r/bald • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

The deed is done

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u/f_ckitupbuttercup 1d ago

Fix the edges of your beard and then you're gonna be 100% perfect lol

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

I really need to learn how to trim it probably man. It's my second attempt at fixing it this week 🙃

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u/jmaneater 1d ago

Go to a barber and have them teach you bud

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

👍 gotcha

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u/LowComfortable5676 1d ago

It's really not difficult. Get a decent buzzer, put two fingers above your Adam's apple and thats your line beard border along your jaw line. You no guard buzz everything below that line and then just slap a guard on whatever length you want to maintain and trim the rest so it's all nice and even. Makes a huge difference

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

How's this?

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u/AdditionalNewt4762 1d ago

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u/TriforceTeching 1d ago

You don't want to overdo it... If I were OP, I'd take the earlier advice and go to a barber to shape it. Then personally maintain it every week or so. Then go back to the barber every few months. This method was a game changer for me.

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u/Civil-Inspection3479 1d ago

I’d trim the neck line even further down than what the red line indicates. Don’t want that shallow beard line/double chin.

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u/Captain_Daddybeard 1d ago

Do this OP!

Looking great BTW, well done

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u/MercedesSD 22h ago

I shave right up to the crease where my neck reaches my jaw

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u/Ok_Chemist6567 1d ago

Looking real good!

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u/LowComfortable5676 1d ago

Hell yeah dude, big improvement! You look like a totally different guy and clearly much more confident and happy already. Proud of you man let's go

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u/ThrowawayChefBoy 1d ago

Letssss goooo! That’s great man.

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u/Special-Might9865 1d ago

You did great!!

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u/YoureGrammerIsWorsts 1d ago

I can't tell you how big of a jump this was, great job. Keep working on it and you'll turn that beard into a huge positive

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u/XxColieMolie 1d ago

Wow!!!! What a difference!!! This looks great friend! You a a whole new man!

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u/BoneDaddy1973 1d ago

If you can afford a pro, a good barber can fix that beard up for you in no time. 

And man does your skull look better. 

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u/BjornStankFinger 1d ago edited 1d ago

I use a cheap beard trimmer, and every couple of days I usually run over my cheeks and sideburns with the "4" guard.

It's long enough to keep the beard looking full, but short enough to keep it tame.

If you're anything like me, you like the goatee a bit longer, so just trim the wild hairs occassionally. Keep the mustache off your lip.

If your confident enough after that, take the guard off and line up your neck a little bit, go with the jawline. Take care of any straggler hairs you may notice. Including your cheeks above the beard line.

I know it may seem like a lot of work, but I just incorporated it into my toothbrushing routine and it became second nature.

Take care of yourself as much as possible. Make yourself look good, and feel good. A little bit of effort goes a long way for the self-esteem.

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Thanks for the advice

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u/BjornStankFinger 1d ago edited 20h ago

You're welcome. I don't know if any of it is good, but if it helps at all, I'm glad.

We have a similar face and beard I think. So, should work out for ya 😅

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u/Zombie_Wombat177 1d ago

Damn, y'all both cuties 😍

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u/BjornStankFinger 1d ago

Ick.

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u/Zombie_Wombat177 1d ago

Oh, take the compliment you handsome insecure fellow.

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u/BjornStankFinger 1d ago

I don't like being told what to do, not to mention, while simultaneously being insulted.

Not a fan.

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u/Zombie_Wombat177 1d ago

I think I misunderstood your 'ick' comment. Normally when I compliment guys they go 'ew, no I'm not' because most dudes I've talked to are terribly insecure about themselves and have trouble accepting compliments. I think you were actually saying ick to the comment of me saying you were cute, of which I apologize for being too forward.

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u/DarkArmyLieutenant 1d ago

Buddy, you look great! You were born for this man!!

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u/BaldGuy813 1d ago

A ten million percent improvement my friend

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u/ThrowawayChefBoy 1d ago

You look amazing bald and please never ever take a photo from that angle again. Love you.

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u/desquished 1d ago

Seriously it's like he was trying to put together a montage of the worst selfie angles possible.

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Which angle?

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u/ThrowawayChefBoy 1d ago

Actually most of them. Obviously you are indicating what you needed to shave off. But always head on. No angle. You’re a good lookin feller! I agree with that person about the beard trimming! Good work man.

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Aight. I don't really take selfies, but I'll keep it in mind

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u/aresdesilav 1d ago

if you ever want to take some nice ones: put your phone like 4 inches above your eyeline and tilt like 15 degrees downwards towards your face, and aim your face towards the camera. try to get even lighting across your face. pics 3-4 are okay height, but youre not aiming your face towards us and they have far too harsh lighting (its hard to see your face that way). pic 2 is just a bit too low and too close. (i know these pics are to see your hair/head but just as reference points) :)

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u/loveincarnate 1d ago

Good attitude, respect.

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u/josethegr8 1d ago

Huge upgrade! Congrats and welcome to the team!

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Finished my shower and am freshly shaved.

I think the final results are pretty good

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u/XxColieMolie 1d ago

Yes! This looks great OP! Look how confident you look compared to before! 👏👏👏

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u/Elastichedgehog 23h ago

You look great, man. Good job and welcome :)

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u/GoatAromatic5565 20h ago

You look awesome bro. Hope you feel it too. Great decision 👏🏻

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u/Aggravating_Bat3618 1d ago

Smile a bit my man. If only for yourself. :)

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

It's my normal face. No worries, I'm def in a good mood (plus the sun was kinda in my eyes so it didn't help lol)

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u/Aggravating_Bat3618 1d ago

Awww. Ok man. Not trying to give you a hard time.  

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u/Affectionate-Mode767 1d ago

He is only trying to help, because I scrolled down to say the same.

A lot of the issues with the pictures are really just the composition (how you're holding the camera, the angle and etc) and also your expression.

Learn to smile, hold the camera a bit further away. Don't be afraid to practice a bit and find your good angles. You don't have to post any of it, or share it. But it could help your self esteem once you see yourself in a better frame.

Also, people have given great tips here for the beard trimming. A barber will trim for you for pretty cheap if you want to just done without risking messing it up.

Head up budskie, you got this.

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Yeah, I've been screenshotting all the advice. You've all been incredibly helpful and I won't let it go to waist

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u/inthelondonrain 1d ago

You have a fantastic head shape for being bald!

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u/loveincarnate 1d ago

I'm pretty sure the shape of the top of my head is weird as hell and it makes me terrified of balding. I'm still doing pretty good at 34 so I hope I won't have to worry about being exposed as a conehead anytime soon.

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u/inthelondonrain 1d ago

A lot of people worry about this, but honestly I've never seen any pictures of the "after" in this sub that stood out to me as really weird. And if you can grow a beard, you can play around with different beard shapes to find one that balances your overall head shape. And don't forget that more real estate above the forehead draws attention to your eyes!

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u/GiannisGOAT6753 1d ago

By God, you are a LEGEND my friend!

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u/EducationalTime1360 1d ago

Dayum! What a glow up

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u/BefuddledPolydactyls 1d ago

"Looks a lot better," is an understatement! So glad that you're happy with it, it looks great. 

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u/duketheunicorn 1d ago

And that’s how it’s done, folks. Looking good! Give the beard a little shaping and it’s a full-blown glow up.

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u/Gilbot9000 1d ago

Hell yeah

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u/Eggmegmuffin 1d ago

Yeahhhhh!

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u/Mr-Magoo48 1d ago

Awesome move mate, u look great

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u/TerriblyAverage1 1d ago

Love love love!

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u/Maui_Livin 1d ago

Way better!!

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u/robseplex 1d ago

Now it's just a matter of unneckbearding the beard and we're good to go

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u/Environmental-Heart4 1d ago

Done and dusted

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u/robseplex 1d ago

There we go

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u/Slipsndslops 1d ago

You look so much more approachable 

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u/ItisIzacky 1d ago

How did you lose weight by shaving your head?? Lookin good, King 👑

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u/TheMightyGoldFsh 1d ago

Hell yea bro. It looks really good.

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u/JaseyWeedseed 1d ago

Big upgrade, bro!

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u/Casper-_-00B 1d ago

Now the goal is to hit the gym and balk up

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u/Im_BraZen 1d ago

Bro, this suits you so much. Congrats on the new look.

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u/RemoteBroccoli 1d ago

Damn dude, you look stunning! The beard is awesome, and that shave? Absolutely amazing!

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u/DarthBrownBeard 1d ago

Holy cow what a change! Soooooo much better. Welcome to the club, brother. Damn good to have you.

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u/Norrik 1d ago

Hell yes brother, massive improvement. When it looks intentional it removes any sense of lack of self confidence. You're looking strong and powerful and owning it

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u/sendmebirds 1d ago

You look awesome brother! 

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u/Youalleverybody269 1d ago

Hell yeah brother!

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u/XxColieMolie 1d ago

Wow! Total glow up! You look great!!!

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u/scottish_yeti_ 1d ago

You look great! Hope you feel good about the change!

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u/MickC1111 23h ago

Massive improvement, you will agree 🧡

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u/GeorgeWarshingsons 22h ago

You look a lot better man.

One of the nice things about going this route is that it’s super easy maintenance and people think you invest a lot more time than you actually do.

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u/FamousLastWords666 1d ago

Yeah way better dude

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u/SirenRivers 1d ago

Give the beard a tiny little trim and you will be the hottest dude around 🤩

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u/autalley 1d ago

You look a thousand times better

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u/Spirited_Touch7447 1d ago

You look so good! Wonderful decision and glow up!

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u/aresdesilav 1d ago

I literally gasped. Bald changed your whole vibe! you look so handsome!

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u/jdanielmorales 1d ago

The deed looks GREAT! Now S-M-I-L-E!

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u/CrzyLady64 1d ago

Yep, get a barber to trim your beard, smile and you'll be good to go!

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u/maintree33 1d ago

pic 3 where you have a hint of a smile looks so good! Keep it up, dude!

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u/atomicnugget202 1d ago

Proud of you

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u/loveincarnate 1d ago

Immediate change from unapproachable to attractive. Looks great.

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u/RheaRex 1d ago

You look HOT! Great choice!

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u/yamxiety 1d ago

You went from scary to friendly sooo fast! Looks good!! Congrats on taking the plunge!

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u/cBurger4Life 1d ago

My man! Rockin it out

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u/Thick_Ad_6507 1d ago

Without a doubt…best move ever!

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u/TempSmootin 1d ago

Sick! Does the system just automatically take you off of the list now or?

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u/FancyJalapeno 1d ago

Looking good

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u/WhoSlappedThePie 1d ago

Your hair looks better now. Get some better glasses, they're shit ain't they.

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u/FoundationOk1352 1d ago

Thank goodness!

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u/No_Introduction_9355 22h ago

Wear sunscreen my dude

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u/Party_Pop_9450 20h ago

Thank goidness you look great and far more approachable

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u/Luciferiad 20h ago

Welcome to the club, friend!

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u/FightClubAlumni 15h ago

MUCH better!!!!

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u/when_in_doubt__doubt 1d ago

LOOKING FABULOUS!

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u/JackFromTexas74 1d ago

Welcome to the smooth side

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u/cinz90 1d ago

Say whaaat?!??! This is hot hot hot! 🔥🔥🔥

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u/Whyte_Dynamyte 1d ago

Looking good!!!

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u/BasilFair9222 1d ago

Million percent better dude. Shape up the neck line and rock it, hard.

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u/HouseOfCripps 1d ago

Hell yes!

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u/daktania 1d ago

Way freaking better!!

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u/backOFturkey 1d ago

Looks awesome dude

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u/Feisty_War_1003 1d ago

YEEEEAAAAH BOI! 🎱✨🪒👍🔥

100% Improvement. Congrats!

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u/barefootpanda 1d ago

You did great man!!

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u/Fast_Cod1883 1d ago

You look great! I think a proper barber beard clean up would make you look even better! I hate when people tell me to smile ... But try a half smile, it even helps your innards. I half smile all the time now. It really assists when interacting with fellow humans. https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/distress-tolerance/half-smile/

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u/WinstonPickles22 1d ago

Suits you well, welcome!

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u/SevenLegs_ 1d ago

You have a very aesthetically pleasing head shape.

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u/Capsai 1d ago

Noice!

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u/ItzLuzzyBaby 1d ago

Great head shape, brother

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u/goliathann 1d ago

You Look Great!

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u/VelvetRabbit91 1d ago

You look amazing!

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u/Limo_Wreck_7373 1d ago

Another successful story!

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u/-Bro_Beans- 1d ago

Rockin it brotha

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u/Ill_Initial698 1d ago

commenting before its removed, looks good

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u/BjornStankFinger 1d ago

Looks a lot better my dude. I'm right behind ya.

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u/Kaldaer 1d ago

Dude don't take photos with your phone below your chin, always from eye level or higher if you can

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u/haveguitarquestions 1d ago

Dude you look clean. Start working out consistently and in 2 years you’ll be the shit.

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u/Chrysalis00 1d ago

Looks really good! And you look much happier!

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u/Ibmont 1d ago

You look incredible man!

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u/Purple-Turnip-7290 1d ago

Wow! Looks awesome!!

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u/AngrySumBitch 1d ago

Tip of the hat my distant friend!

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u/KateTasmania 1d ago

Wow 😍

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u/the_life_is_great 1d ago

Nature did its deed. You just glowed up!

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u/emptyinthesunrise 1d ago

Perioddddd you look fantastic

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u/Agitated_Grape_3247 1d ago

Fat Heisenberg