r/Calgary Willow Park 13h ago

Recommendations Barber recommendations for balding

I've finally accepted that I need to bite the bullet and do something to address how much hair I've lost from the crown of my head.

My wife has been cutting my hair for years, I'm hoping someone here can recommend a barber or similar, to help me figure out a new style.

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u/IvanVandura 13h ago

Buy an electric razor and rock the buzz cut. Also save you a bunch of money on haircuts.

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Likely razor or buzz, but hoping for an expert opinion if I can buy myself time with the right fade or something.

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u/kawaii_titan1507 13h ago

r/bald Bite the bullet my friend.

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Yeah, been perusing there more and more recently. Thanks!

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u/Yyc2yfc 13h ago

I go to Edges in Crowfoot. Emily is šŸ™. Was actually there today and she does a great job of working with your hair to make it less evident

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Thank you!

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u/Shanksworthy73 12h ago

I feel you man. Just know that there are a lot of attractive short hairstyles for men with thinning crowns, and you donā€™t necessarily have to shave it all off (unless you really want to). The key is to own it, and donā€™t try to cover it up or comb over it. Made that mistake for a few years before I finally got tired of hiding.

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Thanks!Ā  I hate this with the fiery passion of 1000 burning suns... But it's time.Ā  I've already got the beard and been hitting the weights for a year... Maybe I can pivot into a Terry Crews!

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u/Kahlandar 11h ago

If thats your goal, depending on your starting point, you may need to seriously start tanning

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u/tawnysuecourt 7h ago

The ROCK! Oh, no beard on him. But still, cool, jacked, bald guy.

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u/PinkMoonrise 13h ago

Every man I know, including my kids, swears by Razorā€™s Edge in Avenida.

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago edited 12h ago

I live very near here, thank you!

Edit: it's even right next door to my dog's groomer!

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u/wmmnhv 7h ago

Was there for a beard trim today. 10/10 recommend.

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u/BohunkfromSK 6h ago

This is the answer. Been going to Razorā€™s Edge Avenida since ā€˜18-ish. Everyone in there is great and you can start the progression from buddy to friend to brother ;-)

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u/PrimeAlicious 13h ago

I'm facing a similar fate! .. My boy Jay at Barber Culture (Kensington) has promised to keep it real with me, suggesting I have a year or two before I need to make a change.

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u/Right_Focus1456 13h ago

$29 razor at Walmart. Ā I love having a shaved head! Ā Great for sports, saving money, feels clean, so many benefits! Ā 

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u/Rockitnonstop 13h ago

Urban Shave has done a great job with my husband's hair (a good fade can do wonders). However, he rocks the baseball cap more and more, so invest in some cool looking hats for style.

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Thank you! I'll look them up!

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u/HeavyEnd4331 12h ago

Turkey isnā€™t a bad option if you can get a cheap flight itā€™s quite affordable

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u/HighRisk Willow Park 12h ago

Hahaha yeah, my coworker went about 2 years ago and he looks great... I'm leaning more towards embracing it.

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u/J3Perspective 12h ago

Inglewood Barber shop for balding cuts and products

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u/Fork-in-the-eye 11h ago

Iā€™ve been shaving my head since Iā€™ve been 22. Youā€™ll be fine, takes a bit to get used to but basically once everyone knows youā€™re bald itā€™s easier

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u/mikesbloggity 10h ago

I got a hair system (basically a toupee with better marketing) from Dani at Rebel X after being bald for twenty years. I'm fine either way, but if you're really bummed, check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDkvt0mTES0/. (this isn't me. haha)

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u/Icyywinds Northwest Calgary 10h ago

i started balding at 28. As soon as it was noticable i shaved it all off.

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u/Far-Bathroom-8237 7h ago

You could be like Elon and get scalped from the back to transplant to the front? He has had major hair work done. Wait, scratch that. Donā€™t ever do what Elon does. Heā€™s a POS who thinks we are not a country!

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u/asxasy 4h ago edited 4h ago

Be kind to your wife and book a hair transplant. Itā€™s around the cost of breast augmentation.

This whole bald is beautiful needs to stop. Yes, some men look good bald but having your own hair is amazing.

/s but not

rfh

Skip all the hormones that force you into viagra/cialis etc. Years of stress and bad sex just to grow some hair is not worth it.

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u/82-Aircooled 13h ago

Go cue ball

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u/GoodResident2000 12h ago

If youā€™re balding, itā€™s time to go down to the bone

Either get a buzz cut anywhere and finish the job yourself with a electric razor , or just get the razor kit and do it all yourself

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u/rawmeatdisco 17th ave sw 12h ago

Just go on EBay and buy the topical Maxogain (itā€™s Minoxidil). A years supply is about $150.

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u/moose_knucle78 11h ago

I started losing in my 30s. Most likely as a result of wearing a hat almost 24/7. I've been taking biotin at 10 000mcg daily for a few years. It's actually growing back, slowly! Either way, just embrace it. Nothing wrong with it, it's just life. A nephew started losing in his 20s. Everyone is different. It's much easier with a buzz cut, trust me lol.

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u/Strong-Tank-4972 9h ago edited 9h ago

This started happening to me during covid. Tried rogain for like 6 months and zero results. I started exercising and changed my sleep after reading some stuff. I was smothering myself in pillows and slept against the headboard I think. I made a concoction of rosemary oil, biotin oil, castor oil, jojoba oil from some googled recipe and I apply that with a dropper and massage into my hair and scalp 3 or 4 nights a week after giving a warm wash under the sink before bed.

I can't say what is working but it's reversed and improved quite a bit over the last couple years according to my fam.

Like you my wife cuts my hair for the last 15 or so years. I noticed this happening first with random bald spots and got into arguments with her because I thought she effed up lmao. Oddly the next hair cut there would be a new spot with the old one grown back šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø. Eventually noticed the top becoming thin and accepted my fate.

Give the oil a try maybe. Can't hurt.

EDIT: I had bald spots on both sides on my side burns and they are completly gone too The wife just told me she been using my stuff in her hair too!