Is it me or is r/malehairstyle and r/malehairadvice a hubfor the "just shave, it'll look great" and "don't start finasteride bro" types? Chat 3/23/2026
Many users criticize advice on forums that suggest shaving heads instead of trying treatments like finasteride for hair loss. They argue that maintaining hair is important for self-esteem and dating success, and that baldness often requires compensating with other attributes.
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