Go bald/buzzed, fellas. Your life will improve. Chat 8/18/2025
Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Buzzing my hair to face my fear of going bald (while still on hair loss treatment). Has anyone tried this?
Many users shared their experiences with buzzing their hair while on hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with some finding it liberating and others feeling worse. Buzzing makes applying treatments easier, and some users noted improved hair appearance or acceptance of their look.
community 1.5 months in left to right. Seeing lots of hair growth. Only dermarolling, JBCO and onion juice. Tried minoxdil but saw a lot of hair loss so stopped. Trying to see if all natural treatment works and the results seem pretty good. Any recommendations going forward?
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hair loss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
community 3 month fin,min and derma rolling once per week
The conversation is about a user sharing their 3-month progress with finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling for hair loss. Some suggest buzzing the hair off to better apply treatments and consider a hair transplant in the future.
community Hair loss through the middle of my head 2 years on finasteride and 9 months post HT
The user experienced hair thinning in the middle of their head despite using finasteride and minoxidil and having a hair transplant. They are concerned about the thinning and considering shaving their head, while being advised to continue treatment and manage stress.
community Been on fin and min for 11 months now. I think it works. I don’t have a full head of hair, but I’m happy.
A user's 11-month experience of using Minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, which the user believes has been successful. Other users offered advice on additional treatments such as dermarolling or shaving the head.
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