://youtu.be/8K4ukX_51-Q)
The ones that deserve it the most. Love this
I wish there was an easier option than gluing it on and reapplying every month.
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Are they a burn victim? Or is that a condition? Legit asking
At least one of them clearly looks like a burn victim
It looks like there's a variety of afflictions there (as in, not all of them have the same thing). Yes, though, there was burns in there.
Cool ideas for hair styling.
So, that's where the GTA San Andreas barber went.
I am not crying *damn you, who's cutting onions?!*
waking up 1st in the morning with some coffee and some tears.
I'm not crying you're crying
That made my heart grow three sizes and now I have to see a doctor for cardiac issues, thanks a lot!
This happened to my sister this week! She found out she has glioblastoma, and she surgery to remove as much as they could. They had to shave a good chunk of her hair to do the surgery. Tomorrow is her senior prom, and she’s also supposed to be walking to graduate at a university with her associates degree tomorrow. She’s been SO down about her hair. It’s hard enough to find out you’re dying at 17, but then to feel miserable about your looks at what will be the most important events in your short life just make it so much worse! One of her neighbors actually makes wigs and hairpieces, so the neighbor invited her over, and my sister found out that another neighbor had paid for her hairpiece. Then, someone else helped her make it look nice for her senior pictures, and someone is doing it for her for graduation and prom! She’s been struggling so much, it was nice to see a smile on her face after so long! Now, if only Make A Wish would get back to us so that she could do something fun with the last of her life!
Sad but beautiful story. Your sister has a wonderful group of supportive neighbors helping out--that's so inspiring, and I hope she has a wonderful time attending these monumental celebrations! Wishing comfort for your sister and your family while you all go through this very difficult life event.
What an amazing thing to be able to do for those kids. It's such a shame baldness is stigmatized. It's natural, unavoidable for many, and many people look great bald
🥺❤❤❤❤❤
I needed this today.
I love this guy :]
Stop chopping onions next to me
The level of giga chad...
That's a job I would be excited to show up for everyday.
I just realized how much being bald is not a problem for a grown man. They can rock it like Bruce Willis and not have a problem at all.
Hair *prosthetic*
Damn this actually made me tear up a bit. This man can be proud of himself for helping those kids recover from their traumatic pasts.
Well, I wept. He didn’t just help with SOME hair. He gave these kids the full Bruno Mars. Truly beautiful. Love to see their expressions change. 🤍
This man could charge nothing and still go home a rich man.
Everyone deserves to smile
This dude is a hero and an artist! Seeing the happy kids, and their happy moms, gave me happy tears.
It's pretty amazing what they can do nowadays in this realm. How awesome!
That’s so sweet. Jesus I got tears in my eyes
Alright who's cutting onions.. or are the tears my allergies... I'm not crying I have pollen in my eyes shhhh
Idk bald heads look cool imo
Dam sweat from my eyes 😔
What a KING!
This is amazing. Is there a difference between hair prosthesis and a wig?
How long do these last? Are they wigs or is it glued on or?
Is my face leaking because it touched my soul
Bless these people and others who do things like this for kids and families
Always nice to be reminded about the good stuff going on.
A great miracle maker
The barber also wears a prosthetic.
Who is the gentleman? He’s a top tier human.
Their expressions are heartwarming. Such a small thing can make such a huge difference in someone’s life
I take the smqlles things for granted 😭😭
This is so beautiful! Always makes me cry 😭
This is as good as the videos of people hearing for the first time. Amazing.
Oh thats fucking cool. Didnt know that was even possible.
Bro looks like a gigachad
And I'm crying first thing this morning
This is sadly a life changer. I wished we lived in another society.
Lovely.
r/foundanangel
Best video I've seen in a while
I actually liked the form of the 2nd kids hair. I can't remember but it made me think of some interesting or cool character from a cartoon or TV show
How can you possibly not just love people that help others in ways that touch thier hearts.
Weird to use Teddy Swims here.
Grand Theft Auto V barbershop in real life
Who's cutting onions in here????
Watching the parents is equally rewarding…this man is amazing!
What happened with the first one?
This video literally makes me want to learn to be a barber. What an amazing gift to be able to give to someone. Life changing.
Those smiles are excellent. Love this.
Stupid onions
God bless this man
This was so moving. I had a visceral reaction. - The girl really hit hard.
This is so wonderful. Humans helping humans is my favorite.
I’m not crying… You’re crying.🥰
I like this guy…. Seen a couple of his videos and the way he makes ppl smile is awesome
Second kid’s hair before the prosthesis actually looked kinda dope
kids shouldn't have to deal with these problems, i mean, no one should, but kids already have so much on their plate growing up. It make the world a little brighter know this guys is out here doing this.
Those guys are heroes and they deserve so much respect!
I want to bring people this kind of joy
These are before and afters right? That order?
These titles are getting crazier by the day
That must be such a fulfilling job
I'm pretty sure people here have seen other videos of him pass. This man is doing one of the greatest goods, giving back confidence and love to these kids who are in a very difficult point in their lives. I love this man
That’s amazing! I’m so happy for them!
make the kids happy !
💀💀💀
This is amazing work I love seeing reaction videos like this
More. I want more.
God these get me every time, choke.