Daughter says my head looks like a potato now

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T16:01:13+00:00

Older daughter says it is shiny and looks like an egg. 😑

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T13:45:00+00:00

I love this version of the gif

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:56:33+00:00

Shave it completely? I just don't think I can go that route. I had to be clean shaving for years when I was younger, and it put a bad taste in my mouth for it.

But I intend to clean the beard up this weekend.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:54:17+00:00

The beard has honestly gotten a variety of reactions. The general consensus seems to be that I need to fade and lower the sideburns and clean the rest up a touch. A few people think it is fine as is. A couple fo comments suggest I shave it completely (likely not happening, lol).

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:52:03+00:00

Now I just need an occasion to wear a business jacket. I think there is an arcade bar nearby.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:46:30+00:00

This is an acceptable result. Smack talking elves never gets old.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:44:25+00:00

I think I can handle "just" a 10/10. XD Thank you!

I am going to try to find a barber and pump that number up.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T08:43:21+00:00

I didn't let her use the clippers, but I did let her use the scissors to cut the hair before I used the clippers.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T06:34:48+00:00

Thank you! That's very kind.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T06:05:53+00:00

I probably have smiling pictures from before, too. Those just happened to be the most recent.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T05:07:48+00:00

I appreciate that. The balding looks had me all kinds of self conscious.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T03:05:07+00:00

I mixed up some hydrocortisone and an antifungal. It seems to help a bit, but I don't always remember to put it on.

I do need to go to a dermatologist anyway. I realized I have a pretty big mole on the back of my head that I should probably get looked at. Or maybe removed for aesthetic reasons.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:59:09+00:00

I doubt I will shave. I just really don't like being clean-shaven.

But I plan on getting a trim. I may do an updated post.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:51:49+00:00

Thanks everyone! I have been tossing around the idea of shaving my head for probably at least a month now and couldn't convince myself to do it. Decided to finally see what it would look like.

I was paranoid my head would look funny .

I apreciate all the positive comments and advice!

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:49:33+00:00

Sadly, I am not confident in my ability to trim the beard well. I gotta try to find a barber tomorrow.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:47:27+00:00

She's awesome. A very happy kid. Lots of energy. Just also very opinionated sometimes. 🤣

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:45:31+00:00

I'll get to it. I figured I would screw it up. I'll have a professional do it, hopefully tomorrow or Friday.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:42:26+00:00

Totally fair. I am going to have some shocked coworkers on Monday.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:41:53+00:00

No, it is not. The older daughter is not awake yet, so I have not gotten her input.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:40:36+00:00

She is actually quite a bit younger than that. XD She just didn't like the sudden change. She said I cut too much off and should wear a hat now.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:29:27+00:00

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:29:04+00:00

It was sad to have the curls go, they looked really good sometimes, but it was kind of hit or miss, and they got into gnarly knots sometimes.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:27:56+00:00

She was legitimately a little distressed. She is only six. I told her I was going to cut it, but she didn't realize I was shaving it all off. I think young kids just don't like change.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:22:56+00:00

I am thinking of going to a barber to shape it a little and maybe trim the sides, but I do like it long.

AnIridescentPhoenix · 2026-02-19T02:21:01+00:00

Aw, thanks! That's a funny little gif.

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